Shinzelle Safaris

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$1,322 to $1,454 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Johannesburg to Tomo Safari Lodge Transfer and Sunset Safari

Johannesburg to Tomo Safari Lodge Transfer and Sunset Safari

You'll begin your unforgettable journey from OR Tambo International Airport. From there, you'll embark on a scenic shuttle transfer to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival in Hoedspruit, our team will collect you and transfer you to the tranquil Tomo Safari Lodge in Balule Game Reserve. After settling into your comfortable accommodations, you'll meet your knowledgeable safari guide for an exhilarating sunset safari. This adventure will take you deep into the heart of the African wilderness, pausing for a picturesque sundowner in the bush, before continuing through nightfall with the spotlights out. You will be returning to the lodge for a delightful dinner under the stars in the lodge's traditional African boma.

Main Destination:
Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (Not overly crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Balule NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Accommodation:
Tomo Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park

Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park

Shinzelle Safaris will pick you up in the morning for your Kruger National Park safari. After a short 45-minute transit to Orpen gate, your Kruger Park safari begins. You'll explore the park by an open safari vehicle giving you a full panoramic view of the African bush from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle.

You'll search for all the animal species including the Big Five, with a guide, using expert knowledge to interpret the natural environment in every detail. Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and ensure the scenery on display is ever-changing and picturesque.

Breakfast will be individually packed by the lodge to be enjoyed at a picnic spot, before you continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping for lunch in between. You'll return to Tomo Lodge in the afternoon, where you will have some leisure time before dinner is served on the dining deck.

Main Destination:
Central 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
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tomo Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Safaris and Leisure at Tomo Safari Lodge in the Balule Private Game Reserve

Safaris and Leisure at Tomo Safari Lodge in the Balule Private Game Reserve

You'll join your guide for tea and coffee before heading out on a sunrise safari on the Balule Private Game Reserve where Tomo Safari Lodge is situated. Expert guides will impart their vast knowledge of the African wilderness to you, while in search of the flagship animal species making an African safari special. During this 3-4 hour safari, you will stop to enjoy tea and coffee in the wilderness.

You'll head back for breakfast after the safari, before leisure time, where you can relax by the pool, soak in the view from the bar, have a siesta, or read a book in the beautifully decorated lounge.

High tea is served in the late afternoon before departing on your sunset safari. You will then begin your safari in the Balule Private Game Reserve, which goes into the evening with the spotlights on in search of nocturnal animals that you may not have had the opportunity to see. You'll enjoy sundowners in the bush before heading back to enjoy a meal on the dining deck under the stars.

Main Destination:
Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Tomo Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park

Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park

Shinzelle Safaris will pick you up in the morning for your Kruger National Park safari. After a short 45-minute transit to Orpen gate, your Kruger National Park safari begins. You'll explore the park by an open safari vehicle giving you a full panoramic view of the African bush from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle.

You'll search for all the animal species including the Big Five, with a guide, using expert knowledge to interpret the natural environment in every detail. Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and ensure the scenery on display is ever-changing and picturesque.

Breakfast will be packed by the lodge to be enjoyed at a picnic spot, before you continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping for lunch in between. You'll return to Tomo Lodge in the afternoon, where you will have some leisure time before dinner is served on the dining deck.

Main Destination:
Central Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
Tomo Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Sunrise Safari and Departure

Sunrise Safari and Departure

On your final day, you will wake up early for one last adventure, a sunrise safari. This experience allows you to witness the African wilderness as it awakens to the new day. After the safari, you'll return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Following check-out, you will bid farewell to the friendly lodge staff and the captivating African landscape. You will transfer to Hoedspruit will lead to a shuttle back to OR Tambo International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Or Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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