Give your children a life-changing experience. This unique trip will allow children of all ages to join their parents on all game viewing activities, so they can witness their first encounters with wildlife. You can enjoy fabulous game viewing in a variety of ways from guided game walks to game drives in open 4 wheel drive vehicles. This trip is suited to the whole family. A private transfer will take you from the Johannesberg Airport to Sun City where you'll have many options to choose from. Play a round of golf while the kids experience one of the biggest waterparks in the world. The trip finishes up with your private transfer back to Johannesburg to catch your flight home.

Day 1
Johannesburg
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met at the door of the plane and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues. You will also recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc). Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). For those who seek premier quality and elegance, the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is the distinctively superior choice. Established in 1949, the hotel is a privately owned Premier property. Set in the heart of Sandton, in Johannesburg's prestigious northern suburbs, the hotel is within easy reach of all business and entertainment centers.

Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of the gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. It is the international flight gateway for most of southern Africa.

Day 2
Johannesburg
On this tour visitors have a full day to experience Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial and financial capital. We first take a look around the northern suburbs, then continue to the hustle and bustle of Hillbrow and Braamfontein, home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa. We drive through the downtown area to the Carlton Centre, to view a "mini-Manhattan" from the viewing deck on the 50th floor. Onward to Soweto (SOuth WEstern TOwnship), largest black residential area in South Africa, where we see a fascinating contrast to Rosebank and Sandton in the north. This sprawling “city within a city” is home to approximately 2-million people, many of whom work in various parts of the greater metropolitan area of the Witwatersrand. Our tour includes all the major points of interest, such as Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Baragwanath taxi rank, Freedom Square, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Nelson Mandela’s former home. After a lunch stop (we recommend Wandies Place in the the Dube section of Soweto), you visit the Apartheid Musuem. This extraordinarily powerful museum has already become the city's leading tourist attraction, an obligatory stop for visitors and residents alike. The Museum, with its large blown-up photographs, metal cages and numerous monitors recording continuous replays of apartheid scenes set in a double volume ceiling, concrete and red brick walls and grey concrete floor, is next to the Gold Reef City Casino, five kilometres south of the city centre. The Museum occupies approximately 6 000 square metres on a 7-hectare site which consists of natural recreated veld and indigenous bush habitat containing a lake and paths, alongside its stark but stunning building. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Balalaika Hotel (Sandton).

Day 3
Johannesburg - Hazyview
Take your flight from Johannesburg to Kruger (MQP) today. Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). 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 (own account) 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.

Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Rissington is the perfect balance of friendly, unobtrusive and personal service - everything you need and a little more than you expected. One kilometre through indigenous bush on a gravel road off the R40, just South of Hazyview. 10 minutes from the Kruger National Park and close to all the attractions of the Great Escarpment and Panorama Route.

Hazyview is a small farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa and is renowned for its banana industry. Close to Kruger National Park, the town's name is derived from the shimmering haze that occurs during the heat of summer. Most of Mpumalanga's private game reserves are found just east of Hazyview.

Day 4
Hazyview
Your Kruger National Park safari begins at dawn. You will be met at your hotel by your private guide then drive to the park entrance where you will spend the morning tracking the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino) during an exciting game drive. This full day safari in Kruger National Park provides you with the opportunity to spot African wildlife but also allows for cultural interaction, making it both informative and educational. An afternoon stop will be made so you will be able purchase lunch from one of the shops. You will return to your hotel late in the afternoon.




Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Rissington Inn.

Day 5
Hazyview
Depart from your hotel at around 08h00 and drive to the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden situated about 15 kms 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

Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Rissington Inn.

Day 6
Hazyview
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. 04:30/05:00 – 09:30/10:00 Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Depart from your hotel in the early afternoon for the drive to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (1½hrs). Arrive for tea/coffee before an educational video and tour of the Research Station. See endangered species such as King Cheetah and Wild Dog. After the tour, board open 4x4 vehicles for the game drive. Stop for sundown drinks (own account) in the bush before continuing the game drive by spotlight, in search of those elusive nocturnal animals. Return to the lodge for a traditional South African dinner under the stars (weather permitting). Arrive at your hotel at around 22:30. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Rissington Inn.

Day 7
Hazyview - Sun City
Priavate Transfer to Airport. Take your flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Johannesburg today. The flight duration is approximately 1 and a half hour. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Airport transfer with private vehicle. Waterworld offers a full range of watersports including sunset cruises, jet skis, parasailing. Or, play a round of golf at one of the courses designed by Gary Player or head to the Valley of the Waves the most advanced Waterpark in South Africa. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). From the moment you enter the foyer your senses are assaulted by the bold design aspects and dramatic setting. The central area has been transformed into a jungle of lush foliage, cascading water and life-like boulders, encircling fast moving slot machines. The hotel's view comprises a magnificent landscape of subtropical gardens and a sparkling swimming pool. It has a total of 340 rooms, which either face the Gary Player Golf Course or pool area, with gardens stretching down to Sun City's exciting Waterworld. Alive with activity, the Sun City Hotel in South Africa buzzes around the clock with the excitement of its world-class restaurants, casinos and stage revues. Sun City is a luxury South African casino resort, situated in the North West Province. It is located about two hours' drive from Johannesburg, close to the city of Rustenburg. The complex borders the Pilanesberg National Park. Sun City also has two international-standard 18-hole golf courses, the Gary Player Country Club and the Lost City Golf Course, both designed by Gary Player. The Gary Player Country Club is home to the prestigious Nedbank Golf Challenge while the Lost City Golf Course is noted for the 38 real crocodiles in the water feature of the 13th hole.

Day 8
Sun City
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Waterworld offers a full range of watersports including sunset cruises, jet skis, parasailing. Or, play a round of golf at one of the courses designed by Gary Player or head to the Valley of the Waves the most advanced Waterpark in South Africa. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Sun City Hotel.

Day 9
Sun City
Waterworld offers a full range of watersports including sunset cruises, jet skis, parasailing. Or, play a round of golf at one of the courses designed by Gary Player or head to the Valley of the Waves the most advanced Waterpark in South Africa. From the moment you enter the foyer your senses are assaulted by the bold design aspects and dramatic setting. The central area has been transformed into a jungle of lush foliage, cascading water and life-like boulders, encircling fast moving slot machines. The hotel's view comprises a magnificent landscape of subtropical gardens and a sparkling swimming pool. It has a total of 340 rooms, which either face the Gary Player Golf Course or pool area, with gardens stretching down to Sun City's exciting Waterworld. Alive with activity, the Sun City Hotel in South Africa buzzes around the clock with the excitement of its world-class restaurants, casinos and stage revues.

Day 10
Sun City - Johannesburg
Private Transfer Depart from Johannesburg international airport - End of itinerary.