Vagabond Travel | KRUGER PARK SAFARI

KRUGER PARK SAFARI

$1425 per person

The Mpumalanga area is one of great contrast, bordered in the west by the towering escarpment with lush indigenous forests, crystal-clear streams and plunging waterfalls, and then falling away into the flat Lowveld bushveld, home to one of the richest diversities of fauna and flora in the world. Well known private reserves and the renowned Kruger National Park located in this area.

We spend time both in the park and on our own private reserve unfenced to Kruger Park. Being privately owned, we have the freedom to conduct game walks and open vehicle game drives on our property.

Vehicle Used:

Custom 17-seater adventure truck

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
• Forest walk
• Bush walk – “Big 5”
• Open vehicle game drive
• Private game reserve
• Kruger Park
• Panorama Route drive
• Exclusive Bush Lodge
• Dullstroom
• Blyde River Canyon
• God’s Window
• Bourke’s Luck Potholes
• 3 Rondavels
• Night game drive

Our price includes all transport, food, coffee, tea, accommodation, walks, game drives, entry fees and permits, group equipment and a professional guide.

The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, curios, tips and meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg.

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

12+ Age

Africa

Accommodated Tours

Africa

Short Stays

Destination

Africa
Departure

JOHANNESBURG/JOHANNESBURG
Departure Time

This tour departs from Johannesburg every Sunday at 0630
Return Time

Late Afternoon 1700+/-
Dress Code

Neat Casual
Included

Accommodation

All Transport

Arrival Transfer

Entry Fees

Group Equipment

Inclusions as per Itinerary

Most meals

Professional Guide
Not Included

Airfare/taxes

Alcohol & soft drinks

Bottled water

Departure Transfer

Items of a personal nature ie Laundry/telephone

Optional excursions

Permits

Taxes

Tips

Travel Insurance

Visas

Our gallery

DAY 1 : JOHANNESBURG - BUSH LODGE Distance: 490 Km

Departing from the Greenfire Lodge Johannesburg at 06h30, we set off on the scenic road to Mpumalanga. We enjoy a lunch stop in the historic town of Dullstroom before we wind our way down the Drakensberg escarpment and into the untamed Lowveld. The road is filled with scenic beauty from mountain passes to the Acacia trees scattered across the African bushveld. We spend the next two nights at our well-appointed GREENFIRE BUSH LODGE, which is situated in a private reserve within the greater Kruger National Park; an area where animals roam naturally and unrestricted. Being on a privately owned reserve allows us the freedom to explore the wilderness in search of a variety of animals both on foot and in open game drive vehicles. The tented lodge blends into the bush and offers comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, a refreshing splash pool, and stunning views over the surrounding wilderness. Dinner tonight is cooked in the traditional manner over an open fire. Meals: D (Lunch Own Expense) Accommodation: Bush Lodge - Twin-Bedded en suite Tented Units Included Highlights/Activity: Scenic Drive down to the Lowveld Region, Private Game Reserve Accommodation, Private Concession

DAY 2 : BUSH LODGE

As is custom in the bush, we start the day with a light breakfast of coffee and rusks before embarking on a guided game walk within this Big 5 area. Although we will walk for some three hours, the purpose is not to cover distance but rather to search for animals and to focus on the smaller things one misses while out driving around in the bush. A Drifters guide and/or tracker will lead the walk. Before the heat of the day, we return to the lodge for a sumptuous brunch, after which it’s time to relax around the lodge and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding wilderness. A nearby waterhole in front of the camp is the source of water for many animals that come here to quench their thirst. In the afternoon, we conduct an open vehicle game drive which develops into an extensive night drive, all the time searching for animals. Groups will drive in search of animals until just before the sun set, when the guide will stop and we have time to enjoy a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld. Once it is dark we continue our game drive. Being in the bush at night provides us with the opportunity of viewing nocturnal animals. This evening we enjoy a hearty bush “braai” cooked on an open fire. Fall asleep to the sounds of the wild. Meals: Brunch Dinner Accommodation: Bush Lodge - Twin-Bedded en suite Tented Units Included Highlights/Activity: Exclusive Private Reserve, Morning guided walk in Big 5 area, Afternoon Game drive / Night drive

DAY 3 : PANORAMA ROUTE - HAZYVIEW Distance: 195 Km

Rising with the African sun, we enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off to explore the highlights of the Panorama Route. Our first stop will be to view the impressive Blyde River Canyon, then on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and the cozy little town of Graskop where we enjoy an own expense lunch. The Panorama Route offers guests some of the best natural wonders in the area and we will spend as much time as possible at each of the highlights. This afternoon we make our way to the tranquil GREENFIRE LODGE HAZYVIEW, a log cabin built spectacularly on stilts in the indigenous forest on the banks of the Sabie River. Time permitting guests are able to do a nature walk on the property and enjoy the surrounding forest. We spend two nights here. Meals: B D (Lunch Own Expense) Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview - Log Cabins Included Highlights/Activity: Panorama Route, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, 3 Rondavels Optional Activities: Gorge Swing

DAY 4 : KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Distance: +- 160 Km

An early start, we depart at sunrise and travel the short distance to enter a different area of the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Slowly traversing in search of the many animals that inhabit this area, we enjoy the high vantage point and comfort of our well-equipped vehicle. Our guide will take time to explain the behaviour of the animals we see in this fascinating environment. Although most of the day will be spent game viewing, we will stop at various designated sites to stretch our legs, to enjoy brunch, and to wander around one of the park’s rest camps. Late this afternoon we exit the park and return to the comfort of our GREENFIRE LODGE HAZYVIEW. Meals: Brunch, Dinner Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview - Log Cabins Included Highlights/Activity: Southern Section of Kruger National Park, Full Day Game Drive

DAY 5 : HAZYVIEW - JOHANNESBURG Distance: 430 Km

After a relaxed breakfast, we depart Hazyview and make our way back to Johannesburg. The tour will end in the late afternoon on arrival at the Greenfire Johannesburg Lodge. Meals: B (Lunch Own Expense) Accommodation: Post Night Accommodation in Johannesburg Included Highlights/Activity: Scenic Drive Airport Drop-off: On the last day of tour the truck will make a short stop at the Johannesburg airport (O R Tambo International) in order for guests that have evening flights to leave the tour. Please note Drifters cannot guarantee a specific time of arrival at the airport and will not take any responsibility for delays on the road. Should guests need to fly back on the last day, the flights must be evening departures.

This tour is fully accommodated and all linen and towels are supplied. Seasonal malaria precautions may be advisable and are locally obtainable. Game viewing on foot is difficult, so we also place importance on some of the smaller aspects of the bush. It can get very hot so suitable precautions against sunburn should be taken. Our Price Includes: All transport, food, coffee, tea, accommodation, walks, game drives, entry fees and permits, group equipment and a professional guide. Price Excludes: Alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, curios, tips and meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance. *A valid passport is required by everyone. This tour will visit South Africa and it is the client’s responsibility to insure they have the appropriate visas required for this trip. At time of going to print the above itinerary was correct but Drifters continually strive to offer our clients the best available tour options and as such we reserve the right to change aspects of the itinerary at our discretion. During the validity of the published itinerary conditions will change, roads are improved or deteriorate often opening new routes, contracted camps and accommodation facilities change standards, optional activities become available or are discontinued, new border posts open and old ones become congested, etc. Drifters are continuously monitoring all the factors that make up a successful tour and as such will make amendments to the published itineraries if circumstances demand or if we believe that the change will enhance the tour.