Kruger and the Kingdoms 2025

Day 1: Sunday – Johannesburg
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The remainder of the day is at leisure & unescorted. Why not enjoy a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. At 19h00 we will meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers. Distance travelled today: 35 kms

Day 2: Monday – Johannesburg – Mpumalanga
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park. [Breakfast & Dinner] Distance travelled today: 425 km

Day 3: Tuesday – Mpumalanga – Panorama Route
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax. [Breakfast & Dinner] Distance travelled today: 320 kms

Day 4: Wednesday – Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari (with English speaking game ranger) through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species. The game safari includes a presentation of the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog), that was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. Learn about the dogs that are trained to track poachers in the field, detect firearms, ammunition and wildlife products that enter and exit through the Kruger National Park gates. A portion of the trip price of this TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity goes towards ensuring that these dogs receive the best possible care in support of the vital work they do. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive (optional and for own account). [Breakfast & Dinner] Distance travelled today: 120 kms

Day 5: Thursday – Mpumalanga – eSwatini (Swaziland)
This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] Distance travelled today: 310 kms

Day 6: Friday – eSwatini (Swaziland) – Zululand
After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (optional and for own account with an English speaking game ranger) in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi region. [Breakfast] Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Day 7: Saturday – Zululand – Durban (Umhlanga)
The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Umhlanga in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast] Distance travelled today: 275 kms

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Enhance your journey with optional excursions, available for pre-booking, subject to availability and a minimum of 2 adults travelling: Rates valid 01/01/25 – 31/12/25: DAY 1 – SUNDAY – JOHANNESBURG – AFTERNOON SOWETO & APARTHEID MUSEUM TOUR – R 2 530.00 per person On this tour we will discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu’s House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum, the Regina Mundi Church, Maponya Shopping Mall, Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square and Aldorado Park. Afterwards we will head towards the Apartheid Museum. Once there you will have the opportunity to discover the history of the Apartheid era on your own. DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE GAME SAFARI – R 1 030.00 per person For the wildlife enthusiasts a second open vehicle safari, as an extension to the morning safari, in one of the world’s most renowned game reserves. DAY 6 – FRIDAY – HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE GAME SAFARI – R 1 115 .00 per person Enjoy an afternoon, 3-hour open vehicle game safari into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve and world renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme.

2025 English Departure Dates

• January – 5, 19
• February – 2, 9, 16, 23
• March – 2, 9, 16, 23
• April – 6, 20, 27
• May – 4, 18
• June – 1, 15
• July – 6, 20
• August – 3, 17, 24
• September – 7, 21, 28
• October – 5, 12 19, 26
• November – 2, 9, 16, 23
• December – 7

Tour Highlights:

• Traverse the famous Long Tom Pass en route from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
• Visit the spectacular scenic Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window
• Experience an open safari vehicle game drive in the Kruger National Park including an introduction to the KNP anti-poaching Dog unit
• Meet the friendly people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and experience their culture through singing and dancing
• Enjoy a variety of carefully chosen optional TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activities that positively impact both the travellers and the destinations they visit

All departures are in English commentary
This Small Group Tour requires a minimum of 2 Guests to operate and will not exceed a maximum of 10 Guests
Transport will be in a Cullinan Guided Journeys branded vehicle with 2-10 guests travelling in a 13-seater vehicle/em>