7-Day Nature & Sightseeing Tour Of Mpumalanga Province
Description
Embark on this 7-day tour and head over to the Mpumalanga Province, which offers an extraordinary combination of wildlife and scenic natural attractions. Visit stunning sites like Blyde River Gorge, God's Window, Three Rondawels, and Bourkes Luck. Explore the local culture in villages, meet chimps at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute and go on a luxury safari in the Kruger National Park.
Highlights
- Check out the stunning Blyde River Gorge, Three Rondawels & Bourkes Luck
- Enjoy a luxury safari in the Kruger & stop at locations like God's Window
- Explore Kwa Madala & see the Big 5 on horses or elephant back
- Learn about the local culture in villages like Dullstroom & Shangaan
- Get up close with chimpanzees at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Ohannesburg to Dullstroom expand_more
A South Africa tour guide will meet guests at the 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 Center.
Overnight at a luxury lodge, Dullstroom.
Distance travelled: 260 km.
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Day 2- Panorama Route expand_more
Today we will focus on the Mpumalanga Panorama Route.
Head to the Blyde River Gorge, Three Rondawels & Bourkes 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 Pilgrims Rest.
Accommodation: Luxury accommodation in the area
Distance travelled: 200 km
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Day 3- Kruger National Park expand_more
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 the Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Distance travelled: 150 km
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Day 4- Kruger National Park expand_more
This day is at your leisure. We will take a morning and afternoon drive for those interested.
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Day 5- Kwa - Madala Private game farm expand_more
After breakfast, we will still travel the Kruger National Park towards Komatipoort, where we will exit.
Our journey will take us to Kwa-Madala Private Game Farm, where we will overnight in the Luxury Manyatta Rock Camp.
Accommodation: Manyata Rock Camp
Distance travelled: 120 km
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Day 6- Kwa Madala - Safari expand_more
Today our safari would be different as we will explore Kwa Madala in search of the Big 5 on horseback and elephant back.
In addition (optional extra), you can also make a microlight trip over the Reserve following the Crocodile River that borders the Park.
Accommodation: Manyata Rock camp
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Day 7- Nelspruit expand_more
Our journey today takes us to Nelspruit.
On route, we will stop at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute & the Sudwala Caves before arriving late afternoon at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit, where we will part as friends.
End of service.
Distance travelled: 90 km
What's Included
All accommodations
All dinners & breakfasts
Bottled water throughout the tour
All site entrance fees as per itinerary
Activity fees as per itinerary
Park conservation fees
Transport costs as per Itinerary
South African guide fees
What's Excluded
All lunches
All soft & alcoholic drinks
Snacks
Flights
Tips
Know before you go
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 the Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga means “The place where the sun rises” as it lies in the east of South Africa and bordering Swaziland & Mozambique. It is considered to be one of the most geographically diverse and unbelievably beautiful places in South Africa.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 2500 Per Person |
This is a private tour |