Trip Info
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Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Normal 4x4 vehicle
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Not for solo travelers
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Can start any day
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This tour starts in Durban and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Private mid-range tour
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English
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All of your meals are covered in the price.
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Overview
This is an excellent experience of the coastline via St Lucia. You’ll take a quick swim and see the boat cruise before you cross over into Eswatini, where you will be welcomed by the local people in the village of KaPhuga. You’ll feel at home while you learn about this culture. This is going to be your African dream fulfilled: visit the local schools and meet kids. You’ll cross over to see the animals in Kroger and the famous Grand Canyon with the three rondavels before going to Johannesburg.
Highlights
- Mid-range, private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Itinerary
You'll be picked up from any hotel, airport, or harbor in Durban (Kwazulu Natal) and be transferred to St Lucia (+- 4 hours). You'll settle into accommodation and enjoy your dinner at a local restaurant (look out for hippos in the main street. You will be located very close to the beach. If lucky maybe the sun is shining, and you can go for a swim and get ready for the hippo hunt later.
Main Destination:
Lake St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Stone Ridge St Lucia Luxury Self Catering Accommodation
- Mid-range self catering accommodationin St Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa)
Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This morning after breakfast, from 10:00, you'll enjoy the Hippo and Croc boat cruise in the St Lucia estuary. Then, you can walk along the beach, swim, or explore the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. You'll transfer to Eswatini (+- 3.5 hours). Accommodation in a homestay (dinner, bed, and breakfast) in the rural village of KaPhunga in a traditional hut. You'll experience the Swazi culture the best way ever possible and enjoy Swazi food prepared over an open fire. You'll meet the local villagers and learn some Siswati.
Main Destination:
Swazi Royal Enclosure (Highlight, Eswatini)
Accommodation:
Swazi Village Homestay
- Budget guest housenear Manzini (Town, Eswatini)
Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast and a walking tour of the village, you'll transfer to Mlilwane Nature Reserve. You'll enjoy a hike or an hour-long horseback ride amongst zebras, blesboks, impalas, and warthogs. Accommodation (bed and breakfast) is in traditional beehive huts (with a modern touch), with en suite toilet and shower facilities. Dinner is in the main lodge on the edge of the Hippo Pool.
You'll enjoy a nice hike among the wildlife without predators. The perfect way to relax and enjoy nature. There are hiking trails for up to 5 hours should you feel too ambitious.
Main Destination:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini)
Best Time To VisitMay to September (Dry season)
High SeasonDec to Jan and Jul to Aug (It never gets very busy)
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Mlilwane WS
Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Leopard, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Hyena, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut
- Mid-range bush camp located inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini)
Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast at Mlilwane, you'll travel to see the famous glass-blowing Ngwenya Glass Factory via a short visit to the capital city called Mbabane just to see what it looks like. Though it's very small, it has a charm. Then, you'll make your way to Located in southern Africa is Kruger National Park. via Malelane Gate in time for an afternoon safari drive in an open safari vehicle. Accommodation for the next two nights will be in one of the main Kruger camps.
Main Destination:
Located in southern Africa is Kruger National Park.
Best Time To VisitMay to September (Dry season)
High SeasonDecember to January and July to August
Best WeatherApr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)
Wildlife in Kruger NP
Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Hyena, White Rhino, Lion, Black Rhino, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
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Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll wake up before sunrise to depart on your second early morning drive. You will stretch for a short time and then get into the open vehicle for your last game drive. They will identify the African wildlife and give you information on the local trees and the geology here. You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast (included) and lunch in one of the Kruger Park’s camps or picnic spots before continuing our search for South Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). You will drive for a long morning, with a break for a game drive at midday and continue through the afternoon till sunset or nightfall.
Main Destination:
Located in southern Africa is Kruger National Park.
Accommodation:
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Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Post breakfast, you will be driven to see the Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest canyon in the world. It’s an easy, relaxing day trip from the Located in southern Africa is Kruger National Park. highlighted with fascinating and informative information by our experienced, native guides. Tourist literature doesn’t have enough words to express how pristine and spectacular the mountains and views are here. Cliffs up to 600 m to 800 m hang far above the views.
Main Destination:
None of the most popular tourist places were visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (Tour comes to a close)
Meals and Drinks:
- All of your meals are covered in the price.
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour comes to a close
- Accommodation beyond standard rooms is available for an extra charge.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A person who drives and guides.
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Return trip from the airport
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Staying one night before and one night at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • An increase in either government taxes or the cost of entering State parks
FAQ
The 6-Day Durban, Eswatini Kruger National Park, Joburg Tour starts in Durban, South Africa, on Day 1 with an exploration of Lake St Lucia, part of the stunning iSimangaliso Wetland Park. On Day 2, the tour travels into Eswatini to visit the culturally significant Swazi Royal Enclosure. Day 3 offers a wildlife experience at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Returning to South Africa, Days 4 and 5 are dedicated to thrilling safari adventures in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. The journey concludes in Johannesburg on Day 6.
The 6-Day Durban, Eswatini Kruger National Park, Joburg Tour offers outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. In Lake St Lucia’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini offers encounters with zebra, impala, and other plains animals. Kruger National Park is the highlight for wildlife lovers, where guests may see the iconic Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo, along with many other species in their natural habitats.
Yes, the 6-Day Durban, Eswatini Kruger National Park, Joburg Tour includes comfortable and well-located accommodations throughout the journey. In Durban and Eswatini, guests enjoy stays in charming lodges or guesthouses that reflect local culture and hospitality. Within Kruger National Park, accommodations are typically in safari lodges or rest camps, offering excellent access to game drives and beautiful views of the African bushveld.
The 6-Day Durban, Eswatini Kruger National Park, Joburg Tour is well-suited for families who enjoy adventure, wildlife, and cultural exploration. Each location on the tour offers activities that can engage children and adults alike, from boat cruises and wildlife spotting in iSimangaliso to cultural insights at the Swazi Royal Enclosure and exciting safaris in Kruger National Park. Families should check with the tour operator for age-appropriate activities and accommodation arrangements.
The 6-Day Durban, Eswatini Kruger National Park, Joburg Tour provides rich cultural experiences, especially during the visit to Eswatini. Guests explore the Swazi Royal Enclosure, gaining insight into the traditions and royal history of the Swazi people. Cultural highlights include learning about local customs, arts, and performances that celebrate Eswatini’s heritage. These experiences are complemented by the warm hospitality at each stop, including in Durban and Johannesburg.
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