Taking in the incredible scenery of the Panoramic Route, spotting the 'Big 5' in on game drives in Kruger National Park and other reserves, visiting a local village craft workshop and a community project and overnight in a traditional Zulu village with a local family.
Eight thrill-packed days plus two dynamic and diverse countries equals one unforgettable adventure. This whirlwind tour of South African game parks and traditional villages in Swaziland crams the full majesty of Africa’s natural splendour and cultural diversity into the briefest of time frames. In and around Kruger National Park, you’ll join game drives and meet the people of Shalati, a small village transformed by a Planeterra school-building program. Later, you’ll experience Zulu hospitality as a guest of the chief in a remote village. Incredible wildlife? Check. Cultural immersion? Check and mate.
What's Included
- Panoramic Route (Visit to Blyde River Canyon, Bourke Luck Potholes, God’s Window), Visit to Community Project in Manyeleti, Kruger National Park entrance with game drive (own vehicle), Visit to glass and candle factory in Swaziland, Meals as indicated.
- 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners. (Allow USD130-150 for meals not included.)
- Hotel (1 nt), chalet (3 nts), huts (2 nts), traditional homestead huts (multi-share -1 nt).
- Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 9, Avg 6
Places Visited
- South Africa
- Swaziland
Day 1 Johannesburg (D)
Arrive for your welcome dinner.
Days 2-3 Manyeleti Game Reserve (2B,2D)
Visit the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Visit Shalati village and a community project supported by Planeterra. Option to go on a sunset vehicle game drive.
Day 4 Kruger National Park (B)
Game drive in own touring vehicle. Option to go for an open safari vehicle night game drive.
Days 5-6 Swaziland (2B)
Visit Malolotja Nature Reserve. Choose among mountain hikes, mountain biking, community visit, treetop canopy tour or birding tour as optional activities.
Day 7 Hluhluwe Area (B,D)
Visit a glass and candle factory in Swaziland. Stay on a villager's compound in traditional huts, experience dinner with a Zulu family.
Day 8 Johannesburg (B)
Guided cultural walking tour, family and school visit in the morning. Tour ends upon arrival in Johannesburg in the late afternoon.
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