The ultimate Hiking Adventure!
- 16 Days / 15 Nights
- Multiple locations (Eswatini & South Africa)
- US$ 7,499
EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURE
Join us on an adventure packed with activities and experiences you won’t find anywhere else, as we explore all the wonderful highlights of the picturesque Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and take a walk on the wild side in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
This hiking-based holiday is focused on diversity – in terms of experiences, landscape and people. Eswatini is characterised by a rich and vibrant culture, as well as incredible natural sights, sounds and traditions rooted deep in history. As we journey through the kingdom we explore seven very different nature reserves and discover why Eswatini is being hailed as the next big hiking destination.
After exploring Eswatini we’ll drive across the border to South Africa, to take a walk on the wild side into the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Over four days we’ll walk along rivers and deep into the bush.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Activity-packed itinerary
- The beautiful kingdom of Eswatini
- 10 different nature reserves
- Landscape & animal diversity
- Cultural experiences
- 4-day Kruger trail on foot
- Blyde River Canyon
- Super host: biologist and guide
- Max. group size = 7 guests
We stay at many different types of accommodation on this journey. All overnight spots are selected to enhance and support the feel of the journey. Expect different, intimate, off-the-beaten path, and locations you won’t forget anytime soon.
The lodges/camps are all comfortable, but don’t expect luxury.
- 11 nights in 7 different lodges/camps (see descriptions in brochure)
- 1 night in an open cave. Limited facilities.
- 3 nights in tents on trail in the Kruger Park (no facilities).
This is a journey that will WOW you with all its many diverse experiences:
• INCREDIBLE SCENERY: Beautiful mountains, views that go on forever, African savannah
• HIKING TRAILS: We follow trails as old as time, meander along lost dirt roads, wander over mountains, through rivers, among wildlife and much more
• WILDLIFE: Unique chance to view all the African wildlife. There’s an abundance of little-known wildlife in Eswatini, and of course all the well-known African wildlife in the Kruger Park
• CULTURE: Eswatini has a particularly rich culture that infiltrates daily life. This makes for some interesting interactions and stories along the journey. We learn and interact, as we journey through one of the last true kingdoms in the world.
- All accommodation
- All meals
- Water and snacks for hiking
- Full program of experiences, as described in brochure
- Transport in comfortable minibus from/to nearest airport.
- We meet at King Mswati III’s International Airport in Eswatini (aka Sikhupe or Manzini Airport – Code: SHO), and the journey ends at Hoedspruit Airport (aka Eastgate Airport – Code: HDS)
- All equipment needed during the journey (i.e. water bladders, fully kitted multi-day backpack for Kruger, hiking poles, and more)
- Fully hosted and guided
- Flights
- Insurances
- Visas
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Any experiences not mentioned in the brochure
TRIP OVERVIEW
DAY 1: Arrival in Eswatini
DAY 2: Phophonyane Nature Reserve
DAY 3: Malolotja Nature Reserve + Canopy Tour
DAY 4: Silverstone Falls and Sibebe Rock
DAY 5-6: Mlilwane, Cave & Mantenga Cultural Experience
DAY 7: Hlane Royal National Park
DAY 8: Shewula Village
DAY 9: Mbuluzi Game Reserve
DAY 10: Kruger Game Drive
DAY 11-14: Wilderness Trail in Kruger
DAY 15: Blyde River Canyon
DAY 16: Departure
