$1,341 to $1,390 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at the Affordable Game Lodge in Balule Private Game Reserve
Arrival at the Affordable Game Lodge in Balule Private Game Reserve
We leave on your African safari from Johannesburg (pick-up from your accommodation or O.R. Tambo International Airport). Pick-up is at the latest 09h30 in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The drive from Johannesburg takes 6-7 hours.
Hoedspruit Airport is the closest airport, and pick-up is complimentary. From Nelspruit Airport (MQP/KMIA), pick-up is at an additional charge and a 4-hour drive to the lodge in the Hoedspruit Area.
When we arrive at the affordable game lodge (your first night is at a different lodge), rest in your air-conditioned chalet, swim in your private splash pool, walk around in the beautiful gardens, or unwind at the bar. Later that afternoon, you will go out on your first exciting Big 5 sunset drive. Experienced game rangers will take you to amazing wildlife sightings. After this amazing drive, dinner will be a bush braai (traditional meal) at the Marula Tree Boma.
- Main Destination:
- Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Tremisana Game Lodge
Wildlife in Balule NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sunrise Bush Walk and Afternoon Game Drive
Sunrise Bush Walk and Afternoon Game Drive
Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve to enjoy a bush walk with your experienced field guide. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return to the affordable game lodge for brunch.
At around 3 pm, we go on an afternoon game drive. We then transfer to the Treehouse Lodge for dinner, where we stay in fascinating and romantic treehouses.
The treehouses are not built on a tree branch; they are wooden cabins (mostly between trees) for the treehouse feeling. Some are on the ground, others elevated. You cannot choose a specific treehouse as it depends on group sizes. Some cater to single travelers or couples, and others to families. Some units have en-suite bathrooms, and others share bathrooms between a few units.
- Main Destination:
- Guernsey Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Kruger National Park Game Drive
Full-Day Kruger National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger in a custom-built open-sided game viewer.
You will have an opportunity to view game without intervening glass windows and listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. We have regular stops at picnic spots, restaurants and places of interest.
The open plains of the Orpen-Satara-Nwandezi regions attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, which in turn attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
Dinner is included in your package.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Animal Rehabilitation Centre Visit and Motlala Private Reserve Game Drive
Animal Rehabilitation Centre Visit and Motlala Private Reserve Game Drive
After breakfast, we travel to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Center for injured and orphaned animals and birds.
You can get close and personal to some resident animals, including lions and leopards. After brunch, you return to the affordable game lodge.
At around 15h00, we drive to the Big 5 Motlala Game Reserve for an open vehicle game drive in this reserve.
Return to the Treehouse Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Full-Day Kruger National Park Game Drive
Full-Day Kruger National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger in a custom-built open-sided game viewer.
You will have an opportunity to view game without intervening glass windows and listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. We have regular stops at picnic spots, restaurants and places of interest.
The open plains of the Orpen-Satara-Nwandezi regions attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, which in turn attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
Dinner is included in your package.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Sunrise Bush Walk, Three Rondavels and Drop-off in Johannesburg
Sunrise Bush Walk, Three Rondavels and Drop-off in Johannesburg
Before returning to Johannesburg, enjoy an early morning 1-hour bush walk with an armed ranger.
After a hearty breakfast, we drive to the awesome Blyde River Canyon and stop at the Three Rondavels en route to Johannesburg. A Hoedspruit Airport drop-off is also allowed; however, then there is no stop at the Three Rondavels.
We will have you back in Johannesburg between 17h00 and 18h00 (airport drop-off by arrangement).
- Main Destination:
- Johannesburg (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
