7 Day Bundu safari to Swaziland and Zululand

ZOO LODGE
7-DAY TWO KINGDOMS SAFARI
KRUGER PARK/SWAZILAND
AND ZULULAND BBS

Day 1
Depart from Johannesburg/Pretoria and Nelspruit. We travel east through the Highveld farmlands, to the Mpumalanga Province. En route we stop off at the city of Nelspruit for lunch, before heading for the world renowned Kruger National Park, entering through one of the southern most entrance gates, from where we start our "Bundu Experience". After setting up camp, we venture out on our first exciting game drive. Returning to camp at sunset for a hearty dinner and time to relax around a log fire, listening to the sounds of the African night. Over night at the Kruger Park at one of our campsites. Accommodation in 2-person safari dome tents with mattresses.

DAY 2
An early rise, we begin the day with coffee and rusks, before venturing out on a morning game drive. Breakfast to be served at one of the picnic sites en-route. Most of the day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stoping at the various waterholes and viewpoints. We arrive back at the camp at sunset, time to enjoy a traditional braai ( Barbeque ) and relax around the campfire. Depending on availability, an optional night drive can be booked.

DAY 3
Depart from Kruger National Park and travel south-east towards the Swaziland border. We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, nestled snugly between, Mozambique , Northern Zululand and Mpumalanga. We make our way to a traditional Swazi Culture village, where we gain insight into the swazi cultural beliefs, traditional dancing and singing. We enjoy lunch at the village, before departing for Hlane Royal National Park. This vast expanse of bushveld with its ancient hardwood trees, spectacular birdlife and four of the Big Five, makes hlane, home to the largest wild herds in the Kingdom. We set up camp, before exploring Hlane on a guided game walk, giving us the opportunity to track White Rhino on foot. Evening to be spent camping at Hlane.

DAY 4
We depart from Hlane and make our way South East to the Golela border post and into Maputaland, onto the shores of the Kosi Bay Lake System, part of the Greater St. Lucia wetland park, a world heritage site. Our time is spent on a guided boat trip, exploring the three lakes that make up this unique water system. This tour will provide sightings of Crocodiles, Hippos, a variety of birdlife, including the rare Palm-Nut vulture and majestic Fish eagle. We end the day relaxing and enjoying sun-downers on the beach. Evening to be spent at the lodge.

DAY 5
Today our time is spent at leisure. You can either relax beside the pool, enjoying the the tranquility of Kosi Bay or partake in a variety of optional activities including, 4x4 excursion to Kosi Mouth and Tembe Elephant Park, self guided canoe trip on the lake system, walking trails through the mangrove swamps or take a day trip into Mocambique and swim with the bottlenose Dolphins at Ponta D'Oura. Guided Turtle Safaris, arranged in Season.

DAY 6
We depart Kosi Bay, enjoying breakfast overlooking Lake Jozini, and continue our journey into Zululand, where we visit Dumazulu, ("Thundering Zulu"), and a traditional zulu village with over 50 Zulu residents forming part of a "living museum". It is here that we visit a Sangoma (traditional healer), as well as, witness age old manufacturing traditions, which include spear, shield and clay pot making, basket weaving and beadwork. Traditional Zulu tribal dancing entertains us before we head off for an afternoon game drive in the oldest game reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe National Park. We depart Hluhluwe at sunset and head for St. Lucia. We arrive in time to freshen up and make our way to one of the local retaurants, for dinner (own Cost). Evening to be spent at a lodge.

DAY 7
We leave this magnificent area en route to Johannesburg/Pretoria, arriving in the late afternoon. Clients wanting to go to Durban can be dropped off in St. Lucia where transfers can be arranged.

Departure:	Every Second Tuesday
Price:	R3500.00
Includes:	All transport costs and entrance fees. Accomodation: 3 nights camping and 3 nights chalets Breakfast and Dinner All game drives in Kruger and Hluhluwe. Game walk in Hlane National Park Visits to traditional Swazi and Zulu Cultural Villiges Guided boat trip on the lakes at Kosi Bay. Services of qualified guide
Excludes:	Alcohol and soft drinks Breakfast on day of departures and lunches. Optionalnight drive in Kruger. Additional excursion/activities at Kosi Bay (prices available on request and may be booked in advanced.) Entry Visas into Swaziland.
SUGGESTIONS:	* Bring your own camera, binoculars and torch. * Walking shoes for the trail and warm jacket for evening game drive. * Swimming costumes and towels * Anti-malaria precautions are recommended. * Please limit your baggage to one small bag.