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Day 01: Johannesburg - Sabie
Arrive at Johannesburg Airport (OR Tambo International airport) to be met by an English speaking guide.
Lunch en route.
Depart for the town of Sabie, +/- 4h drive.
Check in at your hotel upon arrival.
Overnight
Day 02: Sabie - Graskop
Breakfast
Suggested activities:
•Hiking
•Quad biking
•Trout Fishing
•Sudwala Caves
In the afternoon, continue towards Graskop, about 45min drive
Lunch en route.
Check in at your hotel.
Overnight
Day 03: Graskop
Breakfast
Enjoy the view from God’s Window, 8 km past the town of Graskop, with its sensational view over mountains and dense forests where on a clear day one can see the border with Mozambique; then continue towards « Bourke’s Luck Potholes », where paths and footbridges take visitors to view the 800 metre deep holes of cylindrical forms formed by fluvial erosion and floods. The Blyde River Canyon, with a spectacular gorge, is 26 km long. The « 3 Rondavels » are rocky massifs which look like traditional Zulu huts.
Lunch en route.
Overnight.
Day 04: Graskop / Kruger Park
Breakfast.
Depart for the well-known Kruger Park, travelling time about 1 hour.
Lunch in the park.
Check in at « Skukuza Rest Camp » [or similar].
Dinner bush BBQ at the rest camp.
Overnight.
Day 05: Kruger Park
Breakfast
Game viewing in the park, from your own vehicle
Lunch in the park.
Suggested optional activity:
Morning 4x4 (estimated 3 / 4 hour)
4x4 game drive in Kruger Park
This can be arranged at Reception, upon arrival, and the game drive is undertaken with a professional ranger.
Dinner bush BBQ at the rest camp.
Overnight.
Day 06: Kruger Park - Mkhaya game reserve
Breakfast
Travel through the Park, exiting at the Malelane Gate.
Enter the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Visit Matsamo Village, situated at the border between South Africa and Swaziland. The village portrays the traditions and lifestyle of the Swazi people. Enjoy a lively dance performance known as the « Rain Dance ». Other demonstrations at this cultural village include traditional Swazi cuisine, beadwork, weaving and drumming.
Lunch at the village.
You will go through customs at the SWAZILAND and SOUTH AFRICAN borders.
Continue in a southerly direction towards the « Mkhaya Game Reserve »
Arrive no later than 16h00 and settle in for your 2 nights stay.
Depart on your afternoon game drive in an open 4 x 4 vehicle with a professional ranger, returning in time for dinner which will be around an open fire, under the African stars!
The camp is situated on the banks of a dry riverbed.
Mkhaya comprises only 12 bungalows, made from stone with thatched roofs. The bungalows each have an en suite bathroom, and as there are no window panes, you will find yourself as one with Mother Nature, albeit it from the comfort of your bungalow.
Overnightin Mkhaya
Day 07: Mkhaya game reserve
Breakfast
Lunch is included, as well as 1 x game drive
Dinner
Overnight in Mkhaya
Day 08: Mkhaya - Sodwana Bay
Breakfast
Depart Mkaya, re-enter South Africa, and continue towards Sodwana Bay on the KwaZulu Natal coastline.
Lunch en route.
Check in for a 3 night stay at « Sodwana Bay Lodge » or similar.
Dinner is included.
Overnight in Sodwana Bay Lodge
Day 09: Sodwana Bay
Breakfast
Day & Lunch at leisure [clients own account]
Overnight: Sodwana Bay Lodge
Day 10: Sodwana Bay
Breakfast
Day & Lunch at leisure
Overnight : Sodwana Bay Lodge
Day 11: Sodwana Bay - Johannesburg
After breakfast, depart for Richards Bay Airport (+/- 2h travel time) for your flight to Johannesburg and your connecting flight back home.
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