$1,079 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Pretoria, meet your guide and drive in convoy to Mlilwane
Arrive in Pretoria, meet your guide and drive in convoy to Mlilwane
You enter Eswatini via the Waverley/Lundzi Border Post. Entering Eswatini via one of the smaller border posts just gives you that more personalized and relaxed experience. The convoy follows small gravel roads winding through some of the rural villages in Eswatini. This is your first exposure to the Swazi rural lifestyle.
Mlilwane offers an array of activities and adventures in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven), flanked by the dramatic backdrop of mountains and the huge Usuthu Forest stretching into the distance.
A 4x4 vehicle or a vehicle with a high ground clearance is best suited for the road and trail conditions you will experience on this tour. Rest assured, your guide is fully qualified to assist you with any 4x4 challenges that you might encounter.
Please note: Refer to our company profile for a summary of the benefits of driving your own vehicle. A quotation for the rental of your vehicle will be provided separately.
- Main Destination:
- Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini)
- Accommodation:
- Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut
Wildlife in Mlilwane WS
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Drive to Hlane Royal National Park via the Top of World View and the world's biggest granite rock
Drive to Hlane Royal National Park via the Top of World View and the world's biggest granite rock
After breakfast, we follow the tarred road from Mlilwane until we reach the largest granite pluton in the world (about 800m tall and it covers an area of about 16,500ha). From there we will drive on small gravel roads winding up and down the mountains. We will stop at the Top of the World View lookout point and make some coffee/tea. We continue further on the winding gravel roads.
Hlane Royal National Park was proclaimed as a National Park in 1967, following Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (1961), under the instruction of King Sobhuza ll. "Hlane" is the siSwati name for "wilderness". Hlane is home to Eswatini’s largest herds of game and conserves vast natural resources and holds deep royal and cultural significance. Exciting species lists include impressive ancient hardwood habitats, big game and rich birdlife.
You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle.
- Main Destination:
- Hlane Royal National Park (Eswatini)
- Accommodation:
- Ndlovu Camp
Wildlife in Hlane Royal NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Join a sunrise drive and then explore Hlane on your own
Join a sunrise drive and then explore Hlane on your own
Start the day with a sunrise drive (included in the tariff) that will include a visit to the lion camp. The lion camp is large enough to allow the lions to hunt in a natural way. Afterwards, you can relax and watch the animals drinking water at the waterhole near the restaurant or you can explore Hlane further on your own.
You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle.
- Main Destination:
- Hlane Royal National Park (Eswatini)
- Accommodation:
- Ndlovu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to the Bulembu Country Lodge
Drive to the Bulembu Country Lodge
Bulembu was once a thriving asbestos mining community of about 10,000 people. Due to the health risks associated with asbestos, the mine was closed and basically everything in the town came to a standstill. In later years the old infrastructure was upgraded and today it is home to about 1,000 orphans, an internationally recognized school for these youngsters, a country lodge and honey farming to name a few.
Bulembu Country Lodge lies at the foot of Mount Emlembe, the highest mountain in Swaziland. The town is surrounded by lush green hills and eucalyptus forests, perfectly complementing the natural beauty of this region.
Before we leave Eswatini, we visit the Bulembu Mining Museum.
The pass between the Josefsdal border post and Barberton is the drive's highlight. The incredibly scenic mountain pass is regarded as, arguably, one of the most spectacularly scenic drives in southern Africa. People describe it as "jaw-droppingly beautiful".
You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle.
- Main Destination:
- Bulembu (Town, Eswatini)
- Accommodation:
- Bulembu Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Drive to Pretoria via the Josefsdal/Bulembu Border Post
Drive to Pretoria via the Josefsdal/Bulembu Border Post
The pass between the Josefsdal Border Post and Barberton is the drive's highlight. The incredibly scenic mountain pass is regarded as, arguably, one of the most spectacularly scenic drives in southern Africa. People describe it as "jaw-droppingly
beautiful".
We drive in convoy back to Pretoria.
As our time together draws to a close, we say goodbye to our new friends and head back home. You will continue your journey to your next destination on your own, whenever you feel ready to leave. We hope that you will cherish the unforgettable memories you have made during your time with us and that you will have plenty of beautiful photos to share with your loved ones and friends.
- Main Destination:
- Pretoria (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
