Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Drakensberg Mountains
Johannesburg to Drakensberg Mountains- Start point
- 81 Kempton Rd, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa (Aero Guest Lodge, Hotel reception, 10:00)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp)
Landmarks Drakensberg Mountains O.R. Tambo International Airport - Day 2
Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg Mountains- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Al fresco lunch overlooking Drakensberg views)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp)
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site (approximately 8km, 4-5 hours, moderate-to-challenging grading with shorter option available)
- Al fresco lunch at hotel overlooking Drakensberg views (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Easy walk through mountain valleys to view rock carving near camp
Landmarks Drakensberg World Heritage Site - Day 3
Drakensberg Mountains to St Lucia
Drakensberg Mountains to St Lucia- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rorke's Drift battlefield with tour leader explanation
Landmarks Rorke's Drift - Day 4
St Lucia
St Lucia- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at reserve picnic site)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge)
Included Activities
- Big 5 safari game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Breakfast at reserve picnic site
Optional Activities
- Hippo Cruise on Greater St Lucia Estuary
- Bicycle tour
- Turtle safari (in season only)
- Evening game drive in Isimangaliso Wetland reserve
Landmarks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve Greater St Lucia Estuary Isimangaliso Wetland reserve - Day 5
St Lucia
St Lucia- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely open game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park with typical braai lunch at Cape Vidal
- Explore local forest hiking trails
- Exhilarating night game drive
- Guided turtle tour in Wetland (November to February only)
Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park Cape Vidal - Day 6
South Africa to Eswatini
South Africa to Eswatini- Accommodation
- Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Swazi Candles artisan craft market at Malkerns
- Meet local artisans and observe handcrafted candle production
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (June-November) R960 per person
- Mountain bike hire at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary approximately R190 per hour
- Guided walk at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary R155
Landmarks Swazi Candles Ezulwini Valley Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 7
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini- Accommodation
- Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in search of zebra, wildebeest, nyala and warthog
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking at the reserve
- Trail walking at the reserve
- Guided visit to local village of Mantenga (living-museum) to learn about Swazi people, traditions and culture
Landmarks Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Mantenga village Nyonyane Mountains - Day 8
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park- Meals
- Dinner (Typical African braai on patio)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate)
Included Activities
- Game drive through Kruger National Park on arrival
- Typical African braai dinner on patio
Landmarks Kruger National Park Crocodile River - Day 9
Kruger National Park to Graskop
Kruger National Park to Graskop- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at park restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Graskop Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park at watering holes and Sabie River
- Lunch at park restaurant
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River - Day 10
Graskop to Johannesburg
Graskop to Johannesburg- End point
- 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa (Johannesburg Airport, Departures Hall, 17:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Mpumalanga uplands with stops at viewpoints
- Visit to God's Window
- Visit to Blyde River Canyon
Landmarks God's Window Blyde River Canyon O.R. Tambo International Airport
