7 days Panorama Route/Kruger Park & Eswatini Tour 

Day 1: We will begin the journey and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. The tour already starts at the Highveld town of Dullstroom, a 3 - hour drive from Johannesburg. After browsing through the many arts and crafts shops located on the main street, we will visit the Dullstroom Bird s of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre for a demonstration. We also visit a local brewery, Anvil Brewery, to savour the local beer and dishes such as smoked trout for lunch. (Own cost) From here we descend into the Lowveld en route to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest. The entire town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a National Monument in 1986 as a living memory of the early gold rush days in South Africa during the late 1800s / early 1900s. We will spend the night at the famous Royal Hotel (or similar). 

Day 2: After breakfast, we visit the intriguing museums and shops in Pilgrim’s Rest, and then drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window. We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and craft s are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes for lunch (own cost). We then go to the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon (or similar). 

Day 3: We go to visit the Echo Caves after breakfast, and then traverse s to the famous Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre for a tour and lunch at the Curio Shop and Deli. (own cost) Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre follows for another wildlife tour, where we also stay for the night (or similar). 

Day 4: We leave after breakfast to take a boat trip on the Blyde Dam. An interpretation tour will take us to the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon. The Kadishi Tufa waterfall, at 200 meters (around 660 feet) in height, is the second tallest tufa waterfall on earth. The waterfall’s formation strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’. Completing this we head to the Mopani Rest Camp via Phalaborwa gate at the Kruger Park for more game viewing. (Lunch en-route not included) After enjoying a sunset game drive, we spend the night here (or similar). 

Day 5: After breakfast, we have a game drive in the park for the entire day, exploring every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery and opportunities to see the Big 5. We drive south to the Skukuza camp, choose to do an opional game drive and overnight here (or similar). 

Day 6: We continue via Nelspruit (Mbombela) to the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimpanzee Eden. From here we drive  to the Matsamo Cultural Village, which offers age-old folk songs, rhythmic dance performances including the famous Rain Dance, and music with authentic African instruments, as well as traditional Swazi cuisine. Visitors can also wander on a tour through the village with its many huts and spaces, interacting with the villagers as they go about their daily activities, cultivating their crops, preparing traditional food and fashioning beautiful craft works. We also have a traditional lunch here, and then drive to the Hlane Royal National Park for the night. Dinner can be enjoyed at Ndlovu Camp’s large restaurant. 

Day 7: After a 2,5-hour Sunrise Game Drive at Hlane Royal National Park’s  Ndlovu Camp, you have the option to drive along the new declared UNESCO world heritage site, the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail. (dependable on road conditions) The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains represents the best-preserved succession of volcanic and sedimentary rock dating back 3.6 to 3.25 billion years, when the first continents were starting to form on the primitive earth. We head back to Johannesburg and we leave you at the O.R. Tambo airport for your flight back home, or take another tour with Amatungulu Tours. 

You will be picked up at any of the following spots for the start of the tour between 8 am and 9 am:

1. O.R.Tambo Airport, 2. Gautrain Centurion Station, 3. Your centrally located hotel, 4. Home pick up

Please request a quote (info@amatungulu.com) for home pick up, or if your hotel is not on our route. (Between the O.R.Tambo Airport and our destination.) Pick up point must be indicated on the booking form.

-O.R. Tambo Airport

-Your Hotel

-Camera

-Hat and sun protection lotion

-Mosquito repellant

-Wear comfortable shoes and bring along a jersey or jacket.

• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Entrance fees
• National Park fees
• Breakfasts
• Driver/guide
• Professional guide at specialist venues
• Transport by private vehicle
• Welcome pack, and free use of smartphone and data

• Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
• Lunch, Dinner
• Alcoholic drinks​
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities (recommended)
• Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers; Porterage; Visa fees

• A booking requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
• The rest of the payment has to be paid 60 days before the tour start.

• Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Amount paid less upfront costs. These upfront costs are disclosed to you when you use the Site to complete the transaction and may represent out of pocket expenses of Amatungulu Tours for tickets, transportation deposits and other additional expenses.

Cancellation 59 to 31 days before departure: 50% of tour price, if paid in full.

Cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the tour: 100% cancellation fee. (no refund)