5 Days Kruger Park Safari Package in South Africa

Facilities

You will be picked up and dropped off at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA).

Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner are also included in your package.

Your daily schedule will be planned based on your selection of any four activities from the following choices:

GAME VIEWING SAFARI INSIDE THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.

You will depart at 5:30 a.m. Your personal guide will cook you breakfast, overlooking on the waterholes. You will be served a packed breakfast on the half-day safari so as not to encroach on the game viewing time.

There will be a number of stops during the day, one of which you will have the opportunity to buy yourself lunch. Experience the African bush and wilderness at its best. The Kruger Park boast over 140 animal species, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) and over 500 birds species. All ages welcome.

MORNING WALK INSIDE THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.

Take a walk on the wild side in the Kruger National Park, get to feel and smell the bush where armed Kruger guides will introduce you to what Kruger has to offer on foot. You will be leaving the lodge at about 4:15 a.m. and be back at the lodge at about 10 a.m. for a well-deserved, hearty breakfast.

Tracking of animals and the medicinal use of plants and trees are just a few of the topics that will be covered, as well as identification and habits of birds and animals. Sightings of some of the Big Five is a realistic possibility, therefore you will be accompanied by two armed guides. Please note that no children under 12 years old can attend this activity.

SUNSET SAFARI INSIDE THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.

On the sunset drive, you get to see all the nocturnal animals of Kruger that are usually absent during the day. Experience an unforgettable sunset that only Africa can produce. Spotlights are provided on the open safari vehicle to help in the hunt for the glinting eyes of nocturnal animals.

This is an adventure not to be missed. You will depart the lodge at 3:45 p.m. and arrive at Kruger where the sunset drive will start from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Back at the lodge, a delicious three-course candle-lit dinner will be waiting for you in the boma under the African Sky.

Please note that no children under six years old can attend this activity.

BUSH ORIENTATION WALK INSIDE MARLOTH PARK ALONG THE BORDER OF THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK ON THE BANKS OF THE CROCODILE RIVER.

Enjoy a leisurely walk on the border of the Kruger Park along the banks of the Crocodile River with a field guide, who will enlighten you with his knowledge and his passion for the African bush.

Elephant, Crocodile, Zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu, warthog, bushbuck, and giraffe are just some of the game that you might encounter on the walk. The guide will also point out the amazing variety of bird species and trees in and around Kruger. Participants of all ages are welcome.

ELEPHANT INTERACTION.

Get up close and personal with the elephants. You will go to a game farm to meet these magnificent animals of Africa. They will allow you to touch and exchange greetings with the elephants and experience their exceptional intelligence for about half an hour.

TIGER FISHING.

By far the most powerful fresh water fish on Earth. Because of their furious teeth, their Scientific name is translated literally as water dog. Tiger fish have been recorded to hit their prey at 50km/h. They have 20 cone shaped teeth that are extremely sharp. A half day fishing safari (early morning 6 am to 12 pm or in the afternoon 12 pm to 6 pm) takes place on the Komati river. An experienced fishing guide caters for the novice and experienced fisherman alike.

Please note that no children under 5 years old can attend this activity.

QUAD BIKING ON A FARM NEARBY.

This is a conducted quad biking experience through a scenic bushveld farm, for about one hour. No children under five are allowed on the tour and children under 12 years are only allowed with adult supervision. You have a choice to share a quad bike with your child if you wish.

HORSE RIDING.

The horse riding is well suited for both the experienced as well as the novice rider. This one hour horse riding safari will be conducted on a private game farm about 40 kilometers from your accommodation.

Riders can explore the unspoiled African wilderness on horseback. Departure from the lodge depends on booking time. No children under six are allowed on this activity.

VISIT A SWAZI CULTURAL VILLAGE.

Visit the Swazi cultural village about 80 km from Bushwise Safari lodge - but a very scenic drive indeed. You will get to learn some of the Swazi customs and ways of life on a conducted tour through the village with one of the local guides. Get to watch them perform local dances in traditional dress and experience their amazing natural African talent for rhythm. Cuisine lunch available for your own account. No visa is necessary. Participants of all ages are welcome. This trip will last five to six hours.

You can choose any FOUR of the following activities during your stay and any activity can be repeated:

• Game viewing safari in Kruger Park
• Morning walk in Kruger Park
• Sunset drive in Kruger Park
• Bush orientation walk in Marloth Park
• Elephant inter-action on a game farm nearby
• Tiger Fishing
• Horse riding on a private game farm
• Quad biking on a farm nearby
• Visiting a Swazi cultural village

This safari will take place at Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park is one of the most unspoiled natural ecosystems left in Southern Africa. It is a 20,000-square-kilometer park that houses the five most dangerous species: elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo, which are known as the Big Five. You can also encounter other big animals, such as giraffe, hippo, cheetah, wild dog, and hyena.

This wildlife area is also home to some 33 species of amphibian, 115 species of reptile, and 140 species of mammal, including all the big game species that were nearly wiped out by the hunters of the nineteenth century. Approximately 470 bird species have been recorded there, more than half of Southern Africa’s total. The South Eastern part of Kruger where Bushwise Safari lodge is situated, is well known for its superb game viewing, with frequent sightings of lion and leopard.

Nearby places

• Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), 100 kilometers
• O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 425 kilometers
• Blyde river Canyon 247 kilometers
• Spa, 8 kilometers

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Breakfast: Full English Breakfast daily.

Dinner: A three-course dinner serving traditional South African food (fixed menu) as a buffet under the African sky by candle light on a daily basis are included in the price of this safari package.

Lunch and drinks: A light lunch, soft drinks and/or alcaholic beverages can be purchased.

MAPUTO CITY FULL-DAY TOUR

Maputo city full day tour

Let yourself be introduced to Mozambique with its Portuguese and African culture. Your first stop will be a coffee shop on your way to Maputo. You will also pay a visit to the town hall and Catholic cathedral, the Steel House, the Botanical Gardens, the Fort and Train Station, the Wood Market (only on Saturdays), the fresh produce and fish market and visit the Polana hotel.

You will stop for lunch at a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy prawns, seafood platters, and local beer not included in the price. Depart the lodge between 7 and 8 a.m. and return about 5 p.m. Visas can be obtained at the border post (for your own account) and you will be assisted by our guide. The price is 2775 ZAR per person and all ages are welcome (Visa fees and lunch not included in price).

MICROLIGHT SAFARI

You’ll be flying for 15 minutes in a fixed wing bantam microlight aircraft over a private game reserve on the southern border of the Kruger Park. Expect an exhilarating big game experience. Flights are conducted early morning or late afternoon and availability is weather dependent. Fly with the eagles with the wind in your hair above our captivating Bushveld. The price of this activity is 2155 ZAR per person and no children under 12 are allowed.

SWAZILAND FULL-DAY TOUR

Visit the Swazi cultural village of the King of Swaziland, where you will get to learn some of the Swazi customs and ways of life on a conducted tour through the village. Get to watch them perform local dances in traditional dress and experience their amazing natural African talent for rhythm. The price is 2155 ZAR per person. Visa is required.

Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory (handmade glass), the Ezulweni Valley, Craft Market (crafts and curios) and Rose Craft (Mohair products). Lunch will be at a local restaurant on your own account.

Swazi candles will be the last visit on the list, watch the creation process and meet the artisans. Depart the lodge between 7 and 8 a.m. and return about 5 p.m. Visa’s can be obtained at the border post (for your own account) and you will be assisted by your guide. The price for this full day tour is 1960 ZAR per person and all ages are welcome.

PANORAMA ROUTE FULL-DAY TOUR

On this full-day tour, you will get to experience Mpumalanga’s most spectacular scenery. Visit the charming village of Graskop and the spectacular Lisbon Falls, Mac-Mac Falls, and Berlin Falls. The breathtaking view from God's Window overlooks a sheer 300-meter drop into a ravine which houses an indigenous forest and Kruger Park can be seen in a distance.

The natural potholes of Bourke’s Luck are deep cylindrical holes formed by the action of sand and rocks carried down by the water when the river is in flood. You will also be visiting the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. Lunch will be at the famous Harry’s Pancakes (at your own expense). Depart between 7 and 8 a.m., return at 6 p.m. This trip is for all ages. The price for this tour is 2155 ZAR per person.

Spa treatments are available at a private spa about 4 km from Bushwise Safari lodge. Transfer can be arranged. If interested in spa treatments, you will be given the contact details of the beautician to book your treatment.

Payment in cash only directly to the owner of the spa.

• Transfers from and to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) (airport in Nelspruit)
• 4 nights accommodation
• 4 of the activities as mentioned in the itinerary
• All entry and conservation fees
• Daily English breakfast and 3-course dinner under the African sky by candle light
• Free WiFi

• Airfare
• Alcohol and beverages
• Lunch

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• 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.