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DAILY & OVERNIGHTSAFARI TOURS
TRIP B: 11 DAYS AND 10 NIGHTS / 3 STAR
Day One – Durban
On arrival in Durban we transfer them to their establishment for an overnight according to the arrangement ie.
Backpackers/self-catering/3 star/4 star/5 star. Our tour of this bustling metropolis, often called the cultural
'melting pot' of South Africa, includes a drive through the sports corridor with its impressive sporting facilities
to the Blue Lagoon area on the Umgeni River where you get a panoramic view of the whole bay of Durban.
Then past the so-called Apartheid Beaches, the Marine Parade (Golden Mile)the new name is O.R Tambo
Parade, where you will see the rickshaws, en route to the impressive developments at the new Point
Waterfront area. We drive past the busiest harbour in Africa and various historical monuments, and then
through the city centre where the second railway station, the City Hall and the Post Office buildings each have a
story to tell. We stop at the Indian Market where you get a glimpse into the Indian culture and bargain for
souvenirs and spices. Our last visit is to the Botanical Gardens with its extensive collection of trees and plants
from all over the world, as well as a famous cycad collection and orchid garden. You have the option of being
dropped off at the end of the tour at the Ushaka Marine world with its world-class aquarium, and many shops
and restaurants. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Tropicana hotel or equivalent, dinner,bed and breakfast.
Day two: Durban – Phezulu Safari Park
This morning we then drive to the Valley of a 1000 hills for a show on Zulu culture and dancing. You are taken into
traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where
various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained. Next
it is off to the Reptile Park where interesting facts about
crocodiles and snakes are explained by the park guide.
Next for an exciting Durban City Tour and a visit to Ushaka Marine World aquarium and a dolphin show.Later
afternoon back at to the hotel. Overnight at Tropicana hotel, dinner, bed and breakfast or equivalent.
Day Three: Durban – Isimangaliso Wetlands Park (St.Lucia)
We depart from Durban for a early drive through a scenic route to St Lucia (isimangaliso) a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, enjoy a 2 hour estuary cruise get up close and personal with both the Hippos and Crocodiles and a
huge variety of birdlife and after ,later be mesmerized by the beauty of the Caracal (Lynx), enchanted by the
playful Serval, astonished by the speed and agility of the Cheetah and delighted by the African Wildcat at
Emdoneni Lodge and wild Cat Rehabilitation Center. Overnight at Emdoneni Lodge or Dumazulu or equivalent.
Dinner Bed and Breakfast.
Day Four : Swaziland
After breakfast we check out and head North of Kwa Zulu Natal, we enter Swaziland at Golela Border gate
(passport necessary) drive through the magnificent landscapes of Swaziland a tiny Kingdom of a former British
Protection Territory, now ruled by King Mswati III. Enjoy
a Swazi cultural experience, arrive at Hlane National
Park by afternoon. Check in at our very rustic camp and
rest of the afternoon at your Leisure Overnight Hlane
or Mlilwane Camp(BIG GAME PARKS) or equivalent Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
DAILY & OVERNIGHTSAFARI TOURS
TRIP B: 11 DAYS AND 10 NIGHTS / 3 STAR
Day Five: Swaziland
Swaziland might be among the smallest countries on the continent and one of Africa's remaining monarchies,
but there's more than novelty value on offer here. Some
of the things you can do are: Visiting the Shibebe Rock,
A glass factory and Swazi Candles. Overnight at
Mlilwane Camp(BIG GAME PARKS) or equivalent,
Dinner Bed and Breakfast.
Day Six: Kruger National Park
We leave Hlane or Mlilwane Camp(BIG GAME PARKS) after breakfast, drive through this largely mountainous,
Landlocked kingdom, we continue on to Kruger National
Park. We enter through the Southern-most gate and
head north through the vast reserve, look out for: lion,
elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of
wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Later check
in according to our arrangements in the park or out of the park. Overnight in Kruger National Park in a
Bungalow / Hut / Safari Tent. Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day Seven: Kruger National Park
We are up very early today for a sun rise game drive on with our vehicle whereby we start our search; for the
impassive variety of wild life that's in the Kruger National Park. This enormous and magnificent park is one of the
most popular public-entry game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds
of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians. We return to
the Camp by mid afternoon relax and later go for the sunset game drive with open game viewing vehicles with
the South Africa National Parks authorities. Overnight in Kruger National Park in a Bungalow / Hut / Safari Tent.
Dinner. Bed and breakfast.
Day: Eight - Mpumalanga (Pilgrims Rest)
After breakfast we continue our search for more Kruger National Park's inhabitants, today we drive North and
later, we leave the Kruger National Park, we head off to enjoy the scenic delights of Mpumalanga's 'Panorama
Route'. The day's highlights include Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered,
glorious God's Window, a boundless view of forested
mountains and fertile plains, and a visit to the
spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural
wonders of Africa. Overnight at Royal Hotel or
equivalent, Dinner Bed and Breakfast.
DAILY & OVERNIGHTSAFARI TOURS
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TRIP B: 11 DAYS AND 10 NIGHTS / 3 STAR
Day Nine: Johannesburg
We leave Mpumalanga rising several hundred feet into the Highveld en route to Johannesburg, Johannesburg, is
the largest city in South Africa. Johannesburg is the
provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province
in South Africa, having the largest economy of any
metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. The city is
one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world
and it is one of Africa's only two global cities. Gold Reef City, Garden Court Sandton City or Garden Court
Sandton. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day Ten: Johannesburg
We explore Gold Reef City, Africa's greatest Entertainment Theme Park created around an authentic 19th
Century Gold Mine. Gold Reef City Theme park has an
abundance of adventures rides, restaurants, history,
site seeing, visit the mine Shafts and the APARTHEID
museum. Overnight at Gold Reef City, Garden Court
Sandton City or Garden Court Sandton. Dinner, Bed
and Breakfast.
Day Eleven: Johannesburg – Pretoria – O.R Tambo International Airport
This is the last day of the tour and day will be at leisure in Johannesburg this day is open for shopping safari and
scenic drives in Johannesburg late group will be
transferred to O.R Tambo international airport for
the flight back home.