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South Africa & Eswatini

10 days
Start and end in Johannesburg
4.6
46 traveler reviews
South Africa & Eswatini - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124992
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Highlights

  • Search for the Big Five and more
  • Visit the Zulu battlefields
  • Take a walking safari in Swaziland
  • Marvel at breathtaking landscapes

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip Johannesburg Airport; drive to the Drakensberg Mountains
  2. Day 2 Walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site
  3. Day 3 Visit battlefields; drive on to St Lucia
  4. Day 4 Game Drives in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
  5. Day 5 At St Lucia Wetland Reserve
  6. Day 6 Drive to Eswatini
  7. Day 7 Game viewing and optional activities in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
  8. Day 8 Drive to Kruger National Park
  9. Day 9 Game viewing in Kruger National Park; drive to Graskop
  10. Day 10 Drive to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) where our trip ends
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
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  • A
    · February 28th, 2023
    We managed to see a wide variety of animals, many close up. A group of 15 or more giraffe gave a great spectacle in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi park.
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · January 22nd, 2023
    the reserve in Eswatini was a really nice place to stay for acouple of days.
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · January 15th, 2023
    Every part of the trip was a highlight within itself. Each location and activity was something new to enjoy in it's own special way. Our tour guide Graeme definitely helped make the whole itinerary a highlight. Specifically I enjoyed the game drive in Kruger the best as we saw so many elephants, giraffe etc which was amazing.
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · March 5th, 2023
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve - great scenery as well as the animals, and felt less commercial than Kruger
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 5th, 2023
    Close up experiences with giraffe and elephants. Warthog families with babies. Crocodile right below a bridge. Night safari seeing lethal snakes in the trees. Birds with incredible colours. 12 hippos in one pool at Kruger.
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · March 8th, 2023
    the safaris in St Lucia. Kruger speaks for itself but the other parks were a lovely surprise. Drakensberg - the peace of the mountains Eswatini - the beehive huts accommodation and sharing the space with the animals around us Also the views across the Blyde River Canyon - a real bonus at the end
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    Too many to mention. Graeme our guide was just the best, he really made the trip - 1st class!
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 1st, 2023
    Lions and elephants at (very) close quarters in Kruger, Rorke’s Drift battlefield, Hippo cruise and night safari St Lucia, Mlilwane walks and chilling out.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 1st, 2023
    The highlights were the activities, all exceeded expectations and the guides all went above and beyond to keep us all smiling!
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 1st, 2023
    Most of it!
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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10 days
South Africa & Eswatini
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
    L
    Lilangeni
    Swaziland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M.

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    South Africa and Swaziland
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Swaziland. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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