$2,861 to $2,962 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
The Panorama Route
The Panorama Route
An early departure from Johannesburg as we travel east towards the Mpumalanga Province, passing through the open grasslands and agricultural areas of the “Highveld”. Our journey continues onto the Mpumalanga escarpment. We visit the many attractions along the Panorama Route, including God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Graskop Gorge Lift and various waterfalls. The Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga is arguably one of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in South Africa. It leads through the rugged mountain range of the northern Drakensberg. Breathtaking views and plunging waterfalls are marvelled at on the Panorama Route.
Here, in the northeastern part of the Great Escarpment, the inland plateau declines abruptly and steeply and opens up fantastic views of the plains of the Lowveld up to a thousand meters below. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our well-appointed accommodation in Graskop. Dinner will be enjoyed at the guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Panorama Route (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Westlodge Bed & Breakfast
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Blyde River Canyon & Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Blyde River Canyon & Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
After breakfast, we visit Bourkes Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels lookout point over the Blyde River Canyon. The view from the lookout point is considered by many to be the finest along the Panorama Route. We then travel over the northern Drakensberg mountains and descend into the Lowveld via the Abel Erasmus Mountain Pass and arrive at Moholoholo Forest Camp in time for lunch. The forest camp is situated in a picturesque position underneath the towering cliffs of the escarpment.
Your stay will include three delicious meals, a game drive on the reserve, and a beautiful morning bush walk, where your experienced guide will introduce you to a wonderful world consisting of wild animals, birds and the signs, tracks and smells of the African bush, and to top it all, a visit to our world-renowned Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. On completion of your tour of the rehabilitation centre, a sunset game drive is enjoyed in the reserve followed by a dinner in the Boma under the African skies.
- Main Destination:
- Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
- Accommodation:
- Moholoholo Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Greater Kruger National Park - Kapama Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park - Kapama Private Game Reserve
An early wake-up call signals yet another exciting day in the African bush. This morning at sunrise, we will join a guided bush walk with a qualified field guide. This is a great opportunity to see some of the smaller creatures and plants up close, not to mention some of the larger wildlife in their own environment.
A hearty breakfast is enjoyed at Moholoholo Forest Camp on completion of the bushwalk. At around mid-day, you are dropped off at a luxury lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Lunch is enjoyed before heading out on your first game drive in specially adapted open 4X4 vehicles under the expert guidance of a knowledgeable field guide. At dusk, sundowners are enjoyed deep in the bush, after which the drive continues, making use of spotlights to search for nocturnal animals. Early morning and late afternoon/early evening are the best times of day for game viewing. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge after the game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Kapama River Lodge
Wildlife in Kapama GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Greater Kruger National Park - Kapama Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park - Kapama Private Game Reserve
An early wake-up call signals the start of another exciting day in Big Five territory.
Since this is a “Big Five” territory, encountering lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo as well as all the other iconic wildlife of Africa, is possible on this safari. On your return to Kapama River Lodge, enjoy an extensive cold and hot buffet breakfast in the lodge’s dining area.
The rest of the day is at leisure - Retire to your room and relax, laze at the pool or enjoy a bush walk under the guidance of a qualified and skilled trails guide. Marvel at the abundance of insects and creatures so often overlooked on this bush walk.
Later this afternoon, after lunch and high tea, you are collected for another exhilarating game drive in an open safari vehicle. After sunset, the drive continues, making use of spotlights to search for nocturnal animals.
Dinner is enjoyed this evening in the restaurant at Kapama River Lodge after your late afternoon/sunset open vehicle game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Kapama River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
End of Tour
End of Tour
After a final early morning open vehicle game drive and a late breakfast, you are collected from the Kapama River Lodge and are transferred back to Johannesburg via the scenic Abel Erasmus Pass.
(You have the option of a return flight from Hoedspruit Airport to your onward destination. Please enquire about the price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Greater Kruger
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
