Arrive at Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate
After being welcomed at the airport, you will be transferred to Dunkeld Country and Equestrian Estate, located in the peaceful and beautiful countryside of Dullstroom. The luxury estate has spa services, is child-friendly and has an indoor swimming pool for your enjoyment. Not only will you be taken away by the beauty of the architecture and décor of the estate, but you can also experience the beautiful horses and wildlife roaming the estate. There are multiple activities to engage in, from horse riding to quad biking. You will get to relax and enjoy the estate at your pace before the night's unique entertainment of Gum Boot Dancers and dinner which will be at the estate's restaurant. After dinner, you'll retire for the night to get some rest preparing for an early morning.
- Main Destination:
- Dullstroom (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate
- Meals & Drinks:
Panarama Route
After a delicious breakfast, you'll depart on a full-day tour of the Panorama Route. Your first stop will be Elephant Whispers, where you will be able to interact with the gentle giants of the jungle, the African elephants. Lunch is at a true South African treasure, Harries Pancakes in Graskop. The next stops are Gods Window with magnificent views and rock formations and Lisbon Waterfalls, which apart from being beautiful, will fill you with a sense of tranquillity and calm.
Next, your journey will take you to the spectacular Bourkes Luck Potholes aptly known as the 'land of the rising sun'. The last stop for the day will be the Three Rondavels, three mountains shaped like traditional African huts with thatched grass roofs. After the Three Rondavels visit, you will be transferred to Dunkeld Country Estate where you will have your overnight stay and enjoy a delicious meal before retiring for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Panorama Route (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate
- Meals & Drinks:
Arrive at Humala River Lodge
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Humala River Lodge. This gem in the heart of the bush is situated within the Songimvelo Game Reserve in Mpumalanga province bordering Swaziland. The lodge has no cell phone signal which will make your getaway worthwhile if you are looking to take a break from life’s everyday stresses. After you have checked in and settled in, you will be served afternoon tea, coffee and snacks before departing on your first sunset safari. On this safari game drive, you will discover the beautiful creatures of the bush, unwind and enjoy the drive as you admire the beauty of life in the bush. Back at the lodge, you will be served drinks followed by a delicious South African dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Songimvelo Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Humala River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Experience Songimvelo Game Reserve
Starting early with coffee and truly South African treats, rusks, you will go on a sunrise game drive and have the opportunity to see the golden rays breathe new life into this magnificent piece of nature. Back at camp, you will have brunch at the lodge's restaurant after which you will have the opportunity to pass time as you see fit. There are activities such as swimming, a river bushwalk, visiting nearby ancient rock formations, San paintings and village-type ruins, enjoying a relaxing treatment at the Bush Spa or testing your fly-fishing skills against the sought-after wild Yellow Fish in the Komati River. Thereafter, you will be served some afternoon tea, coffee and snacks before going on a sunset safari to witness the beautiful sun-kissed skies that offer a beautiful view. This will awaken your love and appreciation of nature before going back to the lodge to enjoy dinner and a traditional performance by Swaziland dancers.
- Main Destination:
- Songimvelo Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Humala River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Experience Songimvelo Game Reserve
To ensure you get to see as much wildlife as possible, the day will start with a sunrise game drive. You'll then enjoy brunch at the lodge while reminiscing about the morning's animal sightings. After brunch, you will have more leisure time to sit back and soak up the untouched nature or try your hand at one of the many activities that are available at the lodge. After afternoon tea, coffee and snacks, you will go on one final game drive to see the African sunset behind the majestic mountain range. You'll be ending the night with dinner at the lodge and an opportunity to see the night sky without the light pollution often found in cities.
- Main Destination:
- Songimvelo Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Humala River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Magaliesberg Mountains
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Seasons Golf Leisure and Spa, check in and get ready to head out for your excursion to the ariel cableway in the beautiful mountains of Magaliesberg. The ariel cableway boasts the beauty of both urban and natural qualities. After your ride up the mountain, you will experience spectacular views of the Hartbeespoort dam area whilst enjoying your lunch on top of the mountain. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Lion and Safari Park where you will experience an interaction with the mighty King of the Jungle. Afterwards, we will return to Seasons Sport and Spa for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Hartbeestpoort Dam
- Accommodation:
- Seasons Golf, Leisure & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Pilanesberg National Park
After breakfast, you will head to Pilanesberg National Park for a Big Five game drive. The park spans across 50 000 hectares of land in a semi-circular shape incorporating hills, valleys and broken rock country created from ancient volcanic activity. Considered one of the world's most incredible geological phenomena as it is the site of one of the largest volcanic complexes of its type in the world. The large alkaline rock ring complex was formed during a massive volcanic eruption 1 200 - 1 300 million years ago with the remnants of the explosion still seen today. Despite heavy erosion of landscape, in the remnants of the lava flow and angular rock fragments called breccia. The game reserve is one of the best in South Africa, you will enjoy a thrilling search for the Big Five. You will enjoy lunch in the park and after an exciting afternoon of game drives, be transferred back to Seasons Sport and Spa for a scrumptious farewell dinner in the boma area.
- Main Destination:
- Pilanesberg Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Seasons Golf, Leisure & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Depart to the airport for your flight home or to the next leg of your vacation
After breakfast. Have some leisure time before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight home or if you wish you can extend your holiday.
- Main Destination:
- Or Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: