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Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Jacaranda Trees, Pretoria, South Africa
Leopard, Kruger National Park
eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Durban, South Africa

Kruger & the Kingdoms

7 day Small Group Tour – from £1119

With flights from £1929

Big game, traditional African experiences and bushveld, mountains and beaches – explore the diverse and spectacularly scenic eastern region of South Africa.

Highlights:
  • Drive the stunning Panorama Route, with views of Blyde River Canyon
  • Look out for the ‘Big 5’ on a game drive in Kruger National Park
  • Visit the landlocked Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)
  • Travel through Zululand, with an optional safari in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
  • Spot hippos and crocodiles on a cruise on Lake St Lucia

Your Itinerary

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You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your Kruger and eSwatini small group tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 1 – Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and…

On arrival in Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa and 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 a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. This evening meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.

    Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa
Jacaranda Trees, Pretoria, South Africa

Day 2 – Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation…

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as ‘Paradise Country’. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Jacaranda Trees, Pretoria, South Africa
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Day 3 – Panorama Route

After an early breakfast, drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including the Blyde…

After an early breakfast, drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window with its breathtaking views from the escarpment edge towards Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game experience.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
Leopard, Kruger National Park

Day 4 – Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari…

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari through Kruger National Park with a pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest National Parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big 5’, namely rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant, as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game.

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.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Leopard, Kruger National Park
eSwatini

Day 5 – eSwatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom within the borders…

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa is known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience provides an introduction to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions.

Travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.

    Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 6 – Zululand

After breakfast, continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa in Zululand, passing traditional round huts…

After breakfast, continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa in Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (own account) 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
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Durban, South Africa

Day 7 – Durban (Umhlanga)

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where there is an opportunity to spot…

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where there is an opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife, before departing for Durban. The journey takes you past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields, arriving early afternoon where the tour ends.

    Breakfast
Durban, South Africa

Your Itinerary

You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your Kruger and eSwatini small group tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Day 1

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Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa and 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 a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. This evening meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.

    Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2

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Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as ‘Paradise Country’. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Jacaranda Trees, Pretoria, South Africa

Day 3

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Panorama Route

After an early breakfast, drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window with its breathtaking views from the escarpment edge towards Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game experience.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Day 4

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Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari through Kruger National Park with a pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest National Parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big 5’, namely rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant, as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game.

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.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast and dinner
Leopard, Kruger National Park

Day 5

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eSwatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa is known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience provides an introduction to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions.

Travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.

    Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
eSwatini

Day 6

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Zululand

After breakfast, continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa in Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (own account) 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
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 7

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Durban (Umhlanga)

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where there is an opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife, before departing for Durban. The journey takes you past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields, arriving early afternoon where the tour ends.

    Breakfast
Durban, South Africa

This Tour Includes

6 nights accommodation
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Arrival/departure transfers
Expert guide throughout your tour
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
Travel by modern, air-conditioned vehicles
Professional and experienced driver

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2024-03-31

2024-04-07

2024-04-14

2024-04-21

2024-04-28

2024-05-05

2024-05-12

2024-05-19

2024-05-26

2024-06-02

2024-06-09

2024-06-16

2024-06-23

2024-06-30

2024-07-07

2024-07-14

2024-07-21

2024-07-28

2024-08-04

2024-08-11

2024-08-18

2024-08-25

2024-09-01

2024-09-08

2024-09-15

2024-09-22

2024-09-29

2024-10-06

2024-10-13

2024-10-20

2024-10-27

2024-11-03

2024-11-10

2024-11-17

2024-11-24

2024-12-01

2024-12-08

To confirm availability call 0333 234 3667

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Kruger & the Kingdoms small group tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • An extra afternoon game drive in Kruger from £45
  • A game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park from £49

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Kruger & the Kingdoms

7 day Small Group Tour – from £1119

With flights from £1929

Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard if necessary. Flights not included.

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