5 Day Kruger Tented Camp Safari

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Day 1:  Johannesburg to Kruger Park Area
Our Kruger Park safari begins with collections from your hotel or OR Tambo, Johannesburg Airport if your flight is early enough. The Kruger Park, South Africa’s premier game reserve is located in the subtropical savannas of the low veld and provides ideal conditions for wildlife. The Kruger National Park is surrounded by private nature reserves and many of them have removed fences allowing wildlife to roam between the Kruger and private reserves. This whole area is known as the “Greater Kruger” and is ideal for safaris. Our first game drive is in the private reserve of Balule. Our drive continues into the evening and we have an opportunity to view nocturnal animals using spotlights. All game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles. A traditional braai (barbeque) is enjoyed under the stars deep in the African bush. The night is spent at a comfortable lodge. 

Note that the Balule Game Reserve is a Big 5 reserve and is connected to the Kruger Park. All fences have been removed to allow for the free roaming of animals.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:En-suite Chalet

Day 2:  Greater Kruger National Park Area
An exciting day awaits you. We depart on a game drive into the African bush where we will do a 3-4 hour bushwalk. Note that the bush walk is led by an armed knowledgeable ranger and we learn about the bush, including spoor/tracks, birds, plants and smaller animals. Enjoy the thrill of stalking large wildlife on foot. We return to the lodge for brunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon we board our game viewing vehicle and head out for a game drive. After a full day, we make our way to our camp where we have dinner.

The evening is spent in comfortable permanent tents which are located on a nature conservancy. The tents are fully equipped – and are a popular option for clients on a budget. The camp is located in the Motlala Game Reserve which is home to a range of animals including black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe and numerous antelope species.

Meals:Brunch & dinner
Accommodation:Permanent Tent

Day 3:  Kruger National Park
After early morning breakfast we board our special game viewing vehicle. The vehicles are open and allow for excellent viewing. We enter the Kruger National Park through Orpen Gate, located in the central area of the Kruger. This part of the reserve is ideal for wildlife viewing and has the highest concentration of animals in Kruger Park. One can expect to see large herds of elephants, zebras, antelope as well as giraffes, rhinos, and predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards and enjoy amazing photographic opportunities. We take a welcome break and lunch at one of the rest camps, before continuing our game drive. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, we return to the camp for a welcome rest.

Meals:  Breakfast & dinner
Accommodation:Permanent Tent

Meals:  Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation:Permanent Tent

Day 5:  Kruger Park Area to Johannesburg 
Our day begins with a short nature walk where we have a chance to get more detail about bush.We are accompanied by an armed ranger as there is a good chance of encountering various animals. After breakfast, we begin our journey back to Johannesburg. En route, we stop at the scenic Blyde River Canyon and view the “Three Rondawels”.  Our tour ends in the late afternoon.

Meals:  Breakfast 

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