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Kruger & Swaziland

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This is a wonderful itinerary combining excellent game viewing in Kruger, Timbavati and Mkhaya Reserves, with sightseeing in the Blyde River Canyon region and a chance to get an insight into traditional Swazi culture.

Self driving you have the chance to stop and look at a variety of things that interest you and you can extend the trip if you want more time to explore this fascinating area. Guided game viewing is included at Gomo Gomo and in Swaziland.

Trip highlights

  • Fantastic game viewing in the Greater Kruger
  • Cultural insight into the exotic kingdom of Swaziland
  • Beautiful scenery of the Panorama Route

Itinerary

  1. Day 1:
    Pick up car on arrival into Johannesburg Airport, drive to the Kruger area and Gomo Gomo Lodge in Timbavati Reserve (approx. 6 hours). If you arrive in time you can take an afternoon game drive (in lodge vehicle with guide). (FB)
  2. Day 2:
    Gameviewing based at Gomo Gomo. (FB)
  3. Day 3: 
    Travel through to Hazyview via sightseeing on the Panoramic Route. (B)
  4. Day 4:
    Head into Kruger National Park, gameviewing on your way to Berg-en-Dal restcamp, arriving late afternoon. When at the camp an open vehicle game drive or guided walks can be booked at reception. (RO)
  5. Day 5:
    Leave Kruger at Malelane Gate and travel south to Swaziland. You may want to allow time to explore the excellent Swazi Matsamo village at the border, before entering Swaziland. Please ensure you arrive by 16:00hrs at the pick-up point to enter Mkhaya Game Reserve. (FB)
  6. Day 6:
    Day’s game viewing at Mkhaya in lodge vehicles with a guide. (FB)
  7. Day 7:
    Leisurely drive back to Johannesburg to drop off your hire car and catch flight home or onwards. (B)

Price

2009: From £775 per person based on twin share accommodation. Single supplements will apply. This does not include flights.

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Duration and details

7 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, suitable for all.

Best times to go

This trip can be taken at any time of year. From October to March, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga and Swaziland are hot and rainy. From April to September it is warm and dry.

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Included

7 days car hire, accommodation and meals as specified, park entrance fees (except at Gomo Gomo - about £8 payable locally.)

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips, fuel and other hire car extra costs.

Getting there

UK to Johannesburg flights take about 10.5 hours and cost from £500 plus taxes depending on the season.

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