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South Africa & Swaziland Kruger & Zulus
South Africa & Swaziland
Kruger & Zulus Group Trip 15 Days
· Game viewing in Kruger and Hlane Game Reserve · Stay in a traditional Swazi village and visit Zulus · UNESCO protected St Lucia Wetlands · Beautiful beaches of Natal North Coast, known
locally as the Dolphin Coast · Independent family trips available
outh Africa and its neighbour Swaziland are rich in wildlife and a huge variety of landscapes. We experience the wildlife in the world famous Kruger National Park and Hlane Game Reserve. As we travel through Mpumalanga Province with its panoramic passes, viewpoints, mountains, valleys, waterfalls and forests, we learn about the history of this region and the battles that have taken place. We also experience the vibrant culture by staying in a traditional Swazi village in grass huts and by visiting the Zulu national hero's village before finishing our journey with a few days at the St Lucia Wetlands, the largest estuarine water body in Africa, and on the beautiful beaches of the Natal North Coast.
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Trip Profile
Flights via Jo'burg (inbound only) with South African Airways. Accommodation 4 nights hotels/ apartments, 2 nights chalets and 6 nights full service camping. Swimming 9 nights with pool. Transport minibus. Group min 5, max 14, plus leader (professional safari guide) and camp assistant. Food all breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners included. Reality Check minimal time difference; child-friendly country. Some malarial areas visited and a few long but scenic drives.
The Itinerary
Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive
Johannesburg; afternoon free to relax or optional Soweto tour. 3 To Mpumalanga Province and historic town of Graskop. En route we visit the guns at Longtom Pass; picnic and swim at Creek Falls before visiting the impressive Mac Mac Falls. 4 Morning visit to God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon; continue to Swadini Reptile Park for guided tour. 5 Visit Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre; drive to Kruger National Park. 6 Morning and afternoon game drives with time to relax at the campsite pool. 7 Morning game drive; to Hlane Game Reserve in Swaziland. Evening viewing at the waterhole. 8 Morning game walk (optional) or game drive; to Mantenga Nature Reserve where we stay in a traditional Swazi village. 9 To the Greater St Lucia Wetlands. 10 Boat tour on Lake St Lucia; afternoon visit crocodile farm and a short walk through the sand dune forest. 11 To the King of the Zulu's royal kraal for guided tour through fascinating Zulu village; to Natal North Coast. 12 Free day to relax on beach. 13 Free day or optional day trips to Ishaka Marine World or to see dolphins. 14 Morning free; late afternoon depart Durban. 15 Arrive London.
Min. Age 6 years.
Climate: Durban
Temp ºC Rainy Days
Group Dates & Prices
Trip Code · FAS Sat to Sat NO LOCAL PAYMENT Start End Adult Child# 2008 22 Mar 05 Apr £1865 £1645 05 Apr 19 Apr £1865 £1645 26 Jul 09 Aug £1865 £1645 02 Aug 16 Aug £1865 £1645 09 Aug 23 Aug £1865 £1645 16 Aug 30 Aug £1865 £1645 20 Dec 03 Jan £2095 £1875 2009 04 Apr 18 Apr £1945 £1725 25 Jul 08 Aug £1945 £1725 01 Aug 15 Aug £1945 £1725 08 Aug 22 Aug £1945 £1725 15 Aug 29 Aug £1945 £1725 19 Dec 02 Jan £2195 £1975 Optional single supplement £180 #Child must be aged 6 to 11 at time of dep. Recommended teenage departure Insurance: please see page 68
Independent Holidays
For more information see page 5 Trip Code LFD NO LOCAL PAYMENT Starting UK 15 days Starting Johannesburg 13 days Land only dates & prices for a family of 4 Price per person Adult/Child 2008 24 Mar £1349 30 Jun £1349 28 Jul £1349 04 Aug £1349 11 Aug £1349 18 Aug £1349 22 Dec £1349 2009 06 Apr £1449 Compulsory single supplement £180 Adult package price from £1980 Child package price from £1865
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TRIP TRIVIA
Swaziland is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa and named after the Swazi tribe. The country is ruled by the king and his mother, whose title translates as "The Great-She Elephant"!
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