5 Day Kruger & Lodge Experience

  South Africa

Mpumalanga

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Contact Us for Dates

Description: Day 1 Private Reserve - South Africa

We depart from Johannesburg and head for the Greater Kruger Park area, arriving at the Private Safari Lodge in time for lunch. We settle into camp after which we head off on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Sundowner drinks are enjoyed at one of the waterholes before continuing our game drive into the night. After an exciting evening, we return to camp to enjoy a traditional South African meal around a log fire. Accommodation in semi luxury en-suite chalets. (LD)

Day 2 Kruger National Park - South Africa

An early rise, as we make our way to the world renowned Kruger National Park. We enter the Park through one of the central gates, where our wildlife experience unfolds. We enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the Kruger Park. The entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en-route. Our safari takes us along some of the best game drive routes that Kruger has to offer. We depart the Park at sunset and return to the Lodge for an evening of relaxation. (BD)

Day 3 Drakensberg Escarpment - South Africa

We depart the Lodge and make our way up the Drakensberg Escarpment (Panoramic Route). Our journey takes us along the Panoramic Route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer. The sights en-route include: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondawels and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. After a full day of exploring we return to the Lodge and relax around the fire listening to the night sounds of Africa. (BD)

Day 4 Private Reserve - South Africa

After a hearty breakfast we spend the day at leisure, relaxing at the Lodge or taking part in the various optional activities on offer. We end the day with a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive. Guided by the aid of spotlights, we track the elusive creatures of the night before returning to the Lodge to enjoy a boma dinner. (BLD)

Day 5 Johannesburg - South Africa

We begin our day with coffee and rusks before venturing out on an early morning nature walk. Guided by qualified rangers, we learn about natures finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. We return to the Lodge for brunch before making our way back to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon. (B)

Highlights: - Big Five Afternoon/Evening Game Drive in open 4x4 vehicles
- Game Drives Kruger Park in open 4x4 vehicles
- Drakensberg Escarpment/Panoramic Route
- Nature Walk
- Private Game Reserve

Cost in US$: ZAR 5 200.00 per person / ZAR 5 400.00 per single

All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver/guide, all included highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary.

Excluded: Travel Insurance, flights, items of a personal nature, drinks & optional activities

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Depends on Tour

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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Year Founded: 2007