9 Days Kruger- Eswatini- Wetlands Experience

Overview

South Africa

9 Days / 8 Nights Private Tour

9 Days Kruger- Eswatini- Wetlands Experience

9 Days Kruger- Eswatini- Wetlands Experience

Created by Chen Mukungunurwa - Thentic Travels & Tours

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Introduction

Highlights

Kruger National Park

Map

South Africa

Start Point: O.R. Tambo International Airport

Day 1

Schoemanskloof Schoemanskloof

Day 2 - 3

Kruger NP Jackalberry Ridge

Day 4

Eswathini Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Day 5

Eswathini Malkens Eswathini

Day 6

Pongola GR Africamps pongola

Day 7

Hluhluwe ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Day 8

Durban Protea Hotel Durban Edward

Day 9

King Shaka International Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: King Shaka International Airport

Day 1

Day 1 Schoemanskloof

We love this moment: your South African safari starts here. We'll answer any questions you have and get you out there to discover the amazing wildlife, people and landscapes that this remarkable country has to offer.

Activity Day 1

Afternoon

Transfer by Road, O.R. Tambo International Airport via Apartheid Museum to Schoemanskloof
This afternoon you visit the Apartheid Museum to explore its exhaustive displays documenting the repressive apartheid regime.

Accommodation – Day 1

Mid-Range Schoemanskloof

Schoemanskloof will be your base on this leg of your trip.

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Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 2

Day 2 Kruger National Park

Another day exploring Kruger. We will encounter many of its inhabitants again today.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Transfer by Road, Schoemanskloof via Sudwala Caves to Jackalberry Ridge
Geological exploration, Sudwala Caves

Afternoon

Our expert guide will take you on a game drive and you’ll see a large number of animals and learn so much about wildlife this afternoon in Kruger National Park.

Accommodation – Day 2

Mid-Range Jackalberry Ridge

Jackalberry Ridge will be your base for exploring Kruger National Park with us, and it's a terrific place to stay.

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Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 3

Day 3 Kruger National Park

Another day exploring Kruger. We will encounter many of its inhabitants again today.

Early Morning Game Drive, Kruger National Park

Imagine being out in the soft, early morning light, wrapped in a blanket, just as the animals emerge from their night’s rest or from the shadows of their nighttime adventures. The world feels fresh and new on an early morning game drive, the sun has yet to beat down upon the earth, and it may end up being your favorite time to be out on safari.

Activity Day 3

All Day

Day Game Drive, Kruger National Park

Accommodation – Day 3

Mid-Range Jackalberry Ridge

Extend your stay at Jackalberry Ridge for another night.

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Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 4

Day 4 Eswathini

to Hlane Royal National Reserve (Eswatini) is a scenic cross-border journey of about 4–5 hours (250 km) Depending on border wait time. It takes you through the lush Lowveld, past rural towns, across the Crocodile Bridge or Komatipoort border post into Eswatini, and finally into the rolling savannah landscapes of Hlane.
The road winds through rolling hills and citrus orchards. The Crocodile River valley offers dramatic scenery, especially near Komatipoort.
Crossing into Eswatini, you’ll notice a shift in pace: quieter roads, rural homesteads, and sugarcane plantations dominate the landscape.
• The Lomahasha area is lively, with roadside stalls selling fruit and crafts.
• Eswatini Countryside:
The drive into Hlane passes vast sugar estates and open plains.
Keep an eye out for traditional Swazi homesteads and locals herding cattle along the roadside.

Activities Day 4

Morning & Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Jackalberry Ridge to Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini
Umphakatsi Cultural Experience, Umphakatsi Village Eswathini

Afternoon

This afternoon you will join us for one of our favorite activities when we go rhino tracking.
Visit Marabou Stock Nesting Sight, Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Accommodation – Day 4

Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

You'll stay with us at Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini.

Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 5

Day 5 Eswathini

Activities Day 5

Morning

Transfer by Road, Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini to Malkens Eswathini

Optional

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Afternoon

Horseback Riding, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Eswathini
We'll take you mountain biking out into the countryside to explore the trails away from the crowds.

Accommodation – Day 5

Malkens Eswathini

Enjoy staying at Malkens Eswathini as your base while you're here.

Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 6

Day 6 Pongola Game Reserve

Pongola Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal is a unique safari destination combining classic bushveld wildlife viewing with water-based adventures on Lake Jozini. It’s home to four of the Big Five (excluding lion), large populations of hippo and crocodile, and is renowned for birding, rhino tracking, and tiger fishing.

Activity Day 6

Early Morning

Early morning Guided Bush walk, Pongola Game Reserve

Accommodation – Day 6

Africamps pongola

You're going to be staying with us at Africamps pongola. It's an excellent base for getting to know the region and getting ready for what comes next.

Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 7

Day 7 Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe is a small town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, best known as the gateway to the famous Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve. It sits on the Elephant Coast, surrounded by rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and easy access to both bush and beach experiences.

Activity Day 7

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation – Day 7

Mid-Range ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

When you stay at ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe, you're in a good position to enjoy this leg of your trip.

Meal Plan Breakfast Drinking water

Day 8

Day 8 Durban

We stop in Durban, a busy and prosperous Indian Ocean port that doubles as a popular beach holiday destination, particularly in summer. The city’s main tourist focus, the so-called Golden Mile, is lined with sandy swimming beaches and serviced by a string of seafood restaurants, amusement parks and other child-friendly amenities.

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

We visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a scenic Big Five safari destination famed for hosting the world's densest population of rhinos.

Activities Day 8

All Day

Day Game Drive, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park to Protea Hotel Durban Edward

Accommodation – Day 8

Mid-Range Protea Hotel Durban Edward

Protea Hotel Durban Edward is your base with us while you're in Durban. You'll really enjoy staying here.

Meal Plan Breakfast

Day 9

Day 9 The end of your safari with us

The third-busiest flight hub in South Africa, King Shaka is an important international and domestic airport serving Durban city and the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Unfortunately, this is where your safari in South Africa finishes. We hope that you've had a great trip and that we will see you again in the future.

Activity Day 9

Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Protea Hotel Durban Edward to King Shaka International Airport

Accommodations Overview

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Accommodation - Day 1

Mid-Range

Schoemanskloof

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

Alternative for Day 1

Mid-Range

Schoemanskloof

Same Price

Meal Plan:	Breakfast

Accommodation - Day 2 Kruger National Park

Mid-Range

Jackalberry Ridge

Tented camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

Alternative for Day 2

Mid-Range

Anew Resort Hazyview

Same Price

Resort

Meal Plan:	Breakfast

Accommodation - Day 3 Kruger National Park

Mid-Range

Jackalberry Ridge

Tented camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

Alternative for Day 3

Mid-Range

Anew Resort Hazyview

Same Price

Resort

Meal Plan:	Breakfast

Accommodation - Day 4

Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

No alternative accommodation for Day 4

Accommodation - Day 5

Malkens Eswathini

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

No alternative accommodation for Day 5

Accommodation - Day 6

Africamps pongola

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

No alternative accommodation for Day 6

Accommodation - Day 7 Hluhluwe

Mid-Range

ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast

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Introduction

Highlights

Map

Day 1 Schoemanskloof

Activity Day 1

Afternoon

Mid-Range Schoemanskloof

Alternative Accommodations

Day 2 Kruger National Park

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Afternoon

Mid-Range Jackalberry Ridge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 3 Kruger National Park

Early Morning Game Drive, Kruger National Park

Activity Day 3

All Day

Mid-Range Jackalberry Ridge

Alternative Accommodations

Day 4 Eswathini

Activities Day 4

Morning & Afternoon

Afternoon

Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Day 5 Eswathini

Activities Day 5

Morning

Optional

Early Morning

Afternoon

Malkens Eswathini

Day 6 Pongola Game Reserve

Activity Day 6

Early Morning

Africamps pongola

Day 7 Hluhluwe

Activity Day 7

Rest of Day

Mid-Range ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe

Day 8 Durban

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Activities Day 8

All Day

Afternoon

Mid-Range Protea Hotel Durban Edward

Day 9 The end of your safari with us

Activity Day 9

Afternoon

Accommodation - Day 1

Mid-Range

Schoemanskloof

Included

Alternative for Day 1

Mid-Range

Schoemanskloof

Same Price

Accommodation - Day 2 Kruger National Park

Mid-Range

Jackalberry Ridge

Included

Alternative for Day 2

Mid-Range

Anew Resort Hazyview

Same Price

Accommodation - Day 3 Kruger National Park

Mid-Range

Jackalberry Ridge

Included

Alternative for Day 3

Mid-Range

Anew Resort Hazyview

Same Price

Accommodation - Day 4

Hlane Royal National Reserve Eswathini

Included

No alternative accommodation for Day 4

Accommodation - Day 5

9 Days Kruger- Eswatini- Wetlands Experience

9 Days Kruger- Eswatini- Wetlands Experience