An incredible Kruger safari offering the comfort and highlights of the Kruger National Park and an amazing escarpment tour. We will visit ample of tourist spots so make sure to have your cameras ready to shoot extraordinary photos.
4 days
Our Driver/Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Johannesburg an air-conditioned vehicle and transfer you via the scenic Panorama Route. En-route we will visit Dullstream, Belfast, Burke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Waterfalls, Gods Window, Graskop as well as Graskop Gorge.
In the afternoon, we will check into the Royal Hotel Pilgrim’s Rest. Fifty en-suite bedrooms are spread over a number of annexes to the main hotel and all of them radiate extreme character. Furnished with genuine antique brass beds, wash stands, wardrobes and other furniture, visitors cannot but be transported back into history. Rounding off this atmosphere are authentic Victorian baths, sanitary ware, and fixtures. In these surroundings, electric shavers, dryers, and other equipment will seem out of place.
Meals: L,B
Royal Hotel
After a leisurely breakfast, we will continue on the scenic panorama drive and stop at some curio shops and or other tourist attractions along the road on your way to Hippo Hollow Lodge. We should arrive at the lodge around lunch time where we will check in and refresh.
At 16h30 you will depart on a night game drive (where you will get your first experience on an open 4X4 Safari vehicle.) The Night Drive is a fun experience and allows you to enjoy the African night life and spot night animals which you would not have seen under normal circumstances.
Your night drive will commence into the Kruger Park – Our driver will be waiting for you and transfer you back to your lodge.
* Take note that the Night Game drive might not take place on this evening (due to weather, availability, etc.). If you do not do the night game drive on this day, you will do the drive on the following day.
Meals: B,L,D
Hippo Hollow Lodge or similar
Your Professional Field guide will advise you of your pick-up time for this morning. (Approx. 06H00) You will be picked up from your lodge early in the morning on your full day game drive in an Open 4X4 Safari Vehicle.
We will enter Kruger Park at one of the mentioned Gates and enjoy a full day game drive on this day. We will stop several times during the day for you to freshen up and to stretch your legs. Your Professional Field Guide will ensure that you see the wildlife Kruger Park is renowned for and give you interesting facts and information on all aspects of the African Bush and Wildlife. (With a bit of luck, you will be able to add the Big Five to your “spotting-list”) We will enjoy breakfast at one of the Kruger Park Camps.
We will return to your lodge in the late afternoon and the rest of the evening will be spent at leisure. Dinner can be enjoyed at the Lodge.
Meals: B,L,D
Hippo Hollow Lodge or Similar
We will once again collect you for an early morning game drive to try and find the illusive animals that you might have missed on your previous drives.
After your Early Morning Drive, we will return to the lodge for breakfast. Once you have had breakfast, you’re Driver/Guide will be waiting to transfer you back to Johannesburg in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
For longer Safaris, please duplicate Day 3
Entrance Fees
Please note that the Kruger Park charges a daily Conservation fee for each person entering the park. The cost of this fee is not included in the rates indicated and is currently US $25 per person, per day. Conservation fees can be included when the booking is made.
Meals: Breakfast
End of tour
The inclusions and exclusions vary by tour. Each tour has its specific set of inclusions and exclusions. Please refer to the individual tour page to see what is specifically included in that tour.
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Our cancellation terms are standard within the industry. For more information on our cancellation policy, please visit the designated page.
We strive to cater to all requirements, such as providing wheelchair-friendly accommodation or rooms on the first floor if stairs are a challenge. Please communicate with us in advance about your needs.
The requirements vary depending on the country and nationality. For the most accurate information, please visit the page specific to your destination and consult the corresponding embassy page for the latest information.
Most safari parks have bumpy but manageable roads, with some roads being paved. Generally, guests do not view this as a problem.
Yes, if you have a special preference, let us know, and we will offer alternatives from our vast network of company-owned and partner accommodations. Booking with us allows you to enjoy discounted rates as we have special agreements with our partners.
Most standard camps and lodges are equipped with generators, so electricity is generally available 24 hours. However, some interruptions may occur but are typically not a significant concern for guests.
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We cater to all diets, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, among others. Please inform us in advance about your dietary preferences.
A safari offers an enriching experience for children, allowing them to observe animals in their natural habitat. Some camps and lodges offer amenities for children, such as playrooms and pools, though these are not universally available. We suggest bringing activities that your children enjoy.
Tipping is not required but is recommended. The amount varies by country, but you should tip according to what you feel is appropriate.
