TOURING SOUTH AFRICA

The Kruger and Kingdoms

Starts in Johannesburg and ends in Durban!
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Departure Dates: 2009 / 2010
This tour is a guaranteed departure EVERY Monday!

Highlights of the Tour:
Explore the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest where gold was first discovered.
View the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.
Seek out the Big Five in the Kruger National Park in open safari vehicles.
Enjoy a full day game viewing within the world famous wildlife sanctuary of the Kruger National Park.
Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience.
Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage Site.

Tour Prices:

Validity	Twin	Single
01 Nov 08-31 Oct 09	10050	11410
01 May 09-31 Aug 09	9590	10870

Land content only.
Departs: Mondays

PRE TOUR PACKAGE

Validity	Twin	Single
01 Nov 08-31 Oct 09	1200	1800

Land content only.
Departs: Sundays

POST TOUR PACKAGE

Validity	Twin	Single
01 Nov 08-31 Oct 09	1295	1800

Land content only.
Departs: Saturdays

The Itinerary - Kruger & Kingdoms

Day 1: (Sun) Johannesburg

Optional PRE TOUR extra:
On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met and assisted by a TouringSA Representative and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a half day afternoon city tour.
Overnight at the Protea Wanderers Hotel, or similar, on a B&B basis.

Day 2: (Mon)   Pretoria / Mpumalanga                   (BLD)

Leave Johannesburg’s distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city. Marvel at this country’s miraculous transform-ation while visiting the Voortrekker Monument, regarded as a shrine to the Afrikaaner community. On to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa's biggest dia-mond, the Cullinan, from which the ‘Great Star of Africa’ was cut to grace the sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. After lunch we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld.
Accommodation: The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest or similar

Day 3: (Tue)                     (BD)

Explore living history at Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered, gasp at the glory of God's Window, a bound-less view of mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We arrive at our Kruger National Park camp in time for a welcome sundowner (own account) in the African bushveld. 
Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 4: (Wed)     A full day’s ‘Big Five’ game viewing in Kruger   (B)

Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness.
Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 5: (Thu)      The Kingdom of Swaziland            (BLD)

Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. Our next stop is the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. 
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar
Please note: Visas may be required for Swaziland!

Day 6: (Fri)        The Kingdom of the Zulu’s             (B)

Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species. 
Accommodation: Protea St Lucia Hotel or similar
*Clients have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve - the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa.

Day 7: (Sat)        Durban                                         (B)

This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en-route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. End the tour before lunch, either at the airport or at a central Durban hotel.
Optional POST TOUR extra: On arrival in Durban you will be transferred to the Protea Hotel Edward, or similar, on a B&B basis. Your package includes a half day city tour of Durban and a departure transfer to Durban International Airport.

TOUR ENDS!

Other IMPORTANT Tour Information!
Transportation and Accommodation
Tour in luxury in our air-conditioned microbuses, 16-seater mini-buses or 25/44 seater luxury coaches.
Professionally Escorted - Discover South Africa with our professional tour guides.
Accommodation is on a twin share basis, and all rooms have private facilities. All accommodation is of a 3 star standard.
Dining & Other Inclusions
5 Full Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners included.
Hotel porterage included.
Kruger National Park levies are included.
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.
Please Note:
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.

You might want to look at our other escorted tours!
Our Fully Escorted Tours:
South African Surprise - 15 days and 14 nights - from Johannesburg
A World in One Country - 14 days and 13 nights - from Johannesburg
The Kruger and Kingdoms - 7 days and 6 nights - from Johannesburg
The Garden Route Splendour - 4 days and 3 nights - from Port Elizabeth
The Cape to Kruger - 14 days and 13 nights - from Cape Town
The Majestic Drakensberg - 4 days and 3 nights - from Durban
The Garden Route Wonderland - 4 days and 3 nights - from Cape Town
The Kruger Wildlife - 3 days and 2 nights - from Johannesburg

Our Day Tours
These tours operate daily with a minimum of 2 Passengers. Full day Tours from Durban include a light lunch - Half day tours do not! Full day tours elsewhere do not include lunch! Tours include all entrance fees unless stated otherwise in the itinerary.

Day Tours from Durban
Durban Durban City Tour - 3hours, covering the Beachfront, City, Indian Market & Botanic Gardens
Shakaland - full day Zulu Cultural Experience with lunch.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Seek out the "Big 5" in the oldest proclaimed Game Reserve
Sani Pass & Lesotho - Discover the Sotho Culture in 4x4 vehicles up the highest road pass
Durban Highlights - Full day without lunch - Ushaka Marine World and City Tour Combo

Day Tours from Cape Town
Cape Town City - 3 hours incl Parliament, Company Gardens
Cape Winelands - Full day - Visit 2 wineries and taste the best of South Africa
Cape Point - Full day visiting Cape Point where 2 oceans meet.
Walk to Freedom - Full day - Visit Robben Island where Mandela was held prisoner

Day Tours from Johannesburg
Johannesburg City - 3 hours visiting the highlights of this city.
Pretoria City - 3 hours visiting the highlights of this city.
Soweto Township - Discover life in the Black Township.
Lesedi Cultural Village - Full day with dinner - Experience many local cultures Sun City & Pilanesberg Reserve - Full day with lunch - Experience many local cultures

We are also in a position to assist you with any custom itinerary that you may have! We will beat any written quote, providing that the accommodation & sightseeing is the same - guaranteed!

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