5 DAY KRUGER PARK SAFARI
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
4 Nights Fully Accommodated
The Kruger National Park and surrounding areas fall within the Mpumalanga region – offering some of the most breath-taking attractions in Africa. From the naturally sculptured cylindrical rocks at Bourke’s Luck Potholes to the spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, waterfalls, rivers, streams and many more.
Combine all of this with the world renowned Kruger National Park and surrounding Private Game Reserves that will get your heart beating as you get to explore one of the most amazing wildlife destinations in Southern Africa. Capture moments that will let you tell a story of how the call of Africa will live on for a million years.
On this tour, we will visit places like the Panorama Route and explore the highlights such as Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, God’s Window and it's surrounding areas. We will also partake in a full day safari experience within the Kruger National Park and enjoy some game experiences in a Private Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
Feel free to indulge yourself in the rich history, culture, scenery and wildlife that this tour has to offer.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:
Forest walks.
Bush walk – “Big 5”.
Open vehicle game drive.
Private game reserve.
Kruger National Park.
Panorama Route drive.
Dullstroom.
Blyde River Canyon.
God’s Window.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
3 Rondavels.
Night game drive.
Kruger Park drive.
DAY 1: JHB – LOWVELD & GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Departing from JOHANNESBURG at 06:30, our journey leads us on some of the most scenic roads down to the Lowveld region of South Africa, known as Mpumalanga. On route, we will be stopping for a brunch stop in the historic town of Dullstroom, known as the fly-fishing capital of Southern Africa and notorious for the best trout dishes (the local fish species).
After our brunch/lunch stop, we continue our journey down the Drakensberg escarpment via Abel Erasmus Pass and into the untamed Lowveld. The road will takes us on a windy pass through high rising mountain cliffs as well as passing some waterfalls if there has been some rain.
We spend the next two nights at a lodge, which is situated in a private reserve within the greater Kruger National Park, allowing us the opportunity to see animals and already start experiencing the beauty of this country.
MEALS INCLUDED: DINNER (Lunch own expense)
DRIVING DISTANCE: 480 KM
ACCOMMODATION: GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY:
- SCENIC DRIVE TO THE LOWVELD REGION.
- EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BUSH LODGE.
- DULLSTROOM.
DAY 2: LOWVELD & GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Our first morning waking up in the African Wilderness. We will enjoy an early morning coffee and rusks as we watch the sun rise. This morning we embark on a bush walk, where we get to experience the ways in which the animals move around and to learn more about the smaller, intricate details of how everything in nature fits together. This morning, we will focus on the tracks and signs that the animals leave behind as they go about their daily lives and also to point out any interesting facts along our walk. Our guide and/or tracker lead all walks. If we encounter animals on our walk, it would be a bonus as their senses are usually must better than ours. Before the heat of the day, we slowly make our way back to the lodge where we will enjoy our brunch.
Later in the afternoon, when it starts cooling down a bit and the animals become more active, we will head out on an afternoon game drive. Here, we will cover a bit more distance and gives us a great opportunity to spot some animals. Keep your eyes open as we will be searching for some of the animals that inhabit the area. Our guides are very well trained to spot the animals and would share some amazing info with you upon any encounter.
After our game drive, we slowly return to the lodge to enjoy our dinner and to share some stories around the campfire about the things we have seen today.
MEALS INCLUDED: LIGHT BREAKFAST, BRUNCH AND DINNER
DRIVING DISTANCE: 2O KM
ACCOMMODATION: GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY:
- EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BUSH LODGE.
- MORNING GUIDED WALK IN BIG 5 AREA.
- AFTERNOON/EVENING GAMEDRIVE.
DAY 3: PANORAMA ROUTE - HAZYVIEW
After another night in the wild, we wake up with the sun and enjoy a substantial breakfast before setting off. Today we will be exploring the beauty of the infamous Panorama Route, stopping at most of the highlights that gave it its’ name. Some of the highlights today include the third largest canyon in the world, known as the Blyde River Canyon, then we move on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and stop for our own expense lunch in the little town of Graskop. The panorama route really offers some of the most unique and captivating scenery in South Africa and we will spend a good amount of time at each stop to make sure we enjoy what we see and get the full experience.
In the afternoon, we make our way to Hazyview where we will settle in for the next two nights.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST AND DINNER (Lunch own expense)
DRIVING DISTANCE: 196 KM
ACCOMMODATION: HAZYVIEW
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY:
- PANORAMA ROUTE.
- GOD’S WINDOW.
- BOURKE’S LUCK POTHOLES.
- 3 RONDAVELS.
- KOWYNS PASS.
DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Today we get up early as we want to enter the Southern Section of the Kruger National Park as soon as we can, for our full day of game viewing. The Southern section of the park offers the opportunity to see some different species of animals like Rhino, Wild Dogs, Herds of Buffalo and Elephant as well as other predators like Lion and Hyenas because the South usually has a bit more water, naturally attracting more animals. Our day is dedicated for driving around in search of these animals, however we will stop regularly at some of the parks’ rest camps for some leg stretches and comfort breaks as well as some waterholes on route. Late in the afternoon, we exit the park and head back to our accommodation for the night.
MEALS INCLUDED: LIGHT BREAKFAST, DINNER (Lunch in the park own expense)
DRIVING DISTANCE: Roughly 100 KM (Depending on what we see today)
ACCOMMODATION: HAZYVIEW
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY:
- SOUTHERN SECTION OF THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.
- FULL DAY GAME DRIVE.
DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG
After a relaxed breakfast, we depart Hazyview and make our way back to Johannesburg. The tour will end in the late afternoon on arrival at the Lodge.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST (Lunch own expense)
DISTANCE: 438 KM
ACCOMMODATION: POST NIGHT ACCOMMODATION
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITY:
- LONG TOM PASS.
- SCENIC DRIVE.
Airport Drop-off:
On the last day of the tour the truck will make a short stop at the Johannesburg airport (O R Tambo International) in order for guests that have evening flights to leave the tour.
Please note we cannot guarantee a specific time of arrival at the airport and will not take any responsibility for delays on the road. Should guests need to fly back on the last day, the flights must be evening departures.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tour is fully accommodated and all linen and towels are supplied. Seasonal malaria precautions may be advisable and are locally obtainable. Game viewing on foot is difficult, so we also place importance on some of the smaller aspects of the bush. It can get very hot so suitable precautions against sunburn should be taken.
Our price includes all transport, food, coffee, tea, accommodation, walks, game drives, entry fees and permits, group equipment and a professional guide.
The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, curios, tips and meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance which you can also obtain directly from our website.
At time of going to print the above itinerary was correct but we continually strive to offer our clients the best available tour options and as such we reserve the right to change aspects of the itinerary at our discretion. During the validity of the published itinerary conditions will change, roads are improved or deteriorate often opening up new routes, contracted camps and accommodation facilities change standards, optional activities become available or are discontinued, new border posts open and old ones become congested, etc. We are continuously monitoring all of the factors that make up a successful tour and as such will make amendments to the published itineraries if circumstances demand or if we believe that the change will enhance the tour.