Kruger Park Explorer - 4 Days

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One of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations, the Kruger National Park is on many first-time South African safari itineraries. Home to 148 species of mammals, including the Big Five, and over 500 bird varieties, this national park offers plenty of opportunities to tick off your animal spotting list!

With easy access and excellent infrastructure, the Kruger National Park offers one of the best wildlife safari experiences in South Africa. The accommodation options are plentiful, ranging from campsites through to some of the most luxurious five-star bush lodges that you will ever witness. You can explore either on your own or take one of the many guided wildlife activities. There is so much to see and experience within the Kruger National Park.

Cost

RACK RATES valid 01/01/21-30/09/21
R 15 260.00 nett per person sharing twin/double accommodation
R 17 750.00 nett per single person

RACK RATES valid 01/10/21-31/12/21
R 15 770.00 nett per person sharing twin/double accommodation
R 18 260.00 nett per single person

Itinerary

Day 1
TUESDAY JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

This morning you will be collected from your hotel, heading east to the Mpumalanga region. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world-famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in your closed touring vehicle. The park offers some of the best game viewing and wildlife opportunities in the world – and the visitor will soon appreciate the challenges of managing this unique reserve. Upon your return to the lodge, enjoy a Boma Dinner around a cosy campfire. [Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 430 km

Day 2
WEDNESDAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game drive (with English speaking game ranger) through Kruger National Park with a pre-packed breakfast. Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the “Big Five”, general game and prolific birdlife. Return to the lodge for lunch (own account) and a short siesta. In the afternoon we will journey once again through the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy an afternoon of game viewing in your closed touring vehicle pursuing the Big Five and other rare and endangered species. Optional (own account) open vehicle game drives are available. Return to the lodge for dinner served outdoors by the light of a campfire. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 250 km

Day 3
THURSDAY MPUMALANGA

Enjoy breakfast before setting out to explore the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the most scenic routes in the region, offering glorious views, spectacular landscapes and exquisite waterfalls. Visit majestic sights including God’s Window, the Three Rondawels and Blyderiver Canyon – the third largest canyon of its kind in the world, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop, one of the first gold mining camps in the country. Optional (own account) open vehicle game drives are available, should you prefer not to join the Panorama Route tour. Return to the lodge for a Boma dinner under the light of the stars. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 260 km

Day 4
FRIDAY MPUMALANGA – JOHANNESBURG

Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg, at OR Tambo International Airport, at approximately 14h30, where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 400 km

Includes

  • 3 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Open vehicle safari
  • Porterage
  • Sightseeing as specified

Trip Facts

  • Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar x 3 nights
  • English
  • Min 2 - Max 18