DAY 11

ZULULAND - SWAZILAND

WEDNESDAY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Passports are necessary at the border post when entering Swaziland
• Certain Nationalities require visas and have to be obtained before travel - pax to check with their travel agent

08h00

11h00
11h20
± 12h45

13h30
14h30

An early departure after breakfast from Zululand, and we enter Swaziland later this morning travelling through beautiful countryside and visit the candle factory.
Stop at Riverside for a refreshment stop (optional and for own account)
Depart Riverside for the candle factory.
Arrive at candle factory.  Wander around the factory and watch the local craftsmen and woman create these decorative candles
Depart candle factory for the hotel.
En route to the hotel we have the opportunity to explore a local craft market and meet some of the friendly Swazi people
Arrive in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley and check into one of the leading hotels, where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.  Overnight in Swaziland

± 330 km

± 20 minutes, shop

Stop ± 30-45 minutes

Market ± 5 minutes from hotel

 (B)

INFORMATION:
The Swazi people don’t like photos taken of them.  In their culture every photo taken takes the spirits of their ancestors

DAY 12

SWAZILAND - MPUMALANGA

THURSDAY

 INFORMATION

• Passports are necessary at the border post when entering Swaziland

08h00

08h30

09h00

12h30
13h00
± 13h45

After breakfast we travel the scenic route via Ngwenya glass factory and Pigg’s Peak to Malelane for check-in to our hotel just outside the Kruger National Park. 
Arrive at Ngwenya glass factory.  Time to explore the factory from the viewing deck where you can watch the local craftsmen at work.  There is a shop to buy the numerous glass products made at the factory
Depart glass factory and travel via Pigg’s Peak to the border at Jeppe’s Reef/Matsamo
There is a photo stop at the Komati Valley
Arrive at the Swaziland/South African border
Depart the border and continue to Malelane
Arrive at Malelane, and your hotel just outside the Kruger National Park for check-in.  The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy lunch (for own account) and afterwards an optional afternoon or night game drive (for own account).  Overnight

± ½ hour drive

± ½ hr

 ± 1 hour drive

± 10-minutes 
±  30 minutes
± 44 Km

(B)

DAY 13

STANDARD OPTION
MPUMALANGA - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – MPUMALANGA

FRIDAY

*INFORMATION:
Pax are collected at  +-05h15 in summer and +-06h15 in winter for their open vehicle game drive

*05h30

09h30
10h15
± 13h00

16h00

An early morning departure from our hotel, we enter the Kruger National Park for our open vehicle game drive.
In this world famous game park we should encounter both big and small game and begin to understand the challenge of managing this unique reserve. You will have the opportunity of seeing the “Big Five” whilst in the Kruger National Park.
There is a stop to enjoy a packed breakfast (included from hotel)
Continue on the open vehicle game drive
Return to Malelane where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.  Lunch optional and for own account
Late afternoon open vehicle game drive is available (optional & for own account).  Overnight

±  ¾ hr

 (B)

DAY 14

MPUMALANGA

SATURDAY

08h00

10h30

12h00
13h00

18h00

After breakfast depart Malelane for game drive in touring coach en route to Skukuza airport
Collect Private Game Reserve Pax and continue on itinerary.  Exit the park and depart for the Panorama Route
Stop at Graskop for lunch (own account). 
Depart Graskop and continue on the Panorama route.  Visit the Three Rondawels, scenic Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window.  Drive along Kowyn’s Pass towards Nelspruit
Arrive at your hotel and check in.  Overnight in Nelspruit

± 2 ½ hours

±1½ hours
1 hour stop

 (B)

DAY 13

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE OPTION
MPUMALANGA – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – SABI SABI/LION SANDS

FRIDAY

INFORMATION:
These option passengers must have their bags ready for their transfer after the breakfast stop - only one overnight bag per person
Clients can leave their main suitcase with the guide

05h30
06h00

10h00

±12h30

16h00

Depart for Kruger National Park
Arrive at the gates and proceed into the park to enjoy a game drive
(In the coach) through the park
Breakfast stop at a picnic spot
Coach transfers pax to tar road where rangers meet them and transfer them to their Lodge
Arrive at the lodge.  Check in and proceed to lunch.  The rest of the afternoon is at leisure until the late afternoon game drive
Pax enjoy a late afternoon game drive before dinner.
After dinner, the rest of the evening is at leisure

±43 Km – ½ hour
± 4 hours
± ¾ hour

(FB)

DAY 14

LION SANDS/SABI SABI  - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – MPUMALANGA

SATURDAY

06h00
09h45
10h30
11h00

12h00
13h00
18h00

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge.
After breakfast pax are transferred to the tar road 
Pax are met by the Springbok Atlas coach at the tar road
Coach departs Skukuza and continue on itinerary – exit the park and depart on the Panorama route
Stop at Graskop for lunch (optional and for own account)
Continue your journey via the Panorama route towards Nelspruit   
Arrive in Nelspruit area & check in for overnight

± 250 km for day
+- 80 km

(B)

DAY 15

MPUMALANGA– JOHANNESBURG

SUNDAY

07h30

11h00
11h45

17h00

After breakfast, depart for Johannesburg via Belfast.
Comfort stop at Shell Ultra Petrol station in Middleburg.
Depart for Johannesburg via Pretoria.  Scenery en route are prairie type farms
Arrive at your hotel in Sandton.  The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Sandton

± 460 km to travel today
¾ hour

(B)

DAY 16

JOHANNESBURG

MONDAY

Departure day.  Passengers are transferred to Johannesburg International Airport or railway station for outward journey

(B)