Wildlife Discovery (Jhb - Dbn) is a 6 day / 5 night package tour by African Blue Tours & Travel

Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabie
Depart Johannesburg and travel to Mpumalanga, ‘Place where the Sun rises’. Today’s route takes us via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Continue along the Long Tom Pass to the quaint town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway.

Overnight: Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 2: Sabie to Makalali
After an early morning breakfast, enter the world famous Kruger National Park established in 1898. This national park spans over two million hectares in unrivalled diversity of flora and fauna. Spend the day in search of the Big Five, general wildlife and prolific bird life. Exit the park at Orpen Gate and arrive at your private game lodge for afternoon tea. Enjoy an evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars (weather permitting).

Overnight: Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities

Day 3: Makalali to Kruger National Park
After an early morning bush walk or game drive and breakfast leave the lodge and travel via the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Mac Mac Waterfalls. Arrive at your overnight destination late afternoon.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 4: Kruger National Park to Hluhluwe
After breakfast enter the Kruger National Park. Exit the park and travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland. The scenic drive winds through the Lebombo Mountains, Mbabane, Manzini and sugar cane areas of Big Bend. Re-enter South Africa near the town of Mkuze and commence to your hotel in the town of Hluhluwe.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Hluhluwe or similar – dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 5: Hluhluwe to Durban
Early morning breakfast followed by a game drive in the closed vehicle in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site (previously known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Highlights include prolific wetlands bird life, fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles. Continue south along Indian Ocean coastline, arriving in the bustling city of Durban during the late afternoon. Drop off at your hotel, Durban International Airport OR Protea Hotel Shakaland for add night on a 6 day tour.

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL NIGHT
Spend an additional night at Shakaland - a traditional Zulu 'Umuzi' or homestead, the home of the Zulus and luxury 'beehive hut' accommodation. A unique resort built on the set of the motion picture Shaka Zulu and John Ross. Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus, in this authentic re-creation of the Great Kraal overlooking the Phobane Lake.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Shakaland (add night option & subject to accommodation availability) - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 6: Durban
After breakfast enjoy an enriching experience affording a better understanding of the Zulu nation, its people and their intriguing customs. Highlights include: the sight of assegai-wielding warriors, sharing the fascinating secrets of the Sango as and witnessing traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer-drinking ceremonies. Mid-morning departure to Durban for drop off at your hotel or Durban International Airport.