Compare Kruger Lodge Experience by Intrepid Travel vs 16 Day Classic South Africa with Victoria Falls & Botswana by Gate 1 Travel
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| Duration | 4 days | 16 days |
| Price From | $ 1,655 | $ 5,989 |
| Price Per Day | $ 414 | $ 374 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this 4-day safari in Kruger National Park. Staying in a beautiful lodge just outside of the park, spend days searching out the remarkable animals that make their home here – leopards, lions, giraffe, rhino, hippos, antelope, buffalo are just some of the wild and wonderful creatures to see. After exciting days exploring the open savanna, relax in the evenings eating traditional foods and listening to the nocturnal symphony of this incredible safari destination. |
4 Cape Town, 1 Hluhluwe, 1 eSwatini , 2 Hazyview, 2 Johannesburg, 2 Victoria Falls, 2 Chobe |
Day 1 Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Kruger Short Break starts very early this morning to get you to Kruger for a late lunch. If staying at the Holiday Inn Rosebank, you will be picked up at 6am. If you are staying at alternate hotel in Rosebank (and you advised us prior to departure) you will be picked up from 5:30am onwards and you must be in your Hotel Lobby at 5:30am. If your hotel is not in Rosebank area, then please find your way to Holiday Inn Rosebank in time for the 6 am pick-up and kindly advise us in advance. We depart Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold' and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. A truly unique African experience unfolds as we enter the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem arriving at our Lodge in time for lunch (570 km, approx 8-9 hours travel time including stops along the way). After some time to settle in, head off on a 3 hour afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles in a private game reserve. Enjoy the thrill of spotting a impala, zebra, giraffe or lion, among other animals. Here you're likely to see any of the species that one may encounter in Kruger, since there are no boundary fences between the reserve and Kruger itself. Mid way through the safari stop for drinks at one of the waterholes before continuing the game drive into the early evening. Located in the greater Kruger, your accommodation is wonderfully intimate. Rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortably appointed with private ensuite. The lodge also offers a comfortable lounge, perfect for chatting with the other guests over a drink or two. There is also a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and WiFi.
Day 2 Greater Kruger National Park
One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. An early rise, as we make our way to Kruger National Park Our wildlife experience begins as soon as we enter the park, heading into prime game viewing areas where we hope to catch a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park, including the Big Five. Enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the park. Our entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en route. We depart the park in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Day 3 Greater Kruger National Park
Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure, or take part in the various optional activities on offer including another full day game drive in Kruger National Park.
Day 4 Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
Rise early and head out on a morning bush walk within the surrounds on the property. Guided by a qualified nature guide, we learn about nature's finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. Transfer back to Johannesburg (600 km, approx 9-10 hrs). Along the way take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. On arrival in Jo'burg you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated Johannesburg hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but we are able to book you additional accommodation in Johannesburg. Please ask at time of booking. Please don't book any international flights until after 10pm this evening.
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DAY 1, Friday - Depart for South Africa
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Cape Town
DAY 3, Sunday - Cape Town City Tour
DAY 4, Monday - Cape Peninsula Tour
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Cape Town
DAY 6, Wednesday - Flight to Durban, Game Viewing Cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary
DAY 7, Thursday - Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Travel to eSwatini
DAY 8, Friday - eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit
DAY 9, Saturday - Kruger National Park Game Drive
DAY 10, Sunday - Panorama Route to Johannesburg
DAY 11, Monday - Soweto Tour
DAY 12, Tuesday - Fly to Victoria Falls & Sundowner Cruise
DAY 13, Wednesday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
DAY 14, Thursday - Sunset Game Viewing Cruise in Chobe, Botswana
DAY 15, Friday - Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park
DAY 16, Saturday - Depart South Africa |
