Magical Mpumalanga Tour (5 Days)

Elephant spotted in Kruger on a Magical Mpumalanga Tour

The Magical Mpumalanga Tour combines the Mpumalanga Highlands with a safari in the Kruger National Park. It is a private tour which can start on any date specified by clients. An experienced African Sky guide leads the tour.

The tour starts in Johannesburg from where it travels to Mount Sheba set in the hills above the historical mining town of Pilgrims Rest. After exploring the area surrounding Mount Sheba the tour makes its way to the Kruger National Park where the days are devoted to game drives in search of Africa's legendary Big Five.

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 is subject to a discount of 5%.
Tour Price:	From R8184 (South African Rand) per person sharing
Tour Starting Date:	Any date specified by clients, this is a private tour
Tour Starting Point:	Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria
Tour Ending Point:	Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria
What is Included:	Below the detailed itinerary
What is Excluded:	Below the detailed itinerary

Detailed Tour Itinerary Day 1: Mpumalanga Highlands Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, or any other location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria. From here the tour travels east through the coal rich Highveld and the rolling hills of Mpumalanga to the village of Dullstroom. The area surrounding Dullstroom is a windswept grassland which is dominated by the 2332m high "Die Berg" (the mountain). It is the highest point between the Limpopo and the Vaal Rivers. A visit is made to the Dullstroom Bird Of Prey and Rehabilitation Center which was established in 1997 in order to promote awareness of the raptor species and their growing plight as endangered species. A large number of different raptor species and their role in the ecosystem come under the spotlight before traveling on to the overnight destination of Mount Sheba. Mount Sheba is situated in a natural forest in the hills above the mining town of Pilgrims Rest.
Overnight: Mount Sheba
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Mpumalanga Highlands The Mpumalanga Panoramic Route is the focus of the day. Here visits are made to the Blyde River Gorge dominated by the triplet peaks of the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck where the unique geological features of the potholes are admired. Gods Window is then reached, a cleft in the edge of the escarpment from where magnificent views of the Lowveld can be enjoyed. God's Window is situated in a patch of indigenous forest where many flowering and aromatic plants flourish. A visit is also made to the historical mining village of Pilgrims Rest. It is one of the most perfect examples in the world, of a mining town born during the excitement of an alluvial gold rush. Gold was discovered here in 1873 and the town was declared a national monument in 1986. Guests will have a gold digging and panning demonstration before traveling to the overnight destination.
Overnight: Mount Sheba
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Kruger Park Splendid Scenery abounds as the tour makes its way to the Shangaan Cultural village. Here guests are led from the Marula Market by a trained guide who explains how the Shangaan traditionally collect food from their environment, and the way in which traditional farming is conducted. The route leads up to a traditional Shangaan Village which is the residence of a Headman, his wives and his children. In the village some time is devoted to getting insight into the history and culture of the Shangaan. Kruger National Park is a short drive from the Cultural Village. 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 worlds 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: Skukuza
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4: Kruger Park The area is a paradise for the wildlife enthusiast with close to one hundred and fifty different mammal species ranging from Brant's climbing Mouse weighing no more than a few grams to the mighty African Elephant which can weigh up to seven thousand kilograms. The identified bird species in the area number more than five hundred and the area is blessed with an abundance of flora. An early morning and late afternoon game drive in the company of your experienced guide affords the opportunity to enjoy the natural treasures of this part of Africa. The unique insight and knowledge of the guide is sure to add to the enjoyment and understanding of the habits and behavior of the different species.
Overnight: Skukuza
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Departure
A last morning game drive in the Kruger National Park is followed by a late breakfast after which guests travel back to Johannesburg traversing the Towns of Hazyview and Nelspruit en route. Guests are dropped off at Johannesburg International Airport or any other location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria after a memorable South African tour.

Overnight: None

Meals: Breakfast

African Sky has been conducting quality South Africa Tours and African Tours for more than 10 years. We offer both luxury tours as well as family tours in South Africa and Southern Africa. If none of our standard South African Tour itineraries meet with your approval, we will gladly tailor make a tour to suit your requirements.

Magical Mpumalanga Tour Includes:
- Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
- Services of a registered guide/Resident Rangers
- 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

Magical Mpumalanga Tour Excludes:
- 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

Magical Mpumalanga Tour - 5 Days (Code T18)