7-Day Kruger, Hluhluwe & St Lucia Big 5 Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kruger National Park from Johannesburg

We will pick you up from your hotel in Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo International Airport and embark on a scenic drive through the Highveld grasslands to reach Dullstroom, a charming tourist town. Here, we'll take a break for lunch (at your own expense).

Following check-in at Tremisana Game Lodge, we'll hop onto the sturdy Land Cruiser for a thrilling 4-hour sunset game drive.

Cap off the day with an open-air barbeque at the renowned Marula Boma, and then enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Tremisana.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Tremisana Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kruger National Park

Today, an armed ranger leads a bush walk along the majestic Olifants River. This experience has proven to be a highlight, as it allows visitors to explore wildlife tracks and droppings that may not be easily visible from a vehicle.

We head back to Tremisana for a relaxing brunch. Following lunch and a siesta, we embark on a 4-hour sundowner game drive. We conclude the day with dinner and spend the night at Tremisana.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Tremisana Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kruger National Park

Following breakfast, we hop on the open-sided vehicle for a full-day safari within the Kruger National Park. We embark on an early morning adventure and seize the opportunity to experience Africa's Big 5; lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and African buffalo.

Enjoy lunch (at your own expense) at Satara Camp. We return to Tremisana in the late evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Tremisana Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kruger National Park to Hluhluwe

Following an early breakfast, set out by 7:30 am for a scenic drive from Tremisana to Hluhluwe in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. You'll experience some captivating scenic routes.

Dinner and an overnight stay await you at the recently renovated Pumusa Bush Camp, nestled in a lushly vegetated sand forest.

Main Destination:

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Show more

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Pumusa Bushcamp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Following breakfast, drive to the nearby Hluhluwe Game Reserve for a full day of observing wildlife.

We are likely to encounter rhinos that remain unaltered in terms of dehorning in both Hluhluwe and the adjacent Imfolozi Game Reserve. These reserves hold a significant place in South Africa's history, as they were established in 1898 and played a crucial role in saving the white rhino from extinction.

Enjoy lunch at an open picnic spot or a hide within the reserve. You will conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Pumusa.

Main Destination:

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Pumusa Bushcamp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to St Lucia

Following breakfast, we embark on a journey to the renowned St Lucia. We explore Isimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's inaugural World Heritage Site, designated in 1999. This park boasts 3 major lake systems, 8 interconnected ecosystems, a 700-year-old fishing heritage, the majority of South Africa's swamp forests, and the largest estuarine system in Africa!

In St Lucia, take a refreshing swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Following a picnic lunch, delve into the charm of this uniquely quaint subtropical village. Head to the Sunset Jetty, where we board our River Cruiser to explore the estuary, searching for hippopotamus, crocodiles, and other wildlife species.

Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Pumusa.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park

Accommodation:

Pumusa Bushcamp

• Mid-range lodge located just outside iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

St Lucia to King Shaka International Airport

Embark on an early morning nature walk with the anticipation of spotting unique bird species indigenous to this region. They include the crowned hornbill, trumpeter hornbill, crested guineafowl, Livingstone’s touraco, and Narina trogon.

If luck is on your side, you might glimpse rare antelopes such as the red duiker and suni, which are not typically found in Kruger Park.

Later, proceed to King Shaka International Airport near Durban, expecting to arrive around 11:00 am.

For travellers who want to return to Johannesburg, we'll drive to Dullstroom, where you can catch our shuttle vehicle.

Main Destination:

King Shaka International Airport (Durban)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.