The Wildlife Discovery Tour (Southbound), Durban Tours

JOHANNESBURG TO DURBAN

 

TISD 01-S

 

SILVER CLASS TOUR

Highlights of The Wildlife Discovery Tour (Southbound):

 

 
Tour information: The Wildlife Discovery Tour (Southbound)

 

  
Tour itinerary: The Wildlife Discovery Tour (Southbound) 
 
DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – MPUMALANGA – DULLSTROOM - SABIE
Depart Johannesburg and travel to Mpumalanga, ‘Place where the Sun rises’.  Today’s route takes us via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Continue along the Long Tom Pass to the quaint town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway.
Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar -bed and breakfast basis
 
DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning breakfast, enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled for its diversity of flora, fauna and bird life, seeking the Big 5. Leave the park and continue to your private game lodge. Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle.    Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars (weather permitting).
Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing Activities
 
DAY 3: PANORAMA ROUTE
After an early morning bush walk or game drive and breakfast leave the lodge and travel via the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Mac Mac Waterfalls.  Arrive at your overnight destination late afternoon.
Casa Do Sol Hotel and Resort or similar - bed and breakfast basis
 
DAY 4: NELSPRUIT – SWAZILAND - KWA-ZULU NATAL
After breakfast enter the Kruger National Park. Exit the park and travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland. The scenic drive winds through the Lebombo Mountains, Mbabane, Manzini and sugar cane areas of Big Bend. Re-enter South Africa near the town of Mkuze and commence to your hotel in the town of Hluhluwe.
Protea Hotel Hluhluwe or similar – bed and breakfast basis
 
DAY 5: SAFARI - ST LUCIA - DURBAN
Early morning breakfast followed by a game drive in the closed vehicle in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site (previously known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Highlights include prolific wetlands bird life, fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles.  Continue south along Indian Ocean coastline, arriving in the bustling city of Durban during the late afternoon. Drop off at your hotel, Protea Hotel Shakaland for add night or King Shaka International Airport.
 
RECOMMENDED ADD-NIGHT: TISD 01 Add Night
Spend an additional night at Shakaland - a traditional Zulu 'Umuzi' or homestead, the home of the Zulus and luxury 'beehive hut' accommodation. A unique resort built on the set of the motion picture Shaka Zulu and John Ross. Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus, in this authentic re-creation of the Great Kraal overlooking the Phobane Lake.
Protea Hotel Shakaland (subject to accommodation availability) - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
 
DAY 6:  DURBAN
After breakfast enjoy an enriching experience affording a better understanding of the Zulu nation, its people and their intriguing customs.  Highlights include: the sight of assegai-wielding warriors, sharing the fascinating secrets of the Sango as and witnessing traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer-drinking ceremonies.  Mid-morning departure to Durban for drop off at your hotel or King Shaka International Airport.