Mpumalanga & KNP Inclusive Detailed Tour

 THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

Formerly known as the Eastern Transvaal, Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. People are drawn to Mpumalanga by the magnificent scenery, by the fauna and flora and by the saga of the 1870s gold rush era and a wealth of fascinating tribal legends.

Mpumalanga  (2 nights)

 Day 1               

Arrive late afternoon/ early evening in Hazyview               

Accommodation: (near KNP Entrance gate)

 

Day 2                

  • Day drive to Blyde River Canyon – take a glass elevator down the canyon at Graskop.     
  •  Elephant Encounter and ride at Elephant Whispers
  • Shangana Cultural Village (if there is time)
  • Overnight Hazyview, Mpumalanga

 Accommodation: : (near KNP Entrance gate)

 

Kruger Gate (KNP)   (1 night)

Day 3                

Self-drive through the Kruger National Park (KNP). The Kruger Park is one of the world’s most famous wildlife parks. Besides the Big Five (most dangerous animals to hunt), elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, African buffalo, and lion, there are numerous smaller species to enjoy. There is also an abundance of bird species, as well as many interesting trees, such as the sausage tree, to enjoy.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Marriott at Kruger Gate or Train on the Bridge (Kruger Shalati)

 Accommodation: Protea Hotel Marriott at Kruger Gate or Train on the Bridge (Kruger Shalati)

 Inyati Big 5 Game Safari Lodge, Sabie Sand Game Reserve  (2 nights)

 

Day 4          

Inyati – Arrival and night drive in open vehicle with private game ranger

The Sabie Sand is known for its luxury lodges and excellent personal attention to guests, and of course, the excellent safari in an open vehicle with your personal ranger and tracker. It is the experience of a lifetime!

 

Day 5               

Inyati Two safari game drives in open vehicle with game ranger/ optional walk

 

 Day 6                

  • Inyati Safari Drive, drive through KNP to Skukuza airport
  • Flight from Skukuza to Johannesburg   

All meals and activities, and local flight included