Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at an Affordable Game Lodge in Balule Game Reserve
Arrival at an Affordable Game Lodge in Balule Game Reserve
You will be collected from Johannesburg between 7:00 and 9:30 am. The Hoedspruit Airport pick-up is included at any time of the day (it is the closest airport to the lodge). Please book arrival flights accordingly to ensure you have enough time.
On arrival at the affordable game lodge, you can rest in your air-conditioned room, swim in the pool or view the grounds around the lodge. Later that afternoon, you will go out on your first exciting Big 5 sunset drive. Experienced game rangers will take you to incredible wildlife sightings. After this amazing drive, dinner will be a bush braai (traditional meal) at the Marula Tree Boma.
- Main Destination:
- Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Tremisana Game Lodge
Wildlife in Balule NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Balule Game Reserve to Treehouse Lodge
Balule Game Reserve to Treehouse Lodge
Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve to enjoy a bush walk with your experienced field guide. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return to the affordable game lodge for brunch.
At around 3 pm, we go on an afternoon game drive. We then transfer to the Treehouse Lodge for dinner, where we stay in fascinating and romantic treehouses.
The treehouses are not built on a tree branch; they are wooden cabins (mostly between trees) for the treehouse feeling. Some are on the ground, others elevated. You cannot choose a specific treehouse as it depends on group sizes. Some cater to single travelers or couples, and others to families. Some units have en-suite bathrooms, and others share bathrooms between a few units.
- Main Destination:
- Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kruger National Park Game Drive
Kruger National Park Game Drive
Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger on a custom-built open-sided game viewer. You will have an opportunity to view the game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. We make regular stops at picnic spots, restaurants and places of interest.
The open plains of the Orpen-Satara-Nwandezi regions attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, which in turn attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Animal Rehabilitation Centre Visit and Motlala Private Reserve Game Drive
Animal Rehabilitation Centre Visit and Motlala Private Reserve Game Drive
After breakfast, we travel to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for injured and orphaned animals and birds. You will have an opportunity to get close and personal with some of the resident animals, including lions and leopards.
After lunchtime, you drive to the Treehouse Lodge.
You will have a sunset game drive at Motlala Game Reserve, then return to the Treehouse Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Another Excursion to Kruger National Park
Another Excursion to Kruger National Park
Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger on a custom-built open-sided game viewer. You will have an opportunity to view the game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. We make regular stops at picnic spots, restaurants and places of interest.
The open plains of the Orpen-Satara-Nwandezi regions attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, which in turn attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Early Morning Game Walk and Depart to Johannesburg via Panorama Route Highlight
Early Morning Game Walk and Depart to Johannesburg via Panorama Route Highlight
You will have an early morning game walk. Then, after breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendors, including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon.
You can be dropped off at Hoedspruit Airport by arrangement.
You should return to Johannesburg between 5 and 6 pm. However, this time frame depends on traffic and the overall journey; it might be earlier or later.
Please book same-day departure flights (local only from 8 pm or later, and international no earlier than 9 pm).
- Main Destination:
- Three Rondavels (Panorama Route)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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