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This walking safari reveals the immense variety on offer in South Africa with a good balance of game tracking in reserves, walking in the mountains and game drives in National Parks. There are several days to hike in the remarkable Drakensberg Mountains, the hilly country of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the less-visited area of Mpumalanga. Perhaps the highlight of the trip is taking guided game walks in private reserves: we learn how to track wildlife, observe at close hand the remarkable variety of bird and plant life and, of course, experience the thrill of a close encounter with wildlife on an equal footing. There are also several game drives in the famous Kruger National Park and Mkuzi Reserve which acts as a sanctuary for the endangered black rhino.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Start Johannesburg.
Day 2: To gold-rush town of Pilgrims Rest.
Days 3-4: North to Tzaneen via God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon. Optional afternoon walk.
Day 5: Hiking in the 'panorama' area of Mpumalanga on Dokolewa Trail, widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful walks in South Africa.
Day 6: End hike before midday; transfer to private reserve. Afternoon and night game drives.
Day 7: Full day walk in reserve.
Day 8: Morning game drive; transfer to Kruger N.P. Afternoon game drive.
Day 9: Morning game drive; transfer to Malolotja N.P. in Swaziland.
Day 10: Full day walk in the valleys and mountainous terrain of the park.
Day 11: Visit Mbabane Craft Market; exit Swaziland to Mkuzi Game Reseve. Afternoon game drive.
Day 12: Morning game walk with ranger; afternoon game drive.
Days 13-14: Transfer to Royal Natal N.P.
Day 15: Two days hiking in the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains.
Day 16: Morning walk in the Drakensberg; transfer to Johannesburg. End.
- Mode of travel: 7 days walking. Reasonable fitness required. Altitude maximum 2900m, average 1250m. Grade B.Travel by minibus.
- Group size: Min. 6, max. 12, plus leader and local rangers/trackers.
- Min. age 16.
- Accommodation: 1 night hotel, 9 nights basic cabins and 5 nights full service camping (camp beds provided).
- Food: All meals included except 1 lunch.
- Optional Single Supplement: from $340.00
- Trip Reference: TZS
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: 150 GBP
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
South Africa
Swaziland
Wildlife Viewing
Hiking & Trekking
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