7 Day Kruger Zululand Safari Package

7 Day Kruger Zululand Safari Package

A seven day packaged safari to Hazyview area of the Kruger National Park and the Natal wetlands. On this packaged safari, guests stay at the popular Hippo Hollow Lodge or similar, situated near Hazyview on a half board basis. The package includes transportation and all game drives are conducted in open 4X4 safari vehicles inside the Kruger National Park. The guests then move on Hluhluwe (half board basis) for a couple of days, where they will experience a true Zululand experience before returning to Johannesburg.

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Hazyview via the Panorama Route.

Stop At: Sandton City Mall, 2 Gwen Lane, Sandton 2196 South Africa
Today your safari experience begins. Your professional driver will collect you from your hotel between 06H00 and 07H00. We will travel via the world-famous Panorama Route with stops at Gods Window and Graskop falls. Arriving at the incredible

3* star Hippo Hollow Country estate you will check-in and refresh before your 14H00 afternoon Game drive.

Dinner will be served at the lodge.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: God's Window, on the Drakensberg escarpment South Africa
Situated on the Drakensberg escarpment in Mpumalanga is God’s Window. Just one look down and you will begin to understand why it is called "God's Window".

Did you know?

The View from God's Window has inspired and awed thousands of painters and photographers from all over the world.

With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. It is no wonder that Mpumalanga is known as Paradise Country.

Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest clad ravine. The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves which have made the area one of South Africa's main wildlife destinations. God's Window is a small part of a 250km long earthwork of sheer cliffs and extravagant beauty. One can observe the hills and forests as far as the eye can see. In fact, it seems as if one can see forever!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lisbon Falls, Graskop 1270 South Africa
The Lisbon Falls are situated in the heart of the waterfall area of Mpumalanga, where the number of these dramatic falls exceeds that of anywhere else in southern Africa. Lisbon Falls is 94 metres, or 308 feet, high, which makes it one of the highest in the province.

Being located just north of Graskop fourty minutes away from Hazyview outside the popular Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Lisbon Falls is convenient and accessible to locals and visitors from all over the world.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park Boundary Rd, Kruger Park, 1350, South Africa
The afternoon game drive offers your first chance to experience the Kruger National Park, offering low light photo opportunities and animals heading down to the waterhole.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the charming 3 star Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in the Kruger National Park

Stop At: Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park Boundary Rd, Kruger Park, 1350, South Africa
Your Professional Field guide will advise you of your pick-up time for this morning. You will be picked up from your lodge early in the morning on your full-day game drive in an Open 4X4 Safari Vehicle.

We will enter Kruger National Park and enjoy a full day game drive on this day. We will stop several times during the day for you to freshen up and to stretch your legs. Your Professional Field Guide will ensure that you see the wildlife Kruger Park is renowned for and give you interesting facts and information on all aspects of the African Bush and Wildlife. (With a bit of luck, you will be able to add the Big Five to your “spotting-list”) We will enjoy breakfast at one of the Kruger Park Camps (packed by the lodge). We will also visit the Skukuza Main Camp of the Kruger Park.

We will return in the afternoon to your Lodge where the rest of the evening will be at leisure. Dinner can be enjoyed at the Lodge.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hippo Hollow Country Estate will pack a breakfast pack to be enjoyed whilst on safari.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the charming 3 star Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Day 3: Another incredible Full Day in the Kruger National Park

Stop At: Pabeni Gate Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Hazyview 1350 South Africa
An early wake-up call from your guide starts your final safari in the Kruger National Park. Have a quick cup of coffee before we head out in the final day in Kruger. Today offers the chance to tick off the rest of the animals from your sighting list. After the full day game drive, you bid farewell to your safari guide in Kruger. Evening at leisure.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hippo Hollow Country Estate will pack a breakfast pack to be enjoyed whilst on safari.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the charming 3 star Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Day 4: Kruger National Park to Hluhluwe

Stop At: Zululand Ubizane Tree Lodge, Ubizane Wildlife Reserve, 1020 Main Rd, Hluhluwe, 3960, South Africa
After a relaxed breakfast, your professional driver will collect you from Hippo Hollow Country Estate at 08H00.

Heading away from Hippo Hollow we spend the day travelling to Ubizane Tree Lodge. The afternoon and evening will be at your leisure- a great time to relax and enjoy a sundowner on your balcony.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A relaxed cooked buffet breakfast at Hippo Hollow Country Estate.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the intimate 4-star Ubizane Tree Lodge

Day 5: A morning cultural experience with an incredible afternoon boat cruise through the St Lucia Wetlands

Stop At: Dumazulu Cultural Village & Lodge, Lot H29, Bushlands Rd, Hluhluwe, 3960, KwaZulu-Natal., Hluhluwe, 3960, South Africa
Experience traditional KwaZulu-Natal hospitality at Gooderson DumaZulu Traditional Zulu Village, South Africa’s biggest cultural village. Watch as locals make spears, shields, baskets and clay pots. Peek into the world of the sangoma and have a one on one reading.

Experience the rhythmic drumbeat and dance of Africa, taste Zulu beer, watch the throwing of the bones.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa
Discover, Witness and Observe Hippo's, Nile Crocodiles and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary.

Travel aboard one of our exclusive 15 seater vessel's ( Shoreline 1 & Shoreline 2) with experienced and knowledgeable skipper's/ rangers. They will undoubtedly answer every question that you might have and furnish you with some incredible facts and information on the area.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the intimate 4-star Ubizane Tree Lodge

Day 6: An incredible Safari Filled Day

Stop At: Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wilderness Area, Hluhluwe Game Reserve South Africa
Formerly known as the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve now the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The park is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa. 96000 hectares in size (960 square kilometres) that's the same size as Netherlands Antilles while Hong Kong is 1104 square kilometres. Officially opened in 1895 as a Park.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the only state-run park in Kwazulu Natal that is home to the African Big 5. The park is world re-known for its conservation efforts and history. The Umfolozi was previously used as King Shaka's private hunting grounds. The conservation efforts have contributed to this park having the largest population of White Rhino in the world.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Rhino River Lodge, P450, Bayala, 3960, South Africa
Rhino River Lodge is a family-owned and operated Big 5 safari lodge located in the magnificent Manyoni Private Game Reserve. This 23,000-hectare private game reserve is situated in the very heart of Zululand, 30kms north of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The area is renowned for its African wildlife and rich cultural heritage.

Rhino River Lodge is a relaxed family-style safari lodge with a reputation for excellent customer service and superior value for money. Join us for our game drives, where you will be guided by a knowledgeable ranger in one of our open safari vehicles and have the chance to see the Big 5 and many other African animals, birds, and wildlife. Enjoy hearty South African cuisine highlighting local ingredients, served under the stars around a campfire. Indulge in a comfortable night’s sleep in one of our well-appointed rooms, chalets or private safari homes. Join us in experiencing South Africa at its best, amongst untamed nature and warm hospitality.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the intimate 4-star Ubizane Tree Lodge

Day 7: Final Day with departure back to Johannesburg.

Stop At: O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa
Unfortunately, today is the departure day. We pack our backs with heavy hearts and after breakfast, we head back to Johannesburg, say our goodbyes and look forward to seeing you in the near future!
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.