Kruger Park Swaziland Zululand Drakensburg Mountains Cape West Coast Tour - 13 Days.
Kruger Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Kimberley and Cape West Coast - 13 Days
In this unique package we combine the northern section which includes the best of the wildlife, scenic areas, Swaziland and Zululand ending in Durban with a tour that runs across the sub-continent. From the luke warm stormy seas of the Indian Ocean to the still, icy cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean......from the lush, sub-tropical forests of the East Coast to the dry brilliantly white sandy beaches of the West Coast. This section offers the most diverse habitats and sceneries in the country.
A region also unequaled in precious stones, semi-precious stones and minerals anywhere in the world, and where, in some areas, the wild animals of Africa still roam freely over the plains.
Between the two coastlines you encounter the lush rolling grasslands of the Natal Midlands, the majestic Drakensberg mountains, the flat corn field country of the Free State, the open bushveld at Kimberley, the arid semi-desert of the Cinderella Namaqualand, which turns into a fairyland of colours after the first Spring rains, and finally Drake's 'Fairest Cape in all the world'.
Between the two coastlines you encounter the lush rolling grasslands of the Natal Midlands, the majestic Drakensberg mountains, the flat corn field country of the Free State, the open bushveld at Kimberley, the arid semi-desert of the Cinderella Namaqualand, which turns into a fairyland of colours after the first Spring rains, and finally Drake's 'Fairest Cape in all the world'.
TOUR NAME: Wild Life Scenery and Flowers Tour - 13 Days (CODE: SC-05)
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| TOUR NAME : | 13 Day Wild Life Scenery and Flowers Guided Tour |
| CODE : | SC-05J |
| MEALS INCLUDED : | Breakfasts and Dinners |
| DEPARTURE : | Sundays from Johannesburg |
| DURATION : | 13 Days |
| ROUTING : | Depart from Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - St Lucia - Durban - Central and northern Drakensberg Mountains - Free State - Northern Cape - Kimberley - Augrabies Falls - Namaqualand - West Coast - Saldana Bay - West Coast National Park - end in Cape Town. |
| SPECIAL NOTES : | None |
| MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS : | None |
| DRESS REQUIREMENTS : | Comfortable casual and smart casual for the evenings |
Day 1 - Johannesburg – Dullstroom – Sabi – Panoramic Route.
Our first day on tour takes us from Johannesburg via Middelburg, Dullstroom and Lydenburg to Pilgrim´s Rest, the early gold mining town turned into a living museum. Rich deposits of alluvial gold were found here at the end of the 19th century, hence the existence of the town deep in the mountains. We continue to Sabie where we
overnight at Lone Creek River Lodge.
Day 2 - Panoramic Route – Private Game Reserve.
We travel via Graskop to marvel at scenic areas such God’s Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, and some of the spectacular waterfalls in the area. Finally we descend to the Lowveld via Abel Erasmus pass and the Strijdom Tunnel to arrive at Mohlabetsi in the Balule private game reserve. This afternoon our encounter with Africa's wildlife begins as we travel on an open vehicle to search for the game. Enjoy a great dinner under the stars tonight (weather permitting).
Overnight at Mohlabetsi.
Day 3 - Private Game Reserve – Kruger National Park.
After an early morning hike, searching for the wild on foot, and breakfast we enter the Kruger National Park and spend the rest of day in this magnificent reserve around 2 million ha in extent.
We overnight in the reserve in one of the camps.
Day 4 - Kruger National Park - Swaziland.
We rise early for a game drive and return for breakfast in the camp. We spend the rest of the morning in the reserve and depart in the afternoon for the mountain Kingdom of Swaziland. We visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory,
before traveling to Foresters Arms Hotel.
before traveling to Foresters Arms Hotel.
Day 5 - Swaziland – Zululand – Hluhluwe Umfolosi Park.
We do a short drive through Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland, and then traverse through the Ezulwini Valley and past a candle factory, the National Stadium and the parliament buildings on our way to Manzini, the country's industrial centre. We drive further past Big Bend with the country's largest sugar plantations to the South African border. We continue to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park game reserve and arrive at our overnight stop - Hilltop Camp. Here we join a late afternoon/early evening game drive on open safari vehicles equipped with high powered spotlights to search for the shy nocturnal animals. Dinner follows.
Day 6 - Hluhluwe Umfolosi Park – Lake St Lucia - Durban.
After an early breakfast we do our final game drive before traveling to the village of St Lucia. Here we join a boat cruise on the famous Lake St Lucia Estuary, a paradise with bird species such as fish eagle, Goliath heron and many more. Your guide will show you the world of the hippo and the crocodile and the other mystic inhabitants of the "deep". After this unforgettable experience we travel to Durban, South Africa’s holiday mecca.
Day 7 - Durban – Drakensberg Mountains.
Travel westwards past Pietermaritzburg and Howick Falls to Giant's Castle. Short walk to some of the world's best preserved San rock art.
Overnight Sandford Park Lodge.
Overnight Sandford Park Lodge.
Day 8 - Drakensberg Mountains – Golden Gate - Bloemfontein.
An early start for a walk in the Royal Natal National Park to some of the very scenic spots. Travel through Oliviershoek Pass to Golden Gate for a short stop.
Arrive in Bloemfontein for overnight.
Arrive in Bloemfontein for overnight.
Day 9 - Bloemfontein - Kimberley.
Visit the National Women's Memorial and Anglo Boer War museum and then travel to Kimberley, the diamond Capital of the world. Visit the Big Hole museum and some other historic sites in Kimberley.
Overnight at Garden Court Kimberley.
Overnight at Garden Court Kimberley.
Day 10 - Kimberley – Upington – Augrabies Falls.
Travel towards the Kalahari Desert and iron ore country. Near Uptington the dunes on one side of the road contrasts sharply with the vineyards on the other. Most of South Africa's dried sultanas and high quality dates are produced here.
Overnight at Augrabies Falls, the sixth largest falls in the world.
Overnight at Augrabies Falls, the sixth largest falls in the world.
Day 11 - Augrabies Falls – Namaqualand - Springbok.
After a short drive through the lunar-like reserve, travel on the pencil straight road and strange looking rock formations to Springbok, capital of Namaqualand. Visit Hester Malan Wildflower Garden in the Goegap Nature Reserve and
Overnight in Springbok.
Overnight in Springbok.
Day 12 - Namaqualand (Springbok – Lamberts Bay).
Visit the Skilpad Nature Reserve. During Spring (July to October) this rocky landscape is transformed into a colourful carpet of indigenous flowers - truly a wonderful view. The first view of the Atlantic Ocean at Strandfontein is a welcome sight. End the day with a visit to Bird's Island, renowned for its congregation of Cape Gannets and many other bird species.
Overnight in Lamberts Bay.
Overnight in Lamberts Bay.
Day 13 - Namaqualand (Lamberts Bay) – Langebaan – Cape Town.
Continue along the Atlantic Ocean with its quaint fishing villages and visit Saldanha Bay, South Africa's iron export harbour. West Coast National Park is internationally recognised as one of the world's great wetlands. In summer it provides a home to some 55000 birds and in spring a colourful array of indigenous flowers. On the last stretch towards Cape Town there are majestic views of Table Mountain.
Tour Ends.
Tour Ends.
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