Kruger Park & Zululand privately managed

ABOUT THIS TRIP

On this trip, you will travel as a couple, family or group of friends with your own private tour guide (either German or English-speaking), who will be at your disposal throughout. The trip can be started daily. You will spend the night in selected upscale accommodation. Of course, the itinerary can be adapted to your individual wishes at any point.

South Africa's north offers a wealth of highlights: The Big Five in state and private game parks, imposing mountains in eSwatini and the Drakensberg, endless beaches on the Elephant Coast and Dolphin Coast as well as authentic African life.

Please note: Our privately guided tours are designed for groups of people who have already been confirmed in advance. If you are interested in joining a group, please look under "Small group tours".

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 11x overnight stays in the Superior Plus category (4 to 5-star guesthouses and lodges)
• 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
• Air-conditioned vehicle according to group size
• Five game drives in an open off-road vehicle
• Excursions and entrance fees according to program
• Private tour guide (German or English of your choice) and 24-hour hotline (English-speaking) on site
• Comprehensive travel documents (with an individual tour book and a travel guide per room)
• Virtual meeting with the tour guide before departure on request
• Insurance according to German travel law incl. travel price insurance certificate

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Drinks and meals not specified
• Long-haul flights from/to Europe (we are happy to arrange suitable flights on request)
• optional excursions, other personal expenses, tips
• Travel insurance

Tour description and prices as PDF

We also offer this trip in the Superior category ****.

Day 1: Welcome to South Africa (approx. 320 km)
You will be met at Johannesburg airport by your private tour guide. The journey starts south into the beautiful and imposing Drakensberg Mountains. Your destination is a cozy lodge near Bergville, where you can recover from your long journey. In the late afternoon, you then set off on a short walk to a beautiful dam, where a small picnic with snacks and drinks awaits you. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset in the mountains with a cool beer or a good glass of red wine. You will be back at the lodge in time for dinner.
Overnight stay with half board - Montusi Mountain Lodge (Mountain Suite) in Bergville

How you live
You will stay in a chalet at Montusi Mountain Lodge with a fantastic view of the famous amphitheater. The 14 detached chalets offer a bathroom/WC, a lounge area with a separate bedroom, a fan, underfloor heating, a fireplace, a TV, a minibar, a tea/coffee maker and a veranda with a mountain view. The two Mountain View Chalets also have a large skylight with mountain views from the bedroom. The lodge has a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor veranda with a view, a pool and a large garden.

Day 2: Drakensberg Mountains
Today you visit the Royal Natal National Park with its famous amphitheater. This park is the highlight of the northern Drakensberg, because nowhere else is the mountain world so picturesque and fascinating. The main attraction is the amphitheatre, a 5 kilometer long and up to 500 meter high rock massif. The park not only has different geological formations, but also different climatic zones. This explains the richness of the vegetation, so that more than 900 plants have already been cataloged. 83 kilometers of hiking trails have been laid out on 25 routes and offer something for every taste. Together with your tour guide, you can choose a suitable hiking trail and explore this fantastic landscape on foot.

In the evening, you can go on an optional sundowner ride (for a fee) (English-speaking, possible with additional people). Enjoy the fantastic view of the amphitheater on horseback in the light of the setting sun.
Overnight stay with half board - Montusi Mountain Lodge (Mountain Suite) in Bergville

Day 3: Dolphin Coast (approx. 290 km)
Today you leave the imposing mountain world behind you and head for the coast. Near the small town of Howick, you have the opportunity to stretch your legs a little at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. South Africa's national hero Nelson Mandela was arrested at this site on August 5, 1962. Today, a sculpture made of 50 steel columns commemorates this historic event. If you are interested in delving even deeper into the moving history, you can also visit the museum on site. You then continue your journey and reach your accommodation in a beautiful suburb of the city of Durban in the afternoon.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House (Superior Room) in Umhlanga

Where you stay
At Ocean Vista Boutique Guesthouse you can expect a stunning view of the Indian Ocean and a modern ambience. The spacious veranda is the perfect place to enjoy the wonderful sea breeze. You stay in light-flooded suites, all of which are equipped with bath/WC, air conditioning, terrace/balcony, safe, WLAN, satellite TV, minibar and tea/coffee station. The guest house offers a veranda, a lounge, an honesty bar and a garden.

Day 4: St. Lucia & the iSimangaliso Wetlands (approx. 230 km)
Today the journey continues to the vacation resort of St. Lucia. The small town lies at the mouth of the Lake St. Lucia Lagoon on a narrow spit of land, bordered by the St. Lucia Estuary to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. In the afternoon, you will take part in a boat tour in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (English-speaking, with additional persons). The park is located directly on the outskirts of St. Lucia and is not only home to around 1500 crocodiles, but also around 800 hippos.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Serene Estate (Luxury Parkside Suite) in St. Lucia

How you live
The modern design of the Serene Estate impresses with its minimalist architecture. The challenge was to achieve an optimal synthesis between architecture and landscape. Bright colors and lighting effects were used to create an African ambience. The 5 rooms are equipped with bath/WC, air conditioning, fan, minibar, TV, safe, hairdryer, WLAN and tea/coffee making facilities. The guest house has a pool and a garden.

Day 5: Hluhluwe National Park
Early in the morning, we set off in an open off-road vehicle to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, the oldest and perhaps most beautiful game park in South Africa (English-speaking, guided tour with additional persons). The two game reserves Hluhluwe and Imfolozi were founded back in 1897 to protect the last remaining rhinos. In 1998, the two parks and the corridor between them were merged to form the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, which is now the fourth largest game park in the country with over 96,000 hectares. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is known for its large rhino population, but it is also home to the Big Five. Here you will go on an extensive game drive and stop en route for a traditional bush lunch. You arrive back at your accommodation in St. Lucia in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Serene Estate (Luxury Parkside Suite) in St. Lucia

Day 6: St. Lucia
Today is at your leisure, but your tour guide will of course be on hand if you are planning excursions in the surrounding area. The beautiful Cape Vidal in the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, for example, is highly recommended. (Entrance fees not included in the tour price). Cape Vidal in the seemingly endless St. Lucia Wetlands is famous for its Beach & Bush Experience. Discover wonderful wildlife in this magnificent, green national park as well as the best beaches in the whole country. But the beach directly in St. Lucia is also a great place for a relaxing day.

Optionally (for a fee), you have the chance to discover South Africa's nocturnal animals in the iSimangaliso National Park on a night game drive (English-speaking, with additional persons).
Overnight stay with breakfast - Serene Estate (Luxury Parkside Suite) in St. Lucia

Day 7: Kingdom of eSwatini (approx. 330 km)
After a hearty breakfast, you set off for the small kingdom of eSwatini with its typical round huts and extremely open-minded locals. At local craft markets you have the opportunity to buy a souvenir for home and in the afternoon you reach your guesthouse.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Summerfield Resort (Garden Villa) in eSwatini

Where you stay
The Summerfield Resort is a luxurious boutique hotel in the middle of a beautiful botanical garden. Some interesting hiking trails start right outside the door. The 34 rooms have a bathroom/WC, TV/DVD player, fridge, safe, air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel offers a bar, a bistro, a restaurant, an outdoor terrace, a garden, a pool and various sports activities (some for a fee).

Day 8: Private game reserve (approx. 370 km)
Today you leave the small kingdom of eSwatini and re-enter South Africa. You arrive at your authentic safari lodge in a private game reserve in the early afternoon. In contrast to the state-run Kruger National Park, only overnight guests have access to the private reserves and the small lodges have a very personal atmosphere. In the afternoon, you set off on your first exciting game drives in an open off-road vehicle (English-speaking, with additional persons). The subsequent dinner is served traditionally at the cozy boma, weather permitting.
Overnight stay with half board - Kapama Buffalo Camp (Luxury Tent) near Hoedspruit

Where you stay
With just ten luxury tented suites, Buffalo Camp is the smallest camp in Kapama Private Game Reserve and offers an exclusive five-star experience with an Out Of Africa feel. The free-standing suites are set on raised wooden decks in the natural surroundings and have a shower/WC with free-standing bath, tea/coffee making facilities, a minibar, air conditioning, a veranda and a safe. The camp offers a pool, a boma (traditional campfire dining area), a bar, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Most drinks are included in the accommodation price. The Kapama SPA & Wellness Center can be used for a fee. Nature lovers have the option of sleeping under the open sky.

Day 9: On safari
The day starts early with a game drive in an open off-road vehicle (English-speaking, with additional persons). Back at the lodge, a delicious breakfast awaits you. Now you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the amenities of the lodge. In the afternoon, it's off again for exciting game viewing in the reserve (English-speaking, with additional persons).
A farm was once to be built on the 13,000-hectare site of the Kapama Game Reserve. However, the owners eventually decided against it and have now been welcoming guests for over 30 years. The reserve is part of the "Greater Kruger Area" and offers breathtaking safari experiences. In addition to the "Big 5" (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino), around 40 other wild animal species and 350 bird species live there.
Overnight stay with full board - Kapama Buffalo Camp (Luxury Tent) near Hoedspruit

Day 10: Panorama Route (approx. 150 km)
After another early game drive in an open off-road vehicle (English-speaking, with additional persons) and a relaxed breakfast, you set off for the highlights of the Panorama Route. The first stop is the Blyde River Canyon, which is 26 kilometers long and up to 800 meters deep. The "Three Rondavels" can also be seen from here: Huge, round rocks reminiscent of the huts of the locals. The tour continues to Bourke's Luck Potholes. Here, erosion has created deep swirl holes and a canyon in the dolomite rock. The route continues via Berlin Falls to God's Window. Here you can see as far as the Kruger Plain on a clear day. You then reach your accommodation in Hazyview.
Overnight stay with half board - Tanamera Lodge (Luxury Chalet) in Hazyview

Where you stay
Tanamera Lodge is situated near Hazyview, very close to the Kruger Park and the attractions of the Panorama Route with a fantastic view of the Lowveld. The 7 chalets are equipped with bath/WC, fan, minibar, tea/coffee maker, TV and veranda. The lodge offers a pool, a garden and a lounge.

Day 11: Kruger National Park
Today we head to the state-run Kruger National Park. It is the largest and most popular national park in South Africa and over a million visitors admire the park's magnificent wildlife every year. The wealth of species is unparalleled anywhere in the world. From the comfort of your closed vehicle, you can make exciting wildlife sightings at river courses, dams and waterholes. You leave the park in the afternoon and return to Hazyview.

Optionally, you have the opportunity to go on a game drive in an open off-road vehicle (for a fee, English-speaking, with additional persons).
Overnight stay with half board - Tanamera Lodge (Luxury Chalet) in Hazyview

Day 12: Goodbye South Africa (approx. 390 km)
Today you travel back to Johannesburg in time for your return flight. Your round trip ends at the airport and you say goodbye to your tour guide.