Kruger Park Safari 4 Day Itinerary

B D refers to meals provided - Breakfast and Dinner.

Departing at 07.00hrs. You travel east for four hours to the capital of Mpumalanga province called 'Nelspruit'. At Nelspruit you have an opportunity to do your last minute shopping, to stock up the cooler box with some drinks, film, snacks, insect repellents etc. We continue driving for one hour to the game rich southern region of Kruger Park and enter the park at Crocodile Bridge at approx 13.00hrs.

We spend the afternoon 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 Elephant cross the river, splashing, play fighting once they arrive on the far side. Crocodiles are seen basking in the afternoon sun; mouths open regulating 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. D

Your Safari Ranger heard of a 'Lion Kill' happening the day before on the road to Satara camp. We make our way directly to the kill, we are one of the first to arrive. We position perfectly. A pride of seven Lions are still surrounding the carcass - a buffalo. Two Lionesses are feeding with the remaining Lions lazing with full stomachs, a few meters off.  A Hyena arrived but does not have the strength in numbers to irritate the Lions and push them off the kill. He'll have to wait till more Hyenas arrive. We wait and watch for an hour or so viewing the integration of the Lion pride with their kill. A black back Jackal arrives and darts in and out, picking up a few scraps of meat. 

We visit 'Tshokwane' picnic spot at approx 10.00hrs when it is time to have breakfast. We continue game viewing, stopping off at water holes, following the river lines and checking dams for the rest of the morning - you see loads of different wildlife.

We arrive at 'Satara' camp at 13.00hrs. You check in. You may wish to stay in camp and siesta the afternoon away or leave for an afternoon game drive with your Safari Ranger. At this time of the day it's hot so there is not much wildlife movement but it's still worth checking a few water holes and waiting for the sun to cool a little later in the afternoon.

After sinking a few beers or a glass of wine and after seeing more game we return back to 'Satara' camp just before the gates close for the evening/night. We meet up with those who had stayed in camp for the afternoon, return to your chalet to freshen up, ready for dinner and to further discuss the exciting day's events. B D

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South Africa Kruger Park Safari 4 Day Itinerary