Your luxurious Kruger and Sabi
Sands Safari:
4
days Safari:
After your arrival at Johannesburg
or Pretoria Airport we will meet you there to welcome you.
Jan-Smuts-Airport, Johannesburg
If you are already accommodated in a hotel
there collection will be at approximately 6:45 am.
We travel to the outskirts of Pretoria,
the seat of Government, before passing eastwards through the highlands
with its many corn, cattle and sheep farms towards Kruger Park.
We also
pass through the area where the worlds largest diamond, the world famous
Cullinan Diamond (3106 carats), was found. Once we travelling through the
coal mining town of Witbank, we will shortly arrive for our welcome
coffee break. Your guide will point out along the way a
well known tulip farm before you arrive at the hilly escarpment
and trout fishing area of Belfast.
The journey begins to become more and more
scenic as you arrive in the low lying Nelspruit area with hills
and valleys and where a third of the country's citrus grows. Enjoy a stop
at an African craft shop before departing for the final leg to the
Kruger
National Park.
Arrival at Kruger Park will be at lunch time.
We´ll change vehicles to your open 4x4 safari vehicle, enjoy lunch,
check into your accommodation and relaxation before we leave on our afternoon
exciting game drive until sunset. Time for a hot shower and relax before
enjoying a superb dinner at the camp restaurant.
Second
Day: Kruger National Park/ Private Wildlife Reserve
Sunrise wake up with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Get your cameras ready for exciting morning game viewing. In the
comfort of your open vehicle, offering you tremendous height and unobstructed
views, we set off in search of the Big Five visiting waterholes, rocky
outcrops, river roads and open savannah. Enjoy the thrill of seeing sights
such as elephant, giraffe, hippos, rhino and many other species in their
natural environment. After approximately three hours stop for a mouth watering
buffet breakfast/brunch before continuing back to camp on another game
drive.
 We collect our things, change vehicles and
head for the private reserve Sabi Sands. This takes roughly
an hour and a half an interesting drive through native villages.
Enjoy children waving and the friendly atmosphere. Once we arrive
at the private reserve you are served a welcome drink and shown your luxury
room, the sound of the African drums invites us to a light lunch over looking
the African wild. It is not unusual for animals to be enjoying a
refreshing drink at the nearby water hole. Time to relax and sunbathe
around the plunge pool or enjoy a few quiet moments in your comfortable
room over looking the wild.
Approximately 2 hours before sunset we
depart in the open air safari vehicle in search of the big five with the
assistance of a Shangaan tracker. Get your cameras ready for the
excitement of live big five tracking, as it won't be long before we arrive
up close with some of Africa's magnificent wildlife. If you
are fortunate see elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino and leopard only a few
metres away from your vehicle. At sunset we stretch our legs and
enjoy a drink of your choice watching the first stars appear and the impressive
African red sunset.
Time for an exciting night drive with
powerful spot lights in search of the nights many secretive creatures.
This is the time, when predators are most active.
Return to camp for a hot shower before the
sound of the drums calls us for a delicious three course dinner served
besides log fires in an open air boma. Enjoy the atmosphere, your
favourite wine, wholesome food and especially the night sounds in the safety
of your camp. The rest of the evening is spent telling wildlife stories
around a roaring camp fire.
Third
Day: Private Wildlife Reserve
Sunrise wake up with tea or coffee.
Our early morning game drive takes you through open savannah and
thick bush, a noticeable aspect of the bush is the many birds calling in
the morning. Our tracker notices signs of an interesting animal and
directs us into thick bush, the vehicle pushing over small trees and
bushes makes an exciting tracking experience. Suddenly we notice
the first of a pride of 9 lions grooming themselves after an active night
of hunting.
 After spending time with this quality sighting
we head for safe area for a welcome tea or coffee and biscuits.
From here we continue game viewing in this rich wildlife region
taking in sights of birds and animals in their natural environment.
Time to head back to camp for a well earned
home cooked English breakfast followed by leisure time enjoying sun bathing,
swimming, sleeping, game watching from your balcony or catching up on your
favourite book.
For the energetic we have a bush walk with
an armed ranger, giving you chance to identify animals spoor, see a few
of the small creatures and insects, identify trees and flowers especially
those with native healing qualities and walk amongst the animals in safety
and care of your guide. Await the sound of the drums for a hearty lunch
proceeded by more leisure time before our evening game drive commencing
approximately 2 hours before sunset.
Return to camp for a hot shower before the
sound of the drums calls us for a delicious three course dinner served
besides log fires in an open air boma. Enjoy the atmosphere, your
favourite wine, wholesome food and especially the night sounds in the safety
of your camp. The rest of the evening is spent telling wildlife stories
around a roaring camp fire.
Fourth
Day: Private Wildlife Safari and back to Johannesburg/Pretoria
Sunrise wake up with tea or coffee. Get your
cameras ready for exciting morning game viewing. The light
is perfect for photography as we pass animals already very active. Enjoy
a slow drive down a river bed while your tracker is constantly alert for
any signs, his trained eyes are unbeatable as he spots a leopard basking
in the morning sun on top of an anthill. Amazingly we can get close to
it as it sees the vehicle as one and not many people. In a safe area we
stop for tea or coffee and biscuits taking in the peaceful atmosphere,
warm sun and fresh air.
 Our last game drive stopping to view
a few of the many general species such as giraffe, kudu, zebra and warthog.
Time to return to camp for a delicious buffet style breakfast before departing
back to Johannesburg. On route back we visit the spectacular Drakensberg
mountain range. A scenic route of waterfalls, breathtaking views
including God's Window, forests, the confluence of two rivers where pebbles
have carved potholes out of the embedded rock and the third largest canyon
in the world. We stop at a sweet and savoury pancake house for lunch( not
included in price) with a superb African craft shop. Our last stop an
historic gold mining town before our final leg to Johannesburg arriving
at approximately 6 pm.
5
days Safari:
The 5 days Safari will be the same as the 4 days Safari but youŽll spend two whole days both in Kruger Nationalpark and Sabi Sands. YouŽll be shuttled to Sabi Sands on your third day.
IMPORTANT!
The Kruger National Park belongs to a Malaria
belt and anti Malaria medication (besides other vaccinations) needs
to be taken 1 week prior to the commencement of the safari.
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