Red Africa Safaris

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$2,019 to $2,221 pp (USD)
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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 + Exciting Afternoon Safari activity

Transfer + Exciting Afternoon Safari activity

Your private guide will pick you up early in the morning from Johannesburg & head to the Beautiful Panorama Route and Kruger Park region.
We will be able to pick you up straight from your hotel, anywhere in Johannesburg at no extra charge. Your Transfer will also be private with no other guests sharing the vehicle with you, so you will be able to enjoy a relaxed transfer with a comfort stop along the way, to buy some refreshments and to stretch your legs.

Arrive at the Lodge in the afternoon and relax until it’s time to go on an exciting Elephant Tour starting at 16:00. A truly amazing experience, getting close to the largest land animals on earth.
Enjoy Dinner back at the Lodge around 18h00/19h00.

(Pick-ups can also be done from Pretoria or Nelspruit).

Main Destination:
Hazyview (Town)
Accommodation:
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
  • Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorge Glasslift experience + Panorama Route

Gorge Glasslift experience + Panorama Route

After you have enjoyed a delicious breakfast, you will make your way to the Graskop Gorge Glass lift, with an absolute magical view of the lowveld valley, that stretches out over a vast forest land towards the Kruger national Park area. The glass lift takes you down into the mesmerizing world of the area’s indigenous rainforest where you can go on a boardwalk walking trail and explore this natural treasure.

Afterwards, you will head to the first stop on the Panorama Route – the stunning Pinnacle Rock look-out point, you will then make your way to Bourke’s Luck Potholes with amazing natural rock formations, created by the turbulent confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers and lastly you will stop at the Three Rondavels, where you will be able to have the most scenic sight of the Blyde river Canyon and the Blyde river Canyon Dam down below.

After your last stop, you will head to the Lodge, where you will stay the following two nights.
Relax until dinner can be enjoyed around 19:00.

Main Destination:
Panorama Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Moholoholo Ya Mati Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Moholoholo Wildlife Centre tour + Canyon Boat cruise

Moholoholo Wildlife Centre tour + Canyon Boat cruise

Enjoy a tasty breakfast around 07h30. Afterwards you will make your way to Moholoholo wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to go on a very interesting tour starting at 09h30. At the Centre you can get close to Africa’s wildlife and learn more about some of Africa’s threatened and rescued animals. Animals that can be viewed are Leopard, Lions, Serval, Vultures, Honey badger (famous Stoffel) etc. to name but a few.
After your wildlife tour, there will be time to enjoy lunch and relax before going on a relaxed Canyon Boat cruise, in the afternoon.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Blyde River Nature Reserve while cruising down the Canyon, also see the 2nd highest Tufa waterfalls on earth, Hippos, Crocodiles, Waterbirds and Plains Game. This is the perfect way to end your Panorama Route with views from inside the Canyon.
Return to your accommodation afterwards and relax until dinner is served around 19h00.

Main Destination:
Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Accommodation:
Moholoholo Ya Mati Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located in Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Kruger Transfer + Sunset Game drive

Kruger Transfer + Sunset Game drive

Today you will have a relaxed morning and enjoy a late breakfast, before departing and making your way to the iconic Kruger National Park.

Arrive late morning at the park, where you will be able to spot South Africa’s amazing wildlife as soon as you have entered the park. Be especially on the look-out for Elephant breeding herds, large herds of Buffalo, Lion and Leopard to name but a few.

Arrive at your accommodation inside the park, where you will stay the last two nights of your tour. After checking in, you will have time to relax before going on an exciting 3-hour open vehicle Sunset Game Drive, at 16:30, in search of the numerous species of wildlife in the area.

Enjoy a delicious dinner afterwards, prepared by your guide in the true traditional South African way.

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
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Exciting Full Day Kruger Game drive

Exciting Full Day Kruger Game drive

Receive a packed breakfast as this exciting day starts with an early departure on a full day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari.
You will have the whole day to explore one of the largest Reserves in Africa, try to spot Africa’s famous Big 5(Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo), view diverse Bird species and enjoy the Mountains, Bush plains and forest areas which all form part of Kruger’s beautiful landscape.
Enjoy lunch at one of Kruger’s restaurants (Own account)
Continue with your Kruger Park Adventure after lunch.
Around 15:00, you will make your way back to your accommodation where you will have some time to relax before dinner can be enjoyed at 18:00.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer Back to Johannesburg

Transfer Back to Johannesburg

You will be able to enjoy a relaxed morning, waking up to a beautiful African Sunrise. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing around 09:00, making your way back to Johannesburg.

Your Transfer will be private, so you will be able to enjoy a relaxed and scenic drive back with a comfort stop along the way, to stretch your legs or to buy some refreshments. Arrive in Johannesburg in the afternoon.

Alternatively, you can choose to do a last activity, such as a morning Game drive (closed or open vehicle) or go on an exciting Kruger Bushwalk, before making your way back to Johannesburg.

(Drop-offs can also be made at Nelspruit/KMIA, should you wish to take a flight from there to Cape Town).

Main Destination:
Johannesburg (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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