5-Day Kruger Park, Private Game Park & Canyon Explorer

Take a shuttle from OR Tambo International Airport to Khaya Ndlovu Manor House in the Rietspruit Game Reserve, which is close to Hoedspruit, a town known for its abundant wildlife. Situated right outside Kruger, it boasts an amazing view of the Drakensburg Mountains.

Luxurious lodgings are available at Khaya Ndlovu, which also features a day spa, bar and lounge, eating area among trees that exudes an exotic and lush atmosphere, and a swimming pool.

Head out on a sunset safari with the assistance of experienced guides after check-in and lunch. The Rietspruit Game Reserve is the location of safaris. With its expansive views of the Drakensberg Mountains, the reserve is a great place to see common wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and other antelope, as well as rare species like lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinos.

Following your safari, you will return for supper, which will be a delectable spread of locally prepared African-inspired fare served on the dining deck beneath the stars.

Primary Location: Hoedspruit Town
Accommodations: Near the edge of the Greater Kruger National Park is the opulent Khaya Ndlovu Manor House resort.

You will be picked up for your Kruger Park safari in the morning by Shinzelle Safaris. Your 45-minute ride to Orpen Gate marks the start of your Kruger Park safari. Experience the park in an open safari vehicle, which offers a more elevated viewing point than a regular vehicle and a comprehensive panoramic perspective of the African wilderness.

With the help of a specialized nature guide, search for all of the famous animal species, including the Big Five, and use your expertise to understand the natural world in all of its details. To guarantee you see as much as possible and that the scenery is always changing and beautiful, your guide will visit several waterholes, river systems, and other Kruger attractions.

The lodge will pack each guest's own breakfast, which we will have in a picnic area before continuing our safari for the remainder of the day, with a lunch break in between. In the afternoon, head back to Khaya Ndlovu, where you'll have some free time before dinner is served al fresco.

Main location: The Central Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Khaya Ndlovu Manor House

After having tea and coffee with your guide, go on a dawn safari in the Rietspruit Game Reserve, home of Khaya Ndlovu. You will receive extensive knowledge of the African bush from knowledgeable guides. Look for the flagship species of animals that provide particular touches to your African safari. There will be a break for tea and coffee in the middle of the forest during this three- to four-hour safari.

After the safari, head back for breakfast. Spend your free time lounging by the pool, scheduling a spa treatment, taking in the view from the bar, napping, or reading a book in the exquisitely furnished lounge.

In the late afternoon, high tea is provided before you go out on your sunset safari. After that, you'll start your safari in the Rietspruit Game Reserve, which continues with spotlights into the night to look for nocturnal creatures that you might not have seen. Savor a delectable lunch on the dining terrace beneath the sky after enjoying sundowners in the bush.

Primary Location: Hoedspruit Town
Accommodations: Near the edge of the Greater Kruger National Park is the opulent Khaya Ndlovu Manor House resort.

We will leave Khaya Ndlovu for the stunning Blyde River Canyon on our third day. One of the biggest green canyons in the world, this natural wonder is a must-see when in the Kruger area.

We'll start the day with a picturesque drive to the Three Rondavels viewpoint and then descend the canyon to Bourke's Luck Potholes. After that, we'll visit the well-known and stunning God's Window before traveling to the renowned tourist village of Graskop for a traditional pancake meal.

We'll head back to Hoedspruit after lunch, where a boat will be waiting to take you on a tour of the Blyderivierpoort Dam. You may visit the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall and see the Three Rondavels from a different angle during this leisurely 90-minute tour. Numerous bird species and animal species may be seen around the dam.

Following a full day of amazing scenery and natural wonders, we'll return to your lodging for a delectable dinner cooked by the on-site chef.

The primary route is the Panorama Route across the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
Accommodations: Near the edge of the Greater Kruger National Park is the opulent Khaya Ndlovu Manor House resort.

You will have tea and coffee as the sun rises over the African savannah and then head out on a dawn safari in the Rietspruit Game Reserve. You have one final chance to take in the sights and sounds of the African savannah at this reserve, which is home to the continent's flagship animals. You will pause for tea and coffee in the bush on your morning safari so you can experience the warmth of the African sun rising over the savannah.

You will eat breakfast on the dining deck by the pool after your morning safari, and then your transport will come and get you for your return shuttle back to OR Tambo Johannesburg.

The Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is the primary destination.
Accommodations: None (trip ends at this point)