Kruger and Kwazulu Safari
Kruger and KwaZulu Safari is Module 1 of "Rainbow Nation"
The Best of South Africa
9 Days: Johannesburg to Durban (8 Nts Hotel/Lodge/Chalet)
2008 R 6,750 + LOCAL PAYMENT R1,280 +SGL SUPP. R 2,047
Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
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by same operator
ITINERARY DAYS
Day 1 Johannesburg/Pretoria. Hotel
Day 2 Graskop, visit Pilgrims Rest and waterfalls. Chalet (BD)
Day 3 Kruger National Park, visit Blyde River Canyon. 1 game drive.
Chalet (BL)
Day 4 Kruger National Park, 2 game drives. Chalet (Brunch)
Day 5 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Swaziland. Chalet/Bee hive (B)
Day 6 Hluhluwe. Lodge (BL)
Day 7 Hluhluwe. game drive in Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi National Park. Lodge
(B)
Day 8 Umhlanga. Lodge (B)
Day 9 Tour Ends (B)
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
Itinerary as specified, highlighted text is also included, fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all catering equipment and National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
International airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.
Kruger, Swaziland and Kwazulu Natal:
South Africa: they call it the Rainbow Nation - a kaleidoscope of colours, cultures and traditions - a land of great deserts, thundering oceans and golden bushveld – with a myriad of plant and animal species. Visit Kruger, Hluhluwe / Umfolozi National Parks for the full safari experience.
Enjoy the wetlands of Lake St Lucia and the beautiful beaches of northern KwaZulu Natal.
PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
Most clients arrive a few days prior to the official start day. This is to give them plenty of time to enjoy all that Johannesburg has to offer. Your operator can organise any accommodation or activities you may require if you want to arrive early or stay on in Africa after your tour ends. Please contact us for assistance.
On Day 1, clients should meet at ARCADIA HOTEL, 515 PROES STREET, PRETORIA. Tel: (++ 27 12) 326 9311 at 18h30 for the pre departure meeting. This will give you all a chance to meet your fellow travellers and get to know your guides. The meeting will cover all the aspects of the trip. Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance. Please also bring the Local Payment. The local payment is required to cover a wide variety of our on-tour expenses, which can include National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities, certain fresh foods, vehicle tolls and entrance fees, as well as some accommodation costs whilst travelling throughout Africa. The local payment is that portion of the tour cost which must be paid in cash to the tour leader at the pre departure meeting.
If you have any questions regarding arrival prior to the tour or any other questions whatsoever, please contact your operator. If you are unable to attend the pre departure meeting, please let your operator know at least one week prior to your departure.
Other pre-tour accommodation is also available. Please contact your operator for assistance. All meals whilst in Johannesburg/Pretoria will be to your own expense.
Meeting Point: Arcadia Hotel
Address: 515 Proes Street, Pretoria
Contact Details: Tel: (++ 27 12) 326 9311
Fax: (++27 12 ) 326 1067
E-mail: archot@arcadiahotel.co.za
Meeting Time: 18h30 on Day 1
Tour Start Time: 07h00 on Day 2
Tour End Time: Tour ends after breakfast on Day 9
Tour End Point: Umhlanga City Lodge, Durban
Address: 2 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge
Contact Details: Tel: (++27 31) 580 7000
Fax: (++27 31) 580 7001
E-mail: clumhlanga.resv@citylodge.co.za
DAY 1 – Johannesburg/Pretoria
Day at leisure to enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer. Clients to meet at Arcadia hotel at 18h30pm for the pre departure meeting. All meals at your own expense.
HOTEL (Arcadia Hotel or similar) 515 Proes Street, Pretoria
Tel: (++ 27 12) 326 9311 Fax: (++27 12) 326 1067
Email: archot@arcadiahotel.co.za
DAY 2 – Graskop (390 km)
Departure will be early this morning to make our way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the Mpumalanga province. Our first stop will be the historical town of Pilgrims Rest where we'll have some time to explore the town. In the afternoon we'll visit one of the well known waterfalls in the area, the Mac Mac falls. Breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be at your own expense.
CHALET (Log Cabin Village or similar) Louis Trichard St, Graskop, Mpumalanga
Tel: (++27 13) 7671974 Fax: (++ 27 13) 7671975
E-mail: llprod@global.co.za
DAY 3 – Kruger National Park (250 km)
This morning we'll take a leisurely drive to the awe inspiring viewpoints of Blyde River Canyon and God's Window. Then we'll head to the famous Kruger National Park for an afternoon game drive where we have the opportunity to experience close encounters with game such as elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo in their natural, unfenced environment. An optional night drive is available at some of the camps. Breakfast and lunch. Dinner will be at your own expense.
CHALET (Kruger National Park southern camps or similar)
Tel: (++ 27 21) 422 2816
E-mail: enquiries@sanparks.org
DAY 4 – Kruger National Park
The best time to see the game is early morning and late afternoon. So you'll have an early start for the first game drive, setting out to spot some of the Big 5, and then return to camp for brunch. We relax during the heat of the day and go out on a second game drive in the afternoon. We'll enjoy dinner at the camp's restaurant. Dinner to your own expense! Brunch.
CHALET (Kruger National Park southern camps or similar)
Contact details as on Day 3
Day 5 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swaziland (300 km)
Set out early this morning for some more game viewing in Kruger National Park. Then we'll make our way south to the little Kingdom of Swaziland. We head to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which was the first of Swaziland's wildlife refuges. We will have the afternoon to enjoy some optional activities in this beautiful reserve such as horse riding, mountain bike riding and game walking. Breakfast. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.
CHALET Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Main Camp (beehive accommodation or similar) – off the main road between Mbabane and Manzini, opposite turn off to Lobamba
Tel: (++ 268) 528 3943 Fax: (++ 268) 528 3924
E-mail: reservations@biggame.co.sz
DAY 6 – Hluhluwe (450 km)
Today we will make our way to Hluhluwe and then to St Lucia, a world heritage site. You have the option of going on a sundowner cruise on lake St Lucia or simply relaxing in the village. Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner will be at your own expense.
LODGE (Kwamanzi Waterpan Haven or similar) False bay Rd, Hluhluwe
Tel & Fax: (++27 35) 5621039
Cell: (++27 82) 5150740
E-mail: kwamanzi@hotmail.com
DAY 7 – Hluhluwe
We'll head out early this morning for a game drive in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park, home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. Enjoy some close up encounters with game in this well known reserve. Then we'll return to St Lucia where we have more time to do optional activities such snorkelling at Cape Vidal beach, an open vehicle game drive in Cape Vidal reserve or a visit to the cultural village. Packed breakfast. Lunch and dinner at your own expense.
HOTEL (Kwamanzi Waterpan Haven or similar)
Contact details as above.
DAY 8 – Umhlanga Rocks (250 km)
After breakfast we will travel to Umhlanga Rocks. You are free to enjoy the day on the nearby beach or explore Durban and the surrounding area. Packed Breakfast. Lunch and dinner at your own expense.
HOTEL (Umhlanga City Lodge or similar) 2 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge
Tel: (++ 27 31) 580 7000 Fax: (++ 27 31) 580 7001
Email: clumhlanga.resv@citylodge.co.za
DAY 9 – Umhlanga, Tour Ends
Our tour ends after Breakfast. your operator can book airport transfers
and additional accommodation
through our central reservations office.
Kruger and KwaZulu Safari is Module 1 of "Rainbow Nation"
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Pretoria/ Gauteng
Pretoria City tour R350 (2-3 hours)
Cullinan Diamond Mine tour R450 (3 hours)
De Wildt Cheetah Project R350 (5 hours)
Soweto Half day tour R450
Gold Reef City tour R450 (4 hours)
Lesedi Cultural Village Including Lunch R680 (4 hours)
Sun City Whole Day R850
Pilanesberg National Park Whole Day R850
Lion & Rhino Park R550 (4-5 hours)
Sterkfontein Caves R450 (3 hours)
Elephant Sanctuary R850 (5 hours)
Apartheids Museum R450 (4 hours)
Kruger National Park
Night Game Drives R140
Game Walks R220
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Guided walk R30 (per hour)
Game Drive R130
Horse Riding R100 (per hour)
Mountain Biking R60 (per hour)
St Lucia
Boat-cruise on Lake St Lucia R140
All optional activity prices have been compiled in good faith
and are correct at the time of printing. Your operator cannot be held responsible
for any price fluctuations.
2008 Departure Dates
| Departs | Returns |
| 23-Aug-08 | 31-Aug-08 |
| 13-Sep-08 | 21-Sep-08 |
| 04-Oct-08 | 12-Oct-08 |
| 25-Oct-08 | 02-Nov-08 |
| 19-Nov-08 | 23-Nov-08 |
| 06-Dec-08 | 14-Dec-08 |
