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8 Days SELF DRIVE TOUR
JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER PARK - SWAZILAND - DURBAN
CODE: OT0801JNBDUR

Day 1

Arrival at Johannesburg International Airport. Take over of rental car.You drive along the Nationalroad N12/N14 eastwards to Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, aptly known as ‘Paradise Country’. Few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the lowveld and escarpment. Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests characterise the landscape. This is also Big Game Country, the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with wildlife and birds. Among them, the Kruger National Park is world renowned. Your hotel lies outside White River. – D/B/B.

Day 2

This day has been set aside for your to explore the Panorama Route. Drive via Lydenburg and Ohrigstad to the Blyderiver Canyon, God’s Window, the living museum Pilgrim’s Rest, the village is a replica of the early gold mining town, Mac Mac Pools, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Sabie back to your hotel. – D/B/B

Day 3

Early departure to the Kruger National Park, a wilderness experience which ranks with the best in Africa. The sight of elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo is always a thrill. After an exciting day in the bush, sunset heralds the crackle of campfire, sundowners and shared anecdotes.The main camps have an excellent range of facilities, including licensed restaurants, shops, and swimming pools. Game viewing is easier in winter, but many people prefer the lush vegetation of summer. The park falls within a summer rainfall area. Summer temperatures sometimes exceed 40 degrees C, but winters are generally mild and frost-free. DON’T FORGET YOUR ANTI-MALARIA DRUGS. – OVERNIGHT ONLY-NO MEALS

Day 4

Depart the Kruger Park at the Malelane Gate and drive south to Jeppe’s Reef and cross into the Kingdom of Swaziland. Drive past Piggs Peak and Mbabane to the Ezulwini Valley. Look out for the sign to the Ngenya Glasfactory, it is worth a little detour. – B/B HOTEL IN ZWAZILAND 

Day 5

Today drive back to Lavumisa, the southern border to South Africa, stopping at the Swazi Candle factory. Back in South Africa drive via Mkuzu to Hluhluwe Game Reserve. In the late afternoon a game drive in an open safari vehicle. – B/B - HLUHLUWE 

Day 6

In the morning depart to Durban. On the way you can stop at Eshowe and visit Shakaland, where the films ‘Shaka Zulu’ and ‘John Ross’ were filmed and today a major tourist attraction. You can experience traditional dancing and learn about the culture of the Zulu people. B/B-Hotel in Durban

Day 7

Day at leisure.The Zulu name for Durban is ‘eThekwini’ meaming ‘The place where the Earth and the Ocean meet’. But apart from an effervescent ocean lined with golden beaches, Durban offers a subtropical carnival atmosphere all year round. Within a stone’s throw of the city center, oriental bazaars, fragrant with spice and incense, offer silks, saris, unusual jewellery and ornaments. B/B

Day 8

The morning is at leisure. Drive to Durban airport. Handing in of rental car. Departure.

OR EXTENSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
8 Days SELF DRIVE TOUR
JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER PARK - SWAZILAND - DURBAN
CODE: OT0801JNBDUR

Based on a minimum of 2 paying pax

Nov-Aug

Net price per person sharing

from ZAR 4,975,00

Single Supplement

from ZAR 1,995,00

*** Some hotels have different room rates and high season times therefore it might be possible that the confirmed rate will be different.
*** This tour can also be offered accompanied with a driver/tour guide.
Including: : Accommodation in double sharing rooms with en suite facilities, Breakfast daily (except Kruger Park), 14% VAT and 1% Tourism Levy, Rental car group T (Toyota Tazz or similar) incl. unlimited kilometers, airconditioning, 14% VAT and 1% Tourism levy, Super Damage Waiver with Excess, Super Theft Waiver, Travellers Companion, the option of a free mobile phone rental.
Excluding: All flights and airport taxes, Meals not mentioned, Drinks, telephone calls and items of a personal nature, Entrance fees, Porterage, Petrol deposit of ZAR 500 with Credit card or ZAR 800 in cash, One way surcharge ZAR 350 (Gardenroute/Cape Town ZAR 500), Contract fee, and delivery- and collection fee, petrol, child seat ZAR 130 per rental, 2nd spare wheel, No Show charge of ZAR 250,00, Water and under-carriage damage to vehicles ,Non-waiverable excess of ZAR 4000 required at the start of the rental, Additional driver charge of R 100 per rental, per driver, Young driver surcharge of R 50 per day, per driver, Traffic Fine Handling Fee of ZAR 100, Travel insurances

The prices are valid from 01.11.2003 to 31.08.2004

All prices quoted in this itinerary are based on tariffs as of 15.08.2003 and are subject to availability of accommodation, transport and tour guides. Any deviation in the quoted price due to unforeseen circumstances will have to be passed on to the client. Subject to changes and exchange control fluctuation.