Kruger and the Kingdoms

Discover KwaZulu-Natal and Kruger National Park with this fully escorted tour. Experience traditional Zulu life of a bygone era, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage Site, seek out the 'Big Five' in the Kruger National Park in open safari vehicles, and gaze at the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.

Day 1 - Johannesburg - Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg for Pretoria, South Africa,Aeos capital city, for a short tour enroute to Mpumalanga. Travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass. This afternoon explore the living history of Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered. Overnight and dinner at The Royal Hotel or similar. (D)

Day 2 - Pilgrim's Rest and the Kruger National Park

This morning visit God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. Explore the quaint village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at your hotel. Overnight and dinner at Perry's Bridge Hollow or similar. (BD)

DAY 3 - Kruger National Park

Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicle in search of the Big Five, wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Overnight at Perry's Bridge Hollow or similar (B)

DAY 4 - The Kingdom of Swaziland

Drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, ruled by King MsWati III. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory with its master craftsmen, then travel on to the capital city Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets. Overnight and dinner at the Lugogo Sun or similar. (BLD)

DAY 5 - The Kingdom of the Zulu's

Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, then travel on into Zululand, arriving mid afternoon at St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species. Here you have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Overnight at Elephant Lake Hotel or similar (B)

Day 6- Durban

This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban, travelling along the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline and end of the tour (B)

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