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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Klaserie Reserve and afternoon game drive

Transfer to Klaserie Reserve and afternoon game drive

You will be met at Hoedspruit airport (transfers from other airports such as Nelspruit, Phalaborwa and Johannesburg can also be arranged at additional cost) and taken to Klaserie Game Reserve, where you will stay for 2 nights at nThambo Tree Camp, overlooking the plains and a waterhole. All 5 chalets are built on stilts, so game watching can be enjoyed constantly from the deck of your chalet and not only when you are out on a game excursion. The small size and privacy of nThambo Camp means that activities are flexible and exciting night drives can also be conducted. In the afternoon you will take part in your first shared game drive (time permitting).

Main Destination:
Klaserie Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
nThambo Tree Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Klaserie Safari

Klaserie Safari

Join a morning and afternoon/ night game drive, or, in the morning take part in a game walk. On your game excursions you will be led by experienced and professional game rangers through a wildlife area rich in game. There is the chance to see all of the Big 5.

Main Destination:
Klaserie Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
nThambo Tree Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Safari in Klaserie and Balule Game Reserve

Safari in Klaserie and Balule Game Reserve

Go on a last morning game excursion in Klaserie Game Reserve. After breakfast you will be transferred further north to Balule Game Reserve, where you will be staying for another 3 nights at Sausage Tree Camp, overlooking thick African bush. After you settled in, join your first game drive in Balule. The word ‘Balule' translates to ‘Buffalo’ and visitors to the area are able to see this member of the big five as well as all the others, namely Lion, Leopard, Elephant, and Rhino. In addition the park offers an abundance of other plains game such as Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe as well as around 250 species of bird in a diverse habitat of mountainous forest, riverine forest and bushveld savannah. The fence between Kruger National Park and the adjacent game reserves have been removed and the area now covers an astounding 40.000 hectares filled with unprecedented numbers of free-roaming big game.

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:
Sausage Tree Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4-5

Balule Safari

Balule Safari

Another 2 days of excitement in the bush. You have the option of more morning and afternoon shared game drives as well as to go on a morning walk with a ranger to see the bush from a different perspective and to also have a look at the smaller creatures in this area.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Sausage Tree Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Morning game activity and departure

Morning game activity and departure

Depending on when your flight departs from Hoedspruit airport, go on a last shared game walk or game drive. After breakfast you will then be taken back to the airport to board your flight back home, or to continue your travels in Africa. We will be happy to assist with any further arrangements required.

Main Destination:
Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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