Kruger Wildlife & Cultural Safari - South Africa Tours, Safari
Kruger Wildlife & Cultural Safari
HIghlights of this safari include game Drives in the Park in 4X4 Safari Vehicles, visits to Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and a traditional Shangaan Village, travelling the Panorama Route including God’s Window, Pilgrims Rest, Waterfalls & Dullstro
Tour Code: SKS06
Depart From: Johannesburg
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Duration: 4 Days
Country:
South Africa
Departures: Daily
Type: Safari | |
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Tour Description
On this safari you'll get close up to the world’s most intriguing creatures like buffalo, elephant, rhino and the elusive big cats. The Kruger Park has long been renowned for the spectacular sightings of Africa's most famous creatures and is one of the best places in Africa to see the enormous array of animals, large and small, that the continent has to offer.
On the third day of the Safari you'll visit the Hoedspruit Endangered species Centre where you learn more about some of the most endangered species in Africa and how they are being rescued from possible extinction. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Shangana Village where you will experience the culture of this fascinating tribe with a tour of the village.
Transportation:
On this Safari transportation to and from Johannesburg is done in a luxury air-conditioned mini-bus. The drive to the park is via the Panorama Route and include the sights of God’s Window, Pilgrim’s Rest, Graskop and some magnificent Waterfalls.
It is also possible to fly to the Kruger Park.
Overnight Accommodation:
We overnight at the 4 star Umbhaba Lodge situated in Hazyview. The lodge consists of 30 en-suite, all temperature controlled for your comfort and are surrounded by flowing waterfalls and lush subtropical gardens.
Lodge facilities include an a la carte restaurant, the safari-style Burn Out Bar and a quiet lounge. A crystal-clear rock pool amid sprawling lawns is a glorious invitation in the heat of a Lowveld day Activities at Umbhaba Lodge include day and night safaris, helicopter excursions, hot air ballooning, fishing, hiking and horse riding.
Game Activities:
Game drives are conducted in specially adapted, open 4x4 safari vehicles, maintained to the highest standards to ensure maximum comfort while driving in the Park.
Guides are highly trained professionals equipped with knowledge on virtually every living species in the Park. Years of experience have prepared them to deal with any situation.
Itinerary
Please Note
This safari can be done over 4, 5 or even more days with guaranteed daily departures. Should you wish to prolong your stay on this safari, your additional day(s) will be similar to Day 2 in the itinerary.
Day 1
We depart Johannesburg early and leave the bustle of the City behind us as we head towards Mpumalanga - the place where the sun rises. With fresh air and open fields around us, we sit back and relax as we head down the Escarpment to the "Lowveld".
We explore the Mpumalanga Panorama route, and along the way we visit some breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. We stroll back in time, down the historic main street of Pilgrim's Rest. It takes us back to the days when dreamers and desperadoes from around the world converged on this little-known valley in a hectic scramble for the riches that lay beneath its grassy hillsides.
We stop at God's Window, an overwhelmingly beautiful viewpoint with a 1000m drop into the "Lowveld". En route we travel via Graskop and some magnificent waterfalls.
Upon arrival we check in to the 4 star Umbhaba Lodge. This upmarket Lodge, with its luxury en-suite rooms, will be our home for the next few days.
We have time to explore the Lodge before we embark on our first night Game Drive. Our open 4X4 Game Drive vehicles are the perfect vantage point and will prove to make this an unforgettable experience. We arrive back in the camp when dinner is served and we have time to enjoy the magical sounds of the African night before retiring to our bungalows.
Day 2
Depart early at dawn for our morning game drive followed by breakfast. Thereafter depart on a mid-morning game drive where we try to spot as many animals as possible. This is followed by a break for lunch when we stop at the lodge where we take time to have lunch (own expense).
We will embark on a afternoon Drive to see if we can spot some more of the magnificent creatures that roam this area. Our Game Drive vehicles are radio linked to other vehicles in the Park and therefore we have an advantage in tracking down the elusive "Big 5".
We will return to our camp in time to enjoy dinner and talk about everything we experienced on this day.
Day 3
We depart after breakfast and drive to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Here we participate in a 2 hour tour of the centre and learn how these species are being saved from potential extinction. We have lunch at the Centre and depart thereafter for the Shangana Village near Hazyview.
Here we partake in a guided tour of the village where the Chief gives us some insight on the traditions and lifestyle of this fascinating tribe.
We return to our lodge in the late afternoon and freshen up before we have dinner.
Day 4
Depart early at dawn for our early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
Thereafter we depart on a mid-morning game drive before we leave for the transfer to Johannesburg with a stop for lunch along the way.
We arrive in Johannesburg in the late afternoon.
Upgrade Options on this Safari
- Fly-In / out from Johannebsurg or Cape Town
- Round of Golf at Skukuza Golf Course in the Kruger Park
- Romantic Upgrade for honeymoon couples
- Private Game View Vehicle exclusively for your group
Please enquire for upgrade rates.
Other Recommended Kruger Tours
The Kruger Isilwane Safari - Based at Kruger Gate Lodge
The Kruger Park & Fly-fishing Spectacular Safari - Based at Umbhaba Lodge & Critchley Hackle Country Lodge
The Original Kruger Park Ranger Safari - Based at the famous Kruger Park Restcamps, Skukuza or Pretoriuskop
The Kruger Usapho Family Safari - Based at Umbhaba Lodge
The Kruger Park Elephant Safari - Based at Umbhaba Lodge incl. a tour of the Elephant Sanctuary
The Kruger "Best of Both" Safari - Based at Umbhaba Lodge and Notten's Bush Camp
For the above tours, please enquire if you wish to obtain more information, rates and availability.
Tour Include
Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, all game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles, night game drive, all entry fees to all areas stipulated in the itinerary, return road transfers from Johannesburg as well as a tour of the Mpumalanga Panorama Route.
Tour Exclude
Kruger Park Conservation Fees, lunch, drinks, items of a personal nature and services not mentioned in the program.
Kruger Park Conservation Fees are currently R160 / person / day.
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