7-Day Kruger - Kingdom of Eswatini - Saint Lucia

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kruger National Park

We depart from your hotel in Johannesburg and head towards Kruger National Park. On our arrival, we check in at the hotel and rest while waiting for the sunset game drive. The game drive is conducted in an open safari vehicle for a duration of three to four hours.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Rio Vista Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP (South Africa)

+12 Photos

+11 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kruger National Park Experience

Today, we embark on a full-day Kruger game drive in an open safari vehicle. The duration of the game drive is eight to nine hours. Though it sounds long, the time runs fast during the game drive. We have our lunch break in one of the park's restaurants. We finish our game drive and return to the hotel around sunset. Dinner and breakfast are included.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Accommodation:

Rio Vista Lodge

• Mid-range lodgein Malelane (Town, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kingdom of Eswatini

Today, we exit South Africa into the Kingdom of Eswatini, a tiny country with a big heart and warm, friendly people. Visitors are assured of a warm welcome that they will always remember. With our wealth of experience, we want you to enjoy a wonderful and memorable time as you explore Swaziland. A break from South Africa adds to our outstanding exposure to Swazi people's cultures and wildlife in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.

Main Destination:

Mantenga Cultural Village (Cultural Village, Eswatini)

Accommodation:

Mantenga Lodge

• Mid-range lodgein Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini)

+11 Photos

+10 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lobamba Rural Village Walking Tour and Swazi Candles

Lobamba is one of the oldest and the most famous villages in the Kingdom. The tour starts from King Sobhuza Memorial and walks through the different main centres of the village. It is a truly educational tour aimed at teaching visitors about the rich cultures and traditions of the Swazi tribes. It lasts up to three hours and covers a distance of two and a half kilometers. The village walking tour is followed by a visit to Swazi Candle Factory, which has a lunch venue. Witness the locals displaying their creative skill in shaping candles into many amazing forms. There are numerous outlets where you can buy candle products. We finish our awesome day at Swazi Candle Factory and return to our hotel.

Main Destination:

Lobamba (Town, Eswatini)

Accommodation:

Mantenga Lodge

• Mid-range lodgein Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Isimangaliso Wetland Park

Isimangaliso Wetland Park, our destination for today, is located in the coastal belt of the Indian Ocean. After breakfast, we check out of the hotel in the Kingdom and head for South Africa. We enter South Africa in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Our destination is Saint Lucia or Isimangaliso Wetland Park.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park (South Africa)

Accommodation:

Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodgein St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa)

+7 Photos

+6 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Drive

This morning, we leave the hotel for another wildlife experience at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. The game drive is conducted in an open safari vehicle for three to four hours. Hluhluwe is one of the few strongholds of the endangered rhino. We return to Saint Lucia around the afternoon. Our last activity is the Estuarine Boat Cruise, where we will see hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species, including the African kingfisher eagle.

Main Destination:

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Show more

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR (South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

King Shaka International Airport

Today, we have a relaxed morning and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, we prepare to check out of the hotel and head to King Shaka International Airport, marking the end of the tour.

Main Destination:

King Shaka International Airport (Durban, South Africa)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.