5 DAY KRUGER PARK & PRIVATE GAME LODGE SAFARI

SAFARI INFORMATION

⇒ Johannesburg/Pretoria - Kruger Park Border - Kruger Park Safari - Private Game Lodge - Johannesburg/Pretoria

Departs:	See departure dates below
Pick-up Location:	Any location in Johannesburg or Pretoria
Pick-up Time:	Between 06:30 and 08:00 depending on location
Drop-off Location:	Any location in Johannesburg or Pretoria
Drop-off Time:	Between 17:30 and 19:00, depending on location
Passengers:	Minimum 2 - Maximum 6
Safari Price:	On Request

INCLUDES/EXCLUDES

The safari price includes

• Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
• Meals as specified
• All transport in air-conditioned or open game-viewing vehicles
• All excursions and entry fees as described in the program
• Game viewing as described in the program
• The service of a qualified and registered tour guide/driver

The safari price excludes

• Meals not specified
• Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls & other items of personal nature
• International Flights

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

• Sight-seeing along the "Panorama Route"
• Kruger National Park Safari
• Late afternoon open vehicle game drive in the Kruger National Park.
• Two nights at an exclusive Private Game Lodge
• Early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drives at the private game lodge
• Guided bush walk

DETAILED ITINERY

Day 1 - Mpumalanga Province
An early departure from Johannesburg/Pretoria as we travel east towards the Mpumalanga Province and visit the many attractions along the Panorama Route, including Gods Window, the Bourkes Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and the historic gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest. In the late afternoon we descend the eastern escarpment and travel through the warm lowveld to a beautiful country lodge, just a short distance from the Kruger Park. Accommodation: Country Lodge
Bed & Breakfast basis.
Distance traveled: 410km / 255mi

Day2 - Mpumalanga/Limpopo Province
After an early breakfast at the lodge we travel the short distance to the nearest entrance gate to the Kruger National Park. Once inside the Park, excitement will mount as we start seeing some of the numerous animals that inhabit this magnificent wildlife sanctuary. We spend most of the day travelling north inside the Kruger Park arriving at our restcamp in the late afternoon. There is time for a short break before joining an exciting open vehicle game drive, looking for Africa's Big Five - Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. Accommodation tonight is in comfortable en-suite bungalows or cottages, and dinner is enjoyed in the camp restaurant.
Accommodation: Satara, Skukuza, Olifants or Lower Sabie Restcamp
Bed & Breakfast basis.
Distance traveled: 51km / 31mi

Day3 - Mpumalanga/Limpopo Province - Private Game Reserve
After breakfast we exit the Kruger Park and travel to an exclusive lodge in a nearby private game reserve. Later this afternoon an exhilarating game drive in specially adapted open 4X4 vehicles is undertaken. At dusk sundowners are enjoyed deep in the bush, after which the drive continues, making use of spotlights to search for nocturnal animals. A final highlight is a specially prepared dinner enjoyed under the stars around the campfire. (weather permitting)
Accommodation: Private Game Lodge
Fully inclusive of all meals & game-viewing activities.
Distance traveled: 114km / 71mi

Day4 - Mpumalanga/Limpopo Province - Private Game Reserve
An early wake up call signals the start of yet another exciting day in Big Five territory. You depart on an early morning safari in open 4x4 vehicles after which you return to the lodge for a late breakfast. After breakfast you can embark on a guided bush walk with an armed ranger, who will identify spoor and droppings and share with you some of the fascinating secrets of the bush. If you are lucky you may come across big game on foot - a truly exhilarating experience. This evening another safari in open 4x4 vehicles is undertaken, followed by a scrumptious South African dinner.
Accommodation: Private Game Lodge
Fully inclusive of all meals & game-viewing activities.
Distance traveled: Morning & Afternoon open vehicle game drives

Day 5 - End of Safari
After a final open vehicle game drive and a late breakfast you are collected at the lodge and transferred back to Johannesburg / Pretoria. Drop off is at a hotel or guesthouse of your choice, or the Johannesburg International Airport.
Distance traveled: 448km / 278mi