Day 1: Gauteng to Kruger National Park
We leave on your Kruger safari in the early morning on Day 1, from Johannesburg - our shuttle departure point. The journey takes us through the Highveld area, then down the escarpment and through the charming Lowveld area. We stop for lunch en-route (which will be for your own expense) and reach the Kruger National Park in the afternoon.
You will go out on your first Kruger Park safari (Sunset drive) after taking a moment to settle into your accommodation. A Sunset Drive is a unique experience and introduces you to the Kruger's nocturnal animals. SANParks' rangers are also allowed to return to the camp after the normal gate closing times. These game drives take place in one of the Kruger Park’s vehicles with one of their rangers, and it's also important to remember that because this is not a private wildlife safari, there will probably be other guests on the drive. (Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on open vehicle drives.)
An appetising dinner will then be served in the evening, at our camp. Here, you'll also get to dine with your fellow guests and share your sighting of the day! (Dinner included)
Days 2, 3 and 4: A Full Day in Kruger National Park
Kruger Park safaris are all about early mornings, as well as getting out into the bush and seeing the animals! The time you depart on your game drive varies according to the seasons and camp gate opening times. Before we leave, we'll have some tea or coffee with snacks, and then set off on our morning Kruger safari. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, and because your guide has an intimate knowledge of the park, it helps a great deal in coming across those brilliant wildlife sightings!
As an added bonus, on one of your mornings, you will be joining a guided SANParks Bush Walk with an experienced game ranger. It’s the perfect opportunity to see the Kruger National Park in a completely new and unique way, and is a must-do.
Upon returning to camp, brunch will be ready. You'll have the time after this at leisure and can perhaps enjoy a swim, explore the shop at the camp - where you can find African curios, general food items and drinks, take a walk around the camp, or simply relax and catch up on sleep in your accommodations.
Also, be sure to bring your binoculars – the Kruger National Park is a bird watcher’s paradise!
After your leisure time, we'll go on our second game drive of the day - an afternoon Kruger safari. All our game drives are conducted in specially-adapted, 4×4 open safari vehicles so you're sure to have a memorable drive with the best possible vantage point at wildlife sightings. In the evening, we'll relax, chat and enjoy an appetising, authentic South African dinner at our camp.
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
Day 5: Kruger Park to Gauteng
The final day of your Kruger Park safari will be your last chance to see the Big 5 safari animals that you haven't as yet. After breakfast, we return to Johannesburg. The transfer back takes at least 6 hours and guests are advised to sleep over in Johannesburg on this night.
(Breakfast included)
Morning Walk
A walk in Kruger Park affords guests the opportunity to experience the bush from a totally different perspective. Get ready to get up close and personal with Africa's wild animals, insects, trees and birds. Qualified trail guides take you on a 3-hour walk where there is chance you could come across the Big 5 on foot, however, the focus is not on Big Five encounters but rather smaller and often very interesting aspects of the Kruger that can only be enjoyed by walking through the bush. This activity is available at no extra charge but needs to be pre-booked with your consultant when you confirm your Kruger safari tour with us. Please note that this activity is also dependent on availability.
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