4-Day Kruger Safari Package - Bush and Rhinos

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

Johannesburg - Olifants West Private Nature Reserve

Today the adventure begins! In the morning you take a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, the driver from our partner Swift Kruger Shuttles will be awaiting for you at the OR Tambo Airport bus terminal! The pick up time is 07:45 AM local time. The shuttle arrives around 13:20PM at the Olifants West gate endpoint, where one of our guides will be waiting to take you to Ku Sungula Safari Lodge. After a warm welcome, you check in, and it's time for a delicious lunch and relaxation, in the afternoon, our guide and tracker will take you on your first game drive, exciting! Keep your camera and binoculars ready because the game drives go off-road and take you as close as possible to the animals. Once back at the lodge a delicious dinner awaits you.

Main Destination:

Olifants West Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Ku Sungula Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Olifants West Private Nature Reserve

You know you can't leave Africa without having seen elephants. So that's exactly what we're doing today! Today's plan includes not one but two exhilarating game drives in the Olifants West Private Nature Reserve, This is the home of, as you may have guessed it, elephants. And so much more! As the early morning sun paints the horizon with hues of gold, we depart from the lodge to the Olifants River Valley within the reserve. Tucked away along the western border of Kruger National Park, a piece of paradise awaits. Prepare to be spellbound by the breathtaking landscapes, the untouched wilderness, and the divers array of wildlife that calls this place home. You'll peer carefully at the waterholes in hopes of spotting leopards or hippos. After the morning safari, breakfast back at the lodge will be a welcomed must. Then you'll have some free time before lunch. In the evening, we'll be returning to the reserve once more. Be extra quiet and experience the interactions of the 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

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Ku Sungula Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Olifants West Private Nature Reserve

Today’s plan includes not one but two exhilarating game drives. This is the home of elephants. And so much more! As the early morning sun paints the horizon with hues of gold, we depart from the lodge to the Olifants River Valley within the reserve. Prepare to be spellbound by the breathtaking landscapes, the untouched wilderness, and the diverse array of wildlife that calls this place home. After the morning safari, breakfast back at the lodge will be a welcome necessity. Then, you’ll have some free time before lunch. A perfect opportunity for a power nap. Because in the evening, we’ll be returning to the reserve once more. Be extra quiet and experience the interactions of the animals, from the haunting howls of hyenas to the thunderous roars of lions. At this time, you have a great chance of spotting big cats. With adrenaline still coursing through your veins, you’ll be grateful to return to the lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Olifants West Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Ku Sungula Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bush Walk - Johannesburg

Early rise! Greet the new day with a bushwalk. In the morning, you will take a final safari on foot, accompanied by an experienced and armed guide. During the bush walk, the guide will share their knowledge while your nose fills with the scent of crushed wild grass as you make your way through the bushes. You will learn about tracking, animal behavior, and the ecosystem of the bush. Smell and taste the wild herbs, learn traditional customs, and explore the smaller wonders of the bush.

After the morning safari, an extensive breakfast will be waiting for you at the lodge. Then it's really time to say goodbye. The shuttle bus to Johannesburg airport departs around 10:45 AM, and you arrive in Johannesburg between 17:00-18:00 PM. From there, the connecting flight home departs, and you will land the next day with a suitecase full of beautiful memories.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.