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SOUTH AFRICA TOURS >>   South Africa & Kenya 12 Nights 13 Days. 

This tour offers you a contrast of two of Africa's most popular destinations: Kenya and South Africa. As a bonus, while in South Africa you traverse through the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland.

On the Kenya leg, you begin with Samburu, a wildlife haven with a scenic semiarid landscape. Then to the Aberdares where you find icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. Here elephants, buffalos and other animals visit you at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark. And on to Lake Nakuru whose claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. You round off at Maasai Mara, Kenya's most famous and finest game sanctuary. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe. You will easily see the Big Five- lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant.

In South Africa, you start with a visit to the diamond mine, which produced the 'Great Star of Africa'. Then you go through the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God's Window. And on to Kruger National Park, where you seek out the 'Big Five' in open safari vehicles. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom of Swaziland, Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St. Lucia - A World Heritage Site.

South Africa & Kenya   12 Nights  13 Days.

Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 3999

Departing From:Nairobi

Duration:12 Nights/13 Days

Departure Time:0800 Hrs

Departures:Mondays

Minimum Persons Required:2

Period:All seasons

Itinerary:

Day 1: (MON) NAIROBI - SAMBURU
0800 hrs - depart Nairobi and drive north to Samburu National Reserve. You enjoy a game drive en-route to Samburu Serena Lodge, where you arrive at around 1400 hours in time for lunch. After lunch at the lodge, you have the early afternoon free, before going for an afternoon game drive, from 1530 hrs till dusk.

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife haven. Here you will spot Africa's big cats - lions, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. Some animals are unique to this northern Kenya park: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, kudu and gerenuk. The The Ewaso Nyiro River, the boundary with the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve, is where the elephants, buffalo and other animal species gather for a drink. You will find the scenic semiarid landscape quite dramatic. The reserve is located within the lands of the colourful semi-nomadic Samburu tribesmen.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.

Day 2: (TUE) SAMBURU
Start your day with an early morning game drive starting at 0600 hrs. Return to the lodge for breakfast at 0800 hrs. You spend the period before and after lunch at leisure at the lodge. At 1530 hrs you go for your afternoon game-drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.

Day 3: (WED) SAMBURU - ABERDARES
After breakfast checkout and head to the Aberdares Country Club where you will have lunch at 1200 hrs. At 1400 hrs, take the short transfer to the Aberdares National Park for an evening of game viewing from the unique tree hotel, The Ark.

Aberdares National Park has a diverse topography that includes icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. The flora and fauna is quite unique and is not found elsewhere in the country, expect on Mount Kenya. Leopard, elephant, serval, waterbuck, reedbuck, dikdik, rhino and the rare bongo can all be found here. You are sure to see elephants, buffalos and some other animals at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark.

Dinner and Overnight at the Ark.

Day 4: (THUR) ABERDARES - NAKURU
After breakfast at the Ark, transfer back to the Aberdare Country Club. Then drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. At 1530 hrs proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 5: (FRI) NAKURU -MAASAI MARA
0800 hrs- Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. 1530 hrs- go for an afternoon game drive till dusk.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 6: (SAT) MAASAI MARA
0900 hrs - morning game drive after breakfast. After lunch at the lodge you will have early afternoon at leisure. 1600 hrs - Afternoon game drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 7: (SUN) MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
0630 hrs- take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at extra cost. If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

After breakfast return to Nairobi arriving around 1400 hrs. You will have lunch at the Thorn Tree Restaurant then transfer to Panafric Hotel for ovenight.

Day 8: (MON) NAIROBI -JOHANNESBURG PRETORIA & MPUMALANGA (Lunch & Dinner)
Have an early breakfast then transfer to the airport for your 7am flight to Johannesburg. On arrival meet and assist from the airport.

After lunch, Leave Johannesburg's distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city. On to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa's biggest dia-mond, The Culminant, from which the 'Great Star of Africa' was cut to grace the scepter of the British Crown Jewels. After lunch we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld.

Accommodation: Royal Hotel or similar.

Day 9: (TUE) PILGRIM'S REST & THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (Breakfast & Dinner)
Explore living history in the form of Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered; gasp at the glory that is God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We arrive at our Kruger National Park camp in time for a welcome sundowner in the African bushveld.

Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar.

Day 10: (WED) A FULL DAY 'BIG FIVE' GAME VIEWING IN KRUGER (Breakfast)
Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness.

Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar.

Day 11: (THU) KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swazi-land, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, then visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. Our next stop is the capital city Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.

Accommodation: Ezulweni Sun or similar.

Day 12: (FRI) KINGDOM OF THE ZULU'S (Breakfast)
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St. Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.

Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel or similar
* You have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.

Day 13: (SAT) DURBAN (Breakfast)
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St. Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en-route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. End the tour before lunch, either at the airport or at a central Durban hotel.
Please Note
Should pre or post tour accommodation be required, please refer to the notes below.
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.

Current Rates in US$

Note:

We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.

Cost in Kenya includes:
- Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing
- Park entry fee
- Accommodation and all meals while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes

Cost in South Africa Includes
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 16-seater mini-buses, Professionally Escorted, Discover the Kruger and KwaZulu-Natal with our professional tour guides, Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis, 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Hotel porterage included and Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included

Excludes:
- Hot air Balloon flight in Maasai Mara - US$450 per person extra
- Extras at the lodges -tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
- Nairobi- Johannesburg flight
- Nairobi -Johannesburg flight-(estimate: US$ 460- subject to confirmation at time of booking)
- International flights   

All rates are subject to changes without prior notice. Changes will not affect already booked tours

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