Trip Overview
The Kruger National park is rightly renowned for its unparalleled variety of African wildlife and immense size. This short introductory trip gives you a taste of what Kruger has to offer while exposing you to some of the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful area.
Stage highlights:
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold', we spend some time in the Blyde River Canyon area. Excitement runs high as we enter the world's second largest game reserve, the Kruger National Park.
The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of the reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo - Africa's famed Big Five. Early morning game viewing usually rewards us with some great sightings. We overnight in the Kruger's delightful rest camps.
Heading back towards Gauteng through the subtropical lowveld we may purchase some crafts and curios along the way. Our last evening is spent in cosmopolitan Johannesburg.
Stage duration:4 Days
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Day 1: Pilgrims Rest
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga and some breathtaking vistas of the Lowveld. Places of scenic interest include God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. We wander around the quaint gold rush village of Pilgrim's Rest, which still retains many of its original buildings. The night is spent close to the Kruger National Park and we experience an evening at a tribal village - enjoying a traditional meal and dancing. (Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
For your interest - Blyde River Canyon:
The Blyde River Canyon is one of the most spectacular canyons in Africa and its cliffs rise between 600m-800m from the riverbed. At the ‘Three Rondavels viewpoint’ (also called ‘The Three Sisters’) is an unforgettable view of three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the canyon. Their tops appear to have a hut-like rounded roof. Where the Blyde River (‘river of joy’) and the Treur River (‘river of sorrow’) meet, water erosion has formed one of the most remarkable geological phenomena in the country, known as ‘Bourke’s Luck Potholes’. Over thousands of years, surreal cylindrical rock sculptures created by whirling water have formed a series of dark pools which contrast artfully with the streaked white and yellow lichen covered rocks.
Following the road and the Treur River south, there are further viewpoints; Wonder View, God’s Window and the Pinnacle.
The Three Rondavels are named after the Swazi Chief - Maripi’s wives. From the lowest to the highest, they are Magabolle, Mogoladikwe and Maserote.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 2: Kruger National Park
Before we enter the world's second largest game reserve we visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre for a short educational experience. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo - Africa's famed big five. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
We leave Pilgrim’s Rest and drive to Orpen gate. We will enter the park and start game driving. After lunch we set up camp and relax for a while. In the afternoon a second game drive awaits us.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 3: Kruger National Park
Our game drives continue and an early start usually rewards us with some great sightings. Keep your eyes peeled for the diverse bird life and the more elusive animals. Tonight we stay in another of the parks delightful rest camps. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
Optional activity: Night Game Drive (R 120.00 to R 175.00)
Leave Orpen area and drive south through the park to Berg en Dal area.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Cost includes:-
Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation,
Cost Excludes:-
All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks,
Departure dates:-
04/10/2004, 07/10/2004, 11/10/2004, 14/10/2004, 18/10/2004, 21/10/2004, 25/10/2004, 28/10/2004, 01/11/2004, 04/11/2004, 08/11/2004, 11/11/2004, 15/11/2004, 18/11/2004, 22/11/2004, 25/11/2004, 29/11/2004, 02/12/2004, 06/12/2004, 09/12/2004, 13/12/2004, 16/12/2004, 20/12/2004, 23/12/2004, 27/12/2004, 30/12/2004
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 50
Passenger Limit:-
20
What to bring along:-
Your luggage is limited to ONE backpack and ONE day pack weighing no more than 20kg. As a general rule, if you cannot lift your own luggage - you’ve got too much stuff! Most people make the mistake of bringing too many clothes. Suitcases are not suitable on tour – especially huge samsonite-style cases! Bags with wheels are of no use when you are moving you bag from the truck to your tent through sand.
Price:-
The cost of the 4 DAYS KRUGER NATIONAL PARK is ZAR 2350.00
Local Payment:-
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