(No availability) 5 Days Best of Safari Experience in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Day 1

You will check in at the lodge from 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m., the qualified guide will take you along the winding paths of the reserve in an open safari vehicle for a three-hour drive searching for animals. If necessary, the guide will go off road in order to take you close to the animals. At sunset, you will stop for a drink and snack while you watch the sun go down. When it gets dark, Ku Sungula Safari Lodge's chefs will serve a delicious dinner under the stars.

Day 2

After a night with the sounds of the bush, you will get up early. Ku Sungula Safari Lodge will have coffee or tea and a snack waiting for you before the guide takes you to Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. You will enter the park through the Orpen gate. You will stop at a picnic site for your packed breakfast and, around noon, for lunch. The guide will take you along nice routes to look for animals and will share his knowledge of the bush with you. At the end of the day, you will return to the lodge where the chef will serve a delicious meal.

Day 3

You will greet the new day in the bush and explore the fascinating African nature by foot, accompanied by a qualified and armed guide. During the walk, you will learn about tracks, plants, trees, birds, and much more. After breakfast, you will leave in the early afternoon for an unforgettable boat trip on the magnificent Olifants River, one of the largest rivers of Kruger National Park. You will be back at the lodge where the chefs will serve dinner in the boma.

Day 4

This day will include a once in a lifetime experience that you will not easily forget. The flights above the Big five areas around Hoedspruit and the Klaserie Nature Reserve will give you a bird's eye view of the bush. After lunch, you will depart for the horseback safari. You will leave the stables and ride into the wildlife estate for a unique safari. On the horses, you will explore the small winding paths in the tranquility of the surrounding bush.

The impalas and warthogs won’t even notice you and continue their normal activities. In the evening, you will have a diner under the beautiful stars. The micro-flight is weather depended. If this will not be possible on one of the days during your stay, your hosts will do the full day panorama tour as an alternative. Micro-flight and horseback safari are only allowed for people above 14 years. Alternative web traveling with young kids will be the panorama day tour.

Day 5

Early in the morning, your experienced guide will take you out on a morning game drive. You will stop and enjoy a cup of coffee and see the sunrise. After a delicious breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye and leave to your next destination.

Boat safari on the Olifants River

Meander along the waters of the magnificent Olifants River on a houseboat watching crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide variety of other game and birds on the lush, green banks of the river. It will be an unforgettable two-hour journey on one of the largest rivers of the Kruger National Park.

Bushwalk

Explore the fascinating African nature by foot, accompanied by a qualified and armed guide. During the walk, you will learn about tracks, plants, trees, birds, and much more. Although you can encounter big game during the walk, the emphasis lies on the smaller things in the bush that often get overlooked during a drive.

Horseback safari

Horse trails are offered and welcome beginner and advanced riders. You will leave the stables and ride into the wildlife estate for a unique safari. You will explore the small winding paths in the tranquility of the surrounding bush. You will encounter various game and much more.

Mariepskop and the Blyde River picnic spot

Discover the places where most tourists do not come. You can go on a trip to Mariepskop, the highest mountain in the area. The Mariepskop can only be reached in a 4 x 4 vehicle. Ku Sungula Safari Lodge knows a secluded picnic spot by the Blyde River, where you can spend a wonderful day swimming in the river.

Microlight flight

This will be a once in a lifetime experience that you will not easily forget. The flights above the Big five areas around Hoedspruit and the Klaserie Nature Reserve will give you a birds-eye view of the bush. A 30-minute flight will take you over the areas and you will see from the air all the beauty that nature holds from the sky!

This safari will take place in Kruger National Park and its surroundings, South Africa. The venue will be situated in the 40,000 hectares Balule Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem. The reserve is home to the Big five and many other animals and is a paradise for birds.

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Daily meals will be provided for you by Ku Sungula Safari Lodge, including welcome drink upon arrival, coffee, and tea. You will be served

with breakfast, lunch, and a three-course dinner. Ku Sungula Safari Lodge can also provide with special meals for the children if you prefer. If you have special dietary requirements, it’s a good idea to communicate it when making a reservation.

Hot air balloon flight

Experience the magic of floating over the scenic Lowveld in a hot air balloon at sunrise. In the hour-long flight above the Blyde River area, just west of Hoedspruit, you can enjoy the beautiful views. Come aboard for the experience of a lifetime.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center

You can avail a tour at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center, which focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable, or endangered animals. Cheetah conservation is one of their core disciplines.

Moholoholo

Moholoholo is situated in the shadow of the majestic Mariepskop. This unique conservancy is home to many wild animals. Whenever possible, rehabilitated birds and animals are returned to the wild and those that are not so fortunate due to the nature and extent of their injuries are used to educate the many people who visit each year.

Panorama route

Discover the beauty of the scenic panorama route with its magnificent views and waterfalls. From your lodge, you can do a day trip to explore this route through the Klein Drakensberg mountains. See God’s Window, the Tree Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Mac Mac Falls, and much more.

• 4 nights accommodation
• Daily meals
• Free Wi-Fi
• Housekeeping services
• Teas and coffees
• Game drives and a full day at Kruger National Park
• Bushwalk, boat trip, horseback safari, and micro-flight as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fee at Kruger National Park
• Welcome drinks on arrival
• Gate fee for the Balule Olifants West
• Road transfers from and to Johannesburg

• Extra beverages
• Personal items
• Staff gratuities
• Any additional activities booked

• 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 on arrival.