The mountainous escarpment of Mpumalanga provides us with stunning views of the Lowveld. This wonderful full day tour includes sights such as God’s Window, with its spectacular views across the Lowveld, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, with its extraordinary rock formations, the Blyde River Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the World, the famous Three Rondavels and historic Pilgrims Rest (time permitting) where “Wheelbarrow Patterson” discovered gold. An excellent opportunity to see some of Mpumalanga’s most spectacular scenery. Lunch included at renowned Harrie’s Pancakes in Graskop.

Approx. 8hrs 09:00 – 16:30

Panorama Highlights Tour

For those with limited time, this tour offers guests the opportunity to experience the highlights of the Panorama Route including Graskop, God’s Window, Lisbon Falls and the Blyde River Canyon. No lunch included.
 
Approx. 4hrs 08:00 – 12:00

The Ghost Tour provides a fascinating insight into life (and occasionally death) in Pilgrim's Rest during its heyday in the Gold Rush. Starting with a look at Alanglade House, where the Barry’s, one of the town's wealthier families, lived a life of extreme comfort and entertained lavishly. We take a close look at their lives, their house and their furniture and hear about Mrs Barry as a society hostess and some of the important historical figures who stayed and dined here.
 
The house is believed to be haunted, as is much of the town, and during the tour, uncanny and inexplicable occurrences are common with almost all participants feeling a presence or awareness of something or someone from the past or from 'the other side'. Leaving the house after dusk, we head up to the cemetery, where, after a glass of sherry, we take a tour of some of the graves and find out about some of their occupants and their unusual lives and deaths. This is another eerie place and manifestations are frequent for those inclined to them and even to some more cynical souls! We stop for dinner at one of the towns’ restaurants before returning to Hazyview.

Approx. 6hrs 15h30-21h30

A fascinating day tour which combines conservation, education and botany. Depart from your hotel at around 08h00 and drive to the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden situated about 15kms outside Nelspruit. We arrive in time to join the tour which includes the feeding of the chimpanzees at 10h00. This is a unique opportunity to view chimpanzees in semi-wild surroundings.

Visitors will be captivated by these primates who share 98% of mans’ DNA. With every visitor we take to the Sanctuary, we contribute to the rescue of another chimpanzee. After the tour we stop for lunch before travelling to the Lowveld Botanical Gardens in Nelspruit. Situated on the banks of the Crocodile and Nels Rivers, the 159ha garden is home to around 600 plant species. After a leisurely stroll through the gardens, we return to Hazyview, arriving at around 16h00

Approx. 8hrs 08h00-16h00

A unique tour where we visit two world renowned conservation centres who are successfully helping to preserve injured and endangered birds and animals. Depart from your hotel at around 08:00hrs and drive to the Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre near Hoedspruit, which has appeared on Animal Planet on several occasions. Let their experts take you around the centre where some of the animals and birds might be handled depending on their condition.

Learn about the rehabilitation techniques and treatment of injured, poisoned and abandoned animals & birds of prey. Depart Moholoholo and transfer to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. On arrival, we stop for lunch before the educational tour of the breeding and research station during which you can view, from close up, rare, endangered species such as the African Wild Dog and Cheetahs. Return to your hotel at around 17:00hrs.
 
Approx. 9hrs 08:00 – 17:00

A unique morning safari at Tshukudu Game Reserve especially for our budding young wildlife enthusiasts departing from Hazyview at around 08h00.
We view lions up close in the breeding camps from the safety of an open vehicle, touch & interact with selected orphaned animals, walk with rehabilitated animals and learn more about nature in a fun way! Afterwards we transfer to the Khamai Reptile Park where experienced handlers will show you some of Southern Africa’s most deadly snakes, including Black and Green Mambas, Boomslang, Mozambiquan Spitting Cobras, Puff Adders and Vine Snakes.

The centre was started in 1984 by Donald Strijdom who has run many expeditions to locate and catalogue new & endangered species of reptiles in countries such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mauritius, Zaire, Zambia and Mexico. An excellent family day out.

Approx. 8 hrs 08:00 – 16:00

Guests are transferred to the world famous Kruger National Park where a National Parks Trails Ranger is ready to introduce you to a number of skills including tracking, the use of plants and trees in medicine, as well as bird and animal identification. These Rangers are amongst the most qualified and experienced in Southern Africa and have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Walks are conducted in the wilderness areas of the Kruger, in particular, an area that is renowned for its rhino population, so a “Big 5” sighting is always a possibility. A short game drive to and from the walking area adds to the excitement of the day. Snacks & drinks included.

Approx. 5 hrs 04:30/05:00 – 09:30/10:00 Min age: 12 years

A fascinating day tour to the mountainous kingdom of the Swazi’s, one of the longest standing dynasties in Africa. Ruled since 1986 by their current King, Mswati III, who is also famous for having 14 wives!! The Swazi people are well known for their friendly and welcoming nature. The country consists of lush & fertile valleys and magnificent mountain scenery. See the Maguga Dam, the Nsangwini Rock Art, the Swazi Market, the Candle Factory, Mantenga Craft Centre and Ngwenya Glass.

We enter Swaziland at Jeppe’s Reef which is not one of the busiest border posts so crossing here should not take too long. Please advise nationality at the time of booking so that we can check if you need a visa.

Approx. 12hrs 07:00 – 17:00

Enjoy a day of mystical experiences with a visit to the charming village of Kaapsche Hoop. See the free roaming wild horses wandering around the streets and visit local artists in their homes and workshops. The village is home to goldsmiths, silversmiths, potters, painters and more. We also visit Adam’s Calendar, so called because of its alignment with the sun and moon.

 This site of early religions and astronomy dates back to the dawn of Homo sapiens, some 250,000 years ago and features sacred ritual paths, carved male & female monoliths as well as the first Sphinx on earth. The tour is not suitable for babies or toddlers as there is quite a lot of walking involved. NB: This tour needs advance booking notice please.

Approx. 8.5hrs 08:00 – 16:30

Experience the thrill of the African bush as day changes to night in the Kruger National Park. In the company of an expert National Parks Ranger, your safari begins with drinks and sundowners and a beautiful African sunset. As night falls, we turn on our spotlight and go in search for Africa’s “Big 5”. From the comfort of an open safari vehicle, you are likely to see some of Africa’s more unusual nocturnal animals.

Approx. 4 hrs 16:30 – 20:30 Min age: 6 years

We depart from your local Hazyview hotel at around 18:00hrs and travel the short distance to the Shangaan River Club. Follow the sound of the drums through the path of flaming torches towards an enchanting evening the Shangaan way. Return to your hotel at around 22h00hrs.

Approx. 4hrs 18:00 – 22:00

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