Day 1: (Sun) Malalane
We depart from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport by 12h00 and proceed to the Jane Goodall Institute - Chimpanzee Eden, for a unique opportunity to see Chimpanzees in semi-wild surroundings in the first and only sanctuary in South Africa.  Afterwards we continue to your hotel which is located on the banks of the Crocodile River, the natural southern boundary to the Kruger National Park.
Accommodation:  Rio Vista or Similar

Day 2: (Mon) Kruger National Park  (B)
Early this morning we head into the Kruger National Park for a full day's game viewing in our specially modified overland vehicle.  Together with your experienced and qualified guide you will search for creatures big and small in the magnificent reserve, which is home to the 'Big Five'.  Return late afternoon in time to witness a typical African sunset, weather permitting, from the hotels deck overlooking the Crocodile River.
Accommodation:  Rio Vista or Similar

Day 3: (Tue) Mozambique  (BD)
We depart for Mozambique today, for an interesting orientation tour covering the historical, cultural and scenic palm lined beachfront sights of Maputo, the Capital of Mozambique.  After lunch (own account), a ferry ride across Maputo harbour brings us to the start of our 4x4 adventure, 110 kilometres south, to our lodge located along a beautiful, isolated and relatively untouched area of Africa.
Accommodation:  Ponta Mamoli or Similar

Day 4: (Wed) Mozambique  (BD)
A full day at this remarkable beach resort.  Relax in the sun on what has been voted as one of Southern Africa's 20 best beaches, or take advantage of the many optional extra activities on offer, including SCUBA-diving, deep-sea fishing, fly-fishing, rock-surf fishing or horse riding.  Keep your eyes peeled for wild dolphins and the odd whales and whale sharks which are known to visit the area.
Accommodation:  Ponta Mamoli or Similar

Day 5: (Thu) Hluhluwe / St Lucia  (B)
Later this morning we depart for South Africa crossing through at Kosi Bay.  This short drive will take us into rural northern Zululand, where we will proceed to the town of Hluhluwe in time for lunch (own account).  A short ride further will bring us to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon game drive.  This reserve is the oldest in Africa, renowned for its white rhino conservation as well as being home to the 'Big Five', plus an abundance of other animal species.  After what will hopefully be a rewarding day's game viewing, we proceed to the town of St Lucia reminiscing about the day's sightings.
Accommodation:  Protea Hotel St Lucia or Similar 

Day 6: (Fri) St Lucia Wetland Park  (B)
This morning we visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park), South Africa's first World Heritage Site, for a 2-hour boat cruise on the estuary, home to a huge variety of bird life and hundreds of crocodiles and hippo.  Your afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.  You way wish to hop onto an game drive through the Eastern Shores Game Reserve and spend time at the beach at Cape Vidal (where you can also do some snorkelling) - this tour would be an optional extra and for your own account.  Alternatively you may wish to do an afternoon open vehicle game drive into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to again marvel at Africa's wilderness - again this would be an optional excursion and for your additional account.
Accommodation:  Protea Hotel St Lucia or Similar

Day 7: (Sat) Swaziland  (BD)
We depart early morning for the second smallest country in Africa, Swaziland.  We pass through scenic mountainous countryside, before arriving at the Ngwenya Mine, the oldest in the world, dating back to 42,000 BC!  A local Swazi guide will fascinate you with its history, which was mined by the Khoisan and Nguni people thousands of years ago for Ochre, used for ceremonial purposes.  Afterwards we continue to our lodge which is situated close to the beautiful Malalotja Mountain reserve.
Accommodation:  Hawane Lodge or Similar

Day 8: (Sun) Swaziland / Mpumalanga  (B)
This morning we visit the Nsangwini rock art. These rock paintings are some of the oldest in Africa created by the Khoisan people recording their fascinating history.  Thereafter we cross the Jeppes Reef border back into South Africa, for a thought-provoking visit to the Thembalethu AIDS orphanage. Here you will experience just what staff and volunteers come up against daily in dealing with these children.  Your 3 Country tour ends with a drop off at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport by 13H00.

This tour begins and ends in Kruger, where Thompsons offer a range of optional day tours and fun adventure activities. 'Besides' the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, there are many other fascinating sights to enjoy in the area - the Panorama Route will showcase the scenic expanse of the Blyde River Canyon, as well as the Bourke's Luck Potholes and many waterfalls - a novel way to view these sights is by heli-flip, with a light brunch stop en-route. So why not extend your stay before or after this tour, with our extensive range of accommodation in the area, you are spoilt for choice.

Speak to one of our Internet Consultants, to add on other destinations to your itinerary - Cape Town is one of the 'must-see' South African cities, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, striking coastal scenery, a plethora of superb restaurants and a world-renowned wine route. 

The Garden Route is literally a few hours from Cape Town and can be enjoyed as a self-guided / self-drive option, and you can 'take-on' this little paradise of coastal hamlets, quaint art shops and galleries, great restaurants and ostriches, all in your own time.  Alternatively you could tack on one of our escorted Garden Route tours and literally kick-back and relax and let someone else worry about the logistics.
4 Day Fully Escorted - Garden Route Splendour (Route: Port Elizabeth to Cape Town via the Garden Route)
4 Day Fully Escorted - Magnificent Garden Route (Route: Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via the Garden Route)
4 Day Full Escorted - Garden Route Wonderland (Route: Cape Town back to Cape Town taking in the Garden Route)

Other destinations in the region are just as easy to incorporate into your itinerary, from a short sojourn into the deserts of Namibia, or perhaps the adventure of a lifetime in Victoria Falls.  Our Consultants have a wealth of experience and knowledge and will be able to guide you on all aspects of your travel in Southern Africa.

Validity	Currency	Twin	Single
01 Jan 08 - 31 Oct 08	ZAR	10 995	12 410

Rates are still to be finalised for Nov 08 and the 2009 season.

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Set Departure Dates

Departure Dates - 2008

13, 27 Jan	10, 24 Feb
09, 23 Mar	06, 20 Apr
04 May	15 Jun
13 Jul	10 Aug
07, 21 Sep	05, 19 Oct
02, 16, 30 Nov

Departure Dates - 2009

11, 25 Jan	08, 22 Feb
08, 22 Mar	05, 19 Apr