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Overview of Kruger Park to Natal

Our tour groups are limited to 10 people, two staff members per group, at least one of whom is a fully-qualified in First Aid and is a registered guide with the Field Guides’ Association of Southern Africa and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

 

They are aimed at adventurous types, typically aged mid-twenties to 55 years of age, people looking for something different as a holiday choice; people traveling on a limited budget; outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy refined camping in comfort or travelers who are wanting a safe, packaged holiday with intimate service and small traveling groups.

 

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1

Departing Johannesburg mid-morning, the tour heads for the Magaliesberg mountains and on to Blyde Rive. (+- 466 Km)

 

Day 2

The morning is spent exploring the Blyde River Canyon. Enjoy exclusive boat trips on the Blyde Dam, spot hippo, crocodile and the Tufa waterfall. After lunch, we head for a wildlife rehabilitation centre and then travel on to Bushman’s Camp for the night. (+- 75 Km) 

 

Day 3

Entering the world-famous Kruger National Park (KNP) via Orpen Gate, guests have the opportunity to spend the entire day spotting game and birdlife from open safari vehicles, returning to Bushmans Camp that evening.

 

Day 4

Today’s travels take us further south, with highlights being a visit to the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden Sanctuary in the afternoon. Then the tour heads for Swaziland. Upon completing the border formalities, we travel to our overnight camp at Hlane Swazi Game Reserve, a leading game reserve. (+- 375 Km)

 

Day 5

Moving further south through Swaziland, we re-enter South Africa and arrive at our exclusive bush camp near Jozini Dam. This area has a prolific variety of game and bird species and the dam itself is home to abundant Tiger Fish, crocodile and hippo.  Get up close to some of these species as you enjoy a drink or two on the sundowner cruise and/or try your hand at tiger fishing. (+- 150 Km)

 

Day 6

This morning we travel to Zululand, setting up camp in the heart of the coastal forests, where the local wildlife wanders through the campsite and the Bush Babies serenade you to sleep. (+- 100 Km)

 

Day 7

An early start today as we head for a full days game viewing in the Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Likely sightings of rhino, buffalo and elephant make for an action-packed day, before returning to camp. (+- 150 Km)

 

Day 8

Breaking camp, we head along the coastline to Durban, which marks the end of the tour. (+- 340 Km)

 

End of services

 

 

Dates/Prices

 

Note that if you have your own group we can also arrange a tour on a specific date to met your needs, subject to availability.

 

Fixed Departures 2009

 

Johannesburg to Durban

28 January – 4 February

11 – 18 March

22 – 29 April

3 – 10 June

15 – 22 July

26 August – 2 September

7 – 14 October

18 – 25 November

30 December – 6 January 2010

 

Durban – Johannesburg

19-26 January

2 – 9 March

13 – 20 April

25 May – 1 June

6 – 13 July

17 – 24 August

28 September – 5 October

9 – 16 November

21 – 28 December (Christmas)

 

Cost for 2009

Prices are based on USD and are subject to change until paid in full

 

Price per person sharing: €780.00

 

Services Included:

Transport by purpose designed 10 seater cruiser

Services of an English speaking driver/guide and cook

All campsite fees

All camping equipment in double bed tents

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Excursions included:-

Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Blyde River

Kruger National Park

Jane Goodall Institute chimpanzee sanctuary

Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Internet access at camps at night where/when  available

Lock up for personal luggage

 

Services Excluded:

Excluded activities:-

  • Boat trip at Blyde River Canyon

  • International and domestic flights

Required taxes

Meals not included in the itinerary

Visa’s

Vaccinations,

Guide, and drivers tips,

Items of clothing and miscellaneous drinks, bottled water, etc.

Mandatory Travel Insurance

Laundry etc

Sleeping Bags

 

 

Photo's

   

 

Zebra

Mobile Kitchen

Tent Cots

Dinner

Elephants Kruger

Zebra Kruger

Buffalo

Sani Pass

 

 

Accommodation

 

Overland tour groups are limited to 10 people with two staff members per group. You travel with a guide who is fully-qualified in First Aid and is a registered with the Field Guides’ Association of Southern Africa (FAGASA) and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

 

You travel around in a custom built vehicle with your own private locker, tent and delicious home cooked meals at night.

 

Our Vehicles are designed specifically for travelling overland through South Africa with maximum client comfort in mind. The bus is designed with large windows to ensure you get to see the most of our stunning country side.

 

Each person has their own double bed tent, called a Tent Cot, specifically imported for your comfort.

 

All your personal is stored in the back of the truck in a lock up compartment. The trailer opens up to become our very own mobile kitchen.

 

South Africa Tours 

Four Nations Tour

12 Days, 11 Nights

Drakensburg to  Cango Caves

11 Days, 10 Nights

Kruger Park to Sea

10 Days, 9 Nights

Beach and Bush Tour

6 Days, 5 Nights

Kruger Park Tours

From 6 Days

 

Other Africa Tours

 

Uganda Gorilla Trekking

- 5 Days, 4 Nights

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

- 3 Days, 2 Nights

Uganda Rwanda Safari Tour

- 10 Days, 9 Nights

Mt Margherita Trekking

- 12 Days, 11 Nights

Kibeho Pilgrimage Tour

- 4 Days, 3 Nights

Kenya Cycling

- 8 Days, 7 Nights

Kenya Safari Tours

- 8 Days, 7 Nights

Mt Kenya Trekking

- 8 Days, 7 Nights

Machame Route - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Shira Route - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Lemosho Route - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Umbwe Route - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Rongai Route - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Marangu Route - 7 Days, 6 Nights
Mt Meru - 5 Days, 4 Nights
Safari Tours Tanzania - From 5 days, 4 nights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Durban to Cape Town Overview

Trip Duration

11 Days, 10 Nights

Destination

South Africa, Transskei

Activities

Overland, Bunjy, Shark Diving, Wine Tasting and more

Travel times

All year

Minimum Numbers

4

Accommodation

Tents

 

 

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