4 Day Awesome Kruger National Park Safari Including Panorama Route in South Africa
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Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and later extended to its present size of approximately 19,000 square km or 8,000 square miles. Where nearly 2 million hectares of the unrivaled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. This tour is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy spectacular scenery, combined with game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, and buffalo).
Key information
- Minimum or maximum group size: 2 - 30
- Starting point and ending point: Johannesburg
- Languages spoken: English
- Park fees included
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Highlights
- Game drives to see the renowned big five
- Game boat ride on the Blyde Canyon Dam
- Sunset game drive to see nocturnal species
- Very good opportunities to spot the Big Five
- See Pinnacle Rock, God’s Window, Berlin Falls, and Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfasts
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
Accommodation
Customers stay inside the Kruger Park, in en suite bungalows, first night accommodation is in the Blyde Canyon in a en suite chalet.
Forever Blyde Canyon Resort
Accommodation at Blyde Canyon comprises of a guesthouse overlooking the gorge, two to six sleeper rustic stone chalets, 30 caravan and camping stands. Guests overlook the magnificent Three Rondavels whilst enjoying breakfast or a sundowner on the restaurant's deck - or a delicious buffet dinner in front of a fireplace on a cold winter's evening in the Kadisi Restaurant.
Satara Rest Camp
Satara Rest Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp, providing a range of Kruger National Park accommodation. There are 100 sites with power points available for camping and caravans. A range of bungalows with 2 or 3 bed units with kitchens or communal kitchen options. Wheelchair-friendly accommodation is available. Guests can also stay in the guest cottages which include 5-bed or 6-bed units with well-equipped kitchens. Alternatively, stay in the Stanley, Wells or Frankel guest houses. Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park in South Africa also boasts a grocery store that is well stocked for the self-caterers. There is also a TV lounge at this camp.
Letaba Rest Camp
The idyllic Letaba Rest Camp is situated on a sweeping bend of the Letaba River, midway between the southern and northern boundaries of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. At Letaba Camp you can choose between a guest house, cottage, bungalow, hut or a furnished safari tent, as well as camping and caravan sites for your lodging in Kruger Park.
Olifants Rest Camp
Guests to Olifants Rest Camp will be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa at their Kruger Park accommodation and lodging. The Olifants Camp is situated on top of a hill towering several hundred feet over the river of the same name. Sightseeing views from the lookout platforms allow a person to observe the river below. The camp is warm and welcoming and will win many staunch supporters for Kruger Park accommodation.
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
A range of lodging options is available from a luxurious guesthouse to family cottages, huts, bungalows, safari tents and campsites at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in Kruger Park. Lower Sabie accommodation caters to a variety of guest requirements and also boasts wheelchair-friendly accommodation.
Skukuza Rest Camp
Wondering what is the best camp to stay in Kruger National Park? Many visitors think Skukuza Rest Camp is the best camp in Kruger Park. The activities, attractions and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within Skukuza Rest Camp and the surrounding area. Skukuza Rest Camp is an excellent rest camp from which to pursue the Big Five and birds in the vicinity. Lion are frequently spotted along this route. At night, look for the Fruit Bat that hangs under the eaves of the shop, and the Thick-tailed Bush Baby climbing the trees in search of gum.
Program
Day 1
You will begin the journey and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). You then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale (lunch en-route, restaurants available). From here you visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where you overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon (or similar).
Day 2
You leave after breakfast to take a boat trip on the Blyde Dam. An interpretation tour will take you to the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon.
The Kadishi Tufa waterfall, at 200 meters (around 660 feet) in height, is the second tallest tufa waterfall on earth. The waterfall’s formation strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’.
Completing this you head to the heart of the Kruger National Park through the Orpen gate, watching game as you head to the Satara Rest Camp (or similar, like Letaba or Olifants), which is situated in an excellent game viewing areas, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse. Satara is well wooded and the bird-life is prolific.
At night the clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets. The calls of owls and nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion.
Once at your camp, you will have a popular 3-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle where the amazing African sunsets can be seen, and return at night while viewing some nocturnal species, then dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in a bungalow.
Day 3
Starting the game drive in your own vehicle early after coffee, you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. You take the best scenic routes and drive to the south of Kruger Park to get more opportunities to see the Big 5. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the animals: lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, spotted hyena, elephant, burchell's zebra, hippopotamus, warthog, giraffe, buffalo, eland, roan antelope, sable antelope, greater kudu, etc.
You overnight at the Lower Sabie camp (or similar, like Skukuza). Lower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie River, one of the few perennial rivers to flow through the Kruger National Park. Visitors cannot but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo Mountains beyond. Watching the endless procession of animals coming to drink at the Sabie River establishes a sense of one's own place in the eternal cycle. You have to choice to do an optional activity like a sunset game drive, game drive to a bush braai or a night game drive.
Day 4
You have the opportunity to do an optional early morning guided walk, depending on the time to be back at the airport. After having breakfast at the restaurant, you do a game drive as you travel out of the park and then start the 4-5 hour journey back to Johannesburg with another scenic route (lunch en-route).
Guides
Jakes Conradie
Jakes Conradie is a South African-born who extensively traveled the country. He is competent to advise clients about all the essential aspects of traveling to South Africa. Having passed the SA Specialist Course from South African Tourism, he is always on the lookout to assist, improve the environment, and motivate communities to protect nature and all species in order to create a sustainable eco-system for future generations. His love for nature and history brought him to the most beautiful and spectacular places of South Africa where he wants to take his tourists as well.
Location
You will stay inside the Kruger National Park, where animals can be seen while doing game drives.
Food
Lunch and dinners are at good restaurants where a big variety of food is offered.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
You have to choice to do an optional activity like a sunset game drive, game drive to a bush braai or a night game drive.
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- National park fees
- Breakfasts
- Driver / guide
- Professional guide at specialist venues
- Transport by private vehicle
- 3-hour sunset game drive in open safari vehicle
What's not included
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Lunch and dinners
- Alcoholic drinks
- Activities indicated as optional
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Travel insurance; flights; airport transfers; porterage; visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport
302 km
Transfer not provided
Clients should arrive the day before their tour starts, as the time to travel to where the sightings start are taking about 5 hours. Pick ups and drop offs are at the airport or hotels close to the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), within a radius of 3 miles.
Clients flying out of O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) on last day to please not book flights earlier than 20:00 pm for domestic flights and 21:00 pm for international flights as one cannot always guarantee on-time arrival at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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