Day 1 - Arrival - Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal

On arrival at Richards Bay Airport, proceed to the Bidvest car rental depot, collect your rental vehicle and depart to Hluhluwe on a self-drive basis.

Overnight: Hluhluwe River Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 2 - Hluhluwe

The day is at leisure to explore the area under own arrangements.

Hluhluwe River Lodge is an intimate forest lodge situated far from the hustle and bustle, offering a tranquil environment and relaxed atmosphere.

The lodge is ideal for self-drive visitors looking for a fully catered restaurant facility and spacious living area. The main lodge has a lounge and expansive terrace, while the pool is set away from the main lodge and chalets for the sake of privacy. The chalets are separate from the main lodge building and tucked away privately in the surrounding forested environment.

Upon request, the lodge offers guided walks into False Bay Park which includes forest and lake shore experiences where the focus is on the little details and magic of the Sand Forest.

The Lodge offers great forest trails for walking or mountain biking, healthy food, log fires, great wine list and good company.

Overnight: Hluhluwe River Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 3 - Hluhluwe

The day is at leisure to explore the area under own arrangements.

Overnight: Hluhluwe River Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 4 - Eswatini

Depart from the lodge on a self-drive basis to Eswatini. Clear customs and immigrations and continue to Foresters Arms.

Overnight: Foresters Arms Hotel

Meal Plan: B

Day 5 - Eswatini

The day is at leisure to explore the area under own arrangements.

Foresters Arms is ideally placed for exploring Eswatini. Set in stunning mountain countryside, Foresters Arms Hotel is a short, scenic drive from the capital, Mbabane, the perfect base for exploring all the attractions of this majestic Kingdom. Dating from colonial times, this country hotel is a traditional haven of comfort and a place of great character and charm. Set within extensive, beautiful gardens rich in native flowers and trees, Foresters Arms offers exceptional accommodation and excellent food.

Eswatini is Africa's last traditional Kingdom where the proud and welcoming Swazi people preserve their rich culture and traditions as a vital element of their daily lives. The scenery is diverse and this beautiful land offers experiences that give a unique insight into authentic Africa. Situated between the Kruger National Park and Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eswatini is ideally placed for touring Southern Africa. Driving is easy and enjoyable on excellent roads through undulating green hills dotted with rural homesteads. Eswatini will leave you with a unique insight and lasting memories of authentic Africa.

Overnight: Foresters Arms Hotel

Meal Plan: B

Day 6 - Hazyview

Depart from the hotel on a self-drive basis, clear customs and immigrations in Eswatini and South Africa and head towards Hazyview, bordering the Kruger National Park.

Rissington Inn is a family-friendly, comfortable lodge accommodation in a bush setting. The Lodge is in the heart of the Mpumalanga Lowveld and Panorama Route near Hazyview - just a 10-minute drive from the Phabeni Gate of the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Rissington Inn

Meal Plan: B

Day 7 - Hazyview

The day is at leisure to explore the area under own arrangements.

Overnight: Rissington Inn

Meal Plan: B

Day 8 - Hazyview

The day is at leisure to explore the area under own arrangements.

Overnight: Rissington Inn

Meal Plan: B

Day 9 - Day of departure

Depart from the hotel a self-drive basis to Johannesburg for your onward journey and flight.

Overnight:

Meal Plan: B