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SOUTH AFRICA * SWAZILAND * MOZAMBIQUE
Kwazulu encounters/Andrew Lowther
Game drive/Ashley Toft
Beehives/Ashley Toft
Grazing rhinos
Kruger, Kwazulu & Coast
* Explore the mighty gamelands of Kruger National Park * Spot crocs, hippos and dolphins by boat in St. Lucia and southern Mozambique * Walk with the wildlife in a Swaziland sanctuary
16 DAYS CHALET/HUTS/ TENTED CAMP
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Johannesburg. 2 Arrive Johannesburg; visit Cradle of Humankind site. 3 Drive to Kruger via panorama route. 4 Game-viewing in Kruger National Park. 5 Game-viewing in Kruger; drive Tshukudu. 6 In Tshukudu Game Reserve; game-viewing and lion & cheetah project visit. 7 Game-viewing in Tshukudu; drive Marloth NP. 8 Drive Mlilwane in Swaziland; optional activities. 9 Game walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary; optional activities. 10 Drive to Ponto do Ouro in Mozambique. 11 In Ponto do Ouro, boat excursion and beach. 12 Drive to St. Lucia via Dumuzulu cultural village. 13 In St. Lucia; explore wetlands and Cape Vidal; optional activities. 14 Drive Howick; visit waterfalls and optional activities. 15 Drive to Johannesburg; fly London. 16 Arrive London.
take the opportunity to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site before starting our journey. Heading east into the Transvaal through spectacular mountain scenery we reach Kruger, arguably South Africa's greatest reserve. The huge gamelands here are the size of Israel and home to most of Africa's animal species (including the Big Five ) as well as excellent birdlife. We'll make Kruger, Kwazulu & Coast Ref FZK
Blyde River Canyon NP Bourke's Luck Potholes
MOZAMBIQUE
extensive game drives hoping to see rhino, lion, cheetah, giraffe and elephant. Tshukudu & Mlilwane We continue our viewing at Tshukudu game reserve where we also have the opportunity for a very close wildlife encounter with a visit to the lion and cheetah wildlife rehabilitation centre and breeding projects. Next it's on to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland and the wildlife sanctuary of Mlilwane. Here, antelope walk freely amongst the grass-huts and it is possible to walk anywhere in the sanctuary. There's time for optional activities and also the chance to visit a local school to gain an insight into the very traditional Swazi kingdom. Mozambique & St. Lucia Wetlands Next we head to the remote coastal area of Ponto-do-Ouro in Southern Mozambique where we have the remarkable opportunity to take a boat launch with the aim of seeing bottlenosed dolphins in their natural habitat (weather permitting). There is also time
Kids will love...
* Sleeping in a beehive! * Searching for dolphins * Visiting a Swazi school
TSHUKUDU GR JO'BURG
KRUGER NP
Game drives (Big 5)
Game walk (Non-Predator) PONTO
MLILWANE WS
SWAZIL AND SOUTH AFRICA
Optional activities LESOTHO km 0 250
DO OURO
Beach & boat trip
Kruger Big Five Our journey begins in Johannesburg, the centre of so much of South Africa's ancient as well as recent history and we
HOWICK
GREATER ST LUCIA WETLAND PARK
Cape Vidal & optional activities
for relaxing on the beach and for visiting an elephant park before we head back into South Africa to Greater St. Lucia to explore the scenic wetlands and Cape Vidal. There's the opportunity to take a boat up the St. Lucia River watching for hippo or crocs or even take an exciting night game-drive before we return to Johannesburg via the rural area of Howick.
INDIAN OCEAN
Factfile
Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. Minimum Age: 8 years. Accommodation & Meals: 2nts chalet, 3nts bungalow, 2nts tented camp, 4nts guesthouse, 2nts beehive hut' standard accommodation throughout with a comfortable tented camp in Mozambique; 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 4 dinners included. See p91 & tour dossier for details. Swimming: The majority of our accommodation has a swimming pool plus of course the beach at Ponto do Ouro. Transport: 4WD safari vehicle(s)/Boat/ On foot. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides.
Tour Ref: FZK
Temperature Average daily maximum °C J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Dates & Prices
2009 Sat to Sun
in £
2010 Sat to Sun
16 Days from London
Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
Rainfall Average rainy days per month J F M A M J J A S O N D
12 09 09 04 03 01 00 00 02 07 10 11
04 04 T 18 01 15 17
Apr-19 Apr Jul-19 Jul Jul-02 Aug Aug-16 Aug Aug-30 Aug Oct-01 Nov
2195 2145 2345 2345 2195 2195
2020 1970 2170 2170 2020 2020
1425 1425 1425 1425 1425 1425
1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415
03 17 31 T 14
Apr-18 Apr Jul-01 Aug Jul-15 Aug Aug-29 Aug
2325 2485 2485 2485
2150 2310 2310 2310
1495 1495 1495 1495
1485 1485 1485 1485
Comment & Activity Level: A magical opportunity to encounter some of the most famous gamelands and cultures of southern Africa as well as plenty of exciting optional activities and a unique chance to search for bottle-nosed dolphins in Mozambique. We aim to get off the beaten track in our 4WD vehicles and also on foot, so this tour is suitable for slightly older children.
Land Only tour: 14 days start Johannesburg day 2 (Sun), end Johannesburg day 15 (Sat) * Aged 8-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p.94 for details.
T Teenage departures; age 11 and over Flight Details: Direct non-stop flights to Johannesburg with South African Airways from London Heathrow, flight time approx. 11 hours. Note: flight details may change see p.96 for information.
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