Greater Kruger Safari

Written By Evan Dunstone

Why You Will Love It:

  • The sheer amount and variety of wildlife!

  • The spectacular lodges!

  • The stunning views and vegetation!

  • The feeling of truly being in “the wild”!

  • The world class service and hospitality!

Description:

There’s nothing quite like a safari in Africa!

This tour is designed to show you the very best of the Greater Kruger National Park, the premier wildlife destination in South Africa. We have meticulously handpicked the finest lodges and camps to ensure we are able to customize your tour to suit your personal needs and expectations.

These lodges are located in the Sabi Sands, Manyeleti and Timbavati Game Reserves which border the Kruger National Park without fences obstructing the natural movement of the animals.

This area is considered the best place on earth to view leopard in the wild!

All the lodges we use work on an all-inclusive style basis where your accommodation, meals, drinks and game drives are all included. You can put your feet up and relax, knowing that everything is taken care of.

Transfers from Johannesburg can also be arranged as well as all transfers between lodges.

Itinerary:

A typical tour will see you visiting a few private lodges, staying 2-3 nights at each. This will be customized to your preference.

A day at one of these extraordinary lodges plays out as follows:

  • A typical day begins with a wakeup call from your private guide and tea and coffee before setting off on a thrilling morning drive.

  • The drives last between 3-4 hours and are sensational! Your best chance of viewing the wildlife up close and having very special encounters that you will certainly remember forever.

  • Breakfast is usually a spectacle and well-deserved after surely a productive morning on drive.

  • The middle of the day is yours to relax and use the lodge’s facilities whether it’s the spa or swimming pool. A nap is often quite a popular option after all the excitement, early mornings and fresh air.

  • Lunch and high teas are served in the afternoon before we set out yet again for an afternoon drive.

  • This drive lasts until dark where one can expect to see the nocturnal wildlife, most notably the predators, come to life.

  • Dinner is a time to share stories of the day around a fire and tuck in to some mouthwatering dishes often served in a buffet style.

  • Some dinners are also held in the traditional African boma where we can enjoy our meal seated around a big fire and protected by a large traditional fence. The ambiance is magical!

  • After a long and fruitful day you can retire to your private rooms where luxury and comfort awaits. After all you need a good night’s rest after such an exhilarating day!

Example Itinerary:

  • 6 nights for 2 people at two, 5 star lodges.

  • All-inclusive of accommodation, all meals, selected drinks, 2 game drives per day, and all road transfers.

  • Price = $12 900 USD total.

  • 5 1/2 hour drive to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve - MalaMala Main Camp.

    Lunch and afternoon tea is served and your afternoon game drive begins at about 3:30pm.

  • Full day with morning and afternoon game drives and all the safari bliss in-between!

  • Another full day to fill up your camera with wildlife shots and relaxing lodge facilities at your disposal.

  • After your morning game drive and breakfast we will transfer you to your next lodge - Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Game Reserve. A 2 hour scenic drive.

    Here lunch and afternoon tea is served and your afternoon game drive begins at about 3:30pm.

  • A full day at Tintswalo with 2 game drives and gorgeous lodge facilities to use including your own private plunge pool and elephant viewing hide under the main deck.

  • Another full day to enjoy this breathtaking lodge and your twice daily game drives to view an abundance of wildlife up close.

  • After your morning game drive and breakfast we make our way back to JHB to say our goodbyes. A 6 hour drive.

$13 000 per couple (6 nights in 5 star lodges)

(starting)

$5500 per couple (6 nights in bush lodges)

(starting)

All inclusive

*Please note these packages are highly customizable to your budget and travel duration.

Included:

  • Transfers from JHB to lodges

  • Transfers between lodges

  • 5 star accommodation

  • All meals at lodges

  • Specified drinks at lodges

  • All game drives

  • Conservation levies

Excluded:

  • Gratuities

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Extra activities not mentioned

  • Personal travel insurance 

 

Contact us for a quote!

Evan Dunstone
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