Kruger and the Kingdoms 2020 - 2021 - Cullinan Guided Journeys

Kruger and the Kingdoms 2020 – 2021

From R20730

per person

Wind your way along South Africa’s scenic Panorama Route, before heading into the Kruger National Park, Swaziland and Zululand.

Embark on a fully escorted adventure through South Africa and Swaziland, as you enjoy spectacular scenery and superb Big 5 game viewing in the World renowned Kruger National Park.

Meander through the Panorama Route and enjoy viewpoints along the Blyde River Canyon, including God’s Window, before winding your way through Swaziland and the Zulu Kingdoms

7 Days

Culture

Guided Journeys

Safari

South Africa

Wildlife & Nature

Departure

Johannesburg, South Africa
Include

6 breakfasts

1 dinner

1 lunch

Porterage

Accommodation

Transportation

Sightseeing
Not Included

11 breakfasts

1 x cheese & wine pairing

1 wine tasting and a BBQ (Braai) lunch)

2 x Craft Beer Tastings & a Beach BBQ (Braai) dinner

Boulders Beach

1 wine tasting of five wines at Groot Constantia Wine Estate

Visit to V&A Waterfront

Muizenberg Beach

Table Mountain (excludes the cost of the Cable Way ticket & weather permitting)

USB charging ports onboard vehicle

Wifi onboard vehicle

1 wine tasting and a 2 course winelands lunch

Entrance to the Franschhoek Motor Museum

Surface Tour at the Cullinan Diamond Mine

Professional English Commentary only

2nd Wine Tasting (time permitting)

Shore-based Whale Experience

Carlton Centre

Entrance into Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein

Hector Peterson Memorial site (photo opportunity only)

Lilliesleaf Farm

Entrance to Sun City Resort

Closed vehicle game drive in PIlanesburg Game Reserve

Visit to Paul Kruger House

Visit the Voortrekker Monument

Visit the Apartheid Museum

Visit to Hector Peterson Memorial

Regina Mundi Church

Visit to Constitution Hill

Return transfer from main Sandton / Rosebank Hotels

Entrance fees: God’s Window, Three Rondawels and Bourkes Luck Potholes

Bottled water

Kruger National Park Conservation Fees

Return transfers from central Hazyview Hotels

Entrance fee in to Addo Elephant National Park

Closed vehicle game drive in Addo Elephant National Park

Electric mountain bikes, helmets & water bottles

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

1x wine-tasting at Stellenbosch Wine Estate

Cape Point Nature Reserve

3 x wine tastings and 1 x cellar tour

Estate is closed on Sundays, a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony will be included instead.

1 x wine-tasting at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate

Welcome drink on arrival

English-speaking game ranger

2 -3 hour open vehicle game drive

Guided tours at Zeits MOCCA and the Norval Foundation

Guided tours of Company Gardens and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

3 x gin tastings

2 hour cruise accompanied by marine biologists

Chocolate and wine pairing

Cloete Cellar

Cape Dutch Manor House at Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia Wine Estate

Entrance fees for guided tour of the Heart Museum

2 x wine tastings

Passage on the wine tram

Entrance to the Oranjezicht City Farm Market and Neighbourgoods Market at Old Biscuit Mill

Interactive djembe drumming session and set menu dinner

Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Center Hotels with English driver only

High tea buffet

An accredited fully licensed guide and use of riding gear

1 x craft beer or 1 x wine tasting

Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Centre Hotels

National Park permits

2 wine tastings

Interactive Djembe drumming session & set menu dinner

Show, 4-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine

Riding gear

1 craft beer tasting or 1 wine tasting

Kruger National Park Conservation Fees

Lunch

Complimentary collection service from select hotels*

Return transfers from Port Elizabeth city centre hotels

Full board at Chobe only

4 breakfasts

Return airfare ex Johannesburg

14 breakfasts

3 lunches

13 breakfasts

4 dinners

10 breakfasts

2 dinners

2 breakfasts

2 lunches

5 breakfasts

Accommodation

3 dinners

3 breakfasts

Entry Fees

Professional English-speaking Guide

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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] Distance travelled today: 425 km

Day 3: Tuesday - Mpumalanga

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 breathtaking 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] Distance travelled today: 320 kms

Day 4: Wednesday - Mpumalanga

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking game ranger) through 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. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives are available (optional & for own account). [Breakfast]

Day 5: Thursday - Mpumalanga

This morning we travel to 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 Swaziland and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in Swaziland. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner] Distance travelled today: 310 kms

Day 6: Friday - Eswatini (Swaziland) - Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through Swaziland, 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-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [Breakfast] Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Day 7: Saturday - Zululand - Durban (Umhlanga)

This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Durban in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast] Distance travelled today: 275 kms

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2020 English Departures

January - 5, 12, 19, 26
February - 2, 9, 16, 23
March - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April - 5, 12, 19, 26
May - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June - 7, 14, 21, 28
July - 5, 12, 19, 26
August - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September - 6, 13, 20, 27
October - 4, 11, 18, 25
November - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December - 6, 13

2021 English Departures

January - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
February - 7, 14, 21, 28
March - 7, 14, 21, 28
April - 4, 11, 18, 25
May - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June - 6, 13, 20, 27
July - 4, 11, 18, 24
August - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September - 5, 12, 19, 26
October - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November - 7, 14, 21, 28
December - 5, 12

2020 German Departures

January - 5
February - 2
March - 1
April - 5
May - 3
June - 7
July - 5
August - 2
September - 6
October - 4
November - 1
December - 6

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All departures are in English. German commentary is available on selected departure dates.
Minimum 2 Guests, Maximum 18 Guest
Departures will not be operation on 19 January 2020

Visa Requirements This tour travels through Eswatini (Swaziland). Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas to travel through Eswatini (Swaziland).

2020 and 2021 Rates

RATES valid 01/01/20 - 30/04/20 and 01/01/21 - 30/04/21
- R 21,765 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 25,975 per single person
RATES valid 01/05/20 - 31/08/20 and 01/05/21 - 31/08/21
- R 20,730 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 24,870 per single person

RATES valid 01/09/20 - 31/12/20 and 01/09/21 - 31/12/21
- R 21,985 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 26,350 per single person
Accommodation used:
- Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar x 1 night
- Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel or similar x 3 nights
- Royal Swazi Sun or similar x 1 night
- Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar x 1 night

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
- Enhance the journey with optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking, subject to minimum of 2 people travelling.

Rack Rates valid 01/01/20 – 31/12/21:
- DAY 1 – SUNDAY – JOHANNESBURG – AFTERNOON SOWETO TOUR – Priced from R 840.00 per person
  - Soweto is unlike any suburb you’ve ever seen or been to, yet the history of struggle encapsulated here is a cornerstone of the South African story.
- DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – Priced from R 840.00 per person
  - For the wildlife enthusiasts a second open vehicle safari in one of the world’s most renowned game reserves.
- DAY 6 – FRIDAY – HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – Priced from R 870.00 per person
  - Enjoy an afternoon, 3-hour open vehicle safari into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve and world renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme.