South Africa & Eswatini

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5 Based on 4 Reviews
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-22269
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Search for the Big Five in South Africa's spectacular Kruger National Park
  • Get up close and personal with a thrilling foot safari in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Visit the battlefield of Rorke's Drift -home of the famous battles of the Anglo-Zulu War
Starting and ending in Johannesburg, the trip "South Africa & Eswatini" is a guided explorer tour that takes 10 days. You will be traveling through Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Drakensberg Mountains, Kruger National Park and 5 other destinations in South Africa and Swaziland. "South Africa & Eswatini" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Visit the great game reserves of South Africa and Eswatini. Search for the Big Five, learn about the history of the Zulu battlefields, explore the wetlands of St Lucia and discover the last absolute monarchy in Africa.



Kruger - The most iconic National Park in South Africa, home to the Big Five

Hluhluwe iMfolozi - Home to the biggest rhino population in Africa

Mlilwane - A walking safari in this secluded wildlife sanctuary beneath the Nyonyane Mountains.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip Johannesburg Airport; drive to the Drakensberg Mountains
  • Day 2 : Walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site
  • Day 3 : Visit battlefields; drive on to St Lucia
  • Day 4 : Game Drives in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
  • Day 5 : At St Lucia Wetland Reserve
  • Day 6 : Drive to Eswatini
  • Day 7 : Game viewing and optional activities in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Day 8 : Drive to Kruger National Park
  • Day 9 : Game viewing in Kruger National Park; drive to Graskop
  • Day 10 : Drive to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) where our trip ends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Sungubala Eco Camp (2 nights)
  • St Lucia Eco Lodge (3 nights)
  • Mlilwane Rest Camp (2 nights)
  • Pretoriuskop Rest Camp (1 night)
  • Mogodi Lodge (1 night)
Transport
  • Minibus
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Johannesburg are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this South Africa & Eswatini tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
  • Sally
  • On Jan 18 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
  • Chris
  • On Jan 14 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Werner was a very good leader. The trip offered great value for money.
  • Ann
  • On Jan 14 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
A magical experience with a top class guide. This trip is one of the best holidays I have ever had, memories of staying at Mlilwane Wildlife sanctuary and in the Drakensberg mountains will linger for ever.
  • Roy
  • On Dec 02 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Every day was a different delightful experience. We loved it.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South Africa & Eswatini tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South Africa & Eswatini tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this South Africa & Eswatini tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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