Adult 8 Day All-Inclusive Private South Africa and Swaziland Safari

Description

This unforgettable action-packed tour gives you the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of both South Africa and Swaziland. Note: Children under 6 years of age are required to be in a closed vehicle only in order to enter Kruger National Park. Pricing is per person and is based occupancy with 2 adults. Groups of 6 or larger group rates will apply, please contact for exact prices. This tour is fully customizable! (additional costs may apply) Itinerary Day 1: Sunset Safari Stop At: Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga This is your first chance to encounter South Africas wildlife as you will embark on a group sunset safari with the park rangers in Kruger National park. Duration: 3+ hours Meals included: Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: 3+ star resort in Hazyview Day 2: Full Day Private Kruger National Park Safari  Stop At: Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga At first light you will enter Kruger park to see animals looking for food and going to the local watering hole. Throughout the day you will track the big 5 with your guide, giving you the opportunity to see different floral, fauna, and wild animals. Duration: 11 hours Meals included: • Breakfast: Coffee/tea available before safari departure. Late breakfast in Kruger National Park. • Dinner Accommodation: 3+ star resort in Hazyview Day 3: Animal Encounters Stop At: Moholoholo Animal Sanctuary and Elephant Whispers In the morning go to Moholoholo Animal Sanctuary which is home to many of South Africas abandoned, injured or poisoned wildlife that cannot be released back into the wild.  You will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with their amazing creatures through a hands-on approach and learn about the threats and problems these animals face in the wild. During the afternoon, what is better than having a unique and memorable elephants encounter.  You will have the opportunity to learn about these majestic animals from their handlers and will have the opportunity to feel them to further understand how they live in the wild. Duration: 6.5+ hours Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: 3+ star resort in Hazyview Day 4: Panorama Tour and Blyde River Canyon Boat Ride Spend a full day taking in the beautiful landscapes and waterfalls of South Africa. You will visit the Blyde River Canyon where you will embark on a 1.5 hour boat cruise (weather permitting), Three Rondawels, Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls and God’s Window Duration: 7 hours Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: 3+ star resort in Hazyview Day 5: Drive to Swaziland and Sunset Safari Hlane Royal National Park After breakfast you will drive to Swaziland which is an independent country ruled by a king.  On the way you will stop at Ngwenya Glass where you can purchase souvenirs and a local market.  Once arriving at Hlane you will be given time to settle into you room before going on a group Sunset safari. Duration of sunset safari: 3.5 hours Meals included: Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: Cottage or rondival in Hlane Royal National Park.  Note: There is no electricity, lanterns will be supplied for each room. Day 6: Safari and Cultural Experience in Hlane Royal National Park Embark on a group Sunrise safari before being served breakfast. Participate in a Swazi cultural experience where you will visit a traditional Swazi house and learn about their way of life.  A traditional Swazi lunch will be served. OR Embark on a mid-day game or bird walk through Hlane Royal National Park. Duration of sunrise safari: 3.5 hours cultural experience: 4 hours walking tour: 2 hours Meals included: Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: Cottage or rondival in Hlane Royal National Park.  Note: There is no electricity, lanterns will be supplied for each room. Day 7: Drive to Johannesburg and Lesedi Cultural Village After breakfast you drive back to Johannesburg.  On the way you will stop at Swazi candles for a short break.  Once arriving just outside of Johannesburg you will attend the Lesedi Cultural Village where you will go on a guided tour, have dinner, watch cultural dances and learn about the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Ndebele and Basotho people. Duration: 2.5 hours Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation: Aha Lesedi Lodge in a cultural inspired room or a 3+ resort in Johannesburg Day 8: Transfer to O.R. Tambo Airport For flights leaving before 5:00pm: After breakfast you will be transferred to O.R. Tambo Airport For flights leaving after 5:00pm: After breakfast you will have the opportunity to see where some of the first humans lived on earth by visiting Cradle of Humankind.  Here will learn about how these people lived by exploring caves, seeing rock art, fossils and tools that are up to a million years old. Duration: 3+ hours Meals included: Breakfast • Lunch (if required)