Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Johannesburg Depart the UK on your scheduled overnight flight. Day 2: Johannesburg D Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax before your welcome dinner. Day 3: Johannesburg to Hoedspruit B/L/D Set off for the Kruger region, visiting Dullstroom, a village in Mpumalanga before heading to your Private Game Reserve. This afternoon, enjoy a safari through the region’s lush countryside. You’ll have the chance to spot some of South Africa’s most well- known animals before finishing the day with dinner. Day 4: Hoedspruit to Kruger B/D This morning, enjoy a safari in the reserve before making your way towards Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Later, proceed on to your hotel on the edge of the Kruger National Park. Day 5: Kruger B/D At dawn, take a packed breakfast and embark on a full-day safari in Kruger National Park. Home to over 12,000 elephants, 27,000 African buffalo and 1,000 leopards, the park is one of the best places to see Africa’s iconic ‘Big Five’. Day 6: Kruger to Swaziland B After breakfast, begin your journey to Swaziland. Before crossing the border, visit the Matsamo Cultural Park and discover the traditions of the Swazi people. Once in Swaziland, traverse the mountains toward Ngwenya, passing through the town of Piggs Peak. Upon arrival, visit Ngwenya Glass Factory. Day 7: Swaziland to Hluhluwe B/D Enjoy a guided nature and wildlife walk at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Ideal for walking safaris, due to the absence of dangerous game, visitors can pass by herds of grazing antelope and soak up the striking views of the region. Continue on to the DumaZulu Cultural Village to discover the Tribe’s culture in the village described as a living museum. Day 8: Hluhluwe B/D Take a packed breakfast and enjoy a three hour safari in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, boasting a wealth of wildlife. Continue onto St. Lucia, a small, picturesque town in the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park where you’ll embark on a boat cruise on the Lake Saint Lucia Estuary. Day 9: Hluhluwe to Dundee B/D Travel to Dundee for a journey through history at the Talana Museum. From war and mining to agriculture, industry and domestic life, visitors can uncover imteresting stages of South Africa’s history. Day 10: Dundee B/D Today, discover the history of the Zulu wars with tours of two significant 19th century battlefields, first Isandlwana in the heart of Zululand, followed by the Blood River battlefields. Day 11: Dundee to Drakensberg B/D Following breakfast, travel to Drakensberg and the Royal Natal National Park. Day 12: Drakensberg to Johannesburg B/D Today, return to Johannesburg and visit the Apartheid Museum to discover what life was like under the nations policy of racial segregation. Continue onto the Soweto township and the Mandela Family Museum. Day 13: Johannesburg to the UK B/L After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Pretoria including the Union Building and Voortrekker Monument, before transferring to the airport for your return overnight flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. What you’ll see  Embark on safaris through a Private Reserve and Kruger and enjoy a nature walk through Mlilwane Private Reserve  Uncover the history of the Zulu wars with tour of two battlefields  Explore Royal Natal National Park  Witness the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon Search for the Big Five in the great game reserves of South Africa, discover the battlefields of the Zulu War and the culture of Zululand, and visit tiny Swaziland, a kingdom of mountains, waterfalls and sweeping plains. Bourkes Luck Potholes South Africa & Swaziland What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to South Africa with Virgin Atlantic. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Johannesburg, 4 H Indaba Hotel Makalali, 5 H Makalali Main Lodge Kruger, 4 H Anew Resort Hazyview Swaziland, 4 H Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane Hluhluwe, 3 H Anew Hotel Hluhluwe Dundee, 3 H Battlefields Lodge Drakensberg, 3 H Little Switzerland Resort Johannesburg, 4 H Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika Sandton ✔ 23 meals ✔ 13 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Challenging THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes direct flights Departures & from prices Sep 2024 £2,999 Feb 2026 £3,299 Oct 2024 £2,999 Mar 2026 £3,099 Mar 2025 £3,099 May 2026 £2,799 May 2025 £2,799 Jun 2026 £2,899 Sep 2025 £2,899 Sep 2026 £2,899 Oct 2025 £2,999 Oct 2026 £2,999 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 7 May 25 & 6 May 26 • A single supplement starts from just £479 • Tipping paid locally £96 pp per tour Extend your tour Cape Town City Stay 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £649 Blue Train Experience 2 nights from £1,699 Victoria Falls Experience 3 nights, B&B from £949 Mauritius Beach Stay* 5 nights 4 H Half Board, from £599 *Please note one night spent in Johannesburg Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £177 pp per day 100  Africa & The Middle East Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk