Popular Routes Where Wildlife Viewing Is a Major Part of the Tour
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is rarely visited in isolation, but is easily included in a South Africa tour. In fact, one of South Africa’s classic routes goes through this little kingdom. This trip can be done as a package or you can book a similar group or custom tour, in which case transport will be arranged by your tour operator.
Eswatini, Kruger & Zululand (1 to 2.5 weeks)
After arriving in Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you head east for an amazing safari experience.
Destinations:
- Kruger National Park (2 to 5 days) is South Africa’s largest and ideal for a ; add Sabi Sands or another private reserve
- Malolotja Nature Reserve (1 to 2 days) is for nature lovers and hikers. Get an adrenaline rush on the Malolotja Canopy Tour’s zip line
- Hlane Royal National Park or Mkhaya Game Reserve (2 to 3 days) are great to see rhino up close
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (2 to 3 days) offers superb wildlife viewing in a scenic setting of endless rolling hills. All the are present
- Durban (1 to 4 days) is a port city with character, good food and stunning beaches. Fly back to Johannesburg for your flight home
Popular add-ons:
- Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary for biking, horse-riding and low-key
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park, en route from Eswatini to Durban, for a pristine coastline and diverse wildlife
- Cape Town for visiting Africa’s most beautiful city and taking a cable car up Table Mountain