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South Africa · Safari
The journey
Embark on this 7-day tour through Mpumalanga Province, where wildlife encounters meet some of South Africa's most scenic natural attractions. Visit stunning sites such as Blyde River Gorge, God's Window, Three Rondawels, and Bourke's Luck, while also exploring local culture in places like the Shangaan Cultural Village. Enjoy a luxury safari in Kruger National Park, experience Kwa Madala in search of the Big 5 on horseback and elephant back, and stop at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute before the tour concludes in Nelspruit.
Today, our safari will be different as we explore Kwa Madala in search of the Big 5 on horseback and elephant back.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
A South Africa tour guide will meet guests at OR Tambo International Airport or any other location of choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria.
From here, the tour travels east through the Highveld of Mpumalanga to the village of Dullstroom.
Visit the Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre.
Overnight at a luxury lodge in Dullstroom.
Distance travelled: 260 km.
Today, we will focus on the Mpumalanga Panorama Route.
Head to the Blyde River Gorge, Three Rondawels, and Bourke's Luck, where the unique geological features of the potholes can be seen.
The next stop is God's Window, a cleft in the edge of the escarpment with magnificent views as well as a patch of indigenous forest.
Our final stop for the day is the historic mining village of Pilgrim's Rest.
Accommodation: Luxury accommodation in the area.
Distance travelled: 200 km.
Splendid scenery abounds as the tour makes its way to the Shangaan Cultural Village. In the village, some time is devoted to gaining insight into the history and culture of the Shangaan.
Our next stop is Kruger National Park.
Overnight in Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge.
Distance travelled: 150 km.
This day is at your leisure. We will take a morning and afternoon drive for those interested.
After breakfast, we will continue travelling through Kruger National Park towards Komatipoort, where we will exit.
Our journey will take us to Kwa-Madala Private Game Farm, where we will overnight at the luxury Manyatta Rock Camp.
Accommodation: Manyatta Rock Camp.
Distance travelled: 120 km.
Today, our safari will be different as we explore Kwa Madala in search of the Big 5 on horseback and elephant back.
In addition (optional extra), you can also take a microlight trip over the reserve following the Crocodile River that borders the park.
Accommodation: Manyatta Rock Camp.
Our journey today takes us to Nelspruit.
On the way, we will stop at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute and the Sudwala Caves before arriving in the late afternoon at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit, where we will part as friends.
End of service.
Distance travelled: 90 km.
The route
The fine print
All accommodation
All dinners and breakfasts
Bottled water throughout the tour
All site entrance fees as per the itinerary
Activity fees as per the itinerary
Park conservation fees
Transport costs as per the itinerary
South African guide fees
All lunches
All soft and alcoholic drinks
Snacks
Flights
Tips
This tour can be adapted or amended to suit your needs. Please book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Mpumalanga offers an extraordinary combination of wildlife and scenic natural attractions.
The tour combines the Mpumalanga highlands and the most notable attractions in Mpumalanga with a luxury safari in Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga means "The place where the sun rises" as it lies in the east of South Africa, bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. It is considered to be one of the most geographically diverse and unbelievably beautiful places in South Africa.
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in 1 Jones Rd.
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