Classic Kruger Safari
3 days—Fully guided Kruger Safari departing Johannesburg in 4x4 safari vehicles including Blyde River Canyon.
$538-789 USD
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Safari summary
Day 1 - Depart Johannesburg / Afternoon game drive
Day 2 - Full Day in Kruger National Park
Day 3 - Morning Game Drive & Panoramic Route / Return to Johannesburg.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | June, July, August | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kruger
DAY 1 DEPART JOHANNESBURG Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Kruger Short Break starts at approximately 05h30 – 07h30 this morning from your hotel. We depart Johannesburg and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. A truly unique African experience unfolds as we enter the Greater Kruger ecosystem arriving at our Lodge in time for lunch (approx 8-9 hours travel time). After settling in, head off on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4x4 vehicles in a private game reserve. Sundowner drinks are enjoyed at one of the waterholes before continuing into the night. We return to the lodge to enjoy a traditional South African meal around a log fire.
Day 2
Kruger
DAY 2 FULL KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. Our wildlife experience begins as soon as we enter the park, heading into prime game viewing areas where we hope to catch a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park, including the Big Five. Enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the park. Our entire day will be spent game viewing and bird watching. We return late afternoon to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Day 3
DAY 3 MORNING GAME DRIVE & BLYDE RIVER C. Rise early and head out on a morning bush walk. Guided by a qualified nature guide, we learn about nature's finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. Transfer back to Johannesburg (600 km, approx 9-10 hrs). Along the way take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. On arrival in Jo'burg you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but we are able to book you additional accommodation in Johannesburg. Please ask at time of booking. Please do not book any international flights until after 10pm this evening.
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