Kruger, Mozambique & Durban

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Johannesburg/Kruger National Park

Travel the famous Panorama Route and take in the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, its beginning marked by the Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of great gouges in rock through which a sparkling river swirls. Extend a helping hand at an animal orphanage before moving on to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With extraordinary numbers of animals and all of the Big Five, game drives through this expansive reserve are incredibly exhilarating.

Days 3-4 Mozambique

African and Portuguese cultures come together in Maputo, Mozambique's charming capital. Stroll its attractive tree-lined streets, browse the colourful central market or sit down at a sidewalk cafe for a sumptuous seafood feast. At sundown, perhaps rub shoulders with hip locals, chilling out with a beer in hand or dancing to booming beats in one of the many bars and nightclubs.

Day 5 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

It's only a short drive to the tiny kingdom of Swaziland, perched on the slopes of the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains. Spend the night in the tranquil Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary surrounded by hippos, antelopes and warthogs. It's possible to attend a Swazi tribal dance performance tonight.

Days 6-7 St Lucia/Durban

Return to South Africa and embark on a game drive through the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, the country's oldest reserve, where an encounter with both the critically endangered black and white rhinos is almost certainly on the cards. Have fun in the seaside playground of Durban.