Kruger Lodge Independent Short Break

Comfortable warm lit room with mosqutio netted four poster bed near Kurger National Park in South Africa
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The Panzi Lodge pool with deckchairs and surrounding greenery and trees near Kurger National Park in South Africa

Experience the wilds of Kruger National Park and spot all your favourite animals

Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this four-day safari through Kruger National Park. Stay in a comfortable lodge just outside the park and spend your days searching for the local leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, antelope and buffalo. After exciting days exploring the open savanna, relax in the evenings, eating traditional food and listening to the nocturnal symphony of this incredible safari destination.

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14 reviews
Trip code: UBAD

Start: Johannesburg, South Africa

End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Duration
4 days
Group size
1 to 16
Minimum age
6 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

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USD $1,175

Why you'll love this trip

  • Safari through a private game reserve next to Kruger National Park in an open top 4WD and local guides who know all the best spots.
  • Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars, then fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife from your lodge.
  • Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive – can you spot a lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and zebra?
  • Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts – this lodge sits in the greater Kruger area and is in a great spot for daily safaris.
  • Visit the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels on your return trip to Johannesburg.

Itinerary

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Inclusions and activities

Destinations
South Africa
Meals

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Transport

4x4 safari vehicle, Minibus

Accommodation

Lodge (3 nights)

Included activities
  • Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
  • Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day
  • Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk
Optional activities
  • Panorama Route - Day trip - ZAR2450
  • Kruger National Park - Day trip - ZAR1950
  • Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive - ZAR1500

This trip generates 68.87 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

1. This trip departs between 5.30am and 6:30am on Day 1 so it is essential that you overnight in Johannesburg the day before the tour.
2. You will be picked up on day 1 from our preferred Joining Point Hotel; the Holiday Inn Rosebank and pick up time is 6.00 am.
3. If you require pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Rosebank area, please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
4. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 4. Please do not book any flights until after 10pm this evening.

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Kruger Lodge Independent Short Break
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