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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

OR Tambo Bus Terminal to Balule Private Game Reserve

OR Tambo Bus Terminal to Balule Private Game Reserve

Your shuttle transfer departs for the OR Tambo Bus terminal building at 7:00 am and makes its way down to the Greater Kruger area. Arriving at Balule West Gate, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to Greenfire Game Lodge in Balule Private Game Reserve.

After being checked into your rooms, you can relax and enjoy a light lunch. In the late afternoon, you will gather for your first afternoon/sunset safari drive. Return to the lodge at around sunset when you'll freshen up before enjoying a delicious dinner at the lodge.

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
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Accommodation:
Greenfire Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Morning & Afternoon Safari Drives

Morning & Afternoon Safari Drives

Today is spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in Balule Private Game Reserve. Early morning wake-up calls will see you depart just before sunrise enjoying the crisp morning air.

After your drive, you will enjoy breakfast and then relax around the camp before lunch is served. In the afternoon, you will gather again for your afternoon/sunset safari drive.

Your guide will stop at a looking point mid-drive for a quick sundowner stop. Return to the camp in the early evenings for dinner. This is a truly South African experience, where the focus is on laughter, listening to the sounds of the wild, and watching the fire crackle into the night.

Main Destination:
Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Greenfire Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Back to Johannesburg

Back to Johannesburg

This morning, you'll depart on one last safari drive before your time to check out from the lodge. After breakfast, you can pack and check out from camp. Your guide will be waiting to transfer you to Balule West Gate to meet up with your shuttle back to Johannesburg.

You will arrive back at the OR Tambo bus terminal in the late afternoon where your tour with us ends for your onward travel.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
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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  • This tour is offered by Africa Travel Portfolio, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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