4 Nights 5 days
SHORT AND SWEET
This is one of the most famous wildlife parks in the world. It has the greatest variety of animals of any park in Africa, including the Big Five as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo and many species of antelope and small game. The parks’ censes includes 147 mammals, 507 birds, 114 reptiles and 336 different trees. The camp sites are excellent and infrastructure is well kept with hot showers and brilliant landscapes. Make a booking
ITINERARY (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Day 1 Mpumalanga, Lodge (---)
We are leaving Johannesburg in the afternoon and heading to our destination on the way to the famous Kruger National Park. We will have lunch on the road so we can make up some time. At night we will stay at a lodge and Dinner will be own expense
Day 2 KNP, Lower Sabie, Hut (B, -, D)
We will leave very early morning, so we have a long drive to our camp. We are entering Kruger National Park from one of the Gates and visit the big game country! Feel the thrill of driving through this unique African bushveld. Early morning starts ensure the best results for spotting lions, giraffe and the mighty elephant.
Day 3 KNP, Lower Sabie, Hut (B,-, D)
Early morning game drive to try to see the BIG 5 and we will have a bruch after a hopefully successful beginning of the day. Remember it is not a zoo. Expect nothing - see everything. We will have the chance to have a relaxing afternoon in our campsite and take a dip in a pool, before we head out for some more game viewing before sunset. You also have the option for a sunset-night drive on own expense.
Day 4 Swaziland, Bee Hive Hut, (B--)
After another early game drive we make our way to the Kingdom of Swaziland. We visit a local village and have the opportunity to watch some of the traditional dancers of the King. Now is the chance to look for souvenirs on one of the famous markets for craft and art.
Day 5 Johannesburg (B--)
After we have breakfast at the Hippo Pool we make our way back through the indigenous country side admiring nature’s splendor on the way to, The City of gold, iGoli. We will be proximal in Johannesburg around 16:00.
The price includes:
- 4 night in lodges/chalets/huts
- Transport in a 4WD for 5 days
- Professional guide (driver)
- Park entrances
- Fuel and Toll fees
- Cook
- All meals as per itinerary
Guest house/chalets
4 nights in a twin with shared bathroom facilities.
Food
- We have three balanced meals per day, the main meal is dinner - braai (charcoal/wood barbeque), potjie (stew) or stir fry. Lunch – sandwiches with salad. Breakfast – cereals, toast, tea/coffee/fruit juices and occasionally an English (fried) breakfast.
- When buying ingredients, the tour leader insists on obtaining fresh produce from the local shops.
- The use of camping plates, cups and cutlery will be provided.
- Meals are included except where stated in the itinerary (B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). When the meals are not included we will eat at restaurants (own expense).
- If requested, the tour leader can arrange for special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, allergies, etc.
- Beverages which are not included in the meals as stated will be at your own expense. We don’t supply bottled drinking water although it is available at most shops.
Things you should know
- Anyone who is in good health should enjoy this trip.
- For this trip you will need malaria prophylactics, please consult your medical practitioner before departing.
- Please pack a limit of 15kgs of luggage in a soft sports tog bag.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, small pair of binoculars and comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
- To avoid disappointment bring a good camera with enough film or memory. We often have electricity (220/230 V) for recharging and also stop for the basics along the way, i.e. batteries.
- There will be opportunities to shop for crafts, carvings, batiks and paintings. If you see something you like, it is best to buy it because it is unlikely that you will see something similar further along. Curios and crafts change from area to area.
- We recommend that you bring extra money for restaurant meals, extra refreshments and curios shopping as some vendors do not have credit card facilities.
- With local conditions being different, border crossings, road detours and weather, the trip may alter route or schedule – in this case please note that we will make every effort to stick to the itinerary as best we can.
- There will be a guide/camp assistant at all times, but a helping hand is always welcome. Many hands make lighter work!!
- Don’t forget your humor and a spirit for adventure!!!
Feel free to contact us for any queries.
