Kruger and the kingdoms 6 nights/7 days

Kruger and the kingdoms 6 nights/7 days

Johannesburg • Pilgrim’s Rest • Kruger National Park • Swaziland • Zululand • Durban

Day 1: (Sun) Johannesburg
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel by Impact African Safaris Representative on a B&B basis. Take an optional afternoon Soweto tour (own account).
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar

Day 2: (Mon) Pretoria & Mpumalanga (BD)
Depart by 07h30 and leave Johannesburg’s distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. This afternoon explore the living history in the form of Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered.
Accommodation: The Royal Hotel or similar
A variety of optional tours are available direct from the Royal Hotel (Village walk, Ghost Cemetery tours etc)

Day 3: (Tue) Pilgrim’s Rest & the Kruger National Park (BB,D)
This morning gasp at the glory that is God’s Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We explore the quaint village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at our overnight hotel.
Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
Guests have the option to purchase an afternoon Elephant interaction experience. You will have the opportunity to touch, feed & brush down these magnificent animals.

Day 4: (Wed) A Full Day ‘Big Five’ Game Viewing in Kruger (PB)
Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species.
Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar

Day 5: (Thu) The Kingdom of Swaziland (BB,BL,BD)
Drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the Swaziland National Museum. We continue through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar

Day 6: (Fri) The Kingdom of the Zulu’s (BB)
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon in the Umfolozi area.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umfolozi.
*Clients have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.

Day 7: (Sat) Durban (BB)
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. End the tour before lunch, either at the airport or at a central Durban hotel.