Each tour is conducted with a maximum of 8 people.

All the accommodation is a unique African style. From classic African homesteads to treetop cabins to luxury tent camping in the African wilderness.

The itinerary of the tour focuses on the real Africa. We stay away from the tourist Africa.

Much effort has been taken by us to give you a genuine experience of as many aspects of Africa as possible. We visit a real local village in Swaziland. Sundowner Safaris are the only company that does this. We have 10 years of experience in Kruger National Park and are able to take you to hidden areas.

During our camping safari we have the entire reserve to ourselves. Away from the tourist, the buses and the people. Just us and the African bush.

If you look at our testomonials you will see that coming to Africa with Sundowner Safaris is like coming to Africa with a group of friends.

Meet your host - Kevinn Paull

Kevinn has a Degree in Biology & a Diploma in Tourism & has been conducting tours now for some 16 years. In that time he has owned & operated 2 different ecotour based companies as well as conducted tours for many organizations such as The Australian Museum (MUSE). Kevinn is accredited by The Ministry of Transport to conduct small group ecotours & private 4 wheel drive tours. During this time he has been Chairman of the Eastern Branch of the Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES) & a member of The Centennial Park Trust. He was also a NSW Police Officer & a Plainclothes Detective for 10 years prior to entering tourism.

Kevinn has travelled the world but his passion lies in Africa. His in-depth knowledge of wildlife, an eagerness to show you the beauty of South Africa, the culture and people of Swaziland, the wild nature of Kruger National Park and to share the excitement of being on safari in Africa, make him an exceptional host. He has first aid and emergency training.

SPONSORSHIP: Sundowner Safaris supports aid in Africa by sponsorship of a 12 year old girl in Mozambique with World Vision and funding fresh clean drinking water through the formation of the Australian Water Project Trust For Swaziland. This trust is supported, administered and project managed by Gone Rural, Swaziland.

De-Wildt Cheetah Lodge

De Wildt Lodge and Cheetah Sanctuary were founded back in the 1970's by Ann van Dyk. It is a about 1 hour drive north of Johannesburg. It is a world renowned centre for breeding, caring and rehabilitating Cheetah's as well as African Wild Dogs and other endangered African species. The lodge itself was the original home of the van Dyk family. It has a magnificent garden setting and really is a beautiful and romantic way to start your journey into Africa.

Mantenga Lodge

Mantenga Lodge has a long and infamous history dating all the way back to colonial African and the 'Bore Wars'. It is set on the edge of the Swazi mountains overlooking the Ezluwini Valley with an unforgettable view of Sheba's Mountain (this is where the book Solomon's Mines was set). Your chalets and balcony overlook the mountain with Vervet Monkeys frolicking in the tree. In Swazi we will take you up into the mountains to meet real African people and see how they live. See how Sundowner Safaris and Water Gives Life have changed their lives for the better forever. It really is an experience you will always remember.

Kruger National Park, Skukuza

Kruger National Park is one of the biggest parks in the world. About 2 million hectares of land. It was formed during the Bore Wars around the1900's. It has over 150 different species of mammals and over 500 species of birds. Our accommodation in the park is designed to takes us through all the different habitats of the park. In Skukuza we are in luxury riverside cabins overlooking the Sabie River, one of the biggest rivers in Kruger . Here are all the 'Big 5'. At Satara we are in the middle of the real African bush and moving into a different habitat with all the grazers, Zebra, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Rhino, Giraffe. Then further north to Letaba. We have large two bedroom cottages to ourselves overlooking the beautiful majestic Letaba River. Here we travel into a completely different area and habitat. With Leopard, Lion, Elephant and Hyena. Kruger always has a surprise for you and we know all the secret hidden areas to go to.

Pezulu, reception

Pezulu is a tree house lodge within a private game reserve, located the Limpopo area of South Africa. While there are no predators, you can expect to see all sorts of African animals walk past your tree house including Zebra, Giraffe, Warthog and much more. Each house is set high up in the African tree scape giving you a wonderful view over the bushland. It really is like stepping into a fantasy land. At night we have a 3 course dinner under the stars in front of a blazing fire, which is all enclosed by a thatched fence. This is a typical African style of eating called a 'Boma'.

Camping Safari

Here we are on a private reserve of 50,000 hectares. We have it all to ourselves. On the reserve are all the big game animals and we will go tracking in open air 4 wheel drives and hiking to come close to these animals. Our camp site is set in the centre of the reserve. We have walk in tents with timber floors, electricity, single wooden beds with mattress and doonas. Each tent has it's own en suite with hot and cold water and a flushing toilet.

Shandon Lodge

Shandon Lodge is set on the hills overlooking the town of Nelspruit. It has breathtaking views of the the valley down to the town as well as Crocodile River Gorge. The lodge is privately operated by a South African family and you will be given a traditional South African welcome. Our accommodation is a modern south African style with each room located around the pool. Each night we will be treated to BBQ African style next to the pool overlooking the gorge.

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INCLUSIONS

Fully escorted ex Johannesburg by Kevinn. All vehicle transfers/airport pickup and drop off. All breakfasts and dinners & Six lunches. All accommodation. Private tour & experience of Elephant Sanctuary. Private safari tour of De-Wildt Cheetah facility. Educational experience with 'Byron' De-Wildt Cheetah. Private tour of real village in Swazi Mountains. Visit Ngwenya Glass & Swazi Candles. Game viewing as specified in Kruger National Park. Microlight Flying Safari at Pezulu Tree House Lodge (If available and subject to weather). Pezulu Tree House Lodge with game viewing each day. 4WD Camping/Walking Safari, game viewing each day. Panorama Route including Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes. Private tour of Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary.All Conservation fees ($250.00).

EXCLUSIONS

Airfares and taxes. Morning teas/lunches except on Walking Safari, Pezulu & where specified. Visas (if required), travel & health insurance (Insurance compulsory travelling with Sundowner Safaris). Additional accommodation & meals (other than those specified). Drinks (Sundowners), laundry, gratuities & all personal purchases, any other optional activities. Any additional touring.

TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Touring will be in a Mercedes Benz 16 seater luxury air conditioned bus with leather reclining seats & opening windows plus enclosed luggage trailer. Each customer will have their own window seat.

Testimonials

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  We have just returned from our fantastic tour of South Africa and Swaziland. We are still raving to family and friends about it. The organisational logistics and quality of food and accommodation was outstanding. There were so many highlights...the up close and personal experience with African elephants and Cheetahs; touring the beauty of Swaziland; the elephants, lions, rhinos, birds, crocodiles, zebra, giraffe, cape water buffalo, hippos, warthogs, wildebeest, giant snails, snakes .....of Kruger National Park; the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon; the excitement of the ultra light flight over the animals in Greater Kruger; the romance of a night in the Pezula tree house and finally the thrills of the camping wild safari amongst the big 5 tracking rhino and leopard at night. Wow! I want to go back.
  Thankyou Sundowner Safaris for making story book dreams into a reality. - Brad and Connie - New South Wales

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  My wife and I have spent many years travelling the world with various organisations and tour groups, and I would just like to comment on our recent trip to Africa with “Sundowner Safaris. I can say that with out exception this has been the best value for money, enjoyable, and memorable trip we have undertaken.
  The key to its success was the insistence of our Hosts on a limit of no more than 8 in the tour group.
  From our first introductions this made the trip feel more like a family holiday. At no time were we ever surrounded by large groups of tourists and every location we stayed at was carefully chosen to provide us with the best possible opportunity to experience the “real” culture of the people and the diverse nature of Africa in complete privacy. Our hosts and guides had an exceptional knowledge of all the wide variety of wild life we encountered. They went to great lengths to give us the very best viewing opportunities while making us feel safe and comfortable at all times. No question was unanswered, no request overlooked and, every thing happened at a leisurely pace. First class in all respects and a credit to our hosts Kevinn and Kellie of Sundowner Safaris for sharing their passion for Africa with us. - Helen and Adrian - Queensland

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  I would like to say just how much I enjoyed the whole Sth. African experience. If I had any doubts that I could get a feel for the Country in 16 days, you have certainly dispelled them. I had a wonderful time, great food and comfortable beds. The variety of style of each stopover, the leisurely pace made this my best overseas trip ever! You asked me once, what I would nominate as the most outstanding experience throughout the trip and I couldn't - remember? Well now I believe it was the fact that you keep your numbers to a maximum of 8 and are able to provide a truly personal experience. Considering I am a single female travelling alone, I felt like I was on an adventure with a bunch of friends.
  Thank you - may you spread the joy of Sth. Africa to many many more Australians. - Robyn - Queensland

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  My husband and I booked on a 16 day African tour with Sundowner Safaris in May of this year.
  Our guides were Kevinn and Kellie and I would like to say that this trip, which is the first time I have been to Africa, was the most wonderful time I have had.
  From the outset the attention to detail and organisation were flawless. At no stage did we ever have to worry about our bags. They were organised and handle by the guides from beginning to end.
  Our accommodation was amazing. Every place we stayed at was perfect and completely different to the next. From 5 star luxury to tree lodges overlooking African bush to camping under the stars of an African night sky. The best thing was that each place was small and intimate and had a real and strong African feel. We felt and knew we were in Africa.
  The food. Well what can I say but beautiful and delicious every where. Just a delight from day 1 to day 16.
  The animals. Well the effort our guides went to show us as much as they could was outstanding. The animals we saw would take me pages to list here. But let me give you some sought of idea. We saw 3 prides of Lions in 1 day in Kruger National Park. Two different sightings of Leopards (both male and female). Beautiful herds of Elephants, with babies, Rhino’s, Giraffe (also with new born baby) and so so much more.
  I just want to that you for giving us a memory of Africa which we will take with us through our lives forever.
  And the best thing of all is that you only take small groups. There were only 5 of us total, which made it wonderful for both of us.
  Thankyou to Sundowner Safaris, thank you to Kevinn and Kellie and I can not recommend this tour through Southern Africa strongly enough. - Deborah and Ken - Victoria

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