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Day 1 - Private Reserve
We depart from Johannesburg and head for the Greater Kruger Park area, arriving at the Private Safari Lodge in time for lunch. We settle into camp after which we head off on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Sundowner drinks are enjoyed at one of the waterholes before continuing our game drive into the night. After an exciting evening, we return to camp to enjoy a traditional South African meal around a log fire. Accommodation in semi luxury en-suite chalets.
Day 2 - Kruger National Park
An early rise, as we make our way to the world renowned Kruger National Park. We enter the Park through one of the central gates, where our wildlife experience unfolds. We enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the Kruger Park. The entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en-route. Our safari takes us along some of the best game drive routes that Kruger has to offer. We depart the Park at sunset and return to the Lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Day 3 - Drakensberg Escarpment (Panoramic Route)
We depart the Lodge and make our way up the Drakensberg Escarpment. Our journey takes us along the Panoramic Route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer. The sights en-route include: God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondawels and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. After a full day of exploring we return to the Lodge and relax around the fire listening to the night sounds of Africa.
Day 4 - Private Reserve
After a hearty breakfast we spend the day at leisure, relaxing at the Lodge or taking part in the various optional activities on offer. We end the day with a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive. Guided by the aid of spotlights, we track the elusive creatures of the night before returning to the Lodge to enjoy a boma dinner.
Day 5 - Johannesburg
We begin our day with coffee and rusks before venturing out on an early morning nature walk. Guided by qualified rangers, we learn about natures finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. We return to the Lodge for brunch before making our way back to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:
Big Five Afternoon/Evening Game Drives in open 4x4 vehicles
Game Drives Kruger Park in open 4x4 vehicles
Drakensberg Escarpment /Panoramic Route
Nature Walk
Private Game Reserve
DEPARTS:
Daily departures
COUNTRIES VISITED:
South Africa (Kruger Park)
Mpumalanga
Limpopo Province
ACCOMMODATION:
4 Nights Thornhill Safari Lodge in semi luxury en-suite chalets
VEHICLE:
Luxury air-conditioned microbus to and from the Lodge
Open 4x4 safari vehicles for all game drives in Private Reserve and Kruger Park.
PROVIDED:
All ground transportation
Services of experienced qualified driver/guide
All included highlights
Meals
Entrance fees
Accommodation per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel Insurance
Flights
Items of a personal nature
Drinks
Optional activities
NOTE! This tour has full pre-departure information available to help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you receive it from your travel agent.
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