South Africa, eSwatini Wildlife and Zulu shore

From Gauteng you are driving to the Panoramaroute in the East of South Africa. The first hours, you are driving over the highway. After a few hours, you can make a stop at Milly’s Restaurant (around eNtokozweni), where you can enjoy a lunch by the water. Later that day you will come close to the Panoramaroute with beautiful views and small roads. You can stop in the picturesque Pilgrim’s Rest where it seems as though the time has stood still. From the accommodation you have a view on the Graskopkloof. You sleep at Panorama View Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 350 km.

This day is all about discovering the famous Panoramaroute. God’s Window, Bourke’s Potholes & Blyde River Canyon. The biggest (green) canyon in the world. Take the time for the route, because the viewpoints are amazing. The last part to your stay in Swadini Forever Resort and the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is an amazing route. At the end of the day, the hot therman springs of Swadini are waiting for you.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

Today’s program: the Kruger National Park. You will be staying in for different camps, so you can discover a big part of the wildpark. You will be making game drives with your own car. Also, you can join the organized activities of the SANPARKS, such as walks with rangers and night drives (in which you have the opportunity to see special nocturnal animals). At Letaba Restcamp, the restaurant has an amazing view on the Letaba river where at night, wild animals come to drink.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 165 km.

Today you will drive to Satara Restcamp. This area is known about the large amount of felines. There is also a bigger chance here to see other lions and leopards. You will be staing at Satara Restcamp campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 100 km.

On the road to Lower Sabie! The Sabie and Sand rivers have beautiful vegetation and this area is rich in wildlife. The wild dogs and rhinos are being spotted here often. You will be staying at Lower Sabie Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 100 km.

On the schedule for today is a travel day. After the Kruger National Park, you will cross the border to the Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly: Swaziland). The road to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is beautiful. The MR1 leads through the beautiful Malolotja Nature Reserve and you will be driving through the hills of eSwatini. After this, you will pass the capital city Mbabane and will travel to Mlilwane. Your stay for this night: Ndlovu Camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

A second day at Ndlovu Camp. Go on a mountainbike adventure, make a game drive or go on a walk with a guide.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: restday.

Today you are travelling to the beautiful coast of KwaZulu-Natal and the tourist village St. Lucia. It is a long day travelling, so depart early from Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The long travel day will be rewarded, because the beautiful beaches and iSimangaliso Wetlands are waiting on you. From St. Lucia you can do a boatsafari, which is a recommendation if you want to see the hippo’s and crocodiles upclose. Take care, because in the evening, the hippos are crossing the street regularly here! Stay at Sugar Loaf campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 300 km.

The route from St. Lucia to Cape Vidal takes only 45 minutes, but is worth more time. After leaving St. Lucia, you will soon arrive at the entrance of the iSimangaliso Wetlands. You will find unique flora and fauna and you can for example stop at the viewpoint at the Bhangazi lake. After driving over the hills, you will arrive at the remote campsite from Cape Vidal. You will be camping directly at the beach. There are not a lot of facilities at the campsite, so we advise to take groceries with you when you leave St. Lucia.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 35 km.

From the Indian Ocean, you will be travelling inland back to the West. The next stop: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park. This wildpark is famous for its big population (black) rhinos. When in luck, you will see many of them. In addition, it is also possible to spot the Big Five here. You will sleep in a self-catering safaritent at iMfolozi Mpila Camp. The camp is not enclosed, so there are wild animals walking through the camp: a really special experience!

Accommodation: safaritent. Travel distance: 105 km.

Another night at iMfolozi Mpila Camp. A great day to make game drives and spot the black rhino. Drive to the Hilltop Restcamp for a delicious lunch with a view over the hills.

Accommodation: safaritent. Travel distance: restday.

Today you will trade the wildparks and game drives for a more cultural stop in South Africa. A travel day of 270 kilometres, first through the hills and later over the plains to the city Dundee. Here you will stay in a B&B in the city. There are different museums you can visit, such as the museum at the Blood River Heritage Site, a large museum with information about the history and the battle between the Voortrekkers and the Zulu in 1838. You will stay at The Lapha Guesthouse.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 270 km.

Today you will drive back to Johannesburg where you will drop off the rental car. You will spend the last day of your trip here and will be staying at Sunrock Guest House. It is also an option to fly back this evening and skip this last night.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 380 km.