Collection Options
Overland:
Departing at am from your hotel or off your early morning flight arriving at Jo'burg Int Airport, you travel East for 5 to 6 hours to 'Nelspruit' the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
At Nelspruit you have an opportunity to do your last minute shopping,
to stock up the cooler box with some drinks, film, snacks, insect
repellent etc. We continue driving for 1.5 hours to the game rich
Southern region of Kruger Park and enter the park at Crocodile
Bridge.
Fly-in:
We will meet you off your morning flight arriving at Kruger Mpumalanga Int Airport (KMIA) or
Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)
and start your safari by driving for 1 hour to the game rich Southern region of Kruger Park and enter the park at Crocodile Bridge.
Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp (D)
We spend the rest of the day game viewing following
the Sabi River. The animals tend to move towards the Sabi River
in the afternoon to quench their thirst from the sun's heat -
you see herds of Impala or Waterbuck drinking at the waters edge.
A herd of Elephants cross the river, splashing, play fighting once
they arrive on the far side. Crocodiles are seen basking in the
afternoon sun; mouthsregulating their body temperatures.
A grunt from a Hippo is heard, we find them in a shallow section
of the river sleeping with the biggest male keeping an eye on
his territory and his females.
This first game drive up the Sabi
River sets up what's yet to come.
Arriving at 'Skukuza' camp just before the entrance
gates close for the evening, you check in, move into your chalet
to freshen up, ready for your first safari dinner.
Your dinner
is prepared, cooked and served outside under the stars. Traditional
South African meals are prepared giving you a taste of our delicious,
barbeque cuisine.
Day 2: Kruger Park - Satara Camp (B D)
The day starts early with a wake up call at
5.00am. At 6.00am the camp gatesso we can start the
day's game viewing. We visit 'Lower Sabi'
camp at approx 10.00am when it's time to have some breakfast
and of course, have a good stretch.
On the way your Safari Ranger finds a Leopard walking on the edge of the road, marking it's territory by scenting
trees and bushes. He's a big male, powerful. We slowly follow
him as he proudly walks along the edge of the road. Later you
see a White Rhino using a rubbing post then wanders off. Impalas always next to or crossing the road. Three Lionesses on the road
laying close to each other and then moving off into the bush.
Later a Hyena crossed the road making it's way back to its den.
After breakfast at 'Lower Sabi' camp we continue
game viewing, stopping off at water holes, following river lines,
checking dams for the rest of the morning and early afternoon.
Your Safari Ranger spots you lots of wildlife - a herd of Buffalos at a water hole, Eagles in the afternoon sky, Giraffes grazing
off the Acacia trees with their necks stretched to the limit.
Birds are spotted all the time.
We stop off at Nkombi lookout
and enjoy this stunning view, seeing more Rhino in the distance.
Zebra and Wildebeest grazing thegrass areas keeping a watchful
eye out for predators. You see more Elephants passing near by.
We arrive at 'Satara' camp at 1.00pm. You check in. You may wish to stay in camp and siesta the afternoon away or continue the game drive with your Safari Ranger. At this time of the day it's hot but it's still worth checking a few water holes waiting for the sun to cool a little later in the afternoon.
Arriving back at camp for 4.00pm you then
have a chance to check the curio shop, stock up with drinks and
freshen up ready for your night drive, which departs from camp
at 6.00pm.
A SANParks ranger in ansided truck
conducts the night drive, which lasts for approx three hours.
On your return from your night drive at 9.00pm your dinner would have been prepared, cooked ready for you to enjoy dinner out in the listening to the African night sounds, whilst we discuss the next day's exciting events.
Day 3: Kruger Park - Johannesburg (B)
We start the morning's game viewing - loads of
Impala are found. A troop of Baboons block the road. We slowly
drive through the troop with our windows shut. More Elephants,
close and in the distance, being destructive with their eating
habits. A Steenbok standing in the middle of anarea. More
Lions lazing around a base of a wild fig tree, the cubs playing
with each other...
After breakfast we regrettably have to leave
the Kruger Park. On our homeward bound journey you enjoy the 'Panoramic
Route' driving through the Drakensberg Mountains.
En-route we stop and spend a few minutes to
go view the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls
and lastly Pilgrims Rest.
Pilgrims Rest is an old gold mining town. It's
now a national monument and will be your lunch stop for the day.
At each of the scenic stops you have the opportunity to finish
off your film and to barter for locally crafted curios.
Drop Off Options
Overland:
It's a 4 hour drive back to Johannesburg from Pilgrims Rest. You will arrive at approx 6.00pm with drop off at the airport or at your hotel.
Fly-in:
Flying out from Kruger Mpumalanga Int Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) means you will have extended game viewing after your last breakfast, going on well into the early afternoon. We will make sure you leave the Kruger Park in time to catch your flight out.
Note
(B L D) refers to the meals included - Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner.
Using air-conditioned game drive vehicles does not limit your game viewing to just two game drives a day - early morning and late afternoon. It means we can offer all day game drives if required.
With the Camping Kruger
Safaris: after checking into camp we drive to the campsite to
set up tents, then freshen up ready for dinner.
Skukuza and Satara camps are used for explanation
purposes in this itinerary and may not be the camps you are booked
into as all accommodation is subject to availability.
Itinerary may also vary slightly due to gateng times, game movements, weather etc....
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