From Johannesburg: 6-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Pickup from O. R. Tambo International Airport
ID: GYG261617-453357
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
6 days
Description
On this 6-day safari, enjoy a sunset game drive, an exciting bush barbecue, a 4-hour bush walk with an armed ranger, 2 full days in the Kruger Park, a sunrise drive, a visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, and more.
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel in JHB or O.R. Tambo Airport and travel via the Highveld grasslands to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Kruger Park. Board an open Landcruiser for a 4h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, use a spotlight to view nocturnal animals. Dinner at the Marula Tree Boma will be a BUSH BBQ. After dinner, continue with your Night Drive and overnight in en suite air conditioned chalets.
Day 2
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4h Bush Walk. Your rangers will show you many secrets of the bush. Adrenalin surges will be acute even if your rangers are adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Later you may sleep in your airconditioned chalet, swim or read wildlife magazines in our Lapa. Lunch will be served at 13h30. At 15h30 we enjoy a SUNDOWNER Game Drive. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana.
Day 3
Drive to Kruger Park in your custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region has open plains that attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
Day 4
After breakfast, we drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. Here you will learn about the sterling work being done in rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. You will get close and personal to some of the residents, including lions and leopards. Your understanding of Wildlife Conservation will be greatly improved. Return to Tremisana for lunch. After lunch we enjoy a 3hr game drive on Balule. Return to Tremisana for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
Day 6
Enjoy a Sunrise Drive, After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon. We return to Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Highlights
- Take an exciting 4hr sunset drive and a sunrise drive on Balule Big Five Reserve
- Savor a magical bush barbecue under the stars at Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush
- Embark on a 4-hour bush walk with armed rangers
- Take 2 full-day game drives in the famous Kruger National Park
- Visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned and injured animals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Transfers to the lodges are included in the package. All transfers that depart from O. R. Tambo International Airport depart no later than 9:30 AM and flights should be booked accordingly. Allowance needs to be made for arrival and customs to meet your driver on time. Drop-offs at the airport are by 5:00 PM on the last day. Again, allowance needs to be made for check-in and boarding. Please bear this in mind when booking flights
• You will be collected from your Johannesburg hotel (location dependent) or airport on the day of departure as mentioned
• Stops are made during the transfer days for lunch. During game drives in the Kruger Park, stops are made at rest camps for lunch
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please make your way to the Domestic Arrivals section on the ground floor of O. R. Tambo International Airport. Walk outside to the tarmac road, past all 3 domestic arrival entrances. Walk until column lower 21, situated in front of the permit control office. A driver will be there to pick you up between 9:15 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
