Kruger National Park & Eswatini

DESCRIPTION

This 5-day trip takes us into the Kruger National Park for two nights experiencing the best the bush has to offer. The Kruger is home to 147 mammal species, more than 500 species of birds, over 100 reptile species, and 49 fish species; if we are lucky, we will get to see many of them! 

On the third day we will pack our bags and hit the road as we travel to Eswatini (formally known as Swaziland). Eswatini is bordered by South Africa and Mozambique and is a country deeply rooted in culture and heritage, which we get to experience over the next two days. This is a wonderful tour for those who enjoy being on-the-go and getting a lot done in a short amount of time!

Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park: Your stay in the Kruger is within a private concession that is home to the beautiful Imbali Lodge. Your suite has a private plunge pool for those hot summer days and spa treatments are available in between your game drives, which take place in open 4x4 Land Cruisers.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Flight ex Jhb International Airport to Skukuza Airport (inside the Kruger National Park)

• On arrival, please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Transfer through the park to Imbali Safari Lodge (the drive is approximately 1.5 hours)

• Check in

• Game drive & sundowners

• Return to the lodge for dinner

• Overnight: Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

DAY 2

• Early morning safari game drive – one of the best times of the day to go in search of animals

• Return to the lodge for a buffet breakfast under the trees on the outside deck

• The rest of the day is at leisure to relax by the pool or enjoy spa treatments (own account)

• High Tea is offered before your next safari game drive, made up of a selection of cakes and freshly baked pastries

• Afternoon safari game drive – hopefully luck is on your side, and you will spot some of Africa’s wildcats in action!

• Dinner

• Overnight: Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

DAY 3

• Morning safari

• Breakfast

• Check out

• Transfer by road to Eswatini

• Arrive in the afternoon

• Check in and relax!

• Overnight: Mantenga Lodge DBB (or similar)

DAY 4

• This morning we get a fantastic introduction into Swazi life by visiting the Swazi Cultural Village

• This is followed by a visit to the beautiful Mantenga Falls, Swazilands largest waterfall

• In the afternoon we travel to Ngwenya Glass and learn about the age old art of glass blowing followed by a visit to the oldest mine in Africa

• Overnight: Mantenga Lodge DBB (or similar)

DAY 5

• The day begins exploring the National Museum & King Sobhuza Memorial Park, which will offer great insight into the history of Eswatini

• Visit the renowned Swazi Candles Factory shop and Swazi Market

• Late afternoon transfer to Johannesburg International Airport

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• 2 nights Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

• 2 nights Eswatini lodge DBB

• Certified guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Flight ex O.R Tambo International Airport to Skukuza Airport (Kruger)

• Kruger National Park Big Five Safari Experience

• Conservation levies

• Road transfer ex Kruger to Eswatini

• Swazi Cultural Tour & Mantenga Falls

• Ngwenya Glass and Oldest Mine in Africa

• National Museum & King Sobhuza Memorial Park

• Swazi Candles & Market

• Road transfer ex Eswatini to Johannesburg International Airport

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Lunches in Eswatini

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in Eswatini

• Any items purchased of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Additional activities

• Spa treatments

• Travel insurance

WHAT TO BRING

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Swimwear