4-Day Safari to Kruger Park & Private Safari Lodge

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Johannesburg - Transfer to Kruger Park - Afternoon Game Drive

You'll be picked up and leave Johannesburg in an aircon microbus with our experienced Kruger Park driver/guide. Travel east across the Highveld farmlands and down the Valley towards Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga province. After a lunch stop, get your cameras ready and enter southern Kruger Park for the first exciting game drive. You will be travelling through lightly wooded bush and you can expect to see antelope, giraffe and possibly elephant. Before sunset, drive a short distance to Sabie River Bush Lodge where we will have our overnight stay. Book into a lodge room or en suite safari tent with aircon and modern furnishings. Time to have a swim then relax on the deck looking across the extensive Sabie River, hoping to see some hippos or crocodiles. You can order a drink before dinner in the Gecko Lapa Restaurant which offers a menu for a 3 course dinner.

Main Destination:

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Sabie River Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Kruger Park - 3 Safari Drives

Have an early start with a quick cup of coffee, board the safari vehicle then head into Kruger Park for your early morning game drive. Travel through bushveld areas and probably along the river looking for Big Five species ( lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). The Sabie River is a dominant feature of southern Kruger and travelling along the banks can be very exciting. After about 3 hours, stop at a camp where your guide will provide breakfast packs and allow you time to relax. Continue on the mid-morning drive along a different route or to sightings reported recently. Arrive at Skukuza and book a chalet with aircon and screens over the windows to prevent insects. At approximately 4.00 pm, board the park's safari vehicle equipped with spotlights for a sunset drive and a chance to see predators or other nocturnal species such as hyena. Your guide will arrange dinner in the Cattle Baron Bistro, well-known for its juicy steaks. Then walk back to your chalet under the starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Skukuza Rest Camp

• Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning Drive to Central Kruger Then Exit to a Private Game Reserve - 3 Safari Drives

Depart on another memorable early morning game drive heading towards the open plains of central Kruger Park. Here you can expect to see some herds of zebra, wildebeest and hopefully big cats. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on the deck at Satara then visit the curio shop. Continue on the mid-morning drive which goes past Nsemani Dam and the Timbarvati River to Orpen exit gate. Travel to Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge and check in an en suite chalet with aircon. Explore the lodge, have a swim and then enjoy lunch in the gardens. Later, board the open safari vehicle for an evening game drive stopping en-route for "sundowners". Return to the lodge for dinner usually served in the boma with campfire which is a highlight of the safari experience. Spend the night listening to jackals or other nocturnal animals.

Main Destination:

Balule Private 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Sunrise Safari Drive - Transfer Back to Johannesburg

Enjoy coffee and rusks on the verandah then join the ranger for a sunrise game drive and your last chance for Big Five species. Also a wonderful time for bird calls as the bush comes to life. Visit a waterhole to look for rhinos drinking or crocodiles. Return to the lodge and freshen up before a delicious breakfast, then final photos in the African bush. Depart for the return journey through the farmlands and trout fishing areas of Dullstroom. Arrive back in Johannesburg at OR Tambo Airport or nearby hotels by 4.30 pm. Please allow 1.5 hours connecting time for local flights or 3 hours for international flights.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.