Needles 3 Country Safari - Tour Operator

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* Country 1 Big Five Country with a full day safari in the Kruger.

* Country 2 Mozambique, The capital, Maputo

* Country 3 The Kingdom of Swaziland. All done with your own ranger. (great value)

Spend 4 nights at Needles Lodge, a 4 star lodge situated on the Southern Boundary of the Kruger Park and within easy reach of Mozambique and Swaziland. Enjoy the comfort of the suites which include aircon, double baths and showers all en-suite with gourmet meals being served on the deck under a giant Marula tree. This tour take you to three countrys on safari.

Included in this tour is all accommodation dinner bed and breakfast – a night drive in the Kruger Park on your arrival and then three full day safaris into the Kruger Park, Maputo and Swaziland as well as transfers to and from KMIA Airport outside Nelspruit.

DAY 1

On arrival at Needles unpack relax, enjoy a swim in our pool and prepare for your night drive departing 4.30pm and returning for dinner around 8.30pm. This is the opportunity to get an up-close experience with nocturnal life in the park

DAY 2

BIG 5 COUNTRY - An early departure from Needles at 5.30 am into the Kruger to track down the Big FIVE and enjoy the area which is internationally recognized as the best game viewing region of the Kruger. A bush breakfast will be prepared by our ranger and the safari will continue visiting the areas around Lower Sabie Crocodile Bridge and heading up to Skakuza around lunch time to visit the headquarters of the park and the curio shop and lunch if need be. Then start the afternoon viewing on your way back to Needles arriving around 6.30 pm in time for a swim to freshen up for dinner.

DAY 3

COUNTRY 2 - MOZAMBIQUE - After breakfast a drive to Maputo to visit the capitol. Enjoy the tropical ambiance and Portuguese culture and architecture. You will visit the cultural museum the train station designed by Gustaff Eiffel as well as the numerous craft markets and even a swim should you want. For lunch you will be taken to Costa do Sol one of Maputo’s most famous seafood restaurants to experience the fresh fish, prawns, calamari caught daily by local fisherman. After lunch a visit to the harboUr and a drive back to Needles Lodge.

DAY 4

COUNTRY 3 - SWAZILAND - After breakfast head off for the Swaziland border. Here you will visit one of the most well renowned cultural villages in the Southern Africa. Dance with the maidens and learn of their culture and traditions. From there travel through and spend the day visiting local cottage industries including Coral Stevens mohair factory where world renown tapestries ,placemats and blankets are manufactured. Also visit local craft markets the candle and glass factory where local craftsmen produce sculptured animals from recycled glass. Return to Needles for dinner.

Day 5

Enjoy a late breakfast relax and prepare for returning back to the airport with a heavy heart

NB

Transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg International at an additional cost. Discounts are available for groups of four on more. Prices are adjusted for guests who self drive. Tours can be changed to accommodate your personal preference. Two days in the Kruger or two days in Maputo, the choice is yours and there will be no extra cost to consider the Panoramic Route.

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