Itinerary

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

Morning – After getting picked up at your hotel we leave the city of Johannesburg behind, crossing the highveld farms and coal fields towards the Drakensberg escarpment in the Mpumalanga province and making our way towards the Lowveld where the Kruger Park is located.

Afternoon – Check into our accommodation for the next 2 nights.

Late Afternoon – Choose to relax at the lodge or opt for an optional sunset safari in the Kruger Park.

Optional Sunset Safari – 16:30-19:30, Set off with a Kruger Specialist guide in the late afternoon and return after sunset with the help of a spot light to see the nocturnal animals. Search for the grazing and browsing animals in the cooling afternoon, the perfect chance to witness the beautiful African sunset over the bushveld in the Kruger National Park. After sunset there is greater chance to see the nocturnal animals emerge from their resting spots.

DAY 2: FULL DAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

Early Morning – Waking early this morning to meet with your Kruger Park specialist guide at the Crocodile Bridge gate of the Kruger National Park for a full day safari on an open jeep.

A breakfast pack will be provided to take with. Don’t forget to pack your sun screen and safari essentials (camera, binoculars etc).

Enjoying the day in search of the famous big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhinoceros) as well as all the other species of birds, mammals and reptiles this part of Africa has to offer.

Kruger Park is South Africa’s largest game reserve and is truly the flagship of South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Making use of 9-seater open air Safari vehicles which are perfectly designed to give you a real bird’s eye view of the wildlife you will encounter on your Safari. Stopping throughout the day at various animal sightings, waterholes, viewpoints.

Midday – Stopping for lunch (for own account) at one of the rest stops. After lunch continue your safari before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Late Afternoon – Returning back at the lodge to enjoy leisure time and dinner (for own account).

DAY 3: KRUGER PARK TO PONTA DO OURO, MOZAMBIQUE

Morning – Breakfast is enjoyed before we depart for the Mozambican border. Leaving Kruger Park and South Africa behind as we enter Mozambique today. After border formalities we head for the Capital City of Maputo for a quick city highlights drive.

Midday – Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants at the waterfront (for own account). After lunch we continue our journey south to the quaint beach side town of Ponta do Ouro in Southern Mozambique.

Late Afternoon – Checking into our accommodation for the next 2 nights and time to book optional activities for the next day. Your guide will assist you.

Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Ponta do Ouro, you will be sure to find beautiful white sand beaches. A very traditional open-air market, several "cantinas" (little shops) and eager curio sellers will quench your thirst for shopping before you make your way to one of the rustic bars in town for some cocktails and local beer. Ask the bar tender for a R&R (Rum and Raspberry).

Evening – This evening we head to the market to enjoy dinner a traditional chicken dinner at Mamma Alice’s. A little hidden gem located behind the Ponta fresh produce market for a local experience.

**Border Crossing today, please keep them passports nearby**

DAY 4: PONTA DO OURO, MOZAMBIQUE

A day for fun, adventure and optional activities! Today Scuba Diving is available as well activities for the non-diver.

Dolphin Swim Tour – A unique and unforgettable experience is swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. This trip includes a dolphin’s swim and a shallow reef snorkel to spot turtles, rays and tropical marine fish. The total duration is 2h45 minutes, which includes a 2-hour boat trip – depending on sightings and behaviour of the dolphins. *Remember these are wild dolphins and sightings of the dolphins are not always guaranteed.

Whale Watching Season – July to November (Combo specials available with dolphin swim and whale watching)

Alternatively go for endless beach walks, or simply relax on the beach before trying the local fresh seafood. The day is yours to spend at your own leisure.

DAY 5: PONTA DO OURO TO HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK, ESWATINI

Morning – After breakfast we dust the sand off our feet and bid farewell to the beautiful beaches of Southern Mozambique and make our may to the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Midday – Crossing the border into Eswatini.

Afternoon – Checking in at Hlane for the night, enjoy lunch (for own account) overlooking the water in front of the restaurant. This afternoon you can opt for an Optional sunset safari.

Evening – Dinner is enjoyed in the open-air restaurant, be sure to listen out for the lions roaring after dinner. Please note Hlane has no electricity. Paraffin lanterns and candles are used for light and gas for hot water showers is used.

Optional Sunset Safari – A 2.5-hour sunset safari that includes a drink while watching the sunset. Hlane is home to 4 of the big 5 only missing the buffalo from the reserve. The area is split into 3 areas and the sunset safari includes visiting the lion section of.

**Border Crossing today, please keep them passports nearby**

DAY 6: HLANE TO MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, ESWATINI

Early Morning – This morning we truly experience a unique experience with a Rhino Drive/Walk. Focusing on the White Rhinoceros, this activity which includes 80% driving and 20% walking and is a shorter 1,5-hour safari. The highlight of this is the potential opportunity of alighting from the vehicle and quietly approaching White Rhinos on foot. Not all Rhinoceros’s are approachable and guides have discretion. Due to the nature of this activity, minimum age 13 years.

Mid-Morning – After breakfast we pack up and make our way to the Swazi Candles Centre. See talented crafters, artists and the bustling Arts and Crafts market for souvenirs. Sample some Black Mamba chilli sauce.

Afternoon – We visit another of Eswatini’s top tourist attractions at Mantenga Reserve. Set against the back drop of Nyonyane mountain. In the reserve we visit a cultural village where Swazi history, culture and tradition is brought alive.

Late Afternoon – Check into Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, a pioneer conservation area of Eswatini.

 DAY 7: MLILWANE TO JOHANNESBRUG, SOUTH AFRICA

Morning Optional Activities – Endless hours of self-guided hikes available on the almost 5000ha sanctuary is possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game. Horseback Safaris and Mountain biking are great alternatives.

Late Morning – Depart for South Africa ending our tour in the vicinity of OR Tambo International Airport or Hotels in Pretoria. Before crossing the border back into South Africa we Visit Ngwenya Glass Factory Shop literally Swaziland’s Hottest Attraction.

Afternoon – Arriving back in Johannesburg where we say our final good byes.

**Border Crossing today, please keep them passports nearby**