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DAY 1: Johannesburg/Pretoria
Day at leisure enjoy the many optional attractions and activities available in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Clients to meet at the Arcadia Hotel at 18h30pm for the pre-departure meeting.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Meals: Allmeals to your own account

DAYS 2-3: Kruger National Park 450 km 9 hours
We depart for BIG FIVE country (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant) of the world famous Kruger National Park the second largest National Park in the world (21,497 square km). We arrive at our camp and enjoy the evening sounds of this awesome park over dinner. The following day we will spend the cooler parts of the day on 2 game drives in our vehicle. There are night drive options in the evening but these are dependant on availability.

CAMPING
Meals: Day 2: Breakfast, lunch. Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 4: Praia de Bilene 308km 7 hours including a border crossing.
Today we enter Mozambique and head north along the coast to the beautiful resort of Bilene. Dominated by a large lagoon that juts out into the ocean, Bilene is popular with well healed day trippers from Maputo and South African holiday makers. Optional excursions include fishing and sunset cruises. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

CAMPING
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAYS 5-6: Praia de Tofo, Inhambane 413km 5 ½ hours
We travel to Praia de Tofo (commonly known as Inhambane), which is a charming town full of rich Portuguese architecture, most notably the Catholic Cathedral in the Bay. The Portuguese established a permanent settlement and trading post at Inhambane making it one of the oldest settlements in Southern Africa. Activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, horse riding and surfing.

CAMPING
Meals: Day 5: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 6: Breakfast, lunch

DAYS 7-8: Morrongulo 145km 3 hours
We depart to Morrungulo. With its stretch of coastline hemmed by palms and Cashew trees. Your days will be spent snorkelling, swimming and relaxing on the beach.

CAMPING
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 9-10: Maputo 707km 11 ½ hours
We travel south to the vibrant capital city of Maputo. Previously known as Lourenco Marques, Maputo is a fascinating blend of old and new, mixing African and European influences. We spend 2 nights in the city giving you the full day to explore at leisure. Options include the Museum of the Revolution, Natural History museum and vibrant city markets. Maputo is famed for its lively night life and excellent restaurants, and you will have the opportunity to sample both.

DORM ACCOMMODATION
Meals: Day 9: Breakfast, lunch. Day 10: Breakfast

DAY 11: Mlilwane Sanctuary 250km 6 hours
Today we’ll make our way to the little Kingdom of Swaziland. We head to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which was the first of Swaziland’s wildlife reserves. We will have the afternoon to enjoy some optional activities in this beautiful reserve such as horse riding, mountain bike riding and game walking.

CAMPING
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

DAYS 12-13: Kosi Bay 249km 7 ½ hours
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve covers an area of sweeping beaches, great fertile estuaries, mangrove forests and lakes. You can visit the Kosi Bay River mouth and snorkel in its crystal clear waters or watch the local fisherman gather their nets in the estuary. Between the months of January and November, it may be possible to glimpse giant leatherback turtles that come on to these beaches to lay their eggs.

CAMPING
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 14: Mkhuze Game Reserve 145km 3 ½ hours
We continue to Mkhuze Game Reserve, located in the north western spur of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and to our camp. The days are at your leisure, and you may choose a variety of optional activities in this area. A Zulu cultural village in the reserve offers a glimpse of the traditional lifestyle and crafts of the local community. Birding, game viewing and sitting quietly in the three game viewing hides are the most popular activities in Mkhuze.

CAMPING
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 15: Johannesburg/Pretoria tour ends 425km 12 ½ hours

Leaving early we depart for the capital of South Africa ; Pretoria.
Our tour ends in Pretoria.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch