$2,611 to $2,865 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Departing early in the morning from Johannesburg's O R Tambo Airport or any of the surrounding airport hotels, we enjoy a scenic 5-hour drive to Hazyview, near the entrance of the Kruger National Park. It is also possible to fly (optional extra cost). Lunch is for your own account. Before entering the Kruger Park, we'll transfer to an open-sided safari vehicle. Game viewing begins as soon as we enter the gates. The afternoon is spent on a private safari drive, looking for wild animals. At the end of the afternoon, we will check in at our camp overlooking the Sabie River, where we spend the night. We normally use the standard bungalows in Skukuza Camp inside the Kruger Park for the first two nights, subject to availability. Each bungalow has two or three single beds, aircon, and a small private bathroom. It is possible to upgrade to 4-star accommodation (optional, for an extra cost). A delicious dinner is included, which may be enjoyed outside, under the stars (weather permitting).
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
On Safari in the Kruger National Park
On Safari in the Kruger National Park
Today is devoted to game viewing inside the Kruger National Park, from the comfort of an open safari vehicle. We do not follow a rigid schedule and do not limit the duration of our game drives. With no other guests on board, you have maximum flexibility. A typical day starts early with coffee or tea, before heading out at sunrise for our morning game drive. A hearty brunch (combined breakfast and lunch) is served around mid morning. You will have a highly experienced, English-speaking driver guide, who knows the bush well and understands what makes a safari special. Questions are welcomed, and there will be plenty of opportunity for photography. During game drives, we may stop to stretch our legs at a scenic view point or game viewing hide. The Kruger National Park has an abundance of wildlife all year round, and there is no bad time to visit Kruger. We return to camp at sunset for another delicious dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
From Kruger to Timbavati Game Reserve
From Kruger to Timbavati Game Reserve
We rise with the sun for another early morning game drive in the Kruger Park, to search for any animals that may have eluded us thus far. After brunch, we will exit the park and make our way in an air-conditioned minivan to the Timbavati Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park. After two nights in Kruger with rather basic accommodations, we now upgrade to something a bit more luxurious for the next two nights.
This tour description and price is based on spending the next two nights at Kambaku River Sands, a wonderful mid-range camp in the Timbavati reserve. If Kambaku is not available for your dates, we will look for another similar mid-range lodge or camp in the same price range. We can either upgrade you to a slightly more expensive camp (optional, for an extra cost), or downgrade you (optional, lower cost) to a less expensive camp.
After checking in and enjoying lunch at the lodge, we go on an afternoon game drive in the beautiful Timbavati Game Reserve, with your new guide.
- Main Destination:
- Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Kambaku River Sands
Wildlife in Timbavati NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
On Safari in the Timbavati
On Safari in the Timbavati
The daily lodge routine will be explained upon arrival. A typical day at a private safari lodge starts with an early wake up call, followed by coffee and tea on the deck, before heading out on a morning game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle (shared with other guests). One advantage at a private reserve like the Timbavati is that the vehicles are allowed to go off-road to get closer to the animals. In the morning, we may stop somewhere at a scenic spot in the bush for refreshments, before making our way back to camp for a well-earned breakfast.
Sometimes, a guided bush walk may be offered after breakfast, to explore the smaller wonders of the wild on foot (subject to weather and availability of a suitably qualified guide).
Spend the midday hours lazing around the pool or enjoying a siesta. Lunch is served in the early afternoon, and later we head out on another afternoon game drive, which continues after sundowners as a night drive. Enjoy a wonderful dinner on return to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Kambaku River Sands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Timbavati to Hoedspruit Airport
Timbavati to Hoedspruit Airport
After your final early morning game drive and another delicious breakfast, it is time to check out and depart. A transfer vehicle will collect you and take you to the nearby Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) where you can board your onward flight to Johannesburg or Cape Town (flight not included - please do not book an early flight out of Hoedspruit).
Alternatively, it is possible for us to arrange a 6-hour road transfer from your lodge in the Timbavati back to Johannesburg, should you prefer that (this is optional, at an extra cost).
Please note, while this 5-day tour is based on using Kambaku River Sands in the Timbavati Game Reserve for the last two nights, limited availability or guest preferences may mean that we recommend a different lodge for you for the last two nights. This will be done in discussion with you. A different lodge will usually result in a different overall price, as each lodge is priced differently. This tour can be customised to meet your budget and requirements.
- Main Destination:
- Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
