On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The remainder of the day is at leisure and unescorted. Why not enjoy an optional (own account) sightseeing tour of Soweto & Apartheid Museum, learning more about the struggle for freedom in South Africa, or simply relax at your hotel? At 19h00 we will meet at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.
Safari au Kruger et aux Royaumes
Itinéraire
Lorsque vous combinez le parc national Kruger, une icône de la vie sauvage, et les royaumes d'eSwatini et de Zululand, vous obtenez une expérience puissante conçue pour porter vos désirs de voyage à de nouveaux sommets.
Tout commence à Johannesburg, où vous entamerez la première étape, un voyage dans le Mpumalanga pour admirer les paysages le long de la route Panorama. Vous vous rendrez ensuite dans le parc national Kruger, où les Big Five évoluent en toute liberté. Les observations sont d'un calibre extraordinaire et un safari en véhicule ouvert avec un guide passionné vous procurera à la fois des sensations fortes et de l'excitation.
Vous vous rendrez ensuite à eSwatini, un royaume indépendant situé à l'intérieur des frontières de l'Afrique du Sud, connu pour sa culture colorée et vibrante. Le peuple d'eSwatini est la principale attraction, et vous apprendrez tout sur ses traditions et ses coutumes. Le Zululand est l'endroit où les anciens rois chassaient autrefois, où les Big Five se promènent aujourd'hui, conservés et protégés. Le voyage se termine à Durban.
** Départ de l'excursion - Dimanches sélectionnés
** Notes sur le circuit - Circuit en petit groupe (minimum 2 personnes / maximum 10 personnes)
** Durée - 7 jours / 6 nuits
** Itinéraire - Johannesburg - Durban (Umnhlanga)
INCLUS
** 9 repas : 6 petits déjeuners, 1 déjeuner, 2 dîners avec pourboires (excluant toutes les boissons).
** 6 nuits d'hébergement avec portage
** Le transport, y compris les frais de péage, dans des véhicules climatisés.
** Services d'un guide professionnel anglophone
** Frais d'entrée tels que spécifiés dans l'itinéraire
** Eau en bouteille dans un emballage respectueux de l'environnement
POINTS FORTS DE L'EXCURSION
** Visitez les magnifiques chutes de Mac-Mac.
** Visitez les spectaculaires Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes et God's Window.
** Faites l'expérience d'un safari en véhicule ouvert dans le parc national Kruger, y compris une présentation de l'unité canine anti-braconnage du KNP.
** Rencontrez les sympathiques habitants d'eSwatini (Swaziland) et découvrez leur culture à travers des chants et des danses.
** Profitez d'une variété d'activités optionnelles soigneusement choisies dans le cadre du programme VOYAGEZ AVEC UN BUT qui a un impact positif à la fois sur les voyageurs et sur les destinations qu'ils visitent.
** Ce circuit de 7 jours au Kruger et dans les royaumes est un module du circuit de 14 jours de l'Odyssée de l'Afrique du Sud. Par conséquent, les participants au circuit au Kruger et dans les royaumes quitteront le circuit à Umhlanga (Durban), tandis que les participants à l'Odyssée de l'Afrique du Sud poursuivront le circuit jusqu'à son terme au Cap.
*** Si vous vous renseignez sur un circuit dont le départ est prévu en 2025, il se peut que l'itinéraire ait été légèrement modifié. Veuillez vous renseigner auprès de nous pour connaître les changements d'itinéraire.
*** Les circuits privés sont soumis à disponibilité***.
*** Veuillez nous contacter pour connaître les tarifs des visites privées***.
*** Tous les tarifs incluent une taxe sur le carburant qui est susceptible d'être modifiée en cas d'augmentation du prix du carburant.
DURÉE
7 jours/6 nuits
ITINÉRAIRE
JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN (UMHLANGA)
Programme du circuit
Johannesburg
Point de départ
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg - Mpumalanga
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast, on a long drive today, heading to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel past the small town of Waterval Boven, nestled in the Drakenberg Mountains. Continue through spectacular scenery to the historic logging town of Sabie, once a gold mining town. Visit the beautiful and unspoilt Mac-Mac Falls, a 65-meter waterfall on the Mac-Mac River. Arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park. [Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner]
Mpumalanga
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels),
Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax. [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Mpumalanga
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari (with English speaking game ranger) through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species. The game safari includes a presentation of the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog), that was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. Learn about the dogs that are trained to track poachers in the field, detect firearms, ammunition and wildlife products that enter and exit through the Kruger National Park gates. A portion of the trip price of this TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity goes towards ensuring that these dogs receive the best possible care in support of the vital work they do. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive (optional and for own account). [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Mpumalanga - eSwatini (Swaziland)
This morning, we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience inclusive of lunch, introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and their traditions. Visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch talented glass blowers create a range of exquisite wares made from recycled glass. We travel further to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini (Swaziland) and a sumptuous dinner at your hotel. [Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
eSwatini (Swaziland) - Zululand
After breakfast, visit the Swazi candle factory, where visitors can watch wax artists make beautiful candles. Continue south through eSwatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa. Embark on a long drive into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game safari (optional and for own account) in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi region. [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Zululand - Durban (Umhlanga)
The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Umhlanga in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival. [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Point d’arrivée
Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Politique d'annulation
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1 CANCELLATIONS
1.1 General Conditions
1.1.1 Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to arrival will not normally result in cancellation fees being charged. However;
1.1.2 Cullinan Guided Journeys reserves the right to recover any costs incurred or charges received from suppliers up to the date of cancellation.
1.1.3 In the event of services being cancelled 45 days or less, prior to arrival, the following cancellation fees will apply.
• 45 days to 36 days before commencement of services: 25% total quoted tour price due.
(Subject to 2. above)
• 35 days to 16 days before commencement of services: 50% of total quoted tour price due.
(Subject to 2
• 15 days or less before commencement of services : 100% of the total quoted tour price due
We recommend that you ensure that your passengers take adequate personal cancellation insurance cover before departure from home.
1.2 Special Conditions
For tours that include services of certain suppliers with more stringent policies, e.g., National Parks Board, Blue Train, Private Lodges and others, different cancellation fees will be enforceable. These will be provided when applicable.
2 AIRLINES
Cancellations and refunds
In the event of cancellation or failure, for any reason whatsoever, to use confirmed space, as ticketed, 25% (twenty five percent) of the applicable airfare will be forfeited. A change of reservation constitutes a cancellation. Extension of ticket validity is no permitted, save when a passenger is hospitalised due to illness or in the event of death of a member of the passenger’s immediate family.
Responsibilities and booking conditions
All airfare reservations are arranged subject to the conditions imposed by the respective airline.
3 UNDERTAKING
Cullinan Guided Journeys undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, which terms and conditions are accepted by the passenger.
4 DEFINITION
Cullinan Guided Journeys means: Cullinan Holdings LTD T/A Cullinan Guided Journeys
Passenger means: Individuals, groups, companies or other legal persons using the services offered by Cullinan Guided Journeys and includes the agents of passengers.
Services means: The provision of accommodations and/or transportation and/or meals as offered by Cullinan Guided Journeys and accepted by the Passenger.
5 TERMS OF PAYMENT
5.1 On confirmation of services - a deposit of 25 % of the quoted tour price is required (N.B: For tours that include Blue Train and/or Private Game Reserves and Lodges, a different schedule of deposits, payments and cancellation fees apply. This will be provided when applicable.)
45 days before commencement of services - full payment plus rooming list is required.
Notes
i) Bookings made within 45 days of commencement of services must be accompanied by full payment of the tour plus rooming list.
ii) Where circumstances do not permit the timeous receipt of funds, explicit confirmation of transfer of funds will enable us to reserve services.
5.2 If payments are made in negotiable foreign currency, the payer will be responsible for any short payment resulting from exchange rate fluctuations. The exchange rate applied by the official bankers of Cullinan Guided Journeys on receipt of moneys will be accepted as the applicable rate.
5.3 If the required deposit or final payment is not received by due date, Cullinan Guided Journeys reserves the right to withdraw services.
6 LUGGAGE
One suitcase and one overnight bag per person is allowed. Cullinan Guided Journeys accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to luggage or personal property from whatsoever cause arising. Passengers are advised to take up adequate insurance cover.
7 DELAYS
Cullinan Guided Journeys shall not be responsible for the consequences of any delays whether arising from accidents, breakdowns, or any other cause.
8 RESPONSIBILITY
Cullinan Guided Journeys carries comprehensive passenger liability insurance details of which will be made available on request. Cullinan Guided Journeys is not responsible for any damages sustained by any passenger as a result of any act or omission whatsoever of any hotel, airline or other person, notwithstanding the fact the Cullinan Guided Journeys acted as agent of such hotel, airline or other person.
9 LAW
The law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the relationship between Cullinan Guided Journeys and the passenger and the Courts of the Republic of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims and/or disputes which may arise between Cullinan Guided Journeys and the passenger, or Agent.
Détails du circuit
Hébergement
1 nuit au Protea Hotel Balalaika ou similaire
3 nuits à Hippo Hollow Country Estate ou similaire
1 nuit à Royal Villas ou similaire
1 nuit à l'Anew Hotel Hluhluwe ou similaire
Transport
Transport, y compris les frais de péage, dans des véhicules climatisés
Assurance
Facultatif
*** Veuillez noter que TOUTES les options sont soumises à un minimum de 2 personnes voyageant***.
Après-midi : visite de Soweto et de l'Apartheid - JOUR 1
Après-midi : safari en véhicule ouvert dans le parc national Kruger - JOUR 4
Après-midi : safari en véhicule ouvert dans le parc national de Hluhluwe - JOUR 6
Vols
Les vols internationaux ne sont pas inclus.
Services supplémentaires
Droits d'entrée tels que spécifiés dans l'itinéraire
Eau en bouteille dans un emballage respectueux de l'environnement
Services supplémentaires
Transfert de l'aéroport de départ de Durban
Hébergement avant ou après la visite
Repas
11 repas : 6 petits déjeuners, 1 déjeuner, 4 dîners avec pourboires
Guide
Services d'un guide professionnel anglophone
Bon à savoir
Devise
Rand
Afrique du Sud