Summary
This tour is for the wildlife enthusiast. Visit three different national parks over ten days and get to see the best of the big 5 and other wildlife South Africa has to offer as well as a visit to the 3rd largest canyon in the world. Game drives, bush walks and fantastic panoramic views. This fully catered trip is an experience of a lifetime not to be missed.
Package Includes
Transfers from JHB & back All Meals & Drinks as per program Transport during the tour Accommodation Local guides Information services Entrance fees Bottled water
Package Excludes
International flights (From/to home) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Beverages Additional journeys and transfers extra activities like night drives and game walks
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Evening Drives
- Game Walk
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Photo-safari
Places
- Limpopo, South Africa
- Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Mpumalanga, South Africa
Physical Condition
- Suitable For Seniors
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Marakele National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariYou will be collected in Johannesburg and transferred to the Marakele National Park. Here we transfer to a specially designed open safari vehicle. Game viewing begins as soon as we enter the gates, and we look for Giraffe, Zebra and various antelope species on our way to the camp where welcome drinks are waiting for you. All meals on this safari will be catered for by your own personal chef who will be with you for the duration of your trip.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Marakele National Park Reception, Thabazimbi, South Africa
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 2Exploring Marakele National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWe rise before the sun and embark on a morning Bush walk to try and get up close with the friendly rhino at this park. We head back to the camp for breakfast and then head out to look for large game species from elephant and rhino to the big cats as well as an amazing variety of birds including what’s probably the largest colony of endangered Cape vultures (more than 800 breeding pairs) in the world, have settled here. During the hottest part of the day, you have time to explore the camp and have Lunch. In the afternoon we depart on another game drive for yet another brilliant wildlife experience lead by your guide. Your chef welcomes you on your return with refreshments and dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Marakele National Park Reception, Thabazimbi, South Africa
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 3Mapungubwe National Park
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariLeave for Mapungubwe National Park On this morning we rise at leisure to a hearty breakfast overlooking the dam. We then depart on our Journey to Mapungubwe National Park stopping along the way for lunch. Your chef welcomes you on your arrival with refreshments and Dinner for you to enjoy.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mapungubwe, Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 4Mapungubwe National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariMapungubwe National Park Today we explore the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site which is the ideal location for anyone interested in the park's wildlife and birds, to those in search of serenity, identity and the extraordinary history of this World Heritage Site. We visit a tree top bird hide along the Limpopo River where elephants walk beneath us. During the day we move camp to our own private Wilderness Camp, that has been built on a small ridge within a valley, within walking distance of the Limpopo River and Mapungubwe Hill. Here we relax in a rock pool built into the side of the hill overlooking the valley.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mapungubwe, Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 5Journey to Kruger National Park
Activities Included
Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Landscape photography Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWe leave on our journey to the Kruger National Park. Here we transfer to a specially designed open safari vehicle. Game viewing begins as soon as we enter the gates, where we arrive at our first camp at approximately 2pm so that you may rest and relax after the drive. In the afternoon we depart on another game drive for yet another brilliant wildlife experience lead by your guide. Your chef welcomes you on your return with refreshments and Dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 6 to Day 8Exploring Kruger National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariWe rise before the sun and embark on a full day game drive in the Kruger National Park in search of the big 5 - Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino. These are known to be the 5 most dangerous animals to hunt, but we get to view them up close from the safety of an open safari vehicle. Stopping at camps and picnic sites for breakfast and lunch. Your chef welcomes you with refreshments and Dinner. Over these days we get to travel from north to south of the park and get to see the best the park has to offer.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Travel Time: 8 hrs
Day 9Panoramic Route Tour
Activities Included
Bird Photography General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Photo-safariOn this morning we rise at leisure to a hearty breakfast and then make our way along the Panoramic Route were we visit some of the most scenic parts of our country including God's Window, Three Rondavels and a few water falls. Along the route you will have several opportunities to see the Blyde River Canyon. We arrive at a private game reserve in the late afternoon.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
Travel Time: 10 hrs
Day 10Return to Johannesburg
On this morning we rise at leisure to a hearty breakfast and then make our way back to Johannesburg up the Escarpment and through the scenic Lowveld area and back to the wide open spaces of the Highveld. We stop for Lunch alone the way. Drop off at the airport or hotel in Johannesburg.
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