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Rental car pick-up Type: VW Passat or Similar Pick-up location: Johannesburg, Airport |
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From the Highveld to the escarpment Distance: 450 km Travel time: 4:30 h  more ... |
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Accommodation: Highgrove House The guesthouse is hidden away in one of the most beautiful areas of Mpumalanga. It is one of the leading Independent hotels in South Africa and combines award-winning cuisine with first-class accommodation in spacious suites and attentive, unobtrusive staff. Views of the hilly bushland can be enjoyed from the large tropical garden. Hiking, horseback riding and golf are offered. Kruger National Park is only a half hour's drive away. |
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Blyde River Canyon Park more info » | |
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Into a Private Game Reserve Distance: 150 km Travel time: 2:30 h |
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Accommodation: a bush lodge in Sabie Sands This rustic bush lodge has five chalets and is one of the smallest private lodges in close proximity to Kruger National Park. The camp is situated on a riverbank overlooking a scenic plain where elephants and other animals often gather at a nearby water hole. After a cup of coffee you will start off with a game drive at 6:30 a.m. in an open 4x4 vehicle. Breakfast is served afterwards, and at 11:00 a.m. a guided bush walk is offered which highlights the wonderful fauna and flora of the area. A second game drive, which extends into the night, commences in the afternoon, and at sundown drinks can be enjoyed at carefully selected spots in the bush. Dinner is served in a boma around a fire under the vast African sky. Game guides accompany guests to their chalets, as the camp is not fenced in. This lodge offers a unique wildlife experience. The likelihood of seeing the big five and other rare game at close quarters is far better than on government-owned reserves. All rooms have ceiling fans and mosquito netting. The lodge also has a swimming pool. |
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Private Lodges in Kruger Park more info » | |
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South of Kruger Park Distance: 280 km Time: 5:30 h |
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Accommodation: Serenity Mountain and Forest Lodge Between Kruger Park in the North, Swaziland in the South and Mozambique in the East, there is an almost unknown mountain range catching a lot of rain from the Indian ocean. Only 15 km from Kruger Park this is a different world. Instead of dry savanna there is mountain rain forest growing around some cristal clear streams. You will be accommodated in comfortable tree houses on the level of the crowns that can be easiely accessed by some wooden paths. Whereas you are not allowed to walk by foot through the Kruger Park hiking is possible and rewarding here. From the mountain top you have views to Mozambique and Swaziland. |
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Through Swaziland Distance: 400 km Time: 6:30 h |
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Accommodation: A family-run game lodge This small game lodge which was voted best in its category by the AA in 2000 is situated in northern KwazuluNatal next to the Zulu King's private hunting reserve. All big game reserves in the area are in the immediate vicinity (Umfolozi, Hluhluwe, St. Lucia and Mkuze). The chalets are situated high above the meandering Umsunduzi River and have a view that extends far over the wilderness to the Lebombo Mountains. Activities include guided hikes and game drives by 4x4. Boat rides to view dolphins (June to November), turtle tracking (between December and March), and tiger fishing in the uPongola River can be arranged. |
2 nights DBB & game drive |
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Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve more info » | |
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Forests of eucalyptus trees and fields of sugarcane Distance: 230 km Travel time: 2:40 h more ... |
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Accommodation: The Vineyard on Ballito This stylish luxury guest house is centrally located just outside Durban in Ballito. The individually decorated rooms, air-conditioner, TV, mini bar and telephone, offer an unrestricted view to the horizon over the ocean. There are two lounges and a balcony where you can sit in quite and read or plan your day. The beach is in close proximity and a swimming pool for guests in the garden. The helpful staff will gladly assist with activities or advice. Good restaurants are located in the area. |
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Dolphin Coast more info » | |
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Natal Midlands Distance: 120 km Time: 1:30 h |
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Accommodation: A former mission farm The accommodation is a small, delightfully decorated farmhouse 3 km from Hermannsburg. Three rooms and a large living room have been set aside for guests. The enormous garden that surrounds the farmstead contributes to the relaxing atmosphere. The guesthouse is renowned for its wonderful breakfasts. Possible activities include a visit to Lilani Hot Springs, an interesting local museum that traces the history of the European missionaries who settled in the area, and an excursion to a local landmark called "The Kop" ("The Head") with the beautiful Tugela River meandering far below. Hermannsburg is also a good place to experience the native Africans. |
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Guided tour to the Msinga Rural area This guided tour is designed to introduce you to the current rural Zulu lifestyle, their history, culture and survival strategies. The tour could include the following: * A visit to a community garden which the guide Vic built with the Zulu people with the assistance of World Vision. He knows many people still working there. You walk to the garden along a route passing several kraals. * A visit to a traditional Zulu home in which you can look at the layout of a kraal and how the family lives in it. The kraal consists of an extended family of 4 brothers (3 work in Johannesburg) with their wives and children, and 2 grandmothers. Vic explains various practices, (such as the burying of a family member in the cattle kraal) and the reasons these rituals are performed. * A visit to the Church of Scotland Hospital, a former mission hospital with 200 beds, is also worth a visit. On the way you can see the traditional clothes still worn by some Zulu people. Vic explains the history of the area and also the vegetation seen. * A visit to the Sangoma or traditional healer. * Another option is a visit to a bead worker and craft market (started with the help of non-governmental organizations.) Handcrafts such as eggs, bangles and bowls are woven with beads threaded into copper wire. Itineraries chosen may be adapted to include occasional traditional gatherings (generally over weekends or public holidays) featuring dancing, stick fighting and weddings (anyone is welcome). The standard tour is approx. 5 hours long and may include any four of the options outlined above. |
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into the mountains Distance: 200 km Time: 2:30 h |
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Accommodation: A mountain farmhouse The historic farmhouse was the leading "gourmet getaway" in Kwazulu Natal and is located at the foot of Giant's Castle in the Drakensberg Mountains. The owners Richard and Mouse Poynton administer the farmhouse personally, and with Richard's excellent gourmet cooking and Mouse's decorative genius they complement each other perfectly. Guests will appreciate the relaxed, comfortable stay amid tranquil surroundings. Trout fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and swimming in crystal clear rock pools are just a few of the available activities. |
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back to the city of Gold Distance: 500 km Time: 5:00 h |
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Rental car drop-off Drop-off location: Johannesburg, Airport |
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| Avis Permit - Swaziland The Avis Permit to enter Swaziland must be picked up at the Avis depot when collecting the vehicle. It is vital that this permit be collected, otherwise the vehicle will not be allowed to enter Swaziland. |
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| Climate Compensation For more information our project, please refer to our website: www.umfulana.com/climateza |
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Type: VW Passat or Similar (Group E) Accessories: Automatic transmission, radio/CD, air-conditioning, power steering, airbags Capacity: 4 persons, 3 medium bags, 1 small bag Maximum excess: 8000.00 ZAR (Standard Cover) |
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| General ToursSpecial Offer: From Johannesburg to Cape TownEUR 1,229.001 – 19 daysPretoria to Cape Town - A Tour of ContrastsEUR 1,331.001 – 20 daysSouth Africa: Symbiosis of Wildlife and CultureEUR 1,989.001 – 22 days Nature and Adventure Tours Special Offer: The Finest Game ReservesEUR 815.001 – 12 daysSpecial Offer: From Cape Town to the Garden RouteEUR 1,024.001 – 14 daysWestern Cape: Roundtrip from Cape TownEUR 1,087.001 – 17 daysCape Town, Winelands, Hermanus SupremeEUR 1,866.001 – 8 daysNatal - A Zulu Kingdom ExperienceEUR 1,989.001 – 19 daysLimpopo - Another WorldEUR 2,067.001 – 15 daysKwaZulu-Natal SupremeEUR 2,105.001 – 9 daysWestern Cape SupremeEUR 2,281.001 – 11 daysKruger Park SupremeEUR 2,392.001 – 8 daysSouth Africa – Short Tour SupremeEUR 2,764.001 – 11 daysMpumalanga SupremeEUR 3,559.001 – 13 daysGolf Tours Golf: Natal South CoastEUR 899.001 – 7 daysGolf: Natal North CoastEUR 1,256.001 – 9 daysGolf: The Garden RouteEUR 1,543.001 – 8 daysCross-Border Tours Cape Town to Namibia: Tranquillity and Amazing LandscapesEUR 1,784.001 – 21 daysSouthern Africa Fly-in SupremeEUR 3,680.001 – 12 days |
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| 1) The price is per person based on two persons sharing a double room. Prices may vary due to the season and differences in available services. All tours are sold in euros. Prices indicated in other currencies are for informational purposes only and may vary in accordance with changes in exchange rates. |
