11 Days Joburg,Soweto,Kruger Park,Eswatini,Mozambique & Lesotho
From: R69 500
per person min 2 pax
Day 1
Arrival
TBA
- Your guide will meet you at OR Tambo International Airport and take you to Avant Guard Hotel to relax after a long flight. Later in the day you will visit Sandton city dubbed Africa’s “Richest Square Mile” and back to the hotel after dinner.
Day 2
Explore Johannesburg
8 am-4 pm- Tours of Johannesburg & surroundings: This tour is innovative and highly diverse with customised experiences allowing you the opportunity to touch South Africa. You will visit:
- Soweto Township: It symbolizes the New South Africa, caught between old squatter misery and new prosperity, squalor and an upbeat lifestyle, it’s a vibrant city which still openly bears the scars of the Apartheid past and yet shows what is possible in the New South Africa.
- The Apartheid Museum: A symbol of the rise and fall of apartheid, a reminder of historic and traumatic events that led up to South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994. The museum pays homage to men and women who risked their lives and died tragically in the struggle for freedom and equality. The Apartheid museum is also meant to be a place of healing with its gardens that offer visitors a tranquil space for reflection. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas take visitors on an emotional journey from a place of darkness to one of light and hope. The exhibits at the Museum do not only highlight how people suffered under the state-sanctioned apartheid system but also their struggle to overthrow the tyrannical ruling party. It also places a spotlight on the incredible tenacity and strength of character of the people who fought for freedom and equality in South Africa.
Day 3
Tour of the Panorama
8 am - 4:30 pm- Tour of the Panorama: After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you are going to hit the road east-bound. It will be a smooth journey on one of the national highways. You will visit the breath-taking and picturesque Mpumalanga escarpment on the Panorama tourist Route. The area is surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks, spectacular gorges, waterfalls and ever-flowing rivers. These are natural sites never to be missed when you are in the area. The main highlights include the Blyde River Canyon,Three Rondavels and Burke’s Luck Potholes all nestled on the Blyde River Nature Reserve, Lisbon Water Falls and Gods Window. You will spend the night at a lodge in Hazeyview
Day 4
Kruger Park
2 Days - 5 am - 4 pm- The Kruger National Park: The next two days at Africa's natural habitat where a range of mammals can be found with an unlimited opportunity to spot the famous Big 5 namely: elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion and rhino. The Kruger Park is also natural home to not only a wide range of bird species such as vultures, eagles and stork but also to a variety of reptiles, insects and indigenous flora kingdom at large. Our highly specialised nature guides will ensure that your adventure experience is unforgettable.
Day 6
Tour of Eswatini
7 am - 4:30 pm- This country is full of traditional pastimes and lasting culture. The visit to Eswatini offers the traveller a glimpse of the cultural and traditional heritage that is intertwined in the country's so-called Monarchical Democracy, a specially crafted system of Governance in the small Kingdom. The tour begins immediately after crossing the border, visiting the Glass Factory, Mbabane Market, King Sobuza II Memorial Park, the Candle Factory, Mantenga Cultural village, Art & Craft market before heading east to overnight at Simunye Country Lodge on Bed & Breakfast. This lodge is very close to the Mozambique border of Lomahasha.
Day 7
A Tour of Mozambique
6 am-4 pm- A Tour of Mozambique: This will be a full day trip that takes you from the western border post towards Maputo city for a guided tour. The tour will focus on major tourist attractions to include the Railway, Station, the Money Museum, the Fortress, the Iron House, the Cathedral and the Central Market before stopping for lunch and then proceeding to the southern border town of Ponta Do Ouro where you will overnight.
Day 8
Isimangaliso Wetland Park & St. Lucia
8:30 am-4:00 pm- The day starts with breakfast then check out and travel to St. Lucia via the Kosi Bay border post. St. Lucia is a small town in the heart of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park known as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site and the third largest protected area in the whole of South Africa. The Park is also the biggest estuarine system in Africa and it is home to the biggest hippo and crocodile as well as bird populations in the country. On arrival, you will check in at the hotel and get ready for the Sunset Cruise at St Lucia Estuary for hippo, crocodiles and various species of bird life
Day 9
Travel to Underberg
8 am - 4 pm- Today you will have breakfast, check out and travel to the Underberg area. It is a 7 hour smooth drive on the highway, with comfort stops for stretching up, snacks and meals. On arrival, you will be checked in and left at leisure and early sleep because the never-to-be missed picturesque and winding views of the Drakensberg Mountains awaits you.
Day 10
Sani Pass and Lesotho
8 am - 5 pm- Today you will enjoy scenic drive in a 4x4 vehicle in the company of an experienced and knowledgeable local guide. You will depart early in the morning and meandering on the rugged roads of the Drakensberg Mountains until you reach the border control into the famous 10 km trip on Lesotho territory. During this venture, you will also get the opportunity to savour local beer and other drinks of your choice at the highest pub in Africa on Sani Mountain Lodge. The trip will wind back late that afternoon before being dropped off in Durban city for your last sleepover.
Day 11
Tour of Durban & Airport Drop off
8 am- You will be taken on a guided tour of Durban city which concludes your overall experience in the four countries you have visited. This is in term of history, culture, wildlife, natural landscapes mountains, rivers and the Indian Ocean on the shores of Durban city. Your dedicated driver/guide will dropped you off at the airport for your forward journey.
Highlights
- Johannesburg (Sandton City,Soweto, Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill)
- Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon, Thre Rondavels, Burkes Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls & Gods Window)
- Kruger national Park
- Eswatini (Glass factory, Mbabane Market, King Sobuza II Memorial Park, Mantenga cultural Village & Candle Factory)
- Maputo tour (Railway Station, Money Museum, Iron house, Cathedral & Central Market)
- Sunset Cruise
- Sani Pass & Lesotho
- Tour of Durban
Included
- Transport (air-conditioned vehicle), Fuel & Toll Fees
- Sharing accommodation on Bed & Breakfast
- All tours and safaris
- Kruger Park Conservation Fee
- All entrance fees
- Bottled water
- The service of professional guides
- Driver/guide accommodation and meals
Excluded
- Lunch and Dinner
- Customs and Immigration fees
- Travel Insurance
- Domestic & International flights
- Gratuities
Price
- R 69 500 per person (minimum 2 pax)
