8-Day South-Eastern Africa Hidden Gems Tour with Kruger and Maputo
About This Tour
Follow a richly varied route from Durban through KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg, Eswatini, the greater Kruger National Park, and on to Maputo in Mozambique. Alo...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Durban, Maputo, Kruger National Park, Isandlwana battlefield, Rorke's drift battlefield, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park · Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
Know before you go: Travel will be in low-risk malaria areas; please consult your physician before travelling.; Credit card facilities and cash machines are readily available, but MasterCard, Amex, and Diners Club cards are generally not accepted in Mozambique.; All tours can be adapted to the client's exact needs.
About Durban
Durban
No matter if you head to Durban for the rolling surf or the big business, the lively nightlife of Little India or the fantastic theatre scene, Everest Global Hub has qualified local tour guides at the ready!
What's Included
- All transfers
- 7 nights' accommodation on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis
- All fuel and toll fees
- Water in the vehicle
- Snacks in the vehicle
- Durban city tour
- Valley of a Thousand Hills tour
- Zulu beaded art project tour
- Sani Pass tour
- Bushman Rock Art cave visit with a specialist guide
- Zulu battlefield tour with a specialist guide
- Immersion tour of Eswatini
- Two daily game drives in Kruger National Park
- Transfer to Mozambique
- 2-hour city tour of Maputo
Not Included
- All visas where required
- All drinks
- All entrance fees other than those mentioned
- All gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Activities not mentioned
- Private rooms - a single supplement will apply
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Durban's Warwick Triangle and the Valley of a Thousand Hills
Guests are collected in Durban before taking a 1.5-hour walking tour of Durban's Warwick Triangle. The traditional medicine and herb market is the largest in Southern Africa. A light lunch follows, featuring the delights of Durban's Indian population, the largest Indian settlement of any city outside India. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, including a visit to a Zulu beaded art project, before settling into Cybele Lodge for the evening.
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2Day 02
Mandela Capture Site and Sani Pass to the Southern Berg
Depart early after breakfast for the Lions River region to visit the world-famous Mandela Capture Site. Enjoy a light lunch en route before traversing Africa's highest unpaved pass, the Sani Pass. Guests will enjoy an afternoon drink in Lesotho before ascending into the valley for accommodation in the Southern Berg region.
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3Day 03
Specialist Bushman Rock Art Tour and Zululand Drive
Depart early in the morning to see the Bushman Rock Art paintings. This specialist guided tour lasts 3 hours and is not accessible to the public. A late breakfast will be enjoyed in Underberg before guests continue on a guided drive through Zululand, stopping at several points of interest. Accommodation will be in the Zulu Battlefields.
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4Day 04
Battlefield Storytelling at Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana to Eswatini
Start early for a spine-chilling morning as your specialist battlefield guide enthrals guests with a narration of the Battle of Rorke's Drift before transferring to the daunting site of one of the most famous battles, Isandlwana. The guide will leave guests in absolute awe, as the rendition of these historical battles is mesmerising. The destination is Eswatini (Swaziland).
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5Day 05
Eswati Crafts and Transfer to Greater Kruger
Visit the famed Swazi Candles or Ngwenya Glass factories to enjoy true Eswati crafts. Have lunch in Eswatini before arriving in the greater Kruger National Park for the next two nights.
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6Day 06
Kruger Game Drives and a Funky Cafe Stop
Enjoy two safaris/game drives, one in the early morning and one in the late afternoon, with lunch in a funky cafe. Guests will be encouraged to rest and relax between safaris. Overnight in the same property as Day 5.
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7Day 07
Maputo Walking Tour and Mozambican Dinner
After breakfast, guests will depart for Mozambique. The trip will take 3 hours and includes a border crossing. A specialist Maputo walking guide will then meet the group. Eiffel-designed buildings, the magnificent Maputo Railway Station, and the bustling Central Market are a few of the highlights of this fantastic tour. In the late afternoon, check into a trendy Maputo guesthouse before dinner in a typical Mozambican restaurant.
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8Day 08
Transfer to Maputo Airport
After a sumptuous breakfast, guests will be transferred to Maputo Airport for their onward connection. The tour now sadly terminates, and we wish guests a safe onward journey.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: MSC Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, South Beach, Durban, South Africa · Tour start: Durban, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
