
The Best of Kruger 8days 7nights from Top to Bottom
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The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South Africa. Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Here you can enjoy your game viewing in an air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by well experienced guide.
Day 1: Johannesburg - Thohoyandou
Guests are met upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport then transferred (5hours) to Thohoyandou with lunch stop on the way. Thohoyandou is a town/City in the Limpopo Province. It is the administrative centre of Vhembe District Municipality and Thulamela Local Municipality. It is also known for being the former capital of the bantustan of Venda. Thohoyandou became the capital of Venda when Venda was declared a republic in 1979. Overnight: Khoroni Hotel - Dinner
Day 2-3. After breakfast then we leave from Kruger National Park entering through the northern gate of Phunda Maria. The entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en- route before arriving at Mopane Rest Camp. Named after the mopane veld that surrounds the camp, Mopani Rest Camp nestles amongst the Mopani tree covered koppies. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurant in the park (own account). Overnight: Mopani Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4-5. Leave the camp after breakfast then proceed to the south. Those days will be spent at Satara camp and enjoying what the open Savanna grassland has to offer. Satara Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp. Satara is situated in an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse. At night the clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets. The calls of owls and nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion. Overnight: Satara Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6-7: Leave the camp for Skukuza Camp after breakfast. Skukuza is the Kruger National Park's largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees along the river’s edge. Skukuza area is known for the best game viewing: Overnight: Skukuza Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Johannesburg. Start the morning with short game drive. We then enjoy our last bushveld brunch before departing for Johannesburg. Late afternoon arrival in Johannesburg or Pretoria or OR Tambo International airport with fun filled memories.
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Day 1: Johannesburg - Thohoyandou
Guests are met upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport then transferred (5hours) to Thohoyandou with lunch stop on the way. Thohoyandou is a town/City in the Limpopo Province. It is the administrative centre of Vhembe District Municipality and Thulamela Local Municipality. It is also known for being the former capital of the bantustan of Venda. Thohoyandou became the capital of Venda when Venda was declared a republic in 1979. Overnight: Khoroni Hotel - Dinner
Day 2-3. After breakfast then we leave from Kruger National Park entering through the northern gate of Phunda Maria. The entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en- route before arriving at Mopane Rest Camp. Named after the mopane veld that surrounds the camp, Mopani Rest Camp nestles amongst the Mopani tree covered koppies. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurant in the park (own account). Overnight: Mopani Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4-5. Leave the camp after breakfast then proceed to the south. Those days will be spent at Satara camp and enjoying what the open Savanna grassland has to offer. Satara Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp. Satara is situated in an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse. At night the clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets. The calls of owls and nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion. Overnight: Satara Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6-7: Leave the camp for Skukuza Camp after breakfast. Skukuza is the Kruger National Park's largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees along the river’s edge. Skukuza area is known for the best game viewing: Overnight: Skukuza Camp - Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Johannesburg. Start the morning with short game drive. We then enjoy our last bushveld brunch before departing for Johannesburg. Late afternoon arrival in Johannesburg or Pretoria or OR Tambo International airport with fun filled memories.
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- National Park fees
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit, White River and Hazyview
- Port pickup and drop-off from OR Tambo International, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Lanseria International Airport
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
20%
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