8-Day Eswatini & South Africa Safari – Small Group Lodge Tour
Experience the best of Southern Africa on this Eswatini & South Africa Safari. This small group lodge tour offers a fantastic blend of game viewing, cultural experiences, and scenic landscapes. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus with a knowledgeable guide, stay in en-suite rooms at charming lodges, and enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters in Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Quick Itinerary Overview
This well-priced Eswatini & South Africa Safari explores the renowned Kruger National Park, the scenic Panorama Route, and the beautiful Ezulwini Valley in Eswatini. Enjoy thrilling game drives, a nature walk in Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, and a sunset boat cruise in St Lucia. Accommodation is at handpicked lodges with private en-suite rooms, offering comfort and character throughout the journey.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, South Africa
Start your adventure in Johannesburg as we head to a private concession bordering Kruger National Park. After settling into your permanent safari tent with en-suite facilities, enjoy your first sunset game drive in search of Africa’s iconic wildlife.
- Included Activity: Sunset Game Drive
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Explore the legendary Kruger National Park in an open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle. Encounter the Big 5 and an array of wildlife on this full-day game drive led by expert guides.
- Included Activity: Kruger Park Game Drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Panorama Route & Greater Kruger National Park
Discover the breathtaking Panorama Route, visiting landmarks such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. Return to your lodge in Greater Kruger to unwind under the African sky.
- Included Activities: Panorama Route Tour
- Optional Activity: Morning Walking Safari
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Kruger Park to Ezulwini Valley, Eswatini
Enjoy a final scenic drive through Kruger National Park before crossing into the mountainous landscapes of Eswatini. Stay in a cozy lodge in the lush Ezulwini Valley for the next two nights.
- Included Activity: Kruger Game Drive (in tour vehicle)
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini
Embark on a guided nature walk in Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, a predator-free reserve perfect for walking, cycling, or horseback exploration. Enjoy free time to explore more of the Ezulwini Valley or join optional excursions.
- Included Activity: Nature Walk in Mlilwane
- Optional Activities: Game Drives, Mountain Biking, Hiking
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Ezulwini Valley to St Lucia, South Africa
Cross back into South Africa and journey through the rolling hills of Zululand to the coastal village of St Lucia. Spend the next two nights in a stylish lodge nestled in subtropical gardens, where hippos often wander at night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve & St Lucia Boat Cruise
Go on a morning game drive in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, renowned for its Big 5 sightings. In the afternoon, take a relaxing sunset boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife in the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
- Included Activities: Hluhluwe Game Drive, St Lucia Boat Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: St Lucia to Durban
After breakfast, your Eswatini & South Africa Safari concludes as we drive south along the scenic coastline to Durban. Your small group tour ends upon arrival in the vibrant seaside city.
- Meals: Breakfast
Travel Notes
We recommend arriving in Johannesburg at least one day prior to the start of the tour and booking onward flights from Durban the day after the tour ends. Speak to your travel advisor for assistance with pre- and post-tour accommodation.
Tour Vehicle
This small-group Eswatini & South Africa Safari is conducted in a comfortable 12-seater mini-van or bus, offering great views and personal attention throughout the journey.