Shinzelle Safaris

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$1,684 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Hoedspruit for check-in to your private bushveld villa & Pridelands Sunset Safari

Arrive in Hoedspruit for check-in to your private bushveld villa & Pridelands Sunset Safari

Arrive at Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and settle into your private bush villa, located within a premier wildlife estate in the heart of the Lowveld. The estate is home to zebra, giraffe, warthog and various antelope species, allowing guests to explore on foot. Enjoy a leisurely walk to one of the watering holes or bird hides.

Guests may arrive by self-drive, scheduled shuttle from Johannesburg, or by flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town into Hoedspruit Airport. All transport is for your own account but can be arranged on your behalf.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a guided sunset safari in Pridelands Big 5 Conservancy, part of the Greater Kruger. Stop for sundowners before continuing the game drive after dark with spotlights.

Return to your villa for the evening. Dinner is by arrangement when booking, with optional dining extras at an additional cost, including catered meals, a private chef and butler, or transfers to selected local restaurants. Self-catering is also available.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (Not overly crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Balule NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Accommodation:
Luna Moon
  • Luxury self catering accommodation located just outside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Private Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Private Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Enjoy a full-day private safari in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations. Enter the park via Orpen Gate and explore the diverse landscapes with your private open safari vehicle and dedicated nature guide, searching for the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife.

After an extensive morning of game viewing, stop for breakfast at a rest camp (for your own account) before continuing your safari through different ecosystems of the park. Later, enjoy a relaxed lunch break inside the park (for your own account) before resuming game viewing and photography opportunities in the afternoon.

Return to your villa in the late afternoon. Dinner is by arrangement when booking, with optional extras available at an additional cost, including self-catering, catered meals, a private chef and butler experience, or transfers to selected local restaurants.

Main Destination:
Central Kruger National Park
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Luna Moon
  • Luxury self catering accommodation located outside Central Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Private Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon

Private Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon

Enjoy a private panoramic tour through one of South Africa’s most scenic regions, exploring the dramatic landscapes of the Blyde River Canyon. This guided journey showcases sweeping escarpment views, deep river gorges, and iconic natural landmarks.

Stop at renowned viewpoints including the Three Rondavels, overlooking the canyon and river below, the geological formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window, offering panoramic views across forested valleys and the Lowveld.

A lunch stop is included in Graskop (for your own account), allowing time to relax before continuing the tour.

Travel in comfort in a private, modern luxury SUV with air conditioning and complimentary bottled water. Guests return to their villa in the late afternoon, where dinner will be arranged according to the dining option selected at the time of booking.

Main Destination:
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
Accommodation:
Luna Moon
  • Luxury self catering accommodation located outside Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Private Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Private Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Spend another immersive day exploring the wild beauty of Kruger Park on a private full-day safari. Enter Orpen Gate and set out in your private open safari vehicle with a dedicated nature guide, allowing flexibility to focus on wildlife sightings, photography, and the areas that interest you most. This second safari day offers new sightings, and excellent chances to encounter the Big Five, plains game, predators, and diverse birdlife.

Pause mid-morning at a rest camp for breakfast (for your own account) before continuing into the park. Later, enjoy a relaxed lunch stop inside the park (for your own account), taking time to rest and absorb the surrounding scenery before resuming your afternoon game drive.

Return to your villa in the late afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the time of booking based on your selected dining option, with multiple choices available at an additional cost, including self-catering, catered meals, private chef service, or transfers to selected local restaurants.

Main Destination:
Central Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
Luna Moon
  • Luxury self catering accommodation located outside Central Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Optional Pridelands Sunrise Safari & Departure

Optional Pridelands Sunrise Safari & Departure

On your final day, you may choose to enjoy an optional sunrise safari in Pridelands Big 5 Conservancy, part of the Greater Kruger. Depart early to experience the bush at one of its most active times, as the sun rises over the landscape. The game drive includes a short stop for tea and coffee. This activity is optional, at an additional cost.

After the safari, return to your accommodation to pack up and check out. Guests not joining the sunrise safari may enjoy a relaxed morning at the villa.

This is a self-catering package. Breakfast and lunch may be purchased during safari activities at rest camps (own account). Dinner arrangements are confirmed at the time of booking, with optional dining choices available at an additional cost. As activities are conducted in private vehicles, short grocery store stops can be accommodated en route back to the villa if needed.

Depart with lasting memories of an exclusive Greater Kruger safari experience in Hoedspruit, South Africa's safari capital.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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