Red Africa Safaris

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$1,473 to $1,782 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer + Gorge Glass lift experience

Transfer + Gorge Glass lift experience

Your guide will pick you up early morning from Johannesburg & head towards the Blyde River Canyon Panorama Route.
You will make a stop along the way to stretch your legs, buy some refreshments and to enjoy breakfast if you missed it at your hotel.
Arrive early afternoon and make your way across a suspension bridge to the Graskop Gorge Glass lift, with an absolute magical view of the lowveld valley, that stretches out over a vast forest land towards the Kruger national Park area. The glass lift takes you down into the mesmerizing world of the area’s indigenous rainforest where you can go on a boardwalk walking trail and explore this natural treasure.
Afterwards you will make your wat to your lodge in Hazyview and enjoy dinner at 18h00/19h00.

Main Destination:
Panorama Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Blyde River Canyon Panorama Route + Canyon Boat Cruise

Blyde River Canyon Panorama Route + Canyon Boat Cruise

This exciting day starts at 07h30 with breakfast. After breakfast you will head to the first stop on the Panorama Route – the Pinnacle Rock look-out point, you will then make your way to Lisbon Falls, the highest falls in the area, next you will visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes with amazing natural rock formations and lastly you will stop at the Three Rondavels, with the most scenic sight of the Blyde river Canyon.

After your last stop on the Panorama Route, you will head to your accommodation that's situated next to the Blyde River with the breath-taking Drakensberg Mountains as the backdrop. Settle in & relax until it’s time for your Boat Cruise to start at 15h00.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Blyde River Nature Reserve while cruising down the Canyon, also see the 2nd highest Tufa waterfalls on earth, Hippos, Crocodiles and Waterbirds. The perfect way to end your Panorama Route tour.
Return to the Lodge afterwards and relax until dinner is served around 19h00.

Main Destination:
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
Accommodation:
Moholoholo Ya Mati
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Moholoholo Wildlife Centre Tour + Kruger Open Vehicle Sunset Game Drive

Moholoholo Wildlife Centre Tour + Kruger Open Vehicle Sunset Game Drive

Enjoy a tasty breakfast around 07h30. Afterwards, you will make your way to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to go on a very interesting tour starting at 09h30. At the Centre, you can get close to Africa’s threatened and endangered wildlife and learn more about these amazing animals. Some of the animals that can be viewed are leopard, lion, serval, vulture, honeybadger (famous Stoffel), etc. to name but a few.

After your wildlife tour, you will head to the iconic Kruger National Park. As soon as you have entered you will see some wildlife. Be especially on the lookout for rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard during your first excursion through the park. Arrive in the afternoon at your accommodation, situated next to the beautiful Sabi River that attracts plenty of wildlife. Settle in and relax until your open-vehicle sunset game drive starts at 16h30. Afterwards, enjoy dinner prepared by your guide under African skies, in the true safari way.

Main Destination:
Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Explore Kruger, go on an Exciting Bushwalk & Sunset Game Drive

Explore Kruger, go on an Exciting Bushwalk & Sunset Game Drive

In the morning, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful African sunrise and get close to nature on foot by going on an adrenaline-packed bushwalk starting around 04h00 (duration 3 hours). The walk can be substituted with an open-vehicle sunrise game drive if you prefer.

Afterwards, enjoy breakfast back at your accommodation. Depart after breakfast and enjoy a closed-vehicle midday game drive through Kruger National Park. Visit waterholes, riverbeds and lookout points in search of the Big 5, or relax at the camp, buy a souvenir or take a dip in the swimming pool. Also be on the lookout for frequent visitors such as bushbuck, baboon, warthog, impala, and spotted hyena to name but a few.

At 16:30 you will go on another exciting open-vehicle sunset game drive. Be on the lookout for nocturnal animals which starts to stir. Return to the camp after your 3-hour drive and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your guide under open African skies.

Main Destination:
Central Kruger National Park
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Last Kruger Excursion and Transfer to Johannesburg

Last Kruger Excursion and Transfer to Johannesburg

This last day starts at 04h00, with an early sunrise open-vehicle game drive. Enjoy breakfast back at the camp, from where your guide will take a slow drive to the exit gate. This drive provides you with the last chance to spot the wildlife that eluded you the previous days. Once out of the park, enjoy the scenic drive back to Johannesburg which will take approximately 5-6 hours. You will have a stop on the way where you will also have an opportunity to buy lunch. You arrive at your specified destination/hotel in the late afternoon/early evening where, unfortunately, your safari will come to an end. It's recommended to overnight at a hotel on the last day of your tour, or book your flight from 19h00 or later.

Although we provide a planned itinerary, our tours are totally flexible and can be customized to suit your needs.

Main Destination:
Southern Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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