Compact Adventure: Post-Bushfire Festival Journey from Eswatini to Sun City and Johannesburg

Day 1: Bushfire Festival Day 1

Eswatini on May 30, 2025

All day

Bushfire Festival Immersion

Enjoy the vibrant arts, music, and cultural showcase at Eswatini's iconic festival with workshops, performances, and culinary treats.
Included with ticket, Full day
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Day 2: Bushfire Festival Day 2

Eswatini on May 31, 2025

All day

Bushfire Festival Activities

Dive deeper into cultural experiences, visit artisan markets and savor diverse festival foods.
Included with ticket, Full day
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Day 3: Bushfire Festival Day 3

Eswatini on June 1, 2025

All day

Final Festival Day

Catch final performances and enjoy a gourmet food final before the festival concludes.
Included with ticket, Full day
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Day 4: Sun City Getaway

Sun City, South Africa on June 2, 2025

7:00AM

Hotel Breakfast

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast featuring local and international favorites at your lodge before departure.
Included, 1 hour

8:00AM

Drive to Sun City

Travel for about 5 hours (330 km), crossing the Eswatini-South Africa border with rest stops for comfort.
Fuel and tolls ZAR800 approx., 5 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at The Rajput Room

Experience an elegant Indian cuisine lunch with exquisite dishes inside Sun City's premier hotel restaurant.
ZAR250, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Sun City Resort

Enjoy casino entertainment options and beautiful resort grounds or relax at the pool.
Casino free entry; pool access included with accommodation, 3 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at The Butcher Shop & Grill

Relish premium grilled steaks and South African dishes in a stylish and lively atmosphere.
ZAR350, 2 hours
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Day 5: Johannesburg Cultural Tour

Johannesburg, South Africa on June 3, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Origin Coffee Roasting

Enjoy top-quality coffee and fresh pastries to start your urban adventure.
ZAR100, 1 hour

9:30AM

Apartheid Museum Visit

Visit this world-class museum that presents South Africa’s history and the struggle for freedom; opens at 9AM.
ZAR150, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Marble Restaurant

Dine on contemporary grilled specialties with panoramic city views on a rooftop terrace.
ZAR400, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Maboneng Precinct

Discover this trendy arts district, filled with galleries, cafes, and unique boutiques.
Free to explore, 2 hours

6:30PM

Dinner at Pata Pata in Soweto

Immerse yourself in South African tradition with modern flavors in vibrant Soweto surroundings.
ZAR250, 2 hours
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Day 6: Pilanesberg Safari

Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa on June 4, 2025

6:30AM

Hotel Breakfast

Fuel up with a robust breakfast before a morning safari.
Included, 45 minutes

7:30AM

Guided Game Drive at Pilanesberg

Experience a guided safari to see the Big Five and other wildlife; park open 6AM-6PM.
ZAR1000 per person approx., 4 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Mokolodi Bush Lodge

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with local grilled cuisine near the park.
ZAR350, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Return to Sun City

Afternoon of leisure with options to relax by the pool, visit the casino, or enjoy a spa treatment.
Spa approx. ZAR600, Afternoon until evening

7:30PM

Dinner at Cattle Baron Steakhouse

Classic steakhouse dinner highlighting authentic South African meat cuts and wines.
ZAR400, 2 hours
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Day 7: Soweto & Return Drive

Johannesburg & en route Maputo on June 5, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast in Johannesburg at Vuyo Café

Start your day with baked goods and rich coffee in a local favorite.
ZAR90, 1 hour

9:30AM

Half-day Soweto Tour

Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and other iconic heritage sites with a local guide.
ZAR600 per person, 4 hours

2:00PM

Lunch at Sakhumzi Restaurant

Enjoy traditional South African staple dishes in the heart of Soweto.
ZAR250, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Begin drive to Maputo

Start your return 7-hour drive passing through Komatipoort border crossing into Mozambique. Plan for breaks and border clearance.
Fuel and tolls approx. ZAR900, 7 hours
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