8 Day BuffaloTour
This 8 day escorted tour takes you through some of the best game reserves South Africa has to offer as well as spectacular scenery.
You will depart the highveld from Johannesburg and travel through some spectacular countryside to the lowveld and one of the most famous wildlife reserves on the planet, Kruger National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to experience open vehicle game drives with experienced rangers.
The tour then takes you south through Swaziland and into the province of Kwazulu Natal, home to the once feared Zulu warriors. You will visit a traditional Zulu village and also enjoy open vehicle game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park. You will then travel to Durban which with its long white sand beachfront, stylish cafes, lively nightlife, good shopping and cultural attractions is the summer holiday capital of South Africa.
Package Details
Price | Twin share | $1,695 | |
| Single Supplement | $670 | |
Number of Days: 8
Note:
1. Price is valid until 31 October 2012. If travelling after this date please contact us for revised prices
2. Tour departs weekly every Sunday
3. Accommodation may be different from properties listed due to availability but will be of a similar standard
4. Minimum of 2 & maximum of 20 people on tour
5. Vehicle for tour a 7 seater microbus, 18 seater mini coach or 28 seater luxury coach (all air-conditioned)
Package Includes:
- 7 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast
- 1 lunch
- English speaking guide
- 2 x game drives with experienced guide in Kruger National Park
- 1 x open vehicle game drives with experienced guide in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
- Cultural show at Zulu Village
- All sightseeing specified in the itinerary
- All transfers & transportation specified in the itinerary
- Porterage
Itinerary
Day 1 - Johannesburg
On Arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met by your Wild Africa Travel representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2 - Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
After breakfast you will be collected and will travel through some of the most spectacular scenery South Africa has to offer as you move from the Highveld of Gauteng Province to the Lowveld regions of Mpumalanga Province. You will enjoy the panorama route taking in attractions such as Blyde River Canyon and God's Window before arriving at your hotel on the edge of Kruger National Park.
Day 3 - Mpumalanga
This morning you will be transferred into Kruger National Park for an early morning game drive in your tour vehicle. A packed breakfast will be enjoyed at a lovely spot in the park before completing the game drive and arriving back at your hotel for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure and you may want to undertake an open vehicle night game drive (optional and on own account)
Day 4 - Mpumalanga
You will be woken before sunrise for an early morning game drive in open 4 x 4 vehicles with experienced rangers which will include breakfast in the park. You will arrive back at your hotel in time for lunch. After lunch you may wish to embark on a late afternoon or evening game drive in Kruger National Park which will be on your own account or relax in the comfortable surrounds of your hotel.
Day 5 - Mpumalanga to Swaziland
After breakfast you will travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland, one of the three remaining monarchs in Africa which amazingly withstood advances from the Boers, British and Zulu's.
Day 6 - Swaziland to Zululand
After breakfast you will depart Swaziland and re-enter South Africa and the province of Kwazulu-Natal and travel to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park for an afternoon game drive in open 4 x 4 vehicles with experienced rangers. At the completion of the game drive you will be transferred to your hotel located close by.
Day 7 - Zululand to Durban
This morning after breakfast you will be taken to a traditional Zulu village for lunch and a cultural show presented by the local village people. You will then travel south to the seaside city of Durban.
Day 8 - Durban
Today after breakfast you will check out of your hotel and proceed to your next travel destination.
Accommodations
Protea Wanderers Hotel
From the luxurious holiday haven of the 4-Star Protea Hotel Wanderers in Johannesburg, Gauteng, you can venture into some of the finest shopping and dining experiences on the continent. Sandton, Rosebank or the Melrose Arch Precinct are all only minutes away, or alternatively relax on the Hotels' poolside sundeck or enjoy a cocktail in our trendy 24-hour bar. Experience the combination of high technology, exceptional elegance and upmarket decor, expressed in a tasteful blend of African, Feng Shui and Sporting motifs at this upmarket Gauteng Hotel.
Sabi River Sun
The Sabi River is located on the tranquil banks of the Sabi River, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Lowveld. The guestrooms offer comfortable accommodation, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and satellite TV. The resort boasts unrivalled sporting facilities, including an 18 hole golf course, 5 swimming pools, 3 floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, squash court, volleyball and a jogging trail. The Hippopotamus Restaurant offers mouth-watering breakfasts and dinners. Light snacks are available on the terrace overlooking the golf course. The Waterhole Bar is a popular venue for guests to get together and enjoy a pre-dinner drink or an after-dinner liqueur.
Lugogo Sun Hotel
Set in the natural tranquility of the Ezulwini Valley, Royal Swazi Spa Valley Resort beckons guests from all corners of the world. The complex consists of three hotels that are a minute's drive apart by courtesy bus, which makes it ideal for a host of events, including large conventions, banquets and international golf championships.
Facilities at the resort include the Casino, The Royal Swazi Spa, the Convention Centre, an 18-hole championship golf course, lawn bowls, squash, tennis and horse riding. A variety of retail shops are available, providing stationery, clothing, newspapers and curios.
The Lugogo Sun has 202 rooms, catering for a variety of requirements, including sports groups, conference delegates and families.
The rooms consist of 199 twin rooms and 3 mini suites. All the rooms, excepting the suites, have two double beds with en-suite bathroom and shower, and are equipped with television, radio, hairdryers, tea and coffee facilities and telephones.
Protea Hotel Umfolozi River
The brand new Protea Hotels Umfolozi River is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, only 40km north of Richards Bay. The hotel offers 68 spacious, air-conditioned rooms/chalets, as well as 2 family chalets, with satellite TV.
Southern Sun Elangeni
Southern Sun Elangeni is situated on Durban's North Beach with breathtaking views of Durban's Golden Mile and the warm Indian Ocean. All 449 air-conditioned rooms are well furnished and offer every amenity. There are also family rooms, executive rooms and a magnificent Presidential Suite which offers unsurpassed luxury.
The hotel has three superb cosmopolitan restaurants which provide a choice of cuisine from authentic Japanese to ethnic Indian. Two bars offer light snacks and a range of South African wines. The comprehensive Conference Centre is a favourite venue for national and international conferences and events.
There are two outdoor pools, a relaxing Chill Area and a Fitness Centre. As well as these, a variety of sporting activities can be arranged. Flea markets, amusement parks and other opportunities for fun, are all within walking distance.
Other recommendations
This tour gives you a great appreciation of the beauty of the South African landscape & some of its best wildlife in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park. You may want to continue your travels south to one of the cities of the world, Cape Town or you may want to travel further north into Botswana, Zambia or Namibia to experience other regions of southern Africa. Another option is to relax on a beach in Mozambique before heading home.
Please contact us for these other options.
Flights
Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Durban to Australia.
Prices for economy class flights with South African Airways start from:
Ex Perth $1,370
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,460
Taxes approximately $395
Actual prices and taxes will depend on dates of travel. Please contact our office on free-call 1800 615 524 or by email for an exact quote
Our preferred airline to Africa
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended for the 8 Day Buffalo Tour to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their 8 Day Buffalo Tour package.
Please note every year Wild Africa Travel Company have passengers needing to cancel for many unforeseen reasons. Unfortunately Wild Africa Travel Company is helpless if the passenger has not taken out the appropriate travel insurance.
Travel Insurance is also very important for passengers on their travels as there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage, or assistance in making an urgent trip home. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these unforeseen circumstances and also provide peace of mind for the traveller.
Cover can be purchased at time of booking. Please contact for a quote.
Note: Pre-existing conditions are not automatically covered, please make sure the Travel Insurance Policy wording is read and fully understood.
