11 Day Cape Town to KZN Safari & Beach 4/5 *

This tour takes you to Soweto, a township in Johannesburg and the home town of Old President Nelson Mandela.  You will also have the chance to visit the sub-tropical farming town of Hazyview.  Visit Marloth Park – Situated between Malelane and Komatipoort two entrance gates can be used to the Kruger National Park.  Crocodile bridge gate 14 Kilometers and Malelane gate 35 Kilometers. Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park. (Approximately 390 kilometers from Pretoria).  Marloth has its own wildlife and boasts four of the big five with the exception of elephant, however as the crocodile river forms the boundary between Marloth Park and the Kruger National Park you are lightly to spot elephants playing in the river before you depart to Swaziland.  Eswatini, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini and also known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.  It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south.  You will visit The small town of St. Lucia, it is mainly a hub for the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park.  Awarded as a World Heritage site in 1999 (Unesco), this small but quaint village has fast become a top tourist destination.  St Lucia also happens to be the most visited town in Africa to witness the beloved Hippos.  Discover, Witness and Observe Hippo’s, Nile Crocodiles and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia.  This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary.  End this tour in the Coastal Town of Umhlanga.  Umhlanga itself is perfectly positioned for discovering further afield.  You can use it as your base for any leg of your South African adventure.  The town is situated 16 kilometres north of the centre of Durban.  And just ten minutes from the King Shaka Airport.  It’s easy to get to the many and varied Zulu Kingdom Game Reserves from Umhlanga.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• The Peech Boutique Hotel (Melrose North – Johannesburg) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Saragossa Game Lodge (ElandsValley – Mpumalanga) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Kruger Park Lodge (Hazyview – Mpumalanga) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Mvuradona Safari Lodge (Marloth Park – Komatiepoort) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Summerfield Botanical Gardens & Exclusive Resort (Swaziland) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• AmaZulu Lodge (St Lucia – KwaZulu Natal) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• The Oyster Box Hotel (Umhlanga – Kwazulu Natal) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET

KEYS

• BB – Bed & Breakfast
• DBB – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• L – Lunch
• LD – Lunch & Dinner
• D – Dinner
• FB – Full Board (Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner)
• AI – All Inclusive (All Meals, selected drinks, Game Drives/Walk)
• G/Drive – Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Melrose North – Johannesburg
HOTEL:  THE PEECH BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Melrose North, regarded as a suburb of Sandton, lies perfectly sandwiched between Rosebank and Sandton City. The Lodge is Located in Melrose, a short stroll from the hustle and bustle of the city.  The Peech is a truly boutique property with bedrooms spread across 2 acres of lush gardens.  With design and comfort the core essense of The Peech DNA, combined with flawless service and an illustrious history of satisfied guests, this marks Johannesburg’s top rated Boutique hotel as a landmark hotel.  An icon.

Elands Valley – Mpumalanga
LODGE:  SARAGOSSA GAME LODGE

Situated on the banks of the Elands river in the scenic Elands Valley, Saragossa Game reserve lies approximately 20km east of the Waterval Boven tunnel.  This luxurious nature and wildlife retreat covers a variety of ecosystems, from riverine forest to savannah and bushveld.  The reserve has an aura of calmness and serenity, and is the ideal location to begin or conclude your journey through South Africa.  The reserve boasts a variety of elegant safari accommodation, offering guests the highest levels of comfort and cuisine.  Most of our meats, fruit, vegetables and preserves are cultivated on and prepared at the reserve, emphasising our commitment to organic, eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural practises.  Giraffe, hippo, zebra, blue wildebeest and eland are just a few of the many species that roam freely throughout the 1400ha wildlife reserve.  The reserve is staffed with a team who are passionate about the environment, customer service and catering to the needs of discerning guests.

Hazyview – Mpumalanga
LODGE:  KRUGER PARK LODGE

Hazyview is a sub-tropical farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa, renowned for its large banana and macadamia nut industries, contributing about 20% of South Africa’s bananas and 30% of macadamia output.  Bordering the Kruger National Park, the town’s name is derived from the shimmering haze that occurs during the heat of summer.  Most of the province of Mpumalanga’s private game reserves are found just east of Hazyview. The Kruger Park Lodge Estate is situated on a 9 hole Gary Player designed golf course on the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview, Mpumalanga .  The resort offers guests a tranquil and peaceful haven away from the madding crowds.  The resort developed by Magic Breakaways Leisure Developments and managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts is rated as one of the top Gold Crown Resorts in Southern Africa.  The architectural theme requires all homes to have thatch roofs, face brick exteriors, wooden window and doors.  The luxury homes blend in with the beautiful indigenous gardens creating a wonderfully peaceful, harmonious village setting.  Facilities on the resort include four tennis courts, three swimming pools restaurant and various children’s playground activities.  There is a driving range at the entrance gate to the resort.  Various walks have been set out around the golf course and along the river and guests may watch the local hippo from the safety of a hippo hide built on the edges of one of the many dams on the property.

Marloth Park – Komatiepoort
LODGE:  MVURADONA SAFARI LODGE

Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park. (Approximately 390 kilometers from Pretoria).  Marloth has its own wildlife and boasts four of the big five with the exception of elephant , however as the crocodile river forms the boundary between Marloth Park and the Kruger National Park you are lightly to spot elephants playing in the river.  Buffalo , rhino and lion are confined to Marloth’s game reserve “Lions Spruit” where as the rest of the game such as Kudu  Zebra, Giraffe  Blue wildebeest  Nyala, Impala  Warthog and plenty more aren’t restricted by fences and roam freely between the units that are built on 1500 hectares.  With the dangerous game restricted you can take a walk along the river or a mountain bike ride on many a dirt roads and is a birder’s paradise.
At Mvuradona you are guaranteed to experience the peace and tranquility of the bushveld.  Your stay with us will leave you relaxed, well rested and filled with memories of an unforgettable wild life experience. Mvuradona lies in the heart of the bushveld with wildlife on our doorstep. Sit back, take a stroll or ride a bicycle while you enjoy sightings and sounds of hippos, elephants, lions and much more from the Crocodile River.  Our riverside accommodation depicts an authentic African thatch lodge with suites beautifully appointed in white linens and teak furniture.  Large rooms and open communal areas promote a warm atmosphere and a feeling of personal space. Relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the splendor of Mvuradona. 

Swaziland
LODGE:  SUMMERFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS & EXCLUSIVE RESORT

Eswatini , officially the Kingdom of Eswatini and also known as Swaziland is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.  It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south.  At no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa; despite this, its climate and topography are diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld.  There are known to be 507 bird species in Eswatini, including 11 globally threatened species and four introduced species, and 107 mammal species native to Eswatini, including the critically endangered South-central black rhinoceros and seven other endangered or vulnerable species.  Protected areas of Eswatini include seven nature reserves, four frontier conservation areas and three wildlife or game reserves.  Hlane Royal National Park, the largest park in Eswatini, is rich in bird life, including white-backed vultures, white-headed, lappet-faced and Cape vultures, raptors such as martial eagles, bateleurs, and long-crested eagles, and the southernmost nesting site of the marabou stork.  The Resort Nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden enclave is the charming, elegant, warm and welcoming Summerfield Boutique Hotel.  Stay in one of our supremely sumptuous Luxury Rooms, Executive Suites & Garden Villas. ‘A Celebration Of Taste’
Sophisticated and elegant fine dining await you at Summerfield with choices of venues offering unsurpassed excellence in gastronomic delights. ‘One Of A Kind’.  Embrace nature in this sanctuary of hushed repose & enjoy the effortless luxury and deep-cushion comfort of Summerfield’s unique “one-of-a-kind” hotel, garden paradise & leisure resort.

St. Lucia – KwaZulu-Natal
LODGE:  AMAZULU LODGE

St. Lucia was awarded as a World Heritage site in 1999 (Unesco), this small but quaint village has fast become a top tourist destination.  St Lucia also happens to be the most visited town in Africa to witness our beloved Hippos.  Discover, Hippo’s, Nile Crocodiles and hundreds of bird species on a Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia.  AmaZulu Lodge St Lucia is a top class four star accommodation located in the village of St Lucia South Africa.  This is the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Amazulu Lodge St Lucia Accommodation cater for all travellers from young to old.  Amazulu Lodge St Lucia accommodation gives you a Zululand African experience with a 4-Star touch.  After a restful night sleep at Amazulu Lodge St Lucia Accommodation we will serve you a scrumptious breakfast in the morning.  Our friendly and helpful staff are always around to make sure that your stay is a memorable one.  After booking all your excursions you can sit back and relax.  Have a drink at your balcony which surrounds our beautiful garden and swimming pool.  The region is also known as the Elephant Coast, in the North-East of the province Kwazulu-Natal.  With 280 km of unspoiled coastline on the Indian ocean, the park stretches from Dawson Rock to Mpelane in the South to the border of Mozambique in the North.  Inland of the coastal area, you are in the heart of Zululand, the Zulu kingdom with its splendid, undulating hills, lush Savannah and grasslands.   St lucia Town is situated at the tip of the long stretched peninsula between the St Lucia Lake estuary and the Indian ocean and is one of the main attraction poles of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park).  This park of 328000 hectares, has such an ecological value, that in 1999 it has been declared by UNESCO protocol, as South Africa’s first World Heritage site.

Umhlanga – Durban
HOTEL:  THE OYSTER BOX

Umhlanga is an affluent residential, commercial and resort town north of Durban on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.  It is part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in 2000, which includes the greater Durban area.  The name means “place of reeds” in the Zulu language, and the correct pronunciation of “hl” in Umhlanga is similar to the Welsh “ll”.  It is bordered by Durban North to the south and Mt Edgecombe to the west.  It is well known for the Gateway Theatre of Shopping which is the largest shopping mall in the southern hemisphere.  It also has the second tallest skyscraper in South Africa named Pearl Sky which stands 183 meters high.  There are two beaches: Bronze Beach and Main Beach, both of which are patrolled by lifeguards throughout the day.  Umhlanga is one of the fastest-growing cities in South Africa. Together, Umhlanga and Umdloti form the Sugar Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.  Umhlanga is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa.  There were 1.2 million visitors in 2015 which generated a GDP of R20-billion. In 2016, the tourism chairman Peter Rose said “I can confidently say that within the next five years you will not recognise uMhlanga,” Residents of Umhlanga have mixed feelings about the changes such as that it is losing its village appeal while they appreciate the new infrastructure and increased property values.  Situated overlooking the historical and famous landmark, the Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels, which occupies a special place in the hearts of the countless guests who have enjoyed its warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance since it first opening in 1947.  Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room Oyster Box, is one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels.  Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.  The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities.  Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres…yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth.  Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travelers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent big 5 game parks, lodges and historical battlefields.

NOTE:   Optional Add On’s & Room Upgrades –  Available at an Additional Costs – see day to day info below.

DAY 1:  THE PEECH BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Melrose North – JOHANNESBURG 

Arrival JNB.  Car Rental.  Collect Rental Car at Airport.  Continue to Soweto to visit Nelson Mandela House and Soweto Towers.  Continue to Lodge.  You will stay in a Luxury Room.  Dinner @ the Hotel – included.

• Included:  DBB
• Option/Add On:  Car Rental

DAY 2:  SARAGOSSA GAME LODGE – Elands Valley – MPUMALANGA

Depart JNB and drive halfway between JNB & Kruger and overnight next to the river.  You will stay in a Lodge Room.  Dinner included @ the Lodge

• Included:  DBB

DAY 3:  KRUGER PARK LODGE – Hazyview – MPUMALANGA

Early Departure to Panorama Route.  Gods Window; Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes (entrances on own cost). Continue to Lodge.  You will stay in a 2 Bedroom Chalet.  

• Included:  BB

DAY 4:  MVURADONA SAFARI LODGE – Marloth Park – KOMATIEPOORT

Continue south via Malelane to Lodge.  Once at the lodge you have the option to cross into Kruger for Game Drive in your own vehicle (entrance own cost).  You will stay in a Luxury Bush Suite.  Dinner included @ the Lodge

• Included:  DBB

DAY 5:  MVURADONA SAFARI LODGE – Marloth Park – KOMATIEPOORT

Leisure.  Enjoy a Half Day Safari into Kruger (entrance fee included) with Kurt Safaris – included.  You will be collected at the Lodge and enjoy a 6 hour Game Drive.  Return and PM Leisure.  Dinner included @ the Lodge

• Included:  DBB + Half Day Safari in Kruger with Kurt Safaris (incl. park entrance)

DAY 6:  SUMMERFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS & EXCLUSIVE RESORT – Swaziland

Depart Lodge and continue to Swaziland (Entrance own cost).  Lodge has a swimming pool, botanical gardens and a feeling of relaxation.  You will stay in an Executive Suite.  Dinner @ the Lodge included.

• Included:  DBB

DAY 7:  SUMMERFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS & EXCLUSIVE RESORT – Swaziland

Day at Leisure.  Enjoy many of the activities offered – from white river rafting, caving, mountain bike, abseiling, hiking, kloof jumping, panoramic helicopter flips, scenic flights, Cultural tours, game viewing, horse riding, game walk.  Also Malolotja Canopy Tour (Zipline) experience located in the nearby Malolotja National Park.  Dinner @ the Lodge included.

• Included:  DBB
• Option/Add On:  White River Rafting, Kloof Jumping, Panoramic Helicopter Flips, Scenic Flights

DAY 8:  AMAZULU LODGE – St. Lucia – KWAZULU-NATAL

Depart for the beautiful Zululand area, re-entering South Africa in one of its most diverse regions.  Take a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary (included) for Hippo’s; Crocodiles & Birds.  You will stay in a Standard Room.  Dinner @ John Dory’s included.

• Included:  DBB + Boat Cruise on St Lucia Estuary

DAY 9:  AMAZULU LODGE – St. Lucia – KWAZULU-NATAL

Get out and explore.   Kayaking; Night Drives; Horse Riding; Whale Watching.  

• Included:  BB

DAY 10:  THE OYSTER BOX – Umhlanga – KWAZULU-NATAL

Head down the coast for a final night out in Durban.  Enjoy a traditional Durban meal of “bunny chow” (hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry).  Spend most of the day travelling the coast to Durban. Explore the beach and dive into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean a few meters from the Hotel.  You will stay in a Classic Sea Facing Room.

• Included:  BB

DAY 11:  DEPARTURE DAY – DURBAN

Depart Hotel to King Shaka International Airport.

• Included:  BB

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  Accommodation as stated
•  Breakfast daily
•  7 x Dinners
•  6 Hour Game Drive with Kurt Safaris
•  1 x St Lucia Boat Cruise – Hippo’s

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

•  Porterage – not included
•  Transport (Car Rental available to add on / as Option)
•  Flights back & from your Hometown
•  Medical Insurance (for clients own account)
•  Visa’s (clients need to arrange where needed themselves)
•  Service Fees at Restaurants / Lodges not included for staff
•  Entrances at own costs (as indicated on the day to day information)
•  Meals not included in itinerary (see day by day) will be at clients own cost

OPTIONAL ADD ON’s:  Available on various days of the Tour (See Day to Day) at an Additional Costs.