The Essence of Africa
Kruger National Park, Swaziland and St Lucia
This very popular tour
offers the Essence of Africa.
Big Five game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
A cultural experience in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Relaxation in sub tropical St
Lucia, a unique area, not to be missed.
Tour Summary
Kruger National Park Highlights
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Wildlife specialist guide
- Night drive on open vehicle
- Optional bush walk (on request)
Mpumalanga Panorama Route Highlights
- Blyde River Canyon
- Bourke's Luck Potholes
- God’s Window
- Graskop
- Pilgrim's Rest
- Sabie
Swaziland Highlights
- Cultural experience
- Meet the Swazis and their handcrafts
St Lucia Estuary Highlights
- Wide open beaches
- Indigenous forest
- Magnificent views over the estuary
- World Heritage Site
Duration
Accommodation
- Kruger Park Chalets with private bathroom, air conditioning and a fridge
- Select guesthouses with en suite bathroom
- Attentive hosts
Route
- Departs any day from Johannesburg / Pretoria
- Ends midday in Durban or early evening in Gauteng
Meals
- Breakfasts daily
- 5 dinners, as per itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kruger National Park, Big Five Game Viewing Starts Here !
Morning pickup at your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria and depart for
the Kruger National Park. Travel through the Highveld with its open grassy
plains and maize fields.Descend 1000 metres to the Lowveld and game viewing will start on
entering the world renowned game reserve.
Your guide is experienced in spotting the wildlife which have an
uncanny ability of camouflaging themselves. Dinner to be prepared for you
outside over an open campfire, while listening to the sounds of an African night. Hyena and lion may be
heard roaring in the distance !
Overnight: Chalet with en suite bathroom, Skukuza or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Kruger National Park, Wildlife Safaris and a Night Drive
Start with coffee, tea and rusks before leaving for an early morning
game drive. You will be thrilled by the sights of the wildlife in their natural
environment. Your guide will continue to introduce you to many interesting
aspects of the environment. The ecosystem will come alive to you as you understand how the animals,
trees, plants and insect life all interact.
Midday relax or browse the curio shop. Later in the afternoon, once the
heat of the day has passed, enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Night drive in an open vehicle with a Park guide. Limited seats
available, so advance booking is essential.
Overnight: Chalet with en suite bathroom, Satara or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 : Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
Last game drive ! This is your chance to spot any wildlife which may
have eluded you until now. Look out for lion, giraffe, elephant, hippo,
crocodile, zebra and many others.
A guided bush walk can be arranged for you on request.
Travel via the scenic Panorama Route of the Mpumalanga escarpment.
Visit sights such as the awe inspiring Blyde River Canyon, God's Window,
Bourke's Luck Potholes, Sabie, Mac Mac Falls and Graskop.
Arrive late afternoon at your Lowveld guesthouse, with its lush gardens
tranquil atmosphere.
Overnight: Mpumalanga Guesthouse
Meals: Brunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Swaziland, Culture and Crafts
Depart for Swaziland and enter the smallest country in the Southern
Hemisphere. Swaziland is a pretty country of rolling hills and friendly
people. Drive via Piggs Peak to Mbabane and Manzini and visit the Mantenga
Craft Market where you will be able to interact
with Swazi people and enjoy some of their culture.
Overnight: Swaziland Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 : Kwa Zulu Natal
After a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory and Ngwenya Glass
Factory depart the Peaceful Kingdom of Swaziland for St Lucia.
Visit Dumazulu, a Zulu cultural village, where you will be introduced
to Zulu cultures and traditions. Enjoy their dancing and colourful
beadwork before continuing onto St Lucia, a beautiful seaside village
located amongst subtropical forests.
Overnight: St Lucia Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 : St Lucia Wetlands
A guided boat trip on the estuary will probably take you close up to
hippos and crocodiles. Fish eagles, kingfishers and other bird species
abound in this area.
Time at leisure for relaxing, swimming in the warm waters of the Indian
Ocean, walking in an indigenous forest or watching a magnificent African
sunset from atop Mission Rocks.
Overnight: St Lucia Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 : Fond Farewells !
The morning can be spent relaxing in the area or taking a leisurely
walk in an indigenous forest. Enjoy views only to be experienced in Africa
- wide open spaces, untouched and pristine.
Depart midday to arrive early evening in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Midday
drop off in Durban can be arranged on request.
Meals: Breakfast
Suggestion :
Discover South Africa : Join the Essence of Africa tour departing from Johannesburg and ending
in Durban. From Durban fly to Port Elizabeth where you collect your hired
vehicle. Self drive down the Garden Route ending with a few days at your leisure
in Cape Town.
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