Day 01: Arrive  Johannesburg – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
 Arrive  at the airport, meet and assist and transfer to to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini.

Day 02: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
This morning, walk along the reserve’s Hippo Trail and spot hippos, wildebeest, impalas and zebras around the main hippo pool and central plains. In the afternoon, visit Swazi Cultural Village in Mantenga to learn about Swazi culture.

Day 03: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Today, spend the day at leisure in the sanctuary. You may choose to enjoy a traditional spa and treatment at your own expense or take a walk around the amazing reserve.

Day 04: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swazi Candles – Malolotja Nature Reserve
Today, visit Gone Rural and enjoy a community development tour which empowers local women through weaving. Here, learn about Swazi handicrafts in the workshop and the women behind these striking products loved all over the world. Next, enjoy a relaxing drive to Swazi Candles complex for lunch before proceeding to Malolotja Nature Reserve in time to view the sunset over the mountains.

Day 05: Malolotja Nature Reserve
After breakfast, meet your hiking guide and head to Logwaja viewpoint for your 4-hour hiking adventure to the highest waterfalls in Eswatini. After your refreshing hike, freshen up before a visit to Ngwenya Glass complex for lunch and explore its glass factory to learn the amazing glass-blowing process as well as to browse the beautiful products produced by Eswatini’s artisans.

Day 06: Malolotja Nature Reserve – Mbabane
Today, enjoy a scenic drive to Maguga Dam, Eswantini’s largest reservoir to take memorable photos and enjoy the panoramic views while learning about the history and impact of the dam. Next, pass by the imposing Sibebe rock, the 2nd largest granite rock in the world before continuing to Mantenga Lodge. After checking in to the lodge, head over to the cultural village and enjoy a Swazi cultural dance performance. Then, take a stroll around the homestead to learn about local traditions.

Day 07: Mbabane – Mkhaya Game Reserve
Today, head to Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland’s refuge for endangered species. Proceed for an adventure within the reserve either by open Land Rovers along a network of intersecting game tracks, or on foot, offering intimate wildlife encounters. The reserve is criss-crossed by dry riverbeds and dotted with waterholes and supports three of the Big Five – leopard, buffalo and rhino. Keep your eyes peeled for rare sightings of endangered species such as the black rhino. After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure at the lodge.

Day 08: Mkhaya Game Reserve – Hlane Royal National Park
Today, visit a wildlife research centre to learn about the significant conservation efforts in Eswantini whilst having lunch. Thereafter, head to Hlane Royal National Park and enjoy some free time at leisure before proceeding to a safari in the park to sight rhino and lions amongst other wildlife.

Day 09: Hlane Royal National Park – Shewula Mountain Camp
Today, journey to Shewula Mountain Camp, the first community eco-tourism project in Eswatini and one of the most successful in the whole of southern Africa. Proceed for an educational walk in the community and learn about life in Shewula. Visit a traditional thatch and stone house and learn from the friendly agricultural people of Shewula.

Day 10: Shewula Mountain Camp – Johannesburg
After breakfast, journey back to Johannesburg for your overnight stay.

Day 11: Johannesburg Departure
After breakfast departure transfer to Airport to catch the flight for onward Journey.

Day 01: Spectacular Panorama Route         B-D
Your guide will pick you up around 08h00 from your Hotel near or at O.R Tambo Airport.

You will make your way to the first stop on the Panorama Route – Sudwala Caves where you will be able to go on an interesting Cave Tour of approximately 1 hour.

After your Cave Tour you will head to Lone Creek Falls, situated in the forest area around the town, Sabi. It’s the only Waterfall in the region where you could stand at the bottom of the falls and experience the true power of the water cascading over the Mountains ‘ edge.

After your stop at the impressive Lone Creek Falls you will head to Mac Mac Falls. On the short walk to the falls, you could marvel at the beautiful crafts of the local people at the stalls set up next to the walkway.
After your stop at Mac Mac Falls you will make your way to the Pinnacle Rock and then to your Panorama Route accommodation where you will stay your first night.

Arrive in the afternoon, settle in and relax.
Enjoy Dinner at 18h00 at the Restaurant.

Day 02: 2nd part of Panorama Route + Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre tour            B-D
Enjoy breakfast at 07h30.

Depart afterwards and continue with your Panorama Route.
First stop will be the Pinnacle Rock where you will be able to view the entire spectrum of the region down below, then you will stop at God’s window, next will be Lisbon Falls (highest falls in the region), then Berlin Falls, next you will be able to view the impressive potholes carved out of stone at Bourke’s Luck Potholes and lastly, the 3 Rondavels, here you will have the best view of the Blyde River Canyon below.

After the Panorama Route you will make your way to your accommodation situated next to the Blyde River with the majestic Drakensberg Mountains as the backdrop.

Settle in and relax until it’s time to go on your Moholoholo Rehabilitation tour, starting at 15h00.
Animals such as Honey Badger (famous Stoffel), Serval, Leopard, Lion, Vultures to name but a few, can be seen.
Return to your accommodation afterwards and relax until dinner is served around 19h00.

Day 03: Elephant interaction + Kruger National Park          B-D
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before heading to the Elephant Sanctuary situated near the town, Hazyview.
At 10h00, you will go on a Guided Tour with a full Elephant Introduction in the Forest and a tour of the Sanctuary and Stables. Touching and interacting with Elephants, walking trunk-in-hand.

Afterwards you will make your way to the iconic Kruger National Park.
You will start to see some animals as soon as you have entered the Park, be on the lookout for Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard, Lions and Rhino and many other interesting animals.

Arrive at Skukuza (situated next to the beautiful Sabi River, which attracts plenty of wildlife) in the afternoon, settle in and relax.
Enjoy dinner around 18h00 – 19h00 prepared by your guide in the true Safari way, on open fire.
Enjoy the evening in the African bush while listening to the roars of Lions or the calls of Jackal.

Day 04: Kruger National Park, Bushwalk and open vehicle Sunset Game drive             B-D
Next morning you can get close to Nature on foot by going on an adrenaline packed Bushwalk starting at 04h00 (duration 3 hours) or you could substitute the walk with a Sunrise Game drive.

Afterwards enjoy a delicious breakfast back at camp.
Depart after breakfast and enjoy the second closed vehicle mid-day Game drive and visit look out points, River beds and waterholes in search for Africa’s wildlife. Or spend some time at the swimming pool or explore the camp grounds and see if you can spot one of the many accommodation visitors such as Warthog, Bushbuck, Impala, spotted Hyena etc.

At 16h30, go on an exciting open vehicle Sunset Game drive and see what kind of nocturnal animals start to stir. After your 3 hour drive return to your accommodation and enjoy a tasty dinner around 20h00.

Day 05: Last Game drive through Kruger National Park + Hlane National Park (Swaziland)             B-D
After a refreshing cup of coffee you will go on your last closed vehicle Game drive through Kruger National park. Be on the lookout for the animals that eluded you on your previous excursions.
Enjoy breakfast at one of Kruger Park’s picnic sites before continuing with your Game drive on the way to the Gate where you will exit the Park.

You will then make your way to the last remaining Royal Kingdom of Southern Africa – Swaziland. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and countryside of Swaziland as you make your way to Hlane National Park, Swaziland’s biggest Park.
Arrive at Hlane Royal National Park in the afternoon.

Keep an eye on the Waterhole situated at the entrance of the Park for Hippos, crocodiles and plenty of other wildlife quenching their thirst.
You will then go on a closed vehicle Game drive on the way to your accommodation set in a Riverine forest next to Mbuluzi River.
Settle in and relax until dinner is served around 19h00 under open African skies.

Day 06: Open vehicle Game drive + Malkerns Candle shop (Swaziland)                 B-D
During the morning, go on an exciting open vehicle Game drive through Hlane National Park and see what kind of animals you could find.
Enjoy breakfast afterwards before you exit Hlane National Park

After you have exit the park late morning/early afternoon, you will make your way to Malkerns Valley to visit Swazi Candles’ vibrant, music filled workshop where they invite guests to come and interact with the artisans as they work their magic and witness how they create the most stunning candles in front of your eyes.

Afterwards you will make your way to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary where you will overnight your last night in Swaziland.
Arrive late afternoon.

Be on the look out for the many wildlife inside the camp grounds such as Warthog, Nyala, Bushbuck to name but a few.
Settle in until it is time for dinner.
Enjoy Mlilwane’s relaxed atmosphere and the last evening on your Safari tour in the African bush.

Day 07: Mantenga Village, Swazi dancing performance, Ngwenya Glass village + Transfer to Johannesburg            B-D
After an early morning breakfast you will make your way to the Mantenga Cultural Village where you will go on a tour through the Village where you will be able to experience how the Swazi people used to live.

Afterwards witness a stunning Swazi dancing performance of which the duration is 45 min.
You will then depart and head towards the Border but before you exit Swaziland, you will make one last stop at Ngwenya glass village, here you will be able to watch from a balcony how the Swazi people use broken pieces of glass and turning it in the most stunning ornaments.
After your Ngwenya glass tour you will exit Swaziland through the Oshoek border post and make your way back to Johannesburg where you Safari will unfortunately come to an end.

It is recommended that you overnight at a hotel on your last day of your tour as the last day will also be a full day tour with activities. A flight could also be booked on your last day, but it is advisable to book the flight to depart after 20h00.