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Kruger and Two Kingdoms
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
9 days (Johannesburg to Durban)
Highlights:
Experience the incredible beauty of South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, Be delighted by the diversity of life in and around Lake St Lucia
Trip Code:
UKJ
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $2100
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD630
*(plus local payment ZAR R1950)
pricing for United States: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Taking the magnificent Panorama Route through Mpumalanga Province for refreshing mountain air and impressive scenery all the way to the golden sands of Durban, be prepared to make some wonderful memories on this tour of two kingdoms and the Republic of South Africa. Go in search of game at the famous Kruger, Swaziland's wonderful Hlane Royal National Park, the celebrated Hluhluwe and World Heritage-listed St Lucia Estuary along the way. You'll also stop by in Mozambique for a short beach break so pack your cossie, lots of film and come along!
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meals included: 7 Breakfasts, 3 dinners
transport: Minibus, walking
accommodation: Hotels/lodges (8 nts)
budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
we also recommend:
Don't miss out on the beauty of the famous Garden Route and continue your journey to Cape Town (UKG)
Days 1-2 Johannesburg/ Blyde River Canyon
Journey through Paradise Country, the Mpumalanga Province. Stop en route at the stunning Blyde River Canyon for extravagant panoramas of the region.
Days 3-4 Kruger National Park
The wildlife experience begins on passing through the gates of Kruger. An open vehicle night drive is a chance to see the savannah's most secretive animals. Then enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque) around a campfire. An early morning breakfast of rusks and coffee will kickstart a day of game viewing and bird watching.
Day 5 Hlane Royal National Park
Enjoy Swazi song and dance at a cultural village before continuing on to Hlane to track white rhinos on foot. Listen out for the rumbling roar of lions, the symbol of this tiny kingdom.
Days 6-7 Mozambique
Cross the border into Mozambique, home to 2,500 km of stunning sandy coastline with jade waters full of tropical fish. There's plenty of time here so dive in to explore the perfectly unspoilt coral reefs - and maybe even spot bottlenose dolphins.
Day 8 Hluhluwe/ St Lucia Estuary
Visit South Africa's most celebrated park - the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and a whole lot more. Spend the evening on the banks of Lake St Lucia, home to a remarkable diversity of species, from the world's oldest fish to the world's largest mammal - the coelacanth and the elephant.
Day 9 Durban
The inviting sands of Durban are the golden finale of this exploration.
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Really enjoyed myself. The national parks were the best.
John Shaw
A very awesome trip, very informative guides which also made us feel very welcome
Lynda Shaw
I have travel a fair amount and this was my first tour group and trip with Intrepid so was unsure what to expect. Overall it was an absolutly great experience - it was particularly good to have guides who had expensive knowledge of the wildlife. Great tour generally - some spectacular moments.
Peter Thomas
An excellent trip.
Sarah Sew Hoy
A beautiful country, but our expectations of meeting the locals (as with other Intrepid trips) were not on the whole fulfilled.
Dianne Koser
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