Day 1
Leaving Durban, drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles. Continue to a Maputaland Game Reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky (weather permitting).

Ubizane Wildlife Reserve (Tree Lodge) or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis including
1 game viewing activity.

Day 2
After an early breakfast, enter the Kingdom of Swaziland at Golela border post. Continue via the Lebombo Mountains through eastern Swaziland and exit at Mananga border post. Travel to the next private game lodge, with its awe-inspiring views, bordering the Kruger National Park. Arrive in time for high tea and late afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for dinner where an African feast awaits you.

Bongani Mountain Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities

Set in 8 000 ha atop the magnificent Malelane Mountains on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Bongani Mountain Lodge provides an unforgettable mountain safari and African cultural adventure.
In addition to excellent game viewing in a dramatic landscape, Bongani shelters one of the world's richest sources, per square metre, of San (Bushman) rock art. Interpretive game drives and bush walks led by experienced CC Africa rangers and trackers will add to the adventure. Bongani's 20 chalets and 9 family suites, each with two en-suite bathrooms and a private deck, are ideal for groups, families or individual travellers. Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served in the candle and fire lit boma, in the dining area or on the generous decks featuring beautiful wraparound views of the mountainous terrain.

Day 3
Participate in an early morning bush walk or game drive (optional). After breakfast, depart for the world famous Kruger National Park for game viewing en route to your safari hotel. When the dinner-drum sounds, your meal will be served under the stars in a traditional African Boma (weather permitting).

Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar – dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities.

Bordering the Kruger National Park, only 100m from the Paul Kruger Gate, the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate provides guests with the ideal location from which to experience Africa first-hand. This 'lodge style' hotel, linked by wooden walkways, leads to 96 air-conditioned bedrooms, situated under indigenous vegetation at a level normally the sole domain of bird life. A highlight of your visit will be dining in the open air Lapa Restaurant under African stars, or spotting game from the wooden bar deck overlooking the Sabie River. Facilities include Tree House sleepouts, a bush walk/drive in our private reserve and a variety of sporting facilities.

Day 4
Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. An open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, travel via Kowyn's Pass to Graskop. Explore the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Continue with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, Mac Mac Waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal complements and completes the day.

Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

The 5-Star Lone Creek River Lodge nestles in the river valley outside the town of Sabie, embraced by majestic mountains and evergreen forests. Breathtaking views will greet you every morning from five exclusive hotel rooms and eight private suites. Both en-suite and fully serviced accommodation include DSTV, open fireplaces, and tea and coffee making facilities. Elegant timber cottages provide an exclusive self catering experience. A rock pool offers a relaxing therapy. Private BBQ's can be enjoyed on the wooden deck with built-in braai. Alternatively, be spoiled in the Georgian styled manor house's restaurant, offering a five-course table d'hôte menu, served either indoors on the verandah or privately in the classic wine cellar. Activities available include: fly fishing, horse riding, hiking, golfing, mountain biking, river rafting, birding, helicopter excursions, hot air ballooning and pre-arranged game drives. Visits to the well-known waterfalls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest, Cheetah Project, Sudwala Caves and Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Project will engrave the Lowveld's Panorama Route on your heart forever.

Day 5
After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfalls. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our tour ends with a drop off at your hotel or Johannesburg International Airport.