On this group tour, you will get to know the forest parks from Durban to Johannesburg. Of course, you will also visit the Kruger National Park. A MUST when visiting South Africa.
Day 1: Arrival Durban - St Lucia
After your arrival at Durban airport, you will be met by your tour guide. You will then drive past sugar cane fields and pineapple plantations to St. Lucia. This place is very popular with tourists who spend their holidays in South Africa. The local herd of hippos also likes to visit the village from time to time. In the evening, the animals come to the shore to feed in the lush grass. In the evening, take a beach walk through the popular resort. Overnight.
Day 2: St Lucia - Hluhluwe (B)
Today you have an early start for a safari in an open jeep in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park. Besides lions, elephants and giraffes, you will also see the endangered black rhinos. In the early morning, the wild animals are most active and do not yet lie lazily in the shade of the trees. After the eventful game drive, you will return to St Lucia. Now you have time at leisure before taking a two-hour boat safari on the St Lucia Estuary in the late afternoon. You will drift across the river on a tranquil cruise. Look out for crocodiles and hippos. You don't have to look far, as the river is teeming with these giants. The hippos lie grunting in the water and look at you with lazy eyes before diving back into the water. Besides crocodiles and hippos, you can also observe pelicans and many other bird species during the trip. Overnight.
Day 3: St. Lucia - Swaziland (B, A)
After breakfast, the journey continues to the Kingdom of Swaziland, a landlocked country bordering South Africa and Mozambique. Swaziland is the smallest country in the Southern Hemisphere and one of Africa's three remaining kingdoms. Enjoy the hilly and picturesque landscape on the way to the Ezulwini Valley, where you will visit a handicraft market and a Swazi cultural village. Overnight.
Day 4: Swaziland - Panorama Route (B)
After a relaxing breakfast, we leave Swaziland. We drive back to South Africa. In the afternoon we reach Hazyview, the heart of the Panorama Route. Relax in the hotel's beautiful garden and pool or book one of the optional excursions. Overnight.
Day 5: Panorama Route - Kruger National Park (B, A)
Today you drive to the Kruger National Park. Along the Panorama Route, you will experience the breathtaking landscape. On the way you will visit viewpoints and natural phenomena such as Bourkes Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels at the Blyde River Canyon and God's Window. The drive takes you over mountain passes from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the semi tropical low veld. Arrive at your accommodation in the early afternoon. Overnight.
Day 6: Kruger National Park (B, A)
Look forward to today. You go on a full-day jeep safari in the world-famous Kruger National Park. Countless animal species live in the middle of the huge protected area. Among them are the famous Big Five: elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffaloes. With a bit of luck, you will be able to observe lions sunbathing, a herd of zebras grazing or elephants drinking at the waterhole at close quarters during your full-day game drive in an open off-road vehicle. At the end of this eventful day, enjoy the sunset from the terrace of your lodge. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Johannesburg - Departure (B)
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. You will drive to Johannesburg, from where the return flight can take place from around 4 pm.
B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
Note: Services are subject to change without notice. Please note that one bag and one piece of hand luggage per person are allowed (no hard-sided suitcases). Please note the current entry regulations for Southern Africa.
