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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 1-2

Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger

Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger

Fly from OR Tambo International, Johannesburg, South Africa to Hoedspruit Airport in the Kruger National Park where you will be met and transferred by road to Simbavati Camp George. Camp George shares a 360° nature experience, from 'bush' exploration to learning and understanding the intricacies of the wildlife and their ecosystems. Offering a front-row seat, you can immerse yourself in nature with game drives, guided bush walks and night drives all on offer in the exclusive Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Get ready for magnificent sightings of leopard, elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo and wild dog, to name a few. Each day begins at sunrise with the murmurs of waking animals and the tracking of big game on your first game drive. Return to Camp for breakfast, before relaxing on the verandah, or by the pool. After a delicious lunch set off for the evening safari (2-3 hours) with your professional ranger, before a sundowner in the 'bush' and a fabulous 3 course dinner back at Camp.

Main Destination:
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Simbavati Camp George
  • Luxury lodge located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3-4

Transfer by road from Camp George to Simbavati Hilltop Tented Camp

Transfer by road from Camp George to Simbavati Hilltop Tented Camp

Following your morning game drive at Camp George and a hearty breakfast, transfer by road from Camp George to Simbavati Hilltop tented Camp. Hilltop has one of the finest settings in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an unfenced but private part of the Kruger Park. Perched on a hillside with wide angle views over the bush and distant mountains of the Drakensberg escarpment. Below lies the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River, where you may sight elephant, and other wildlife, coming to quench their thirst. This luxurious tented lodge has a romantic, bright and airy ambience with 8 spacious tented suites connected by wooden walkways to the main lodge. Enjoy their warm team of welcoming staff and professional rangers to take you on both culinary and safari expeditions of note. Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including the Big Five. Twice-daily game drives also provide close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.

Main Destination:
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain)

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Fly from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (or to Cape Town)

Fly from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (or to Cape Town)

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, pack your bags and say a hearty goodbye to the team at Hilltop Tented Camp, before departing to Hoedspruit Airport and your onward journey to Johannesburg or Cape Town. Let Greatest Africa know your preferred return destination - we can even plan a further leg to your vacation and journey.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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 Greatest Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.