$2,418 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and Sunset Safari
Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and Sunset Safari
Depart OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg early in the morning for a scenic road transfer through Mpumalanga to Hoedspruit, gateway to the Greater Kruger area. Upon arrival, check in at the Radisson Hotel Hoedspruit, a modern and comfortable hotel with beautiful views towards the Drakensberg escarpment, spacious rooms and a large swimming pool. In the afternoon, head out on an open-vehicle safari in the Tshukudu Private Game Reserve, a renowned reserve bordering Kruger known for excellent game viewing and a resident population of white rhino. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner, settling in for the first of three nights at this comfortable base.
- Main Destination:
- Hoedspruit (Town)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Full Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Enjoy a packed breakfast before setting off for a full day of game viewing in the world-famous Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest and most celebrated game reserves and home to the Big 5. Spend the day exploring the park's varied landscapes and waterholes in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino, along with an abundance of birdlife and plains game. Lunch is taken at one of the park's rest camps at your own cost. In the late afternoon, return to the Radisson Hotel Hoedspruit for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Panorama Route Tour
Full Day Panorama Route Tour
Spend the day exploring the spectacular Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives through the Mpumalanga escarpment. Highlights include the dramatic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest green canyons in the world, as well as the famous viewpoint at God's Window, tumbling waterfalls and other scenic lookout points along the route. Lunch is enjoyed along the way at your own cost. In the evening, return to the Radisson Hotel Hoedspruit for dinner and your final night at this base before transferring deeper into the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Panorama Route (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hoedspruit to Balule and Afternoon Game Drive
Hoedspruit to Balule and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, check out of the Radisson Hotel and visit the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, renowned for its work rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, including birds of prey, cheetah and other species. From here, transfer to the Greenfire Game Lodge, an intimate luxury lodge set within the Balule Private Game Reserve, part of the unfenced Greater Kruger ecosystem. In the afternoon, set out on your first open-vehicle game drive in Balule, known for excellent sightings of the Big 5. Return to the lodge for dinner and your first night of three in this exclusive private reserve setting.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Greenfire Big 5 Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Game Drives in Balule Private Game Reserve
Full Day Game Drives in Balule Private Game Reserve
Enjoy a full day of game viewing with both a morning and an afternoon open-vehicle game drive through the Balule Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger's unfenced wilderness and home to the Big 5 and a wide diversity of plains game and birdlife. Between drives, relax at the lodge with time to unwind by the pool or on your private deck, enjoying the sounds of the bush. Full board dining is provided throughout the day at Greenfire Game Lodge, allowing you to make the most of the relaxed safari atmosphere and excellent game viewing opportunities this private reserve is known for.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Greenfire Big 5 Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day Game Drives in Balule Private Game Reserve
Full Day Game Drives in Balule Private Game Reserve
Continue your safari experience with another full day of game drives in the Balule Private Game Reserve. Set out in the morning and again in the afternoon in search of the Big 5 and other iconic African wildlife, accompanied by knowledgeable professional guides who share insights into the local ecology and animal behaviour. Between game drives, enjoy leisure time at Greenfire Game Lodge, with its stylish contemporary suites and relaxed bush atmosphere. Full board dining is included, rounding out your penultimate day in this exclusive corner of the Greater Kruger.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Greenfire Big 5 Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Final Game Drive and Departure from Hoedspruit
Final Game Drive and Departure from Hoedspruit
Rise early for one final open-vehicle game drive through the Balule Private Game Reserve, making the most of the cool morning hours when wildlife is often most active. Return to Greenfire Game Lodge for breakfast and checkout, bringing your stay in the Greater Kruger to a close. You will then be driven back along the scenic route to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon, in good time for your onward flight home or connecting travels.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
