Suggested itinerariesEscarpment and KrugerThis short trip offers a perfect balance of wildlifeand relaxation in the Kruger region. Start your trip with a few days unwinding in the beautifulEscarpment area. Spend your days enjoyingcountryside walks and scenic drives. From here,head into the Kruger National Park for three days on safari. Here you will search for the Big Fiveas well as the birdlife and smaller creatures such as bushbuck. Day 1Fly from the UK to Johannesburgovernight.Day 2Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga airport andcollect your car. Transfer to yourguesthouse for three nights.Day 3Explore the Escarpment region.Day 4Spend the day driving the PanoramaRoute, stopping to enjoy the views atBlyde River Canyon.Day 5Drive to the Kruger National Park forthree nights on safari. Days 6-7On safari in the Kruger National Park. Day 8Drive to Hoedspruit airport. Fly toJohannesburg and fly back to the UK overnight.Day 9Arrive in the UK.Stay longerFrom Johannesburg, fly up to the spectacularVictoria Falls in Zambia, spending three nights at a lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. The powerful waterfalls are one of Africa's greatsights and are particularly impressive viewed fromthe air from a helicopter or microlight. Track to TrackThis luxurious journey combines an iconic railjourney through South Africa with a few days inCape Town and finishing with a safari in the SabiSand Wildtuin. It is ideal for special occasions ortravellers seeking the best levels of hospitality andexquisite accommodation throughout. Of coursewe can tailor-make a similar itinerary with moreaffordable hotels if you wish.Day 1Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town.Day 2Transfer into Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for three nightsat a five star hotel. Days 3-4Sightseeing in Cape Town.Day 5Transfer to the station for your twonight luxury train journey to Pretoria,stopping off at the quaint village ofMatjiesfontein.Day 6A day on the train, stopping at thehistoric diamond mining town ofKimberley and visiting the 'Big Hole'.Day 7Arrive in Pretoria and fly to KrugerMpumalanga airport, where you willtake a light aircraft into the Sabi SandWildtuin reserve. Days 8-9Game drives and guided walks fromyour safari lodge.Day 10Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga airport foryour flight to Johannesburg. Fly backto the UK overnight.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Stay longerBefore you depart from Cape Town on thetrain, drive out to Walker Bay and stay for acouple of nights to enjoy whale watching inHermanus. Between June and November youcan see southern right whales clearly from theshore as they come into the bay to breed and calve. Kruger and MozambiqueCombine the safari and beach in two very differentcountries on this exciting itinerary. The trip makesuse of the flights between the Kruger NationalPark and southern Mozambique, ideal forhoneymoons and travellers looking for a differentkind of trip. The islands of the Bazaruto archipelagoare world class, with beautiful beaches and superbsnorkelling - the perfect complement to your safariin South Africa.Day 1Fly overnight from the UK toJohannesburg.Day 2Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga airport and collect your car. Transfer to theKruger National Park for three nights on safari.Days 3-4Game drives in the Kruger National Park.Day 5Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga airportand drop off car. Fly to Vilanculos viaJohannesburg and transfer by smallaircraft to the Bazaruto Archipelagoin Mozambique.Days 6-7Unwind on the beautiful beach atyour lodge or enjoy activities such assnorkelling or fly-fishing.Day 8Transfer by road and boat toVilanculos for your flight toJohannesburg. Fly overnight to the UK.Day 9Arrive in the UK.Stay longerInstead of heading straight home, spend two nightson mainland Mozambique after your time in theBazaruto archipelago. Here you can enjoy lovelyviews, watersports and more rest and relaxation.From here, the airport is a short transfer away foryour flights home.www.audleytravel.com/southafrica ?01993 838 550 ?Kruger & the Escarpment4 9Cape TownKimberleyJohannesburgSabi SandWildtuinSOUTH AFRICABOTSWANAJohannesburgKrugerNational ParkVilanculosBazarutoArchipelagoSOUTH AFRICAMOZAMBIQUEPretoriaThe EscarpmentKruger National ParkHoedspruitEastgateairportJohannesburgKrugerKrugerMpumalanga airportMatjiesfonteinMalachite kingfisher, Sabi Sand WildtuinLion, Kruger National Park

50Madikwe & the NorthWild dogMadikwe Game Reserve is one of the best places in thecountry to observe theseincredible predators.Johannesburg Apartheid MuseumA fascinating insight into SouthAfrica's apartheid era. SowetoTake a tour of this sprawlingtownship, which bordersJohannesburg, and visit atraditional shebeen (bar). The northern stretch of SouthAfrica is vast and varied,extending from the Kruger NationalPark in the east to the Botswanaborder in the west. Here you will find dramatic scenery, some superbwildlife viewing and two of thecountry's major cities, Pretoria andJohannesburg. In the midst of thebushveld, Sun City is packed withhotels, golf courses, casinos and awaterpark. Our favourite part of thisregion is the Madikwe Game Reserve,one of South Africa's largest malaria-free game reserves. The concentrationof wildlife here is excellent, includingthe Big Five and there is a goodchance of sighting wild dog huntingin packs. Birdlife is similarlyimpressive, with around 350 recordedspecies found in the varied habitats. Malaria-free safariThe lack of malaria makes this afamily-friendly safari destination.Lioness and cubs, Madikwe Game ReserveZebra, Madikwe Game ReserveWild dog, Madikwe Game Reserve