Below is the basic day-to-day brief.
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – BLYDE RIVER CANYON
After being collected around 07:00 am from your hotel / Johannesburg Airport, we head towards the Blyde River Canyon to view the well-known Three Rondavels and Bourke’s Luck Potholes (a natural geological formation). You will also have the option of visiting the Graskop Gorge Lift and Adventure Centre. In the late afternoon, we check into our accommodation and settle in for the night.
Included Highlights: Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes & Gods Window
DAY 2: BLYDE RIVER CANYON – KOMATIPOORT, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We start the day by witnessing an incredible sunrise over the Blyde River Canyon. This morning you can choose from a range of hiking trails tailored to different levels of intensity and duration. Take a leisurely stroll down the canyon to view the Tufa waterfall in 45 minutes, or embark on a more challenging 2 – 4 hour hike.
After an active morning, we begin our journey towards the town of Komatipoort, located just 15 minutes from Kruger Park where we will stay for the next 2 evenings.
This afternoon you have the option to do a Sunset Safari.
Optional Activities: Sunset Safari
DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Today you will venture out on a full day of game viewing with a Kruger Park specialist guide on an open safari vehicle. A breakfast pack will be provided to take with. Don’t forget to pack your sun screen and safari essentials (camera, binoculars etc).
At lunch time your guide will stop at one of the rest camps where you can enjoy a delicious meal and stretch your legs before continuing on your search for animals.
In the late afternoon you will return to the lodge where you can enjoy leisure time before dinner.
Included Highlights: Full Day 4x4 Open Game Drive in Kruger National Park
DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – PONTA DO OURO
After breakfast we leave Kruger behind and enter Mozambique. After completing border formalities, we proceed to the capital city of Maputo for a brief tour of the city. We then head to the coastal village of Ponta Do Ouro - It’s time for fun and adventure!
The next few days in Ponta do Ouro are spent relaxing on white sandy beaches and taking part in the many activities on offer.
Tonight, we venture to the local market for a delicious dinner experience at Mamma Alice's. This hidden gem is tucked away behind the Ponta fresh produce market, offering an authentic taste of the local cuisine.
Activities for the next day are to be booked on arrival.
DAY 5: PONTO DO OURO
Another spectacular day in Ponta. Take in the scenery and enjoy the many activities that are available. Your guide will assist you to make arrangements. For the less adventurous, there are amazing local markets and kilometres of unspoilt beaches waiting to be explored. You can also hire a quad bike to explore some villages a little further away.
DAY 6: PONTO DO OURO
Another beautiful day in paradise. Here is a day to relax, take in the stunning scenery or enjoy scuba, snorkeling, deep sea fishing or swimming with the dolphins or just reading a book on the beach.
DAY 7: MOZAMBIQUE – HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
After enjoying breakfast we say goodbye to the picturesque beaches of Southern Mozambique and make our way to the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland).
We arrive at Hlane Royal National Park in time for lunch.
This afternoon you have the option of booking a sunset game drive. This is a 2.5-hour sunset safari, which includes a complimentary drink.
Please take note that Hlane has no electricity. Lighting is provided by paraffin lanterns and candles, and hot water showers are powered by gas.
DAY 8: HLANE - MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
This morning we will go on a truly unique experience - the very popular rhino drive, which is a 1,5-hour drive focusing on white rhinoceros. The highlight of this drive is the potential opportunity of alighting the vehicle and quietly approaching them on foot. Not all rhinoceros’s are approachable and guides have discretion. Due to the nature of this activity, minimum age is 13 years.
After breakfast we make our way the Swazi Candles Centre and Craft Market where you will be surrounded by talented crafters and artists and you can enjoy the bustling market and souvenir shops. The perfect opportunity to find a gift.
Next we visit the cultural village at Mantenga for an insight into the Swazi culture and traditions.
We check into our rooms in the late afternoon.
Included Highlights: Sunrise Rhino Game Drive, Swazi Candles and Craft Market, Matenga Cultural Village
DAY 9: MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Today we explore the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Filled with free-roaming animals offering the opportunity to do walks, mountain biking or horseback safaris. Endless hours of guided or self-guided exploration within the small 4560 Ha sanctuary are possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game.
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.
DAY 10: MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - JOHANNESBURG
Our morning starts with a visit to the Ngwenya Glass Factory Shop – a popular attraction for visitors. We then journey back to Johannesburg arriving in the late afternoon.
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Note: Itineraries do change, please speak to your consultant for the latest up to date itinerary for your travel period.
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