$1,396 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Kruger National Park - Afternoon Safari Drive - Check into Sabie River Lodge
Transfer to Kruger National Park - Afternoon Safari Drive - Check into Sabie River Lodge
You'll be picked up and leave Johannesburg in a 7-seater air-conditioned microbus with our experienced Kruger Park guide. You will travel east across the Highveld farmlands and down into the Lowveld city of Nelspruit/Mbombela, the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
After a lunch break, you will enter Southern Kruger Park for your first exciting game drive. You'll travel through lightly wooded bushveld, where you can expect to see antelope, giraffe and possibly elephant. Before sunset, drive a short distance to Sabie River Bush Lodge, where we stay overnight. You will be booked into a lodge room or en-suite safari tent with air-conditioning and modern furnishings. You have time to relax on the deck, looking across the extensive Sabie River, hoping to see some hippos or crocodiles. Your guide will arrange dinner in the Gecko Lapa restaurant, which is a 3-course meal. Wi-Fi is available so you can keep in touch with family and friends.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sabie River Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Game Viewing in Southern Kruger Park - Return to Sabie River Lodge
Full-Day Game Viewing in Southern Kruger Park - Return to Sabie River Lodge
You will have an early start with a quick cup of coffee. Then, board the open safari vehicle and head into Kruger National Park for your sunrise game drive. You'll travel through bushveld areas and probably along the river looking for the Big 5 species (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). The Sabie River is a dominant feature of Southern Kruger, and travelling along the banks can be exciting.
After about 3 hours, stop at a camp where your guide will provide breakfast packs and allow you time to relax. Continue on the mid-morning drive, visiting any top sightings reported for the day. Around lunchtime, you'll stop for refreshments, browse the curio shop, and then continue with the afternoon drive, which finishes back at Sabie River Bush Lodge.
You can swim or relax, then enjoy sundowners on the deck overlooking the Sabie River, with one of the best photo opportunities "on safari in Africa". Join your guide for dinner in the licensed restaurant with the menu for the day.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sabie River Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transit Game Drive to Satara Camp in Central Kruger Park – Sunset Game Drive in Open Plains
Transit Game Drive to Satara Camp in Central Kruger Park – Sunset Game Drive in Open Plains
You will have breakfast on the deck at 06h30, then bid farewell to the river lodge. Depart for your first morning game drive in search of the elusive Big 5 species, such as the leopard. While travelling north, you can expect to see more grasslands near Tshokwane, where you will have a stop. Your guide will check the sightings board and set off for the second morning drive towards Central Kruger Park and some popular waterholes.
Around lunchtime, you'll arrive at Satara and check into an air-conditioned chalet with screens over the windows to prevent unwanted insects. Explore the camp which has a pool, large shop, deli-café and main restaurant. Note that the Wi-Fi signal is limited in this area. Later, your guide will take you to the sunset drive assembly area, where a national parks safari vehicle equipped with spotlights will take you to search for nocturnal species such as hyenas or big cats. Return to camp for dinner in the Cattle Baron Bistro, well-known for its juicy steaks.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Satara Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sunrise Game Drive - Panorama Route Visiting Blyde River Canyon & Other Attractions
Sunrise Game Drive - Panorama Route Visiting Blyde River Canyon & Other Attractions
Pack up, grab a quick coffee and depart on your final morning game drive heading towards the exit gate of Kruger Park. Review your checklist as you travel to a country restaurant for breakfast. The rest of the day is devoted to sightseeing on the Panorama Route. You will visit the amazing Three Rondavels in Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and other attractions. You have time to browse the informal markets for African curios and stop for lunch. Then, drive down Kowyn’s Pass to Hazyview and check into Hazyview Sun Hotel or an alternate 4-star hotel with a pool, bar and restaurant. Your guide will arrange a table for dinner and check on any special diets.
- Main Destination:
- Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
- Accommodation:
- Hazyview Sun
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Leisurely Breakfast - Transfer to Johannesburg
Leisurely Breakfast - Transfer to Johannesburg
You will enjoy breakfast at the hotel, discussing the highlights of your safari and the tourist attractions in this Lowveld region. It is a rich agricultural area, especially for sub-tropical fruit. Depart from Hazyview, travel past orchards and forests to Nelspruit/Mbombela, then back up to the Highveld. You'll arrive in Johannesburg at OR Tambo Airport or a nearby hotel by 16h00. Please allow 1.5 hours of connecting time for local flights or 3 hours for international flights.
- Main Destination:
- Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
