Kruger Park Highlights

from $1,583

Duration

4 days

Type

Guided, Small Group Tours

Difficulty

Easy

South Africa is one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Come see its remarkably untamed wilderness and astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely through Kruger National Park, a massive unfenced game reserve. You’ll also get to explore Panorama Route and marvel at the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Kruger National Park: The largest game reserve in South Africa, home to a variety of different species of wild animals, including the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo.

Blyde River Canyon: One of the most spectacular canyons in the world with beautiful mountainous backdrops and panoramic views of the Mpumalanga province.

Inclusions

Operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Panorama route on Day 1
Specialized wildlife ranger-guide during the safari game drives on Days 2 and 4
3 nights’ accommodation
3 breakfasts
1 lunch (Day 1)
3 dinners
Arrival transfer on Day 1 from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kruger National Park
Departure transfer from Kruger National Park to O.R. Tambo International Airport
All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary: Sunset/Night Safari on Day 1; full-day game drive on Day 2; Panorama Route in the Blyde River Canyon on Day 3; half-day morning game drive on Day 4; entrance to Kruger National Park
Meet & Greet at the airport OR Tambo International Airport on Day 1
Open safari vehicle for game drives

Exclusions

Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Gratuity for driver and guide
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
Optional tours International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 ARRIVAL JOHANNESBURG – HAZYVIEW (405 km – 4.5 h)

After landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a tour representative who will guide you to the transfer to Kruger National Park. Make sure your flight lands before 6:00 am in the morning to catch the transfer. Arrive at the hotel where you will have time to relax, unpack and enjoy a light lunch. Enjoy a swim or walk around the beautiful Lodge and walking trail. We will depart before 16.00 pm for a Sunset/Night safari in the Kruger National Park. The sun sets early in the winter months which means longer Night safari, and in summer enjoy beautiful sunsets while on safari, before returning to the lodge around 20.00 pm for a lovely dinner, and a good night’s rest.

Overnight in Hazyview.

Day 2 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

A spellbinding experience awaits you this morning. Head out to explore Kruger National Park, often thought of as the world’s largest wildlife zoo. Wake up early in the morning and jump into a safari jeep with a specialised wildlife ranger-guide and drive over to Kruger Park for your very first safari experience. Enjoy a thrilling game drive and, like completing a wildlife bingo, try to spot all of Africa's highly sought-after Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. You will make two stops during the day, one for breakfast (included) and another for lunch (not included), at different rest camps throughout the safari. That way you will be able to take advantage of your time in the game reserve to the fullest and make sure you don’t miss any animal you were longing to see in its natural habitat. You will be driven back to the lodge in the late afternoon, at around 16:00 pm. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure until dinner is served.

Overnight in Hazyview.

Day 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Today we will visit the Blyde River Canyon the 3rd largest canyon in the world. The canyon is over 40km long and 1200m deep. At a certain lookout point on the canyon, you will get to see the 3 Rondavels. The Rondavels get their name from their similar appearance to the Rondavel houses, a traditional Hut commonly built in Africa. These 3 outcrops stand prominently from the landscape. We then make a stop at God's window which allows people a window from the escarpment 1000 m below, one can see as far as Kruger and beyond on a clear day. Your comfortable walking shoes will be needed as the various lookout points have paths and trails to the view sights. Getting to the top takes an average person around 15-20 minutes, but it is worth the walk through a natural rainforest environment. We will arrive at the lodge at around 18-00 pm.

Overnight in Hazyview.

Day 4 HAZYVIEW - DEPART JOHANNESBURG

Early departure from the lodge before sunrise for the last game drive. Your guide will focus on animals we could not find on the first 2 safaris and hoping for a lion and leopard as they are most active in the early mornings, No safari is ever the same and Kruger has a huge network of roads to choose from, guides will safari in different areas of the park in different seasons, for the chance to see more sightings. After a short breakfast and coffee stop, we will continue with the safari returning to the lodge at around 11:00 am, here you say goodbye to your guide and freshen up before the journey back to Johannesburg. You will be collected by the shuttle at around 11:30 am, and we return to Johannesburg OR Tambo shuttle terminal, arriving between 17:00 – 18:00 pm.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

On Day 1, please make sure your flight lands at O.R. International Airport before 6:00 in the morning in order to catch the shuttle transfer to Hazyview in time.On Day 4, please book your flight after 20:00 pm as the shuttle transfer will arrive at the terminal between 17:00 – 18:00 pm.Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary.It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information about the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org.Parents travelling with children could now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to the stipulated accommodation) at the time of travel.See your doctor for advice regarding vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.