5-Day Luxury Kruger & Private Game Reserve Experience Sf

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

JHB Transfer to Hazyview & Optional Activities

The Shuttle departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 07h00. On arrival in Hazyview approximately 5 hours later, you will be collected by an Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris guide and transported to your accommodation.

After a welcome drink in the beautiful and bird-rich gardens of the guesthouse, you will have 2 to 3 hours to unpack and relax before we collect you for an unforgettable one hour experience with Africa's gentle giants, the African Elephant or for a fun-filled afternoon on an aerial cable trail gliding over the tree canopies along the Sabie River.

The evening will be spent at leisure.

There is a restaurant on-site where you will be able to enjoy your dinners.

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:

Summerfields

• Luxury lodge located in Hazyview (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger National Park Safari

Your safari to the Kruger National Park starts before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles, giving you the opportunity to view animals from a higher vantage point and a perfect panoramic view. Your guide will use his expert knowledge to help you search for and find the iconic animals in the park whilst interpreting the natural environment during the drive.

We will have a brief stop for breakfast at around 08h30 to enjoy the individually packed breakfast packs which your guesthouse would have provided you with which you will be able to enjoy at a rest camp or a picnic spot along the planned route for that day. There will also be a lunch stop should you wish to purchase a lunch snack from the restaurants inside the Kruger Park or stretch your legs.

You will return to your guesthouse at around 15h30 in time for a refreshing drink or a dip in the pool at your own leisure.

There is a restaurant on-site where you will be able to enjoy your dinners.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Summerfields

• Luxury lodge located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Luxury Lodge

Enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast at your accommodation in Hazyview.

Mid-morning you will depart for the transfer to the luxury lodge in a private game reserve.
You will arrive in time to enjoy lunch, unpack and perhaps refresh in your private plunge pool. Late afternoon you will head out on your sunset safari with a sundowner drinks stop in the heart of the bushveld where you can enjoy a drink and some traditional South African snacks, whilst we watch the Sunset over the African bushveld.

Dinner will be follow under the stars overlooking the river after the safari.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)

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

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Simbavati River Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Private Game Reserve Experience

Expert Rangers and a dedicated hospitality team will ensure that your stay at the luxury lodge is truly memorable.
Each day begins with an early morning safari game drive. In the late afternoon guests head out on another game drive and return after dark, offering guests exhilarating night game drives as well! Optional bush walks may be offered after breakfast/brunch.
Depending on the season, an example of your experience will look something like this:

05h30 Wake-up call
05h45 Coffee and a light breakfast
06h00 Depart on morning game drive
09h00 to 10h00 Return to lodge
10h30 Breakfast/Brunch
11h00 Optional bushwalk
14h00 Tea and a light lunch
16h00 Depart on afternoon game drive and night drive
19h00 to 20h00 Return to lodge, followed by drinks at the bar and dinner.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Simbavati River Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport

After your final morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your flights to your onward destination.

If you need to travel to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, a transfer can be arranged for your onward travels.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.