Overview
With this safari package, you will get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife as you explore the true African wilderness. It includes three nights of lodging in Hoedspruit, the epicenter of wildlife. You will experience a full-day safari in Kruger Park, a sunset/night safari on a private game reserve, and a panoramic trip with a boat ride through the Blyde River Canyon. Fittedare all meals and drinks, game reserve admission fees, and a round-trip transfer from Johannesburg Airport.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Johannesburg to Balule Private Nature Reserve
- Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Central Kruger National Park
- Day 3: Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon and Boat Cruise of the Blyde Dam
- Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Central Kruger National Park
- Day 5: Optional Sunrise Safari in the Pridelands & Transfer Back to Johannesburg
5-Day Kruger, Canyon & Boat Tour in Safari Capital Itinerary
You will take a shuttle from Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport to the African Rock Lodge, located on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
Cozy accommodations with air conditioning, tea and coffee makers, mosquito netting, and en suite bathrooms are available at African Rock Lodge. The lodge features a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and Wi-Fi.
You will go on a safari at dusk in the middle of the African bush! An amazing journey in Pridelands, located in the Greater Kruger's Balule Private Nature Reserve.
Your knowledgeable guide takes you on an adventure to see the varied wildlife, which includes the Big Five, as the sun sets over the savannah.
Watching the sun set and toasting with a sundowner in hand, you will get a close-up look at the quiet of the forest as the sky turns golden.
After that, you will head back to the resort for an evening meal of a delectable traditional South African braai served in the boma beneath the stars with a blazing campfire.
Main Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation: African Rock Lodge
A full-day safari allows you to take in the splendor and animals of Kruger National Park. Entering Orpen Gate, you go out on a journey to find the Big Five and other creatures in the expansive savannah.
You will be able to witness a diverse range of animals and birds in their native environment as your experienced guide leads you on a tour through the park's several ecosystems.
After that, you will pause for a delectable breakfast before carrying on with your safari, during which you will get several chances to see wildlife and snap pictures.
After that, you will take a leisurely lunch break while admiring the lovely surroundings in the park. You have a good possibility of seeing the Big Five as well as other creatures, including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species as you resume your safari after lunch.
After a really amazing day in the African bush, you will head back to the resort for supper in the late afternoon.
Main Location: The Central Kruger National Park
Accommodation: African Rock Lodge
You will leave African Rock Lodge on your third day and head toward the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon. One of the biggest green canyons in the world, this natural beauty is a must-see while traveling through the Kruger Canyon region.
A boat ride that awaits you to take you on a tour of the Blyde Dam starts the day. You will visit the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall and see the three rondavels from a different angle during your leisurely 90-minute trip. The area around the dam is home.
After taking a picturesque drive to the Three Rondawels viewpoint, you will continue your day by traveling down the canyon to Bourke's Luck Potholes. You will go to one of the little eateries in the region for lunch once you have had a chance to appreciate the potholes.
Following lunch, you will return to your lodging so you may relax before the lodge serves dinner in the evening.
Main destination: The Panorama Route
Accommodation: African Rock Lodge
You will leave African Rock Lodge on your third day and head toward the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon. One of the biggest green canyons in the world, this natural beauty is a must-see while traveling through the Kruger Canyon region.
A boat ride that awaits you to take you on a tour of the Blyde Dam starts the day. You will visit the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall and see the three rondavels from a different angle during your leisurely 90-minute trip. The area around the dam is home.
After taking a picturesque drive to the Three Rondawels viewpoint, you will continue your day by traveling down the canyon to Bourke's Luck Potholes. You will go to one of the little eateries in the region for lunch once you have had a chance to appreciate the potholes.
Following lunch, you will return to your lodging so you may relax before the lodge serves dinner in the evening.
Main destination: The Panorama Route
Accommodation: African Rock Lodge
A full-day safari allows you to take in the splendor and animals of Kruger National Park. Entering Orpen Gate, you go out on a journey to find the Big Five and other creatures in the expansive savannah.
You will be able to witness a diverse range of animals and birds in their native environment as your experienced guide leads you on a tour through the park's several ecosystems.
After that, you will pause for a delectable breakfast before carrying on with your safari, during which you will get several chances to see wildlife and snap pictures.
After that, you will take a leisurely lunch break while admiring the lovely surroundings in the park. You have a good possibility of seeing the Big Five as well as other creatures, including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species as you resume your safari after lunch.
After an absolutely amazing day in the African wilderness, you will return for supper at the lodge in the late afternoon.
The Central Kruger National Park is the main location.
Accommodation: African Rock Lodge
You can choose to go on a dawn safari in the Pridelands on the last day of the journey (for an extra R750.00 per person). It begins early in the morning, giving you the opportunity to witness wildlife at its busiest moments of the day as the sun rises over the trees. During the tea and coffee stop on the safari, guests may unwind and take in the stunning surroundings while enjoying a hot beverage. An amazing way to round off your trip with a serene and unforgettable morning in the African bush.
You will enjoy breakfast at the lodge following your dawn safari, and then you will securely return to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in the cozy shuttle.
Alternatively, spend the morning lounging about the lodge, feasting on a substantial breakfast, and then head off with priceless memories of an incredible safari through the African savannah in Kruger Park.
With this package, you may experience the Greater Kruger and Kruger Park at an incredibly affordable price.
Main Destination: The Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg
Accommodations: None (trip ends at this point)
