Kruger National Park & Swaziland Safari

This really affordable Kruger National Park & Swaziland Safari departs from Johannesburg on a scenic drive through the Lowveld, seeing Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes.

Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre before entering the Kruger National Park where you will explore the game-rich southern Kruger area.

From the Kruger Park we will cross the border into Swaziland for two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve. Experience Swazi culture with a display of traditional dancing and go mountain biking, hiking, horse riding and game viewing.

Re-enter South Africa to visit the St. Lucia Wetland Park and take a sunset cruise on the lagoon. We will visit the prestigious Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve for a guided game drive before reaching the coastal city of Durban in the late afternoon where this excellent budget Kruger National Park & Swaziland Safari comes to an end.

Day 1: Panorama Route – South Africa

Welcome to South Africa! We depart from Johannesburg on day one of the Accommodated Kruger & Swaziland Safari driving through one of the most scenic areas of South Africa, along the Panorama Route.

We will have a short briefing before we embark on our scenic drive through Mpumalanga and the Lowveld. Stops will include Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the breathtaking God's Window.

Our first overnight stay is at a private game lodge, on a basis of two people per room, with an en suite bathroom per room. In the evening we enjoy a traditional Shangaan Dinner with dancing.

Meals include lunch and dinner.

Day 2 - 3: Kruger National Park – South Africa

In the early morning we drive to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where animals are prepared for release into the wild. Visiting this African Wildlife Centre provides a wonderful opportunity to get up close to some very special species, as well as to learn about the inspiring achievements being made at Moholoholo.

After this educational wildlife excursion you can prepare yourself for the ultimate safari experience in the world famous Kruger National Park. The southern area of the park guarantees excellent wildlife sightings and you might even spot all of Africa's Big Five. Accommodation is based on two people sharing a room at Skukuza or one of the other SANP rest camps in Kruger Park.

Optional Activity: Take an optional night game drive to explore the area in the dark. Seek out the Kruger Park's nocturnal animals - they are sure to amaze you. The South African National Park (SANP) rangers accompanying you are highly trained to make your experience all the more memorable. Take an optional game walk to get a closer look at the African bush and its amazing wildlife. Full day open vehicle game drive in Kruger NP.

Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4 - 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swaziland

We cross the Swaziland border shortly after our departure from Kruger National Park on day four of this affordable African safari. The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique.

Your next two nights will be spent in Mlilwane Nature Reserve in Swaziland. We explore the wonderful sights and scenery in the area on foot, spotting wildlife in the safety of this reserve without predators. Afterwards we engage in the unique cultural experience of watching traditional Swazi dancers perform. Our overnight stay is in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where we stay two people per Beehive Hut.

Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking, sunset game drive, guided bird watching and hiking.

Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6: iSimangaliso (St. Lucia) Wetland Park – South Africa

Our next destination, back in South Africa, is the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly known as Greater St. Lucia Wetlands.

In the afternoon we explore the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and take a sunset boat cruise on Lake St Lucia's lagoon - a world heritage site on the east coast of Africa. The lake is connected to the warm Indian Ocean and hippopotami as well as crocodiles can often be seen here. This wilderness area incorporates highly varied habitats, including wetlands, lakes, coral reefs, beaches, woodlands, grasslands and coastal forests that support an impressive diversity of wild animals, birds and marine species. 

Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village Visit
Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7: Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve & Durban – South Africa

Today we depart for the coastal city of Durban. En-route we visit the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve for a guided game drive. The park is the only place in KwaZulu Natal where you can find Africa's Big Five and is home to the world's largest population of white rhino. 

Durban is a popular surfing destination with beautiful beaches, as well as being the largest marine port in South Africa. The city has a distinct culture, with strong eastern influences owing to the large Indian population living there. We arrive in the port city of Durban in the late afternoon where the Kruger National Park & Swaziland Safari comes to an end at the Beach Hotel.

Optional Activities: Dinner and night out on the town in Durban.