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Kruger and Zululand Safari - 9 Days (Code S27) |
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 The Kruger and Zululand Safari combines three of South Africa's finest safari areas. It is an overland South Africa safari which departs from and returns to Johannesburg. The areas which are visited include: Ithala, Hluhluwe and the Kruger National Park.
The Safari is led by an experienced African Sky Guide whose unique insight whose unique insight into the behavior and habits of the various species, and the habitat in general is sure to make this safari in the Kruger National Park an unforgettable experience. |
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South Africa Safari Detail |
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| Prices vary depending on the time of year and the size of your traveling party. Please send us a request with your particular requirements. We will return a detailed no obligation quotation to you within 24hrs of receiving the request. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance are subject to a discount of 5%. |
| Safari Price: |
From R14 240 to R20 977 (South African Rand) per person sharing |
| Safari Starting Date: |
Any date specified by clients |
| Safari Starting Point: |
Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria |
| Safari Ending Point: |
Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria |
| Guided By: |
African Sky Guide |
| What is Included: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
| What is Excluded: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
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South Africa Safari Itinerary |
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Day 1: Ithala
Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport from where the safari makes its way east, passing through the towns of Witbank and Piet Retief en route to Ithala Game Reserve. The reserve boasts spectacular scenery and the topography of the area varies from 450m to 1450m above sea level. Rock formations found in the reserve are amongst the worlds oldest and create an impressive display. The late afternoon is spent relaxing, enjoying an African sunset over this wilderness area. |
| Overnight: Ntshondwe Camp |
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| Meals: Dinner |
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Day 2: Ithala
The day is devoted to two game drives. Ithala's unique topography ranging from windswept hills to densely wooded valleys make the days game drive experiences unique. The reserve is approximately 29 000 Ha in extent and is home to all of the Big Five with the exception of the Lion. The absence of these predators offers guests the opportunity to view the various mammal species more relaxed than they normally would be. The great number of giraffe found in the area is especially notable. |
| Overnight: Ntshondwe Camp |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 3: Hluhluwe-Umfolozi
An early morning game drive and breakfast is followed by a short journey to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. This reserve which has the distinction of being South Africa's oldest played a central role in the conservation of the White Rhino when it was on the brink of extinction. The afternoon is devoted to an interpretive safari in this reserve where highlights could include sightings of both the Black and White Rhino. Species which are common in this area include the Nyala, Red Duiker, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Bushbuck and Zebra. |
| Overnight: Hilltop Camp |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 4: Hluhluwe-Umfolozi
A morning visit is made to the St Lucia Wetland Park which has recently been declared a world heritage sight. A boat trip on this lake which is 40km wide with an average depth of less than 1m brings guests in contact with this complex ecosystem with no less than 350 species of bird and a population of more than 700 hippos. The safari then makes its way back to Hluhluwe where a late afternoon game drive is conducted after some time for rest and relaxation. |
| Overnight: Hilltop Camp |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 5: Swaziland
We leave behind Zululand as the border is crossed into the tiny mountain Kingdom of Swaziland en route to the overnight destination which lies in the Ezulwini "Heaven" Valley. The afternoon is spent at leisure. |
| Overnight: Lugogo Sun |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
South Africa is re-entered at the Oshoek border post from where we head north to the Kruger National Park. The Park is named after the sitting president of the old Transvaal republic who proclaimed the Sabi Reserve in 1897. This reserve was the beginnings of the Kruger National Park as it is known today. Approximately two million hectares in extent, the Park is internationally renowned as one of the world's foremost conservation areas. The late afternoon is devoted to a first game drive in search of Africa's Legendary Big Five in an area where many other mammal and bird species grace the African Savannah and give meaning to the words “Spirit of Africa". |
| Overnight: Lower Sabi |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 7: Kruger National Park
The dense vegetation which often characterizes the area between Lower Sabi and Skukuza is the focus of an early morning game drive in search of the species of mammals which make this area their home. Skukuza is reached for a late breakfast after which some time is devoted to visiting the local museum which depicts the history of the Kruger National Park and where the remarkable tale of one of Kruger's first ranger's fight to the death with a Lion comes to light. The safari then returns to Lower Sabi via a different way, with game viewing en route. The late afternoon is spent relaxing on the banks of the Sabi River, enjoying sun downers and catching a glimpse of animals coming to the waters edge for a drink. |
| Overnight: Lower Sabi |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 8: Kruger National Park
The ever-changing moods of this land will capture your soul as the day is once again devoted to exploring this wilderness area in the company of your African Sky Safaris and Tours Guide. The lesser creatures of the land, though not as well known contribute as much to the ecosystem. Great delight can often be found from witnessing these creatures as they go about their daily routines. All life and the delicate balance that exists between them, is protected in this area which is a treasure over which we should be wise custodians. |
| Overnight: Lower Sabi |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 9: Departure
A last morning game drive in Kruger is followed by a journey to Johannesburg where we end a South African safari experience which will surely be painted in your memory forever. |
| Overnight: None |
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| Meals: Breakfast |
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| African Sky has been conducting overland South Africa Safari experiences in the Kruger National Park and fly in African Safaris to lodges in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia for over 10 years. If none of our standard packages meet with your approval we will gladly tailor make an African Safari Package to suit your requirements. |
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- Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
- Services of a Registered African Sky Guide
- Meals as specified in the Itinerary
- Tourism Levy
- All Applicable Taxes
- All Land Transportation in air conditioned vehicles
- All Activities and Entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
- All Park Fees if Applicable
- International Airfare (Getting to South Africa and getting back home)
- Personal and Medical Insurance
- Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary
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