Collection in Johannesburg

You will be picked up between 07h00 and 07h30 am from your Johannesburg Hotel or from any early morning flight into Johannesburg International (Oliver Tambo) Airport. Then we take a leisurely 4 hours' drive through Mpumalanga Province to its capital, Nelspruit.

A break in Nelspruit giving you time to do a little last minute shopping before setting out for the bush. Suggested items: Cool drinks, film, snacks, mosquito repellent.

Another 45 minute drive up to the Kruger National Park, where we enter the game-rich Southern region of the park by the Numbi Gate.

Collection from MQP or KMIA:

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, your Game Ranger will pick you up off your midday flight. Then there's a leisurely 40 minute drive up to the Kruger National Park, where we enter the game-rich Southern region of the park by the Numbi Gate.

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Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp

From Numbi Gate we drive northeast towards Skukuza and follow the Numbi to Skukuza road viewing plenty of game as we do. Many animals move towards water in the hot afternoon sun, and you'll see herds of Impala and Waterbuck on the banks of the river. When we pass a shallow section of the river you may see a family of Hippos sleeping in the river, a sharp lookout being kept by the head of the family. Crocodiles are dotted about on the banks of the river, basking in the sun. By the time we arrive at Skukuza, the largest camp in the Kruger National Park, you will have had a good idea of what's to follow in the next few days.

You'll be booking into Skukuza Camp before the gates close for the night, and after checking in you'll get a chance to freshen up in your chalet before joining others for a delicious dinner at the camp's restaurant. The restaurant is alongside the river, so keep your eyes open for the spotted hyena, warthogs, the purple-crested Lourie and fruit bats.

Days 2: Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp (B D)

Everything starts early in the Kruger park in order to have a greater chance of seeing game, so you'll get a wake-up call at 0530 in order to get on the road when the gates open at 0600. We'll stop at the Lower Sabie camp mid-morning to catch a buffet breakfast and to stretch your legs. On the way to Lower Sabi we're likely to see plenty of Impala alongside the road and the odd White Rhino, maybe taking a mud bath or scratching itself against a post. Like most game rangers, yours has the eyes of a hawk, and will draw your attention to game that may otherwise be difficult to see.

After a leisurely breakfast at Lower Sabi camp on the banks of the river we'll continue with our game drive, this time stopping off at some of the water holes and dams that follow the line of the Sabi River, aiming to get back to Skukuza late afternoon. Your game ranger is keeping an ever- watchful eye on the sky for Eagles soaring on the afternoon's thermals. You'll see plenty of Zebra and Wildebeest grazing on the open grass plain, tall elegant Giraffes, their heads among the branches of the acacia trees, and a family of Elephants crossing the road ahead of you. You'll see plenty of birds too – there are more than 500 species present in the Park.

We'll get back to Skukuza at about 1600 to give you a chance to have some refreshments and to stock up with drinks for your night drive, which leaves the camp at 17h00. A National Parks ranger will be in charge of the three-hour night drive in an open sided truck.

You get back to Skukuza at 20h30 in time for a scrumptious dinner, which you can enjoy in the open air, listening to the never to be forgotten night sounds of the African bush.

Days 3 & 4: Kruger Park - Satara Camp (B D)

Today we'll slowly make our way up to Satara Camp, some 70 kms to the North of Skukuza. It's fortunate that your guide has heard about a Lion kill just off the road, so we'll make our way there to see what we can see. It seems that a pride of seven Lions and Lionesses have killed a Buffalo. Most of them have eaten their fill, and are now dozing with full bellies. A couple are still tearing pieces of flesh off the bones. A spotted Hyena trots up but keeps a wary distance, outnumbered by the greater number of Lions. A black-backed Jackal arrives and decides to take his chances by dashing in and snatching odd scraps lying around under the very eyes of the remaining Lionesses.

At about 09h00am we pull into the Tshokwane picnic spot where you can get a full English breakfast. Refreshed, we continue our drive up to Satara Camp, stopping off at waterholes and dams along the way, when we should see plenty of wildlife.

We should get to Satara Camp at about 13h00 and the first thing we do is get you checked in. For the rest of the afternoon you can either take a siesta – the sun will be very hot by then – or you can enjoy a swim before departing on a 2 hour bush walk with the National Parks Rangers. Much of the game lies up in the heat of the day, but we may be lucky at one or two of the waterholes. We'll be back at the camp before they close the gates at 18h00 and meet up with those who decided to take a siesta. After freshening up and a filling dinner, we'll all get together and discuss the next day's events.

Day 5: Kruger Park – Moholoholo Forest camp

Some time later you find two Cheetahs lying on a termite mound. Fantastic! It's not often you see Cheetah. We spend time with them taking photos each time they re-position on the termite mound. After breakfast, we slowly make our way out of the park via Orpen Gate and make our way to Forest camp for lunch. After lunch enjoy a guided tour of the Rehabilitation Centre, where Brian Jones and his team nurses, nurtures the injured and orphaned rehabilitating them for their release back into the wild. Return to camp for a delicious meal served in the Boma after which you can enjoy another evening safari.

Day 6: Forest Camp - Johannesburg (B)

Your guide wakes you early for tea and coffee, before departing on a morning walk. Learn more as you go along about our plant and insect life while possibly spotting various antelope and rhino before breakfast. After breakfast we bid Forest camp farewell and make our way back to Johannesburg, departing Forest Camp at 10h00am.

Per Person Sharing: R16,500.00   Single: R18,500.00   Private Safari: R20,500.00 Per Person

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Optional Extra: R650 per person.

We'll take a long scenic route back to Johannesburg so that you get the opportunity of experiencing some of the picturesque sites of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains. You'll get to see the world famous Blyde River Canyon from the Three Rondavels, World's View, God's Window and the Berlin Falls. There will be time at each to take those last minute photographs at the end of your vacation.

Your guide will drop you off in Johannesburg by 16h00 either at your hotel or at the Oliver Tambo International Airport.

Drop-off back at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

If you're flying out of one of the airports close to the Kruger Park, you will probably be lucky enough to spend an extra couple of hours viewing game. Your guide will ensure that you leave the park in plenty of time to catch your flight from either Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)

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Note:

If you're interested in our 6 Day Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - we'll check availability and reply within 48 hours.

(B L D) refers to the meals included - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Skukuza, Satara and Pretoriuskop Camp are used for explanation purposes in this itinerary and may not necessarily be the actual camps you are booked into, as all accommodation is subject to availability at the time of you booking your safari.

Itinerary may vary slightly due to gate opening times, game movements, weather etc...

What's Included?

• Collection & drop off at Oliver Tambo International Airport or any hotel in Johannesburg, Pretoria
• Chalet accommodation with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning
• FGASA & DEAT registered professional 'Ranger' guides
• Transport for the entire duration of the safari tour
• Open vehicle 'all day' game viewing drives
• One open vehicle night game drive
• Kruger Park entrance fees
• Breakfasts & dinners
• Conservation levy

Excluded?

• International flights
• Personal expenses
• Drinks and curios
• Domestic flights
• Lunches

Note:

Our Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris are carried out with a 'Ranger' guide and not with just a tour guide or a driver guide, departing on any day that suits you.

As a minimum we require the following information with your email:

1. Type of safari - Open Vehicle Safari
2. Number of days - 4 days
3. Number of people - minimum 2 people guarantees departure.
4. Required departure date - any day that suits you.
5. Collection & drop off requirements - hotel or flight details can be provided after we have confirmed safari availability.

Price Information

All prices are in South Africa Rand (ZAR). VAT is included.

Our Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris cater for small groups, families and big private groups, departing with a minimum of 2 people.

Each open vehicle safari is carried out with no more than 10 people per open vehicle. You are assured of enjoying more of a personal, private safari. For single travellers we would add to any existing tour if possible.

Children under twelve (12) are charged half price. We include a door-to-door collection and drop-off service at your hotel or from the airport. All safaris are conducted in English.