Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Johannesburg to the Lowveld
Johannesburg to the Lowveld
Departing from Johannesburg at 08h30, our journey leads us on some of the most scenic roads down to the Lowveld region of South Africa, known as Mpumalanga. On route we will be stopping for a lunch stop in Dullstroom, one of seven spectacular destinations along the Highlands Meander of Mpumalanga. After our lunch stop we continue our journey to Hoedspruit.
We spend the night at a lodge, which is situated just outside the Kruger National Park, allowing us the opportunity to easily access the park the following morning to see animals and already start experiencing the beauty and wildlife of this country.
- Main Destination:
- Hoedspruit (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Call of the Wild Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
Today we get up early as we want to enter the Central Section of the Kruger National Park as soon as we can, for our full day of game viewing. The central section of the park offers the opportunity to see some different species of animals like Rhino, Wild Dogs, Herds of Buffalo and Elephant as well as other predators like Lion and Hyenas because this area usually has a bit more water, naturally attracting more animals.
Our day is dedicated for driving around in search of these animals; however we will stop regularly at some of the parks’ rest camps for some leg stretches and comfort breaks as well as some waterholes on route.
Late in the afternoon, we slowly make our way to our accommodation situated inside the Kruger National Park.
Please note accommodation within the park depends on availability at the respective accommodations.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Satara Rest Camp
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
As we spent the night inside Kruger Park, we have the advantage of getting out before everyone else. We will try to get a head start on the sounds and noises we heard during the night. We will spend another full day on safari where we will travel to different areas of the park to try and spot the elusive wildlife. We will be looking for signs of these creatures and hope to tick off most of the animals on our bucket list.
We have lunch in the park (own expense) and then continue to search for animals.
We exit the park in the late afternoon and head back to our accommodation in Hoedspruit.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Call of the Wild Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
This morning we have a bit of a leisure morning to enjoy a relaxed breakfast.
After breakfast we make our way to a nearby Conservation and Animal Rehabilitation Centre – one that does some fantastic work in and around the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park. Here we will enjoy a guided and educational tour of the centre and the animals they have on the property.
Later this morning we make our way into the Greater Kruger National Park where we also have a really nice afternoon open safari vehicle game drive awaiting us. After our game drive and hopefully seeing some more amazing wildlife we will settle in for the next two nights.
- Main Destination:
- Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Tangala Safari Camp
Wildlife in Thornybush GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
Another morning waking up in the African Wilderness. This morning we embark on our open safari vehicle game drive, where we get to experience the ways in which the animals move around and to learn more about the smaller, intricate details of how everything in nature fits together.
This morning we head out in a different direction. Before the heat of the day, we slowly make our way back to the lodge where we will enjoy our brunch.
Later in the afternoon, we will head out on an another afternoon game drive. Here we will cover a bit more distance and gives us a great opportunity to spot some animals. Keep your eyes open as we will be searching for some of the animals that inhabit the area. Our guides are very well trained to spot the animals and would share some amazing info with you upon any encounter.
After our game drive, we slowly return to the lodge to enjoy our dinner and to share some stories around the campfire about the things we have seen today.
- Main Destination:
- Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Tangala Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Greater Kruger and Panorama Route
Greater Kruger and Panorama Route
After another early morning game drive and a relaxed breakfast, we depart from the Greater Kruger National Park area. Today we will be exploring the beauty of the famous Panorama Route, stopping at most of the highlights that gave it its name. Some of the highlights include God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes as well as the third-largest canyon in the world, known as the Blyde River Canyon. We will stop for lunch en route (own expense).
The Panorama Route offers some of the most unique and captivating scenery in South Africa and we will spend a good amount of time at each stop to make sure we enjoy what we see and get the full experience.
In the afternoon, we make our way to the Misty Mountains where we will spend the night. We can go for a self-guided hike or partake in an optional Toboggan Ride.
- Main Destination:
- Panorama Route (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Misty Mountain Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
After a restful night, we wake up with sunrise and enjoy a substantial breakfast before slowly making our way back to Johannesburg. We will drive through the small town of Dullstroom, which is also known as the "fly-fishing capital" of South Africa where we will enjoy an own-expense lunch.
*Please note accommodations used depend on availability at time of booking.
- Main Destination:
- Johannesburg (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
