Tour code: JJa13Guaranteed departures*Small group safarimaximum: 12 travellersTravel through:South Africa, Swaziland Safari length: 13 daysDay 7, 8, 9 ST. LUCIA (cabins Bx3 Lx2 Dx1)We cross back into South Africa and head into the Zululand heartland. We visit a traditional village to learn more about the proud Zulu culture, and get a chance to meet the local people. We base ourselves on the shores of Lake St Lucia - a Unesco world heritage site. The park's uniqueness lies in its remarkable combination of estuarine lakes, subtropical coastline, forests and wildlife. We will spend a day in the Hluhluwe game reserve where rhino conservation has been a priority. We then have another full day free to explore the St. Lucia estuary and the beaches, as we enjoy a boat cruise or kayak excursion (own expense).Day 10 BATTLEFIELDS (lodge BL-)We leave the coastline and make our way through the scenic hills and valleys of Zululand to the small town of Dundee. Here the battles were fought between the Zulus, British and the Boer troops - war cries still resound in the hills. We spend time at Rourkes Drift and Islandwana battlefields with an informative visit to the Tulana museum.Day 11 - 12 DRAKENSBERG (tented lodge or chalets BLD)Witness the grandeur of the Drakensberg or Ukhahlamba "Barrier of Spears" Mountains. We overnight at the base of the "berg" and spend a day walking the trails or taking a dip in the clear streams. The crisp mountain air is refreshing and invigorating and our lodge is a fantastic place to relax at the end of our tour. Day 13 JOHANNESBURG / TOUR ENDS ( BL-)Morning free to take a last walk in the mountains before we make our way back to Johannesburg. Tour ends at +/-18:00pm.www.sunway-safaris.comWalking South AfricaACCOMMODATED ITINERARYDay 1 - 2 MPUMALANGA [chalets Bx1 Lx2 Dx2] (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)After the tour briefing, we depart Johannesburg at 06:30am and head east towards Mpumalanga. During the afternoon we visit the gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest, explore Bourkes Luck Potholes and the viewpoint over God's Window. We then make our way to our chalets near the escarpment. We spend the next day exploring the Blyde River canyon on foot. Day 3 - 4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (huts BLD)Big Game Safari. We spend 2 days on game drives in search of the elusive leopard, the majestic lion and the mighty elephant. Excit-ing game viewing on morning and afternoon game drives with the midday spent out of the heat resting in the camp. Our profes-sional guides will impart their extensive knowledge of ecology, fauna and flora during our time in the bush. Night game drives with spotlights are available (own expense).Day 5 - 6 KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND (cabins BLD)We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland and travel through a lush fruit farming area before heading into the mountains of Swaziland. We spend 2 nights in Malalotja Nature Reserve with a full day to walk through this seldom explored mountainous reserve. The Swazi people have a rich cultural heritage and we will visit the craft and medicine markets on day 7 as we pass through the capital, Mbabane.Drakensberg accommodationSAFARI GRADE: ACCOMMODATED

* Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates guaranteed from 4 clients.Please note: The accommodation specified, is a guide only and is subject to change subject to availability, without prior notice. Alternatives will be of a similar standard.15-Jan-12 27-Jan-1219-Feb-12 02-Mar-1211-Mar-12 23-Mar-1201-Apr-12 13-Apr-1229-Apr-12 11-May-1220-May-12 01-Jun-1210-Jun-12 22-Jun-1201-Jul-12 13-Jul-1222-Jul-12 03-Aug-1212-Aug-12 24-Aug-1202-Sep-12 14-Sep-1223-Sep-12 05-Oct-1214-Oct-12 26-Oct-1204-Nov-12 16-Nov-1225-Nov-12 07-Dec-1216-Dec-12 28-Dec-12SOUTH AFRICA SWAZILANDDrakensbergLeopard sighting in Kruger National ParkACCOMMODATED22Includes* Entrance fees* Transport in minibus/safari truck * Meals as per itinerary* Professional guides* Guided walks2012 DEPARTURESJJa13 ? 1 195 pps+ local payment of ZAR 1 200? 345 pp single supplement DEPARTS JOHANNESBURGSunday at06:30amENDSJOHANNESBURGFriday at17:00pmThe walks in Blyde Canyon, Swaziland and the Drakensberg will be easy to moderate. We walk on good mountain paths so walking shoes / light boots are sufficient. Although full days out, the actual walking time is 3-6 hours for 10-22km so a reasonable level of fitness is required.Drakensberg MountainsHluhluwe NPSt. LuciaMalolotjaJohannesburgKruger NPPilgrims RestNSOUTH AFRICALESOTHOSWAZILAND