Nhlalala Travel

4.9/5 – 86 Reviews

$3,564 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR. Show rate in ZAR

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
*This tour does not accept children under 14.
Travelers

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Johannesburg to Drakensberg

Johannesburg to Drakensberg

On this remarkable day we meet either at the Airport or doorstep of your hotel and head for Drakensberg Mountain. The point of our destination is located in the province of KwaZulu Natal, borders the Kingdom of Lesotho to the south. Arriving in our destination and check in to our reserved accommodation around noon. Our today schedule is the hiking to Jackal Hill. A very welcoming adventure to last for two hours. Dinner to be prepared for you in the Singubala Eco Camp.

Main Destination:
Drakensberg Mountains (Mountain Range, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Singubala Eco Camp
  • Mid-range chalet
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Bushman's Painting Drakensberg Mountain

Bushman's Painting Drakensberg Mountain

A five hour hike aimed at introducing the beautiful rock art work permanently engraved by the first inhabitants of the Southern region. It is more about the lives or culture of their daily lives. These paintings are found in the caves and in overhangs, depicts range of subjects, from animals to human figures. On this day our second in a hiking basket is The Cavern that goes for the duration of two hours.

Meal Inclusions are breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight in Singubala Eco camp.

Main Destination:
Drakensberg Mountains (Mountain Range, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Singubala Eco Camp
  • Mid-range chalet
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Battlefields and Saint Lucia

Battlefields and Saint Lucia

This day to check out from the Eco Camp immediately after the breakfast meal. It is another exciting day adding more flavor in discovering more in gems of the South Africa. Our main destinations is St Lucia, South Africa's largest inland body of water. In December 1999, was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before reaching St we make our stop in Rouke's Drift Museum, located in the centre of most historical battles in South Africa in Zululand. After here we proceed towards our main destination of St Lucia, the town in Isimangaliso Wetland Park.

Main Destination:
Isimangaliso Wetland Park (South Africa)
Accommodation:
Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein St Lucia (Lake St Lucia, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari Experience

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari Experience

This morning is dedicated to open game viewing in Hluhluwe-Infolozi Game Reserve. We leave early in the morning and return around afternoon. On our return we take the advantage of remaining hours to explore some activities in St. Lucia. This additional options to be at own cost and we are available to assist with reservations. The most recommended one is estuarine boat trip, the mere opportunity that offers more percentage to see crocodiles, hippos and numerous bird species up close, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle in their natural habitat. Other options are bicycle tour and evening game drive in Isimangaliso Wetland Park. To overnight in a same hotel.

Main Destination:
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (South Africa)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Show more
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

After breakfast we checkout from the Forest Lodge, leaving the St. Lucia with all memorable experience to add up in the Kingdom of Eswatini. We enter the Kingdom from Golela border post and to make our first stop in Swazi Candles Center, a cluster of handcraft outlets around the showroom and workshop of Swazi Candles. This is our lunch stop centre and time to witness beautiful handmade candle products from here. The next stop is Mlilwane Game Reserve for the horseback safari. Duration is two hours. The oldest nature reserve in the Kingdom has a unique treat of wildlife experience. Bring one up-close to all wild animals the reserve has. After all we proceed towards our reserved hotel.

Main Destination:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season Dec to Jan and Jul to Aug (It never gets very busy)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Mlilwane WS

ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardVery Rare
Show more
LionNone
HyenaNone
Accommodation:
Mantenga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Mlilwane WS (Eswatini)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Eswatini to Kruger National Park

Eswatini to Kruger National Park

After breakfast we checkout from the hotel and make our first stop in Ngwenya Glass factory before an exit to South Africa to witness an outstanding bottle recycling work where a master craftsman create a very beautiful selection of glassware ranging from ornamental African animals, jugs, drinking glasses and tableware using 100% recycled clear glass bottles. From here we proceed to exit the Kingdom from Matsamo Border post. Immediately after our exit we visit the Matsamo Cultural Village. The Cultural Village provide with an insight cultures and traditions of Swazi speaking tribe in the form of guided tour and traditional dance show. Lunch included. Then we head for our check in hotel in Kruger'

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Rio Vista Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein Malelane (Town, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Kruger Game Drive

Kruger Game Drive

The Kruger game viewing is conducted in an open safari vehicle. This is a full day Kruger experience that goes for the duration of nine hours. Though the hours seems to be too long but time fly fast during the game drive. Confort and lunch breaks are provided. As the prince of Africa's safari Kruger offers a great chance of amazing sightseeing. Always advised to start the day with a fully recharged camera's battery. The open safari vehicle game drives are the shared ones but we are able to accommodate private game drives in request with a private game drive rates for open safari vehicle.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Accommodation:
Rio Vista Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein Malelane (Town, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Closed Vehicle Game Drive

Closed Vehicle Game Drive

Today, after breakfast, we checkout from the hotel and enter Kruger for another wildlife experience in our private car, a closed one. This to be our last safari experience. Our hotel destination us Hippo Hollow Country Estate where we would be staying for the next 2 nights 3 days. Another lovely moment to enjoy in the park. We exit the park to check in to our next reserved accommodation around sunset hours. We refresh while waiting for the dinner hour. We dine and overnight.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Accommodation:
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Ultimate Panorama Route Excursion

Ultimate Panorama Route Excursion

Another nature's wonders in a place of the sunrise - Mpumalanga Province, along Drakensberg escarpment. Get blown away in all our attractive destinations. Again another moment of hiking in God's Window. This is a very short hike. Attractive destinations are Graskop Gorge, God's Window, Lisbon falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels. Please note that the Graskop Gorge has activities to undergo if willing at additional. Gorge lift, zipline and big swing. We only cover entrance fees.

Main Destination:
Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
  • Mid-range hotelat Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Johannesburg Return

Johannesburg Return

Done with all our tour destinations and activities. We wakeup at a relaxed morning, for the last time on this tour, to sit for our breakfast meal. Then we checkout from the hotel and be transferred back to Johannesburg. Though we usually drop off at the Airport we also do so at the hotels too.

Main Destination:
Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Nhlalala Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.