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Day 1: UK to Johannesburg Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Johannesburg. Day 2: Johannesburg D On arrival, join your guided tour of Soweto, made famous for its role in the nation’s struggle against apartheid. Highlights of South Africa’s political history to be found in Soweto include the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial; Walter Sisulu Square; Vilakazi Street – the former home of two Nobel Peace Prize winners; and the brightly coloured Soweto Towers. After enjoying a traditional dinner relaxing to the sounds of the marimba, you’ll spend the night in the hotel. Day 3: Johannesburg to Kruger B/D After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the Kruger National Park. On the journey you’ll be making a stop at the red sandstone Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, nestled within a seemingly endless river canyon which is covered in lush sub- tropical vegetation. You’ll arrive at your hotel in time for dinner and a refreshing night’s sleep, ready to begin your safari early in the morning. Day 4: Kruger B/D After meeting your local safari guide you’ll be taken to your open-sided 4x4 to begin a full day’s game- drive across one of the largest wildlife reserves in Africa. Kruger National Park is home to over 12,000 elephants, 27,000 African buffalo and 1,000 leopards. There are also frequent sightings of lion prides across the Park. At the end of the day you’ll head back to your hotel for dinner and rest. Day 5: Kruger to Makalali B/L/D This morning you’ll visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. This world-famous centre has become a haven for the care of abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife. Animals are brought to the centre from all over South Africa and once healthy enough, are re-introduced back into their natural environments. These animals include lion, leopard, lynx, and honey badgers – among others. Later you’ll arrive at the Makalali Conservancy, a private 22,000-hectare reserve with incredible panoramas across the Lowveld acacia bush, and savannah grasslands. In the afternoon you’ll go on your first game drive in this special location. Whilst here, you’ll spend the evenings in the stunning Makalali game lodge. Day 6: Makalali B/L/D Today you’ll explore the Makalali Conservancy more deeply, with a morning and afternoon game drive. You’ll also have the chance to fully immerse yourself in the wondrous natural surroundings with guided walks into the wilderness. Day 7: Makalali B/L/D Spend another exhilarating day searching for the majestic Big 5 and other wildlife on a morning and afternoon game drive across the reserve. Day 8: Makalali to Johannesburg to the UK B After breakfast you’ll have your last opportunity to search for the wild animals of this special South African reserve with your final morning game drive. Afterwards you’ll be transferred to Johannesburg for your evening flight home where you’ll have the chance to admire your amazing photo collection of some of the world’s rarest animals, resting within their natural habitats. PLEASE NOTE: Participation in safari activities during this tour is entirely optional. You’re welcome to stay at the hotel if you wish. What you’ll see  Visit the culturally-significant township of Soweto and learn about the nation’s struggle at the Apartheid Museum  See the astonishingly beautiful Blyde River Canyon  Explore exceptional Kruger National Park  Seek out the Big 5 during game drives in the Makalali Conservancy  Meet the residents at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Experience the ultimate wildlife expedition through South Africa’s wildest safari reserves; beginning at the Blyde River Canyon you’ll enter the world of ‘big game’ and explore their territories across the awesome Kruger National Park, and private Makalali Conservancy Reserve. Kruger National Park South Africa – Kruger & Private Reserve What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to South Africa with British Airways. See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Johannesburg 4 H Indaba Hotel Fourways Kruger, 4 H ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park Makalali, 4 H Makalali Main Lodge ✔ 15 meals ✔ 10 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes seven safaris Extend your tour Cape Town city stay, 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £529 Rovos Train experience*, 4 nights from £2,649 Victoria Falls experience*, 4 nights, B&B from £899 Mauritius beach stay*, 5 nights 4 H Half Board, from £665 *Please note one night spent in Johannesburg Departures & from prices Sep 24 £2,399 Jun 25 £2,399 Oct 24 £2,299 Jul 25 £2,499 Nov 24 £2,199 Sep 25 £2,499 Jan 25 £2,199 Oct 25 £2,499 Mar 25 £2,299 Nov 25 £2,599 May 25 £2,399 • Lead-in price based on 14 Nov 24 & 23 Jan 25 • A single supplement starts from just £349 • Tipping paid locally $60 pp per tour 98  Africa & The Middle East Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk