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Kruger, the Kingdoms & the Indian Ocean

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This is a new packaged holiday combining the best of 2 holidays on land and sea! We are the only Operator offering this specific package. Travel Agents are welcome to offer this unique package as their own.

Highlights include:
Johannesburg - Afternoon tour of Soweto
Pilgrims Rest - Old gold mining town, Bourkes Luck Potholes
Kruger National Park - Open vehicle safari
Swaziland - Glass works, Culture & Candle Factory
Zululand - Boat trip on St Lucia
Durban - City Tour, shopping
Cruise - Portuguese Islands, Barra Lodge, Maputo, Bazaruto
N.B. Cruise destination is dependant on date of arrival in Johannesburg.

The Itinerary:
Day1 - Sunday - Johannesburg
Arrive at Johannesburg Airport where our Rep will meet you. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Soweto Township.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar

Day 2 - Monday - Pretoria / Mpumalanga (B,L,D)
Leave Johannesburg's distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city. Marvel at this country's miraculous transformation while visiting the Voortrekker Monument, regarded as a shrine to the Afrikaner community. On to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa's biggest diamond, the Cullinan, from which the 'Great Star of Africa' was cut to grace the scepter 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 or similar.

Day 3 - Tuesday - Mpumalanga (B,D)
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 boundless 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 Rest Camp in time for a welcome sundowner (own account) in the African bushveld.
Accommodation: Kruger - Rest Camp or similar

Day 4 - Wednesday - Kruger Park (B)
A full day 'Big Five' game viewing in Kruger National Park
Set off before breakfast in an open safari vehicle 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 - Thursday - Swaziland (B,L,D)
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. We continue through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.
Acccommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar

Day 6 - Friday - Zululand (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 Hotel St Lucia or similar
Clients have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.

Day 7 - Saturday - 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. Check into your hotel just before lunch (own account). Explore the beachfront and its many attractions at leisure, or take an optional afternoon Durban City Tour (own account).
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar

Day 8 - Sunday - Durban (B)
Spend the day at leisure. A flea market on the beach front is worth a visit.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar

Day 9 - Monday - Durban (B)
Transfer to the port of Durban at around 11h00 and board the luxury cruise ship, the 'MSC Melody'. (Please note that the destination depends on the cruise date)

Days 10 to 12 - On board the Melody (Full Board)
Your cruise includes: 4 main meals a day, all entertainment, entrance to Casino and much more!

Day 13 - Friday - Durban
Option 1: Transfer to the airport for your connecting flight home. (Note that flights are not included)
Option 2: Transfer to the Protea Hotel Edward or similar for one nights accommodation. Price extra.

Tour ends in Durban

Cruise Destinations:
Maputo Barra Lodge Portuguese Islands Bazaruto

Tour dates & prices:

Book and pay deposit by 30 August 2008 and receive a 10% discount.

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