Kruger National Park - 5 Day Safari Tour Kruger National Park - 5 Day Safari Tour - Safari Tent

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ID: GYG586053-990888
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Country: South Africa

Duration: 5 days


Description

3 Hour open vehicle sunset safari in big 5 private reserve. 2 x Full day Kruger Park open vehicle safaris. Blyde River Canyon boat cruise. Wildlife rehab centre tour. Bush walk. Rustic accommodation.
DAY 1:
Pick up with a shuttle bus at 7am from the bus terminal at O.R Tambo airport in Johannesburg or from one of the listed hotels (please ensure that you are at the pick up point at least 20 minutes prior to departure). A 6-hour drive to the central area of KNP, HOEDSPRUIT, has a breakfast stop and short ‘leg stretch’ stop en route. Once you arrive in Hoedspruit for a lunch stop, you will be met by one of our guides and transferred to our camp nearby. (Hoedspruit airport pickup near our camp also available)
After you have settled in we will depart at 4pm for a private reserve open vehicle sunset safari (includes sundowner snacks and drink).
We return to camp around 7.30pm. Time to freshen up or sit around the campfire before dinner is served around 8pm.
Your guide will brief you on the schedule for the next day.
(Meals in transit at own cost, dinner included)

DAY 2:
We depart at 5.30am for Orpen gate (40-minute drive), in an open safari vehicle. Quick breakfast after entering Orpen gate.
We spend the entire day in KNP. Rest stops and lunch stop will provide resting time between the game drives in search of the amazing wildlife and landscapes KNP has to offer.
We return to camp between 5pm & 6pm, depending on our sightings in the park.
Time to freshen up or sit around the campfire before dinner is served around 8pm.
Your guide will brief you on the schedule for the next day.
(Lunch in Kruger Park at own cost, breakfast and dinner included)

DAY 3:
We start the day with a 7.30am breakfast. At 8.30am we depart for Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre for a 2 hour tour that focuses on conservation issues, poaching and helping wild animals in distress. (A wide variety of animals are cared for, and are viewed on the tour).
At 12pm we enjoy a lunch stop. At 1pm you will join a boat cruise for 1,5 hours, that meanders between magnificent views of the Blyde River Canyon, and possibly see hippo's, crocodiles, primates, various antelope and bird species..

We return to camp at 4pm, where you have time to enjoy the camp surroundings or the swimming pool.
Time to freshen up or sit around the campfire. Dinner served around 8pm.
(Lunch at own cost, breakfast and dinner included)

DAY 4:
Full day Kruger Park safari (day 2 itinerary)
(Lunch in Kruger Park at own cost, breakfast and dinner included)

DAY 5:
At 7am we enjoy a leisurely 1,5 hour guided nature walk on the camp reserve. This walk focuses mostly on the small wonders of nature, tracks and signs and birding. Large mammals such as Zebra, Impala, Kudu, Waterbuck, Nyala, Primates, Warthogs and more can be seen.
9.30am Breakfast
We depart for Hoedspruit where we meet your shuttle bus at 11am for the Johannesburg return trip. Arrive back at O.R Tambo airport between 4 and 5pm.
(Meals in transit at own cost, breakfast included). (Hoedspruit airport drop off near our camp also available).

Swimming pool/Free wifi area. Every booking has their own private accommodation with linen and towels provided.

Highlights

  • Experience African wildlife at it's best on a sunset safari
  • Enjoy the adventure of discovering Kruger National Park
  • Take in the beauty of the largest green canyon in the world
  • Visit a renowned Wildlife rehab centre
  • Relax in comfortable accommodation and scenery, swimming pool, free wifi area

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please ensure to notify us of your place of stay before and after the tour.
Please notify us of any dietary requirements or allergies.
Please ensure flight times in JHB arrive before 5.30am on tour departure day, and leave after 6pm on final tour day.
Pickups and drop offs at Hoedspruit airport also available
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.