Mpumalanga offers an extraordinary combination of wildlife and dramatic natural attractions.
The tour combines the Mpumalanga highlands and the most notable attractions in Mpumalanga with a luxury safari in the Kruger National Park.
Mpumalanga means “The place where the sun rises” as it lies in the east of South Africa and bordering Swaziland & Mozambique. It is considered to be one of the most geographically diverse and unbelievably beautiful places in South Africa.
People are drawn to Mpumalanga by this magnificent scenery, the fauna and flora and the saga of the 1870’s gold rush. This is also Big Game country.
Mpumalanga offers something for everyone.

SAFARI DETAILS

WHEN:

Offered year round.

DURATION:

6 Nights 7 Days

INCLUSIONS:

: English speaking guides, 4x4 shared vehicle with guaranteed window seat for best viewing, all accommodation, meals as specified, park fees and tourism levies, and activities as specified in itinerary.

MEETING PLACE:

: OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa.

PRICE:

:From R TBA per person sharing based on number of guests and season.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Dullstroom

Guests will be met at the OR Tambo International Airport, or any other location of choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria. From here the tour travel east through the Highveld of Mpumalanga, to the Village of Dullstroom. A visit is made to the Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Center. Overnight at a luxury lodge, Dullstroom.
Accommodation:
Distance travelled: 260 km

 

Day 2 – Mpumalanga Panorama Route

Today we will focus on the Mpumalanga Panorama Route. Visits are made to the Blyde River Gorge, Three Rondawels & Bourkes Luck where the unique geological features of the potholes can be seen. The next stop is Gods Window, a cleft in the edge of the escarpment with magnificent views as well as a patch of indigenous forest. Our final stop for the day is the historical mining village of Pilgrims Rest.
Accommodation:
Distance travelled: 200 km

Day 3 – Kruger National Park

Splendid scenery abounds as the tour makes its way to the Shangaan Cultural Village. In the village, sometime is devoted to gaining insight into the history and culture of the Shangaan. Our next stop Kruger National Park.
Overnight in the Kruger National Park @ Luxury Lodge.
Accommodation:
Distance travelled: 150 km

 

Day 4 – Day @ leisure

Accommodation:

 

Day 5 – Kwa Madala

After breakfast we will still travel the Kruger National Park towards Komatipoort where we will exit the Park. Our journey will take us to Kwa-Madala Private Game Farm where we will overnight in the Luxury Manyatta Rock Camp.
Accommodation:
Distance travelled: 120 km

Day 6 – Safari with a difference

Today our safari would be different as we will explore Kwa Madala in search for the Big 5 on horseback as well as elephant back. In addition (optional extra) you can also do a micro light trip over the Reserve following the Crocodile River that borders the Park.
Accommodation:

Day 7 – Back to Johannesburg.

Sadly our journey today takes us to Nelspruit. On route we will still stop at Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institude & the Sudwala Caves before arriving late afternoon at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit where we will part as friends.
Distance travelled: 90 km

Activities included:

  • Dullstroom Birds of Prey rehabilitation Center
  • Trout Fishing Dullstroom
  • Visit to Three Ronddavels, Bourkess Luck Potholes, Gods window, Pinnacle and Waterfalls
  • Visit to Pilgrims Rest and Sabie
  • Shangaan Village
  • Kruger National Park
  • Open Vehicle Game Drives
  • Horseback safari
  • Elephant back safari
  • Chip Eden
  • Sudwala Caves

Additional:

  • Adventure activities
  • Day Spa treatments
  • Microlight flight
  • Add another day or two and visit Maputo and Swaziland
  • Visit the Lowveld Botanical Garden