5-Day Exclusive Kruger & Private Game Reserve Experience

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

JHB Transfer to Hazyview & Elephant Interaction Program

The Airport Shuttle departs OR Tambo Airport at 6:45 am or 12:00 pm. On arrival in Hazyview approximately 4 hours later, you will be collected by an Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris guide and transported to your accommodation.

After a welcome drink in the beautiful and bird-rich gardens of the guesthouse, you will have 2 to 3 hours to unpack and relax before we collect you for an unforgettable one hour experience with Africa's gentle giants, the African Elephant.

The evening will be spent at leisure.

A complimentary transfer service will be provided if you wish to dine at one of the local restaurants.

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:

Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kruger National Park Safari

Your safari to the Kruger National Park starts before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles, giving you the opportunity to view animals from a higher vantage point and a perfect panoramic view. Your guide will use his expert knowledge to help you search for and find the iconic animals in the park whilst interpreting the natural environment during the drive.

We will have a brief stop for breakfast at around 8:30 am to enjoy the individually packed breakfast packs which your guesthouse would have provided you with which you will be able to enjoy at a rest camp or a picnic spot along the planned route for that day. There will also be a lunch stop should you wish to purchase a lunch snack from the restaurants inside the Kruger Park or stretch your legs.

You will return to your guesthouse at around 15h30 in time for a refreshing drink or a dip in the pool at your own leisure.

A dinner transfer will be ready at the time arranged with your guide.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kruger Morning Safari & Transfer to Luxury Lodge

One last time you will rise before the sun and set out for your final morning safari in the Kruger National Park before you set off to the Private Game Reserve.

Breakfast packs will be provided by your guesthouse for you to enjoy at one of the picnic spots or rest camps. After leaving the Kruger Park at around 11h00, you will be transferred back to the guest house to collect your luggage & have a quick snack before we transfer you to the lodge in the private game reserve. You will arrive in time to unpack, refresh and get ready for the sunset with a sundowner drinks stop in the heart of the bushveld where you can enjoy a drink and some traditional South African snacks, whilst we watch the Sunset over the African bushveld.

Dinner will be follow under the stars around a boma fire after the safari

Overnight accommodation will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

• Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sand GR)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Private Game Reserve Experience

Expert Rangers and a dedicated hospitality team will ensure that your stay at the luxury lodge is truly memorable.
Each day begins with an early morning safari game drive In the late afternoon guests head out on another game drive and return after dark, offering guests exhilarating night game drives as well! Optional bush walks are offered every day after breakfast/brunch.
An example of your experience will look something like this:

05h30 Wake-up call

06h00 Coffee and a light breakfast

06h30 Depart on morning game drive

09h00 to 10h00 Return to lodge

10h30 Breakfast/Brunch

11h00 Optional bushwalk

14h00 Tea and a light lunch

16h00 Depart on afternoon game drive and night drive

19h00 to 20h00 Return to camp and drinks at the bar with dinner at the bush boma.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Sabi Sand GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

• Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sand GR)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Nelspruit Airport

After your final morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred back to Hazyview where you will be taken by your guide to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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