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8 DAY GAME AND TROPICAL MEANDER
BASIC ITINERARY Johannesburg - Panoramic
Route - Kruger National Park - Hlane Game Park - Southern
Mozambique - Hluhluwe and St Lucia Estuary - Durban
TOUR COST R5 200.00 per person 
DEPARTURES - This tour has regular departures
please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Swaziland
and Mozambique
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Drakensberg Escarpment
and Panoramic Route, Kruger entrance fee, Game drives in Kruger
Park, Kruger Park Night drive, Swazi cultural village, Tracking
white rhino on foot, Mozambique beach resortGame drive in
Hluhluwe Game Reserve & Lake St Lucia
ACCOMMODATION Day 1-4 Camping in 2 person
dome tents, mattresses provided. Day 5-7 Accommodation in
budget chalets
VEHICLE Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 9
passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle - Maximum 16 passenger per group
WHAT IS PROVIDED All ground transportation,
services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping
equipment (twp person dome tents, matresses, cooking equipment),
all highlights, meals, entrance fees and accommodation per
itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED All visa costs are the client's
responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes,
sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks, optional
activities.
PARTICIPATION Participation safari - clients
to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes
and vehicle cleanliness.
 Itinerary:
Day 1 Drakensberg Escarpment (Blyde River Canyon) South
Africa
We depart from Johannesburg/Pretoria and make our way through
the Mpumalanga Province. Our journey takes us along the panoramic
route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has
to offer. The sights en route include God's Window, the Bourke's
Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels and the magnificent Blyde
River Canyon. Evening to be spent camping at a resort overlooking
the canyon. (D)
Day 2 Kruger National Park South Africa
After breakfast, we descend the escarpment and make our way
to the world-renowned Kruger Park. Our wildlife experience
begins as we enter the park, exploring prime game viewing
areas en route to our campsite. We arrive at our campsite
in time to freshen up before heading out on an exciting open
vehicle night drive. This experience allows us the opportunity
to view the nocturnal activities of the many animals within
the park. The evening is to be spent camping in Kruger. (BD)
Day 3 Kruger National Park South Africa
An early rise, we begin the day with coffee and rusks, before
venturing out on a morning game drive. Most of the day will
be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping at the various
waterholes and viewpoints. We arrive back at the camp at sunset
in time to enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque) and relax
around the campfire. (BD)
Day 4 Hlane Game Park South Africa
Departing from Kruger Park, we travel south-east towards the
Swaziland border. We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, nestled
snugly between Mozambique, Northern Zululand and Mpumalanga.
We visit a traditional Swazi cultural village and gain insight
into their cultural beliefs, traditional dancing and singing.
We then depart for the Hlane Royal National Park. This vast
expanse of bushveld with its ancient hardwood trees, spectacular
bird life and four of the Big Five makes Hlane, home to the
largest wild herds in the kingdom. We set up camp, before
exploring Hlane on a guided game walk, giving us the opportunity
to track white rhino on foot. The evening is to be spent camping
at Hlane. (BD)
Day 5 Ponta Malongane Mozambique
We depart from Hlane and make our way to the Golela border
post and into Maputaland. Our journey continues via Kosi Bay,
as we once again head across a border to a seaside village
in Mozambique. We then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy
the unspoiled beaches of Mozambique. The evening is to be
spent at one of the coastal resorts. (BD)
Day 6 Ponta Malongane Mozambique 
Today we have the opportunity to relax on the beach or take
part in one of the many optional activities. These include
snorkelling, scuba diving or swimming with the bottlenose
dolphins. Evening to be spent at a beach resort. (BD)
Day 7 Hluhluwe and St Lucia Estuary South Africa
We depart Mozambique, making our way to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi
Game Reserve, the oldest game reserve in Africa. The day is
spent on game drives, searching for the endangered black rhino,
for which this park is famous. We depart Hluhluwe in the late
afternoon and head for Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage site.
The evening is to be spent in Lake St Lucia. (BD)
Day 8 Durban South Africa
We depart St Lucia and make our way to the coastal city
of Durban, where our tour ends midday. (B)
FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Days Meals
1 D
2-7 BD
8 B
Meals included are camp meals prepared by your guide with
your assistance. On days where lunches are not included we
stop at places where you can buy food at a reasonable cost.
CAMPSITES
We stay in a variety of campsites and chalet accommodation,
from basic facilities only, to ones with restaurants, swimming
pools, bars etc. All campsites have shower and toilet facilities.
VEHICLES & GROUP SIZE
We utilize either a minibus that seats a maximum of 9 passengers
or a custom built safari vehicle which seats a maximum of
16 passengers.
The vehicles do not have air conditioning, but do have opening
windows. The night drive is done in an open vehicle.
 EQUIPMENT
We provide you with the following equipment:
• 2 - person dome tent.
• The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances
and windows.
• Sleeping mat.
• All cooking equipment for the group and utensils.
• Camping stools.
• Sleeping Bags may be hired for R50 per tour (Please
notify us in advance if you will require one).
WHAT TO BRING
For comfort reasons luggage is limited on each trip to 1 backpack,
1 small daypack, sleeping bag and camera per person. Soft
Bags only may be used (i.e.: no suitcases)
Binoculars Torch & Batteries
Sun Screen & Hat Insect Repellent
Small Personal First Aid Kit Towel
Comfortable Shoes Rain Coat (if travelling in rainy season)
Anti malaria Medication Camera and films
Swimming Gear Warm jacket for evenings
Sleeping Bag Roll of toilet paper
PARTICIPATION
Our tours are based on client participation and as an active
member of the group, everyone helps out with the running of
the tour, e.g. Making campfires, cooking, setting up camp,
dishes etc. It's all part of the African experience. Remember
the more you put in, the more you get out!
ONWARD TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Due to unforeseen problems we recommend onward travel arrangements
be made only for the day after the tour ends. If arrangements
are made for the same day the tour ends, we cannot be held
responsible for any delays; you will have to take the risk
yourself. If you are making further bookings for busses, trains
or flights the day the tour ends we strongly recommend you
make them the latest time possible and that you inform African
Budget Safaris or the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Optional activities are subject to availability and weather
conditions.
Activity Price
Mozambique:
Scenic Boat Cruise (Mozambique) US$15
Diving at Ponta Malongane
Day dive US$30
Night dive US$35
St. Lucia:
Boat Cruise on Lake St. Lucia US$25
Please note that these prices should be used as a guide only. Like to know more?
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