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Included Highlights

- Blyde River Canyon Visit and entrance
- Kruger National Park entrance with game drive
- Milwane Game Reserve entrance with swazi village visit
- Hluhluwe Game Reserve entrance with game drive

Group Size

Max 22, Avg 14

Group Leader

Tour leader/driver, cook, local guides.

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts), multishare backpackers (5 nts), beehive hut (2 nts).

Transport

Overland vehicle, walking.

Meals Included

14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 10 dinners.

Meal Budget

Allow USD45 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.

Recommendation

Combine this tour with our DCD tour for a complete South Africa experience - see trip code DCS.

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Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland
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Trip Reviews

The trip was amazing. It included everything I wanted to see about South Africa; city life, village life, animals, adventures and the Indian Ocean. Our guide, Amos, was very professional and was also an amazing cook! He had never been on this particular trip before, but he guided our tour flawlessly. I'd say the high point would be getting to know all of the people on the tour ... [more]

Alyssa Pitingoro

United States

View this trip: DCS

Kruger and Swaziland Express

15 days Johannesburg to Durban

Trip Code: DCJ

Trip Style

Overland

Mpumalanga, Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Kruger National Park, Milwane Game Reserve, Swaziland, Malolotja, Zululand, Milwane Game Reserve, Umfolozi Game Reserve, Johannesburg, Durban, Inhambane.

From the game reserves, to the beaches of Mozambique, the frenetic vibe of Durban and everything along the way. Southern Africa has a unique and interesting cultural diversity, which you'll experience first-hand on this exciting journey through the Rainbow Nation.

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Available: [7+] spaces available

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$995

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Guaranteed - Dates marked with a G are guaranteed to run once you have booked. Dates marked with a D are special discounted departures

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Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg

Arrive in Johannesburg at any time.

Day 2 Blyde River Canyon (B,L,D)

Head east towards Mpumalanga through a landscape characterized by mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests. Camp the night in Blyde River Canyon.

Day 3-4 Kruger National Park (2B,2L,2D)

Big game country - exciting game drives offer excellent wildlife viewing. Spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in one of the last African wildernesses.

Day 5 Marracuene (B,L,D)

The journey continues to Mozambique with a stop in Marracuene - a popular resting stop for people traveling through southern Mozambique.

Day 6-7 Inhambane (2B, 2L, 2D)

The journey continues to Mozambique. Pass through the Old European settlement of Inhambane, still haunted by memories of the old slave trade along the coast.

Day 8-9 Maputo (2B,L)

Continue further south to the capital, Maputo. Discover this fascinating city and enjoy the definitive Latin flare.

Day 10-11 Kingdom of Swaziland (2B,2L,2D)

Journey to Swaziland where you have the opportunity to go horse riding, mountain biking, trailing, game viewing or visiting a Swazi Village.

Day 12-13 Zululand (2B,2L,2D)

Today, re-enter South Africa and travel to St Lucia on the coast. Visit the Umfolozi Game Reserve which is a safe haven for both the white and black rhino and also contains the rest of the "Big 5".

Day 14 Durban (B,L)

Relax on the sandy beaches and swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Day 15 Depart Durban (B)

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