Your Travel Experience with connections-dynamic
Day 1
Johannesburg
You arrive in Johannesburg and, depending on the time of arrival, you have time to explore the city. There are options galore. Take a look at the excursions tab for inspiration.
- THE CATALYST HOTEL 3* - (COMFORT)
- VOCO JOHANNESBURG ROSEBANK 4* - (SUPERIOR)
Day 2 - 3
Hoedspruit
Today you start on a scenic drive to the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve in the surroundings of the Kruger National Park. Your final destination is the Rukiya Safari Camp where you will spend 2 nights in a River View tent. During your stay, daily safaris and bush walks are organized. Spot the Big Five, scan for animals all around and enjoy life on the wild side.
- RUKIYA SAFARI CAMP 5* - (COMFORT)
- CHACMA BUSH CAMP 5* - (SUPERIOR)
Day 4
Hazyview
You drive along the famous Panorama Route to Hazyview and visit the Blyde River Canyon and its rondavels, Bourke's Luck potholes and God's Window.
- ANEW RESORT 4* - (COMFORT)
- HIPPO HOLLOW COUNTRY ESTATE 4* - (SUPERIOR)
Day 5
Lobamba
Your journey continues via the kingdom of Swaziland! If you have booked a morning safari in the Kruger Park please take into account the borders operating hours in order to enter Swaziland, a country the size of Wallonia in Belgium. Enjoy the varied, hilly landscape, the vibrant African culture and its colourful markets.
- MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - (COMFORT)
- FORESTERS ARMS HOTEL 4* - (SUPERIOR)
Day 6
Bonamanzi
Swaziland is so small that you are back at the border with South Africa in no time. Today's destination is the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park. A safari is included in the Bonamanzi Lalapanzi Camp. You can therefore better arrive on time and enjoy it to the max.
BONAMANZI LALAPANZI CAMP 3* - (COMFORT & SUPERIOR)
Day 7
Salt Rock
From Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park you head towards Durban. Along the way you may want to stop for a cruise on Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage Site.
The road from St Lucia to Durban hugs the coastline and passes many sugar cane fields; the produce Kwazulu Natal is most famous for.
Check in to your hotel and stroll along the Durban beach promenade with its quaint little stalls; go for a swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean; visit UShaka Marine World or indulge in a real Indian curry, Durban’s speciality.
- PETITE PROVENCE 4* - (COMFORT)
- OYSTER BOX HOTEL 5* - (SUPERIOR)
Day 8 - 9
Underberg
Via Durban you reach Underberg, in the southern part of the Drakensberg.
Tomorrow, travel to the famous Sani Pass ( no lunch) on an included day trip.
- PREMIER HOTEL SANI PASS 4* - (COMFORT & SUPERIOR)
Day 10 - 11
Bergville
Bergville is the ideal starting point for trekkings to the northern Drakensberg and offers wonderful views of the awesome and colourful Amphitheater. Your hotel organizes one walk a day included in your stay. Tomorrow activities are planned according to your lodge's programme or you can chose to go and explore the Battlefields Road at your own pace and initiative.
- THE CAVERN RESORT & SPA 4* - (COMFORT & SUPERIOR)
Day 12
Johannesburg
Returning to Johannesburg via the N3 motorway takes about 3.5 hours. It is time for you to hop on your return flight home or why not extend your trip with a an exploration of Victoria Falls.