DAY 4

KNYSNA – PORT ELIZABETH

SATURDAY

• 11h30
• 12h15
• 12h45
• 14h00
•  
•  
• 15h00
• 17h00

• Travel eastward via the Groot River Pass with a photo stop at Nature’s Valley. Stop at the Blaauwkrantz Bridge viewpoint to watch the Bungi jumping
• Continue to the Tsitsikamma Forest to view the Big Tree & the fallen tree.  Depart for the Storms River Bridge. Stop to view or walk on the bridge – time permitting, visit the curio shop and /or restrooms

Continue the journey to Port Elizabeth for a short orientation tour and a beach front drive before arriving at your hotel for dinner and overnight

• ±20 km - 30 minutes
• Stop: ± ¾ hour
• ½ hour stop
•  
• ± ¾ hour
•  
• ±187 km - 1½ hours

(BD)

DAY 5

PORT ELIZABETH – DURBAN

SUNDAY

• After breakfast, the rest of the day is at leisure until your flight to Durban
• Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for flight to Durban.
• On arrival in Durban, transfer to your hotel where the rest of your day is at leisure.   Overnight in Durban

(B)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Flight Port Elizabeth/Durban excluded from the tour price

• PLEASE NOTE:
• For those passengers making their own flight arrangements please contact our central reservations for an update on flight schedules

Springbok Atlas has no control over flight schedules or airfare and reserves the right to alter itineraries without prior notice

DAY 6

DURBAN  - UNESCORTED

MONDAY

Day at leisure to explore the City of Durban.  Perhaps enjoy a day tour (optional and for own account).  Overnight in Durban

(B)

DAY 7

DURBAN –ZULULAND

TUESDAY

08h00

11h00

±12h30
±13h45
16h00

After breakfast, we depart Durban for the rural calm of Zululand where we visit a cultural village.

Arrive at Dumazulu/Vula Zulu/Shakaland Cultural Village for a traditional cultural show and lunch (included).  Time permitting, you may want to visit the curio shop

Depart and continue to Hluhluwe, arriving at Hilltop Rest Camp (or Itala*) in Hluhluwe Game Reserve for overnight stay
Enjoy a game drive before returning to the lodge for overnight

± 315 km

±1 ½ hours

(BL)

INFORMATION:
Passengers will enjoy a night game drive or an early morning game drive – depending on Reserve’s management
*PLEASE NOTE:
Overnight may be at Itala Nature Reserve for some departures subject to availability

Speed limits in all Parks 40km/h.

DAY 8

ZULULAND – SWAZILAND

WEDNESDAY

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

14h30

Early departure after breakfast from Zululand and enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, travelling through beautiful countryside Stop at Riverside for a refreshment stop (optional and for own account)
Depart Riverside for the candle factory.
Arrive at the candle factory and watch the local crafts people at work
Depart candle factory for the hotel and en route explore a local craft market (± 5 minutes from the hotel)
Arrive in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley and check into one of the leading hotels, where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure

± 330 km

± 20 minutes, shop

Stop ± 30-45 minutes

(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 9

SWAZILAND – MPUMALANGA

THURSDAY

• Passports are necessary at the border post when entering South Africa

08h00
08h30

09h00
12h30
13h00
± 13h45

After breakfast travel to the Ngwenya glass factory.  Arrive and explore the factory from the viewing deck.  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
Clear customs and continue to Malelane, just outside the Kruger Park
Arrive at Malelane, just outside the Kruger National Park for check-in.  The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy lunch (optional & for own account) There is an opportunity to join an optional (for own account) afternoon or night game drive.  Overnight

± ½ hour drive
±  ½ hour
 ± 1 hour
± 10-minutes
±  ½ hour (customs)
± 44 Km

(B)

DAY 10

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, 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
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 and for own account).  Overnight in Malelane

Packed breakfast included.

±  45 minutes

 (B)

DAY 11

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 (optional and for own account). 
Depart Graskop and continue on the Panorama route, en route passing through huge Eucalyptus & pine plantations.  Visit the Three Rondawels, scenic Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window
Continue towards Nelspruit.  Arrive at your hotel for overnight

± 2 ½ hours

±1½ hours
1 hour

 (B)

DAY 10

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 and 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.
 In this world famous reserve we should encounter the full spectrum of wildlife from the 'Big 5' to insects and sunbirds
After dinner, the rest of the evening is at leisure

±43 Km – ½ hour
± 4 hours
± ¾ hour

Lunch included

Overnight at Sabi Sabi / Lion Sands (FB)

DAY 11

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 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 the Nelspruit area and check in for overnight

± 250 km for day
± 80 km

Numerous craft shops

(B)

DAY 12

MPUMALANGA – JOHANNESBURG

SUNDAY

07h30

11h00

11h45

17h00

After breakfast, depart for Johannesburg via Belfast.
Comfort stop at Shell Ultra Petrol station in Middleburg (for own account).
Depart for Johannesburg via Pretoria.  Scenery en route are prairie type farms
Arrive in Johannesburg where your tour ends

± 460 km to travel today
¾ hour

(B)

NOTE:
Passengers may be dropped off at Johannesburg International Airport, on request, once the tour has terminated