On arrival in Johannesburg Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not enjoy an optional sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel.

This evening meet at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

(2025) Southern Sun Sandton or similar

(2026) Protea Balalaika or similar

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

(2025) Hazyview Sun or similar

(2026) Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar

Breakfast, Dinner

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

(2025) Hazyview Sun or similar

(2026) Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar

(2025) Breakfast, Dinner, (2026) Breakfast

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species.

The game safari includes a presentation of the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit that was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. Learn about the dogs that are trained to track poachers in the field, detect firearms, ammunition and wildlife products that enter and exit through the Kruger National Park gates.

The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. There is an option for a late afternoon open vehicle game drive; please ask your Travel Consultant if you would like to book.

(2025) Hazyview Sun or similar

(2026) Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar

(2025) Breakfast, Dinner, (2026) Breakfast

This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience inclusive of lunch, introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and their traditions.

We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini and a sumptuous dinner at your hotel.

The Royal Villas or similar

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas.

There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (own expense) in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar

Breakfast

The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Durban in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival.

Breakfast