The perfect Kruger Park Safari Tour for those who really want to explore the Kruger Park and surrounds. This tour offers a fantastic wildlife experience combined with Luxury African Lodge hospitality. Guided by an experience ranger on open vehicles you will have many opportunities to view and photograph the Big 5 and other African wildlife. Sunset / night drives offer viewing of nocturnal animal activity. You visit both the Kruger Park and private reserves. The famous Panaromic Route is explored where one takes in some of South Africa's best scenery. This is a popular wildlife holiday.

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The perfect Kruger Park Safari Tour for those who really want to explore the Kruger Park and surrounds. This tour offers a fantastic wildlife experience combined with Luxury African Lodge hospitality. Guided by an experience ranger on open vehicles you will have many opportunities to view and photograph the Big 5 and other African wildlife. Sunset / night drives offer viewing of nocturnal animal activity. You visit both the Kruger Park and private reserves. The famous Panaromic Route is explored where one takes in some of South Africa's best scenery. This is a popular wildlife holiday.

Highlights:

  • Big Five game drive
  • Kruger National Park
  • Sundowner at waterhole and thrilling evening game drive
  • Morning walk escorted by qualified rangers
  • Full Day Panorama Route and Gods Window viewing day
  • Three Rondawels overlooking Blyde River Canyon

Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Johannesburg
  • End Johannesburg
  • Countries
    • South Africa
  • City
    • Kruger National Park
    • Johannesburg
  • Theme Safari and Natural Parks
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Johannesburg - Kruger National Park
    Day 1

    We depart from Johannesburg and head for the Greater Kruger Park area to arrive at a Thornhill Private Safari Lodge in time for lunch. We settle into camp and then head off on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4X4 vehicles. Following sundowner drinks at one of the waterholes and a thrilling evening’s game drive, we return to camp to enjoy a welcoming traditional meal under the African sky.

    Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

     

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
    • Kruger National Park
  • 2
    The legendary Kruger National Park
    Day 2

    After an early rise, as we make our way to the legendary Kruger National Park, we enter the Kruger Park through one of the central gates, where our wildlife experience unfolds. We enjoy breakfast at a popular picnic spot before continuing our safari through some of the best game drive routes that Kruger has to offer. This gives us the opportunity to experience South Africa’s various predators of the savannah, birdlife, copious game and smaller animals in their natural habitat. We depart the Park at sunset and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation and to enjoy a splendid boma dinner.

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Visited places:
    • Kruger National Park
  • 3
    Along the Panoramic Route
    Day 3

    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; Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondawels and the magnificent 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.

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Visited places:
    • Kruger National Park
  • 4
    Exploring Kruger Park and Surrounds
    Day 4 Transfer by car

    We wake once again for early morning Tea/ Coffee and Rusks. We enter Kruger National Park to enjoy a full day of game viewing.  The abundance of wildlife presents us with opportunities for excellent sightings and the Kruger is also home to the famed members of Africa’s Big-5.  Truly the flagship of the South African national parks.  Kruger is home to an impressive number of species:  336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

    Visited places:
    • Kruger National Park
  • 5
    Kruger Park - Johannesburg
    Day 5

    After an early morning wake-up we venture out on a morning nature walk, escorted by qualified rangers, we get skilled in nature’s finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. We enjoy brunch at the lodge prior to driving along the Drakensberg Escarpment to view the impressive Three Rondawels overlooking the Blyde River Canyon. Thereafter we continue our journey to Johannesburg arriving late afternoon.

    Meals included: Breakfast

    Visited places:
    • Kruger National Park
    • Johannesburg
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Daily departures from Johannesburg / Nelspruit
    • Transfers to and from Kruger Park in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
    • Accommodation in Fantastic Lodge
    • Open 4x4 vehicles for all game drives
    • Experienced registered guide
    • Meals as per itinerary
    Price does not include
    • All items of a personal nature
    • alcohol, beverages & snacks
    • souvenirs, tips
    • optional activities
    • Flights