4 Days Kruger Adventure

  South Africa

• Other Cities in South Africa: 
Johannesburg,  Mpumalanga

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All Year - Please Email Us

Description: Day 1 Johannesburg/ Kruger National Park
Discover the vast Kruger where the Big Five roam. Jump onboard an open safari vehicle to explore the park in search of elusive lions and leopards, as well as elephants, giraffes and wildebeest. Enjoy a campfire dinner before venturing out again on a thrilling late-night drive to try and spot the glow of predators' eyes.

Days 2-3 Kruger National Park
Depart at first light for an entire day's game viewing. Call by the park's idyllic waterholes and venture into the landscape on foot with park rangers. It's a great way to work up an appetite for a traditional African meal. Next day, squeeze in another early morning game drive before visiting the Mafunyani Cultural Village for a lesson in traditional dance and song and to enjoy a local lunch. Tonight, luxuriate in a private safari lodge and tuck into a barbecue dinner in a boma, a traditional African house.

Day 4 Johannesburg
Complete the Kruger experience as our rangers show how to track wild animals, before heading back to the urban jungle of Johannesburg.

Typical Application Process:

The client will email FYI Travel, we will send out our application & indemnity form via email or fax. They need to complete it (hand sign it) and scan & email or fax it back to FYI Travel for approval.

They will be contacted and notified according to availability and date requirements. Full acceptance will be confirmed with an invoice from FYI for payment. Once payment is received, the program is confirmed and booked with service providers.

Highlights: Try to spot predators on a night safari, Get a dance lesson at the Mafunyani Cultural Village, Explore the park on foot, Learn to track game, Experience a traditional African barbecue

Cost in US$: Please Email Us For Latest Pricing

Accommodation
Lodge (1 nt), camping with facilities (2 nts) Camping is in permanent dome tents with bedding (sleeping bags) provided.

Please keep in mind that accommodation as shown in the itinerary is subject to availability at time of booking. The closest available alternative will be substituted if our first choice hotels are not available. Deductions or supplements may be applied to the trip price as a result.

Meals
While travelling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Generally, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where and what to eat, not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. Please check the 'meal inclusions' section below for details of meals included.

Allow USD $40 for meals not included.

Meal Inclusions
3 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 Dinners

Transport
Safari vehicle, minivan, walking

Activities Included
This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.

Two Game Drives with open 4x4 vehicles - Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger NP
Night Drive with open 4x4 vehicle - Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger NP
Nature walk in Private Reserve - Greater Kruger National Park
Visit and local lunch - Mafunyani Cultural Village

Optional Activities
We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by Intrepid nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with Intrepid.

Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg - US $4
Art Gallery, Johannesburg - US $4
Gold Reef City and heritage mine tour, Johannesburg - US $20

Physical Rating
Activities include treks of 3 to 4 hours per day in hilly terrain, flat water kayaking or a long day's bike ride, in conditions which are likely to be hot and muggy. You will raise your heart rate on these trips, so a basic level of aerobic fitness is required.

Culture Shock Rating
The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.

Important Notes
This trip starts and ends in Johannesburg. We depart very early on Day 1 and end back in Johannesburg late in the afternoon on Day 4, so it is essential that you overnight in Johannesburg the day before the tour. If you want to explore Johannesburg at either end of the tour, please allow additional days.

A sleeping bag is provided on this tour.

Please note this is a join in adventure and you will travel with a group of like minded clients from the same group as the tour operator and possibly other passengers from other tour operators during transfers and game drives.

Due to Kruger National Park safety regulations, children under 16 are not be permited to participate in the bush walks in this itinerary.

This trip is operated by our experienced local partners.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.

If you have credit card insurance your tour leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact telephone number rather than the Bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.

Visas
Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself.

Citizens of Australia, UK, and most EU countries do not need visas to visit South Africa as a tourist for up to three months. Citizens of other countries should check with the relevant consulates as to whether a visa is required.

Health
All Intrepid travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully in the group travel experience. If, in the opinion of our group leader, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund. We therefore ask that you read the itinerary in these trip notes thoroughly and then realistically self-assess your physical ability to complete the trip as described. Please consult with your doctor if you have any doubts.

There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date information and prescriptions for vaccinations, anti-malarial requirements and any reasonably foreseeable illnesses whilst travelling in Africa. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses). Please be aware that for legal reasons any leaders/guides are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.

Money Exchange
Currency exchange rates often fluctuate.

US$ travellers cheques and cash (notes printed after 2003) are the most readily changeable currency. You should bring new, crisp notes in small denominations. Please ensure that the US$ bills you bring (either for personal spending or for your local payment) are dated more recently than 2003. It has become increasingly difficult to exchange bills older than that. If you bring travellers cheques it is very important that you also bring the encashment receipts, and know that exchange rates for cash are better than for travellers cheques. GBP is also widely accepted in both travellers cheques and cash. It is unlikely that you will be able to get hold of African currencies in your home country. It is also worth bringing along your Cirrus connected ATM card (ie either Master or Visa card), even though machines are limited. Before leaving your home country we strongly recommend you contact your bank and notify them of your travel plans if you are planning to use a credit card or withdraw finds from a foreign bank / ATM. Transactions can be blocked if they are not notified. Local currencies can be readily obtained at exchanges or with an ATM card at international airports, city banks and most major hotels also have exchanges. You are strongly advised not to walk around with large amounts of cash.

Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Any tip that you wish to give your local guides or leader in recognition of excellent service is always appreciated.

Departure Tax
Please allow US$ 40 for departure tax (although it may be included in your international air ticket).

Emergency Funds
Please also make sure you have access to an additional USD $400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route. This change may have to be decided prior to departure. This is a rare occurrence but it is well worth being prepared!

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Depends on Time of Year

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

FYI Travel's Mission Statement: Travel is a life-changing experience and FYI Travel will assist those who wish to, providing important information, giving peace of mind and support throughout their journey. FYI Travel is a link between traveller's and ground operators/service providers. We empower those in South Africa and Africa who offer extraordinary experiences. Our goal is to be instrumental in assisting individuals in making their trip a memorable one, being part of the traveller's life experience. We firmly believe that South Africa and Africa have so much to offer. The beauty and character of these countries are unique and should be experienced by everyone on this planet.

Year Founded: 2007