Kruger National Park and Panorama Route Safari - small group special
From O.R.Tambo Airport Johannesburg or Airport Hotel to O.R.Tambo Airport Johannesburg or Airport Hotel
Tour Operator: Amatungulu Tours
Physical rating: Medium, Low
Special diets catered: Kosher, Vegetarians
Group size: 2 - 18
Age range: 10-99
Tour operated in: English ,German
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Tour Overview
Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and later extended to its present size of approximately 19,000 square km or 8,000 square miles. Where nearly 2 million hectares of the unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. This Safari is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy spectacular scenery at the Mpumalanga Panorama Route, combined with game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo).
Highlights
Places You'll See
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Cities & Attractions:
Pot holes
Lisbon falls
Blyde dam
Jackal
Itinerary
Day 1
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Panorama Route wonders
Location: O.R. Tambo
Accommodation: Resort, Forever Blyde Canyon
Meals: No Meals
You will begin the journey at a centrally located spot in Gauteng and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. You will visit the intriguing museums and shops in Pilgrim’s Rest and then drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window. You will then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here, you will visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes for lunch (own cost), and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where you will overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon (or similar). Dinner at the restaurant.
Day 2
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Kruger National Park Game Drives and Safari
Location: Kruger National Park Boundary Road
Accommodation: bungalow
Meals: Breakfast
You will leave after breakfast to take a boat trip on the Blyde Dam. An interpretation tour will take you to the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon. The Kadishi Tufa waterfall, at 200 meters (around 660 feet) in height, is the second tallest Tufa Waterfall on earth. The waterfall’s formation strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’. Completing this, you will head to the heart of the Kruger National Park through the Orpen gate, watching game as you head to the Satara Rest Camp. (Lunch en-route not included, restaurants available) The Satara Rest Camp is situated in an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse. The camp itself has a rustic charm, with the bulk of the accommodation set out in a series of circles. Satara is well wooded and the bird-life is prolific. At night the clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets. The calls of owls and night-jars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion. Enjoy a Sunset Game Drive which transitions into the night where you can see the nocturnal activities of Kruger's secretive creatures, and lasts at least 3 hours. Dinner at the restaurant follows. Overnight in a bungalow or cottage at the Satara Rest Camp, or similar.
Day 3
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Kruger National Park Game Drive
Location: Kruger National Park Boundary Road
Meals: Breakfast
Starting the game drive in our own vehicle early after coffee on the way out of the park, you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the estimated number of animals: Lion, 1 620 – 1750, Leopard, 1 000, Cheetah, 120, Wild dog, 120, Spotted hyena, 5340, Elephant, 13 750, Burchell's zebra, 23 700 - 35 300, Hippopotamus, 3 100, Warthog, 3 100 - 5 700, Giraffe, 6 800 - 10 300, Buffalo, 37 130, Eland, 460, Roan antelope, 90, Sable antelope, 290, Greater kudu, 11 200, etc. (Brunch en-route, restaurants available) After a 150 km game drive, we return back to Johannesburg via Nelspruit (Mbombela).
What's Included
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Fully Guided
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Accommodation as per itinerary Entrance fees National Park fees Breakfasts Driver/guide Professional guide at specialist venues Transport by private vehicle
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Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Excess luggage charges (where applicable)? Lunches, Dinners Alcoholic drinks? Food and drinks, unless specified Gratuities (recommended) Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers; Porterage; Visa fees
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Train Tickets
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Only at restaurants
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Meals – Full Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Airport Transfers at Destination