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Experience South Africa's Kruger Park and surrounding region.

Embark on a thrilling journey into the vast, game-filled Kruger National Park. Head out on game drives to spot lions, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs and elephants during the day, and relax in a comfortable lodge in the evening. Enjoy delicious traditional African cuisine, admire sweeping vistas, learn about the flora and fauna of the region from experienced guides and marvel at the beauty of a star-studded African sky. Time spent in Kruger is rewarding and inspiring - this trip is really one to savour.

Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
Destination
South Africa
Style
Comfort
Theme
Short Breaks, Wildlife
Code
UBAJ
Physical rating
Ages
Min 6
Group size
Min 1, Max 16

Why you'll love this trip

  • Experience a private game reserve after dark in an open top 4x4 vehicle

  • Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars

  • Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive

  • Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts

  • Take a drive along the Panoramic Route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer, on a full day guided tour.

Is this trip right for you?

  • This itinerary starts and finishes in Johannesburg and includes 2 long travel days.

  • This is one of our Short Breaks and is slightly different to our group tours. There is no group leader but rather a local guide with the idea being that you maintain a level of independence during down time. You'll most likely travel on a join-in basis, which means you may or may not be joined by others for activities and transportation, depending on demand.

  • The transport to and from Kruger National Park will be in a 13-seater minivan. This is a shuttle service that departs daily. You may be sharing this shuttle ride with other travellers booked on different trips and itineraries to you.

  • Our lodge is located in the Guernsey Private Game Reserve which is located within the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem. It’s about a 50 minute drive to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate. On this itinerary you will have Game Drives in both the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Private Game Reserves.

  • As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.

Map of Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days) including South Africa
Giraffes, Kruger National Park
Blyde River Canyon
Rhino, Kruger National Park

Itinerary
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Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Kruger Short Break starts very early this morning to get you to Kruger for a late lunch. If staying at the Holiday Inn Rosebank you will be picked up at 6am. If you are staying at alternate hotel (and advised us prior to departure) you will be picked up from 5:30am onwards. The exact time of pick-up for alternate hotels will be communicated to your hotel reception in the afternoon prior to day 1 of your itinerary. Please verify this time with reception the evening prior to your start day.

We depart Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold' and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. A truly unique African experience unfolds as we enter the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem arriving at our Lodge in time for lunch (570 km, approx 8-9 hours travel time including stops along the way).
After some time to settle in, head off on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4x4 vehicles in a private game reserve. Sundowner drinks are enjoyed at one of the waterholes before continuing our game drive into the night.

Located in the greater Kruger, your accommodation is wonderfully intimate, with limited permanent safari tented rooms. Rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortably appointed with private ensuite. The lodge also offers a comfortable lounge, perfect for chatting with the other guests over a drink or two. There is also a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and WiFi.
Accommodation
  • Lodge (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive
Meals Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Our lodge is located in the Guernsey Private Game Reserve which is located within the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem. It’s about a 50 minute drive to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate. On this itinerary you will have Game Drives in both the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Private Game Reserves.

Please note if the lodge is full you will be accommodated in a similar lodge in the same area.

One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog.
An early rise, as we make our way to the Kruger.

Our wildlife experience begins as soon as we enter the park, heading into prime game viewing areas where we hope to catch a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park, including the Big Five.

Enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the park. Our entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en route.

We depart the park in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation
  • Lodge (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

We depart the lodge and make our way up the Drakensberg Escarpment. 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 and some of the magnificent waterfalls within the 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.
Accommodation
  • Lodge (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Panorama Route - Day trip
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure, or take part in the various optional activities on offer including another full day game drive in Kruger National Park.
Accommodation
  • Lodge (1 night)
Optional Activities
  • Kruger National Park - Day trip - ZAR1950
  • Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive - ZAR1200
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Rise early and head out on a morning bush walk within the surrounds of the property. Guided by a qualified nature guide, we learn about nature's finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification.

Transfer back to Johannesburg (600 km, approx 9-10 hrs). Along the way take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels.

On arrival in Jo'burg you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but we are able to book you additional accommodation in Johannesburg. Please ask at time of booking.

Please don't book any international flights until after 10pm this evening.
Included Activities
  • Guernsey Private Game Reserve - Morning nature walk
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Meals

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Transport

4x4 safari vehicle, Minibus

Accommodation

Lodge (4 nights)

Included activities

  • Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive
  • Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
  • Panorama Route - Day trip
  • Guernsey Private Game Reserve - Morning nature walk

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Important notes

1. This trip departs early in the morning on day 1. It is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day prior.
2. You will be picked up on day 1 from the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
3. If you require pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Johannesburg, please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
4. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 5. Please do not book any flights until after 10pm this evening.

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