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Kruger and the Kingdoms

From: £1,819

This 8 day escorted tour takes you on a thrilling wilderness experience, where close encounters of Africa’s wildlife, will leave a lasting impression. The tour also includes the Kingdom of Swaziland, highlighting the culture and traditions of the Swazi tribe awhilst you travel through countryside, dotted with rural villages and homes.


• Explore the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
• View the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window.
• Seek out the ‘Big Five’ in the Kruger National Park in open safari vehicles.
• Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience.
• Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
• Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage Site.

Transportation
• Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater mini-buses.
Professionally Escorted
• Discover the Kruger and KwaZulu-Natal with our professional Tour Guides.
Accommodation
• Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
• All accommodation is of a 3 star standard.
Dining Inclusions
• 7 Breakfasts.
• 1 Lunch.
• 3 Dinners.
Plus
• Hotel porterage included.
• Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included.

This tour will depart the UK on a Sunday

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Departure Dates Nts Board Basis Room Type Transportation Start - End point UK Airport Airline Price
01Aug11-31Aug11 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £1,819
01Sep11-15Sep11 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £1,949
16Sep11-31Oct11 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £2,029
01Nov11-31Dec11 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,919
01Jan12-31Mar12 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,919
01Apr12-02Jul12 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,849
03Jul12-15Aug12 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,969
16Aug12-31Aug12 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,849
01Sep12-31Oct12 7 Mixed Standard Escorted Tour Johannesburg - Durban Heathrow British Airways £1,899
The 2011 rates are based on a special for the first part of the year and is for set deartures. Sunday 02nd Jan, Sunday16th Jan, Sunday 27th Feb, Sunday 27th March and Sunday 10th Apr. Please call our travel advisors for more details.
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.
Day 1
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel on a B&B basis. Enjoy a half day afternoon Soweto tour
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar
Day 2
Depart by 07h30 and leave Johannesburg’s distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg,passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. This afternoon explore the living history in the form of Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered.
Accommodation: The Royal Hotel or similar
Day 3
This morning gasp at the glory that is God’s Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We explore the quaint village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at our overnight hotel.
Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
Day 4
Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species.
Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
Day 5
Drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, then visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. Our next stop is the capital city Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar
Day 6
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.
Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel or similar
*Clients have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Day 7
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Enjoy the afternoon on a City Tour of Durban before transfering to the Royal Palm Hotel for overnight
Accommodation: Royal Palm Hotel or similar
Day 8
Early morning breakfast before departing on your flight back to the UK.

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