4 Day Safari to Kruger Park and Private Lodge

Includes:

• Return transport from Johannesburg to Kruger Park by 7 seater air-conditioned microbus. Collection or drop off at Johannesburg or Nelspruit Airports depends on timing & is on request from our Sales Consultant.
• Services of our specialist Kruger Park guide for 4 days.
• All entrances & daily Kruger Park conservation fees.
• Total of 8 game drives usually by 9 seater open safari vehicle in Big 5 areas of Kruger Park.
• One evening game drive in Kruger by larger National Parks open safari vehicle using spotlights to see nocturnal species.
• 2 nights chalet accommodation at a Main Camp inside Kruger Park with dinners & breakfasts.
• One night at a Private Safari Lodge (such as 4 star Mohlabetsi, Shiduli or Chisomo Tented Camp) with game drives in 4 x 4 open vehicle & possibly a short bush walk. Includes all meals .
• Wildlife Safaris is one of the original Tour Operators to Kruger Park.
• Guided bush walks can be arranged on selected  4 day or 5 day itineraries & this replaces 1 game drive -  ask Sales consultant about details & additional cost.

Excudes:

• lunches  (except for  Day 3) which are available for own account, drinks, personal items & tips.

PICK-UP:

In Johannesburg between 07h00 and 08h00 at O R Tambo Airport and hotels nearby recommended. Other areas such as Sandton or Rosebank on request. Please avoid Johannesburg City Centre, Lanseria Airport and Pretoria. Nelspruit Airport is from 12.00 - 12.30 or by arrangement.

DROP-OFF:

At O R Tambo International Airport or nearby hotels usually by 16.00. Please allow 1.5 hours connecting time for local flights or preferably 3.0 hours for International flights. Passengers staying at hotels in the northern suburbs are advised to use the Gautrain to Sandton or make arrangements for a transfer.

Chalet accommodation with air-con, insect screens, private shower & toilet

Itinerary:

1st. Day
Leave Johannesburg in an air-conditioned microbus with an experienced Kruger Park driver / guide. Travel east across the Highveld farmlands and down the Valley to Nelspruit - capital of Mpumalanga province. After a lunch stop, get your cameras ready and enter southern Kruger National Park. Spend the afternoon on your first exciting game drive looking for antelope,giraffe and possibly elephant. Before sunset arrive at your Rest Camp and book into an air-conditioned chalet with private shower / toilet and screens over the windows to prevent insects. Your guide will arrange dinner in the privatised Camp restaurant then walk back to your chalet under the starlit sky.

2nd Day
Awaken before sunrise for an early morning game drive in search of the Big 5 ( lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo ). Stop at Lower Sabie if possible for breakfast and a great view of any hippos or crocodiles in the river. Continue on the next game drive travelling through the open grasslands so its easier to see smaller species. Return to your Rest Camp for a break during the heat of the day - time for lunch or a swim. Approximately 16.00 board the National Parks safari vehicle equipped with spotlights for a sunset drive ( duration 3 hours ) and a chance to see nocturnal species such as hyena or other predators. Your guide will collect you for dinner in the main camp restaurant and then return to your chalet for overnight.

3rd Day
Depart on another memorable early morning game drive heading north towards the open plains of central Kruger Park . Here you can expect to see herds of wildebeest with zebra and hopefully some predators. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Satara followed by another game drive to the exit of Kruger Park. Travel to a Private Safari Lodge ( Mohlabetsi, Shiduli, Chisomo or KuSungula depending on availability ) and book into an en suite chalet / safari tent with aircon. After lunch in the gardens , relax or have a swim. Later board the open safari vehicle for an evening game drive stopping en route for "sundowners ". Return to the lodge for dinner usually served around a campfire & overnight listening to jackal or other nocturnal animals.

4th Day
Join the armed ranger for an early morning game drive which may include a bush walk when you feel closer to nature. Freshen up before a delicious breakfast at the lodge then final photos in the African bush. Depart for a relaxing homeward journey through the farmlands and trout fishing areas near Dullstroom with a stop for refreshments. Arrive in Johannesburg at O R Tambo International Airport or nearby hotels by 16.30. Please allow 1.5 hours connecting time for local flights or 3.0 hours for International flights. Passengers staying at hotels in the northern suburbs are advised to use the Gautrain to Sandton or make arrangements for a transfer.

General Information

• Refreshment / comfort stops will be planned every 2 - 3 hours during transfers. Please discuss the daily program with your guide.
• Duration of each game drive is 2.5 to 3.0 hours. This itinerary includes 8 drives.
• It is advisable to take precautions against malaria especially during the rainy season from October to May . We recommend insect repellent & protective clothing in the evenings . If you decide to use medication - Malarone tablets are the best for Kruger Park.
• Bring sunglasses, a small hat, swimsuit, a camera, torch / flashlight, light casual clothes for daytime and a warmer clothes for night drives. Remember there will be a chill factor travelling in the open safari vehicle especially from June - August.
• A policy of "no smoking" and rotation of seats in the vehicle is recommended.
• Gratuities to driver/guide, waiters and porters is not included.

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