Well-known Tour Leader, Sid McKinley lives in northern Kwa Zulu Natal and undertakes very personalised tours, including Hluhluwe and Kruger National Park, both of which he knows intimately. He also has a good knowledge of local birdlife. Ideal for small groups, transportation is either in a double-cab four-wheel-drive vehicle or mini bus. Sid also specialises in tailor-made itineraries anywhere in Southern Africa.
Morning orientation tour of Durban and Umhlanga Rocks before continuing to the famous Zulu cultural village of Shakaland. Afternoon Zulu cultural experience, and in the evening there is a Zulu spectacular dance display.
Shakaland (Dinner & Breakfast)After breakfast depart for Eshowe for a visit to the Dlinza Forest Reserve, well known for its birdlife. From here we continue to Hluhluwe and a private game lodge situated on the edge of the Greater St Lucia Wetlands area. Afternoon river cruise .
Bonamanzi Lodge (Dinner & Breakfast)Early morning departure for this famous game reserve, well known for its large rhino population, many other mammals and exotic birdlife. Return to your lodge mid-afternoon.
Bonamanzi Lodge (Dinner & Breakfast)After breakfast depart for Kruger National Park, where we arrive late afternoon. Accommodation is chalets at either Skukuza or Crocodile Bridge rest camps. The 4-night stay inside the park is one of the highlights of the tour, with two comprehensive game drives each day. Catering is arranged by Sid.
Rest Camp (Dinner & Breakfast)
After an early breakfast we make our way to Kruger Gate and continue via Lower Sabi and Lydenburg to Johannesburg International Airport to connect with your international flight back to Australia or on to Europe.