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12 Days from$4,773 p/p in USD -
DeparturesJul, Sep
Destinations
Swaziland,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
Sense Africa provides this small group, off the beaten track guided tour to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) regularly throughout the year. Eswatini was awarded one of the top 10 destinations for 2020 by Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2020. The Kingdom of Eswatini has eluded mass tourism and its discreet and untouched attractions are truly delightful. It is the ideal destination for first time visitors to Africa, for up close and personal wildlife experiences and to see genuine Africa. Eswatini is unique in the fact that there are lots of places where you can walk unaccompanied in reserves – where there is no big game! This is an opportunity to have your own mini adventure visiting charming and intimate reserves set away from the mass hubbub of tourism. Travelling distances are short so there is more time relaxing by water holes, spending time with the local people and exploring the stunning scenery.
General Information
- Safari types:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- You will visit:Mkhaya Game Reserve, Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Hlane Royal National Park
- Wildlife:Birds, Zebra, Antelope, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Hippo
- Activities:Game Drive, Walking Safari, Horse , Nature Walk, Sightseeing Tour, Optional Activities, Village Visit, Birding
- Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Mlilwane, end in Hlane
- Minimum age:12
At a Glance
- Price is from £3,900 pp based on twin share, single supp £280
- Dates: 11 – 24 May 2020 and 13 – 26 July 2020
- Group size is a max of 12 people
- Duration is 11 nights in country and 2 nights of air travel
- Accommodation is traditional, comfortable and unique, DBB
- Weather has a temperature range of 12 – 26 C
- Price includes flights to and from Eswatini, accommodation, some meals, 7 safaris, all transport in-country, back up and park fees
Note:
Why not add on a few days to Kruger or Mozambique? We have some lovely lodges we work with, so get in touch.
Rates – Per Person GBP
From £3,900 per person
What's Included
- Flights
- All accommodation
- Selected activities
- Some meals
- National park fees
What's Excluded
- Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation
- Additional meals, drinks, optional activities
- Visas and requirements where necessary
- Tips and items of a personal nature (curios, gifts, etc)
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Sense Earth‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Sense Earth‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Eswatini’s oldest protected area and gave birth to the concept of nature conservation in the Kingdom. Enjoy the unique opportunity to walk amongst zebra and antelope or sip a gin and tonic and watch the hippo. See traditional dancing and visit local markets to watch curios being created by hand.
Accommodation: traditional style beehive huts which have the feel of traditional Swazi homesteads with grass dome-shaped huts arranged in semi-circles all semi-enclosed by traditional Swazi kraal fencing.
The Foresters Arms dates from colonial times and is a place of great character and charm. It is gloriously situated on its own estate in the mountains and set in the heart of the Kingdom it is ideal for exploring all attractions. Visit Ngwenya mine, the glass factory and magical Malolotja and take time to explore the highveld of Eswatini and away from the crowds.
Accommodation: The bedrooms are tastefully decorated, with bathrooms en suite, telephones and satellite TV. The personal touch of the Foresters Arms spills over into the bedrooms as well where they have a homely and welcoming feeling to them.
Mkhaya is a premier reserve which has the elusive black rhino. Unique and intimate encounters with Mkhaya’s endangered wildlife are exceptional and all travel within the reserve is by open Land Rovers or on foot. Experience life in the bush with a touch of luxury under a starlit African sky.
Accommodation: beautiful cottages situated in the bush which are laid out discretely in the riverine forest overlooking the dry riverbed. Luxury in the bush dining out under a starlit African sky.
In the vast bushveld of eastern Eswatini where the hot, still sun of Africa beats on the dry but life-giving soils lies Eswatini’s largest protected area, Hlane Royal National Park. Hlane is home to the largest herds of game in the Kingdom and at night go to sleep listening to the distant roar of lion.
Accommodation: en-suite rondavels at the water hole. These twin rooms are beautifully designed and set in the bush where impala wander by.
