South Africa & Swaziland / eSwatini JDac08 - Wild Kingdoms - 8 days

SOUTH AFRICA WILD KINGDOMS

Kruger NP Swaziland / eSwatini Zululand

Tour code: JDac08

Small group safari maximum: 12 travellers

Travel through: South Africa,

Swaziland / eSwatini

Safari length: 8 days

SAFARI GRADE: CLASSIC

This compact journey takes in the wondrous Kruger National Park, the enigmatic Kingdom of Swaziland / eSwatini and traverses the proud Kingdom of the Zulus. The combination of which will expose you to excellent game sighting opportunities along the way while observing the change in the dramatic scenery / topography and fascinating cultures. Accommodation along the way is in our Classic Journey style of 3+ star grading, ending with the birding hotspot of Zululand Lodge. Overnight 7 nights on safari we stay at intimate and casual lodges. The accommodations throughout this classic journey are chosen not only for their service, comfort and personal touch but also for their wonderful locations and wildlife viewing opportunities. All rooms have private and en-suite facilities Meals 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners are included. All meals are provided by the lodges except for lunches on the travelling days which will be road side picnics provided by your guides. will be r Transport For the majority of this safari you travel in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus with 12 forward travel in facing seats and air conditioning or (on 30% of tours) in a Sunway Safari truck with 12 seats. All game drives will be in the tour vehicle. Non participation This is an adventure tour and as such, please expect to get involved. However your participation in tour operations is limited to the simple things such as carrying your own bag to the vehicle. Included meals are all lodge or camp provided. If you havea particular interest, please let your safari leader know and he/she will endeavour to make your journey more rewarding.

Day 1 - 3 KRUGER PRIVATE GAME RESERVE [Lodge Bx2, Lx3, Dx3]

Our journey begins early in the morning in Johannesburg as we head east towards Mpumalanga. En route we will stop to marvel at magnifi cent views over the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels. Mpumalanga reveals it’s renowned scenic beauty, of rivers, forests and mountain passes, as we descend the escarpment to our private safari lodge near Orpen in the Greater Kruger National Park. We spend the fi rst of our nights having an evening meal under the stars, surrounded by African bushveld.

The following morning, we will be up at dawn for our full day game drive in Kruger National Park. We stop for a picnic lunch before completing our game drive in the late afternoon as we exit the park and make our way back to the lodge. Your guide will interpret the signs of bush as we hope to see elephants, rhino and possibly the large prides of lions for which the Satara area of Kruger is famous. We return to our lodge in the late afternoon and there is time to relax and enjoying the sounds of the bush, or take a dip in the pool before our hosts prepare a delicious evening meal.

On the morning of day three, a real highlight of our tour is the early morning game walk with a local ranger. We quietly venture into the bush, learning the tracks and other signs of the wildlife we hope to fi nd on foot. The excitement of a big game bush walk is followed by hearty “brunch” served under the trees on the lodge lawns. The afternoon is free to relax around the pool and enjoy the atmosphere.

Day 4 KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND / eSWATINI TINI [lodge BLD]

We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland / eSwatini and travel through a lush fruit farming area before heading into the mountains. The Swazi people have a rich cultural heritage and we will visit the craft markets, Ngwenya Glass and the traditional medicine markets as we pass through the capital, Mbabane.

We explore the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in the afternoon and overnight at our lodge near the top of Mlilwane Hill - a quaint country lodge.

Day 5 – 7 ZULULAND GAME RESERVES [tented lodge BLD]

Crossing the border back into South Africa we head towards our private Msinene Nature Reserve situated near the town of Hluhluwe and in close proximity to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve and the iSimangoliso Wetland Park. The Msinene River fl ows through this beautiful area and is a tributary of the Lake St Lucia wetland system. We take a walk with our local guide who will point out some of the 540+ bird species found in the area, and track the shy Nyala antelope in the r iverine vegetation. Zululand Lodge is a recognised Birdlife South Africa friendly establishment and quiet walks on the reserve yield outstanding species sightings.

The following day we visit Hluhluwe Game Reserve, a key area for rhino conservation and visit a Zulu community to learn more about their culture. Enjoy sunset and the sounds of the bush before a hearty dinner at the lodge.

The last day in Zululand Lodge we will visit Lake St Lucia for a morning walk and then spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the African bush.

Day 8 DURBAN AIRPORT – TOUR ENDS [- B - -]

This morning we drive south to the town of St Lucia where we embark on a boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles in the estuary. After lunch we drive to Durban where the tour ends with a drop off at King Shaka international airport. Tour ends +/- 16:00pm

Good 2Go

Durban

2023 DEPARTURES

Makuwa Safari Lodge

CAPE TOWN EXTENSION

There are direct fl ights from Durban to Cape Town, so why not spend a few days in the mother city after your safari? Beaches, penguins, wine tasting, great restaurants and of course Table Mountain.

Book your airport transfers and guest house accommodation with Sunway for your Cape Town extension.

JDac08 € 1 790 pps € 280 pp single supplement

Departs JOHANNESBURG Monday at 06:30am Ends DURBAN Monday at 16:00pm

Zululand Lodge 27-Feb-23 06-Mar-23 20-Mar-23 27-Mar-23 29-May-23 05-Jun-23 26-Jun-23 03-Jul-23 21-Aug-23 28-Aug-23 04-Sep-23 11-Sep-23 09-Oct-23 16-Oct-23 23-Oct-23 30-Oct-23 06-Nov-23 13-Nov-23 27-Nov-23 04-Dec-23

Please note: accommodation specifi ed in the itinerary is subject to availability. Alternatives will be nearby and of similar standard.

* Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates guaranteed from 4 clients.