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South Africa and Swaziland |
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A Self-drive tour of the Kruger, Swaziland and the Drakenberg Mountains |
Ref: SA11
14 days
from £1749 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
South Africa
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This holiday starts with the Mpumalanga region and the Kruger National Park. It is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in South Africa and is known as the Panoramic Route. You will enjoy views of vast landscapes, and have the chance of getting to know the cosy African Savannah. The roads are in excellent conditon, although you’ll have to travel on dirt roads occasionally. There is 2 days of game-viewing in the Kruger National Park, one of the most famous reserves in Africa and home to the Big 5: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. The tour then goes to Swaziland, the small independent kingdom surrounded by South Africa, but other highlights of this journey are the national parks and cultural villages in Zululand. A most rewarding area to see is the St. Lucia lakes near Hluhluwe. After a stay in the coastal city of Durban you continue with breathtaking views of the highest mountains of the Drakensberg, which flank the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho. As you explore the interior of Kwa-Zulu Natal en route to the Drakensberg, you will pass through some charming and very hospitable towns that have historic significance to the country. |
Day 1 | Depart the UK on scheduled flights in the late afternoon/evening. | Day 2 | Upon arrival you are met and pick up your car. Todays drive takes you to Dullstroom, about 2 hours from the airport. This affords you a day of relaxation to recover fron the flight, unless you wish to drive via Pretoria to see the Voortrekker Monument and the Union Buildings. You’ll find Dullstroom to be a charming little town in the middle of the mining area, surrounded in sprawling farms, trout rivers and dams and has a distinctly Scottish flavour. Only 2 hours from Johannesburg airport en route to the Kruger National Park. | Day 3 | You take Two days to explore the breathtaking landscape of the so-calle Panoramic route. The route leads you from Sabie to the Mac Mac Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in South Africa. From here, continue onto Graskop and see the Lisbon and Berlin waterfalls. End the day after passing the Pinnacle Rock at God’s Window, one of the most impressive sights in South Africa, and then spend the night in Hazyview. | Day 4 | An early start to head for the Eco Caves, which have impressive ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Continue on to the Blyde River Canyon, a majestically massive red sandstone gorge. Your journey continues on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes where the strong current has scoured cylindrical holes through the cliffs. Then drive through the lovely landscape towards Graskop and on to Hazyview. | Day 5 | Spend the next couple of days in or around the Kruger National Park area, staying at one of the camps of the Kruger National Park. The Kruger is home to a huge number of animals, including the Big Five: Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo. | Day 6 | Kruger National Park. | Day 7 | Depart the Kruger National Park, 200 - 300km through Swaziland. Stop at some of the small markets along the road and start a collection of souvenirs in the city of Mbabane. Stay overnight in Swaziland. | Day 8 | Drive from Swaziland to Hluhluwe. On the way, you may want to visit one of the national parks, either Itala or Mkuzi. Other activities of interest are the African traditional dancing shows in the village of Dumazulu, and sailing trips on the St. Lucia Lake where you can see hippo and crocodiles. Spend two nights in the St. Lucia Area. | Day 9 | Hluhluwe. | Day 10 | Drive from Hluhluwe to Durban, situated on one of the finest beaches in South Africa and with plenty of attractions and gardens to enjoy. | Day 11 | Either drive from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on the highway, or you may choose the more scenic but also more time-consuming route via Krantakloof Nature Reserve, Botha’s Hill and Cato Ridge. The route continues into Howick. You may want to stop at the small but beautiful Nature Reserve where the Umgeni River falls ninety – five metres at Howick Falls. The Drakensberg route starts from Lidgetto and ends in the Underberg. Spend the next two nights in the Drakensberg. | Day 12 | You can drive to the beautiful Sani Pass, the only route east to Lesotho. If relaxing is all you have in mind, the Drakensberg has the perfect setting with its spectacular lush green scenery, stunning mountains and fresh country air. For the more active, there are plenty of things to do, including nature walks, hiking trails, swimming, trout fishing, horse riding, golf and other sporting facilities. You will spend the night at the same resort as in Day 1. | Day 13 | Your drive back to Johannesburg take approximately 4 hours, where you arrive in time for your evenin flight back to the UK. | Day 14 | Arrive UK in the morning |
Accomodation - Click Here for Full Accomodation Information
|  Satara and Berg-en-dal camps, Kruger
Berg-en-dal is arguably one of the most attractive camps in the Kruger Park. The camp is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit (spring) with a dam bordering the camp with dry riverbeds on the northern & southern side. The buildings in Berg-en-Dal are set within natural bush & the gardens planted with flowering shrubs and aloes. Great care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp area. The camp is surrounded by rocky hillsides covered in Malelane Mountain Bush veld (woodland), which attracts a variety of grazers. 1 x Room with private facilities on a room only basis in 2 of the Kruger Parks official camps. more >> |  The Palms
The Palms: Ideally situated to discover the famous beaches on the Dolphin Coast to the north as well as the wide unspoilt beaches to the south. Five en suite bedrooms, each with their own distinctive decor and style. The outdoor splendour of The Palms and the Durban landscape can be enjoyed from the comfort of the two private balconies or the Tropical Patio. more >> |
Departures Between | Price from | 01 Jan 05 - 20 Apr 05
25 Aug 05 - 11 Dec 05 | *£1749 | 21 Apr 05 - 10 Jul 05 | *£1597 | 11 Jul 05 - 24 Aug 05 | *£1869 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Price is per person based on two people sharing and includes:
· International flights
· Meet and greet upon arrival
· Personalized driving itinerary
· Car hire based on a Group B Avis vehicle.
· Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
· 24 hour emergency back up
Not included: Main meals, petrol, drinks and other personal expenditure.
This holiday is offered by and booked with Real Africa ATOL 6115.
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South Africa and Swaziland
A Self-drive tour of the Kruger, Swaziland and the Drakenberg Mountains
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