Best of Kruger National Park
Best of Kruger National Park
Best of Kruger National Park
5 Days Starting and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa
Visiting: Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
266690
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 7
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Best of Kruger National Park" tour, exploring South Africa's largest game reserve and the breathtaking Panorama Route. Stay in eco-friendly comfort at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview, where you'll enjoy daily breakfast and dinner. Experience thrilling game drives in open safari vehicles, guided by specialized wildlife rangers, as you seek out the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, and buffalo. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and God’s Window. This tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife, nature, and scenic beauty, ensuring an enriching and memorable journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Johannesburg – Hazyview (405 Km – 4.5 H)
Location: Hazyview
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Early in the morning, at 6:00 am, you will be picked up from the O.R. Tambo International Airport or nearby airport hotels. Meet and greet by our tour representative who will assist you with the transfer in a shared coach towards Hazyview, the Gateway to the Kruger National Park. The route takes us from the Johannesburg Highveld through the picturesque valleys of the Mpumalanga Lowveld. We arrive at the lodge in Hazyview approximately at 12:00 pm. Check-in to your lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Hazyview is a small farming town and is renowned for its banana industry. It is known as the gateway to the Kruger National Park and is ideally situated to explore the Panorama Route. Enjoy dinner there before settling down for your first night in Africa.
Overnight in Hazyview
Day 2 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A spellbinding experience awaits you this morning. Head out to explore Kruger National Park, often thought of as the world’s largest wildlife zoo. Wake up early in the morning, before sunrise and jump into a safari jeep with a specialized wildlife ranger-guided and drive over to Kruger Park for your very first safari experience. You will start driving visiting various water holes, lookout points & rivers. You will have your breakfast packed by the lodge at a local rest camp/picnic venue, after which thrilling game drive continues and, like completing a wildlife bingo, you will try to spot all of Africa's highly sought-after Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. You will make two stops during the day, one for breakfast (packed breakfast by the lodge; included) and another for lunch (not included), at different rest camps throughout the safari. That way you will be able to take advantage of your time in the game reserve to the fullest and make sure you don’t miss any animal you were longing to see in its natural habitat. You will be driven back to the lodge in the late afternoon, at around 4:00 pm. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure until dinner is served.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 3 : Hazyview – Panorama Route - Hazyview
Location: Hazyview
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine for another African morning in the wilderness. Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge and at around 9:00 am get ready for the departure towards the famous Panorama Route. You will visit the world’s third-largest canyon – the Blyde River Canyon – as well as the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, found in the Blyde River, and a small town called Graskop, where we will have lunch (not included) and do some souvenir shopping. We also visit the breath-taking God’s Window, as well as Lisbon falls. You will be back to the lodge at about 5:00 pm for some leisure time, a swim, and time to rest after the past few exciting days, before dinner.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 4 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning, before sunrise, for another African wilderness. Jump into the open safari jeep, and together with your ranger drive towards Kruger National Park. Today you will have an opportunity to see different areas of the Kruger Park. The guide will focus on finding different wildlife that might have alluded you on the previous safaris. You will visit various water holes, lookout points, rivers, and have our pre-packed breakfasts at a local picnic venue. After that, we will visit bird hides and look for the mighty Big 5 again. You will again have a two-stop during the safari, one for breakfast (packed by the lodge; included) and one for lunch (not included). You return to the lodge approximately at 4:00 pm for a swim, relaxing and catching up on the last few days of pictures and experiences until the dinner.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 5 : Hazyview - Depart Johannesburg (405 Km – 4.5 H)
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine early I the morning for your last safari experience. You will be entering the park as the sun rises. You will have another breakfast with the packs supplied by the lodge and continue the safari until 11:00 am when you will be returning back to the lodge for check-out. You will be departing back to O.R. Tambo International Airport or nearby airport hotels, with the arrival time approximately at 5:00 pm. (We recommend you to book your onward domestic flights after 7:00 pm and returning international flight after 8:00 pm).
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Panorama route on day 3
- Specialized wildlife ranger during the safari game drives on days 2, 4, 5
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Hazyview:
Standard Hotel Category = Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 4 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lodge in Hazyview
- Departure transfer from the Lodge in Hazyview to O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Open safari vehicle for game drives
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary: 2 full-day game drives in open safari on days 2 and 4; entrance to Kruger National Park; Panorama Route on day 3 (includes the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, God's Window (weather permitting), Graskop and Three Rondavels); half-day open safari on day 5
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet at the airport OR Tambo International Airport on Day 1
- Mineral water on all drives
What's Not Included
- Expenses of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Lunches throughout the program
- Gratuity for driver and guide
- Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Optional tours International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees
Requirements
Comfortable clothing is the most suitable for traveling to South Africa. For the game drives, couple of neutral-toned items will be useful, and a good pair of walking shoes is also advisable. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- On day 1, please make sure your flight lands at O.R. International Airport before 6:00 am, in order to catch the shuttle transfer to Hazyview on time. If already in Johannesburg, the pickup is done at your hotel advised during the booking process.
- On day 5, the estimated time of arrival at the O.R. International Airport is at 5:00 pm. Please book your onward domestic flight after 7:00 pm or international flight after 8:00 pm.
- Please note the breakfast (included) and lunch (not included) on Days 2 and 3 are packed meals.
- Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.
- No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary.
- It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information about the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org.
- Parents travelling with children could now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to the stipulated accommodation) at the time of travel.
- See your doctor for advice regarding vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.
- Electricity and plug standards are 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second. A three-point round-pin adapter plug should be brought for your electrical appliances - such adapters are also available at major airports.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Hazyview:
Standard Hotel Category = Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar 3*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-4 Hazyview:
Standard Hotel Category = Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar 3*
Mode of Transport
The tour includes arrival and departure transfers between O.R. Tambo International Airport and the lodge in Hazyview, as well as open safari vehicles for game drives.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge or a similar 3-star hotel in Hazyview, offering a comfortable and eco-friendly stay with breakfast and dinner included.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge or a similar 3-star hotel in Hazyview. The stay is comfortable and eco-friendly, with breakfast and dinner included.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Lunches are not included and will need to be arranged separately.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes arrival and departure transfers between O.R. Tambo International Airport and the lodge in Hazyview. Open safari vehicles are used for game drives.
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Are there any specific requirements for clothing or items to bring?
Comfortable clothing is recommended, especially neutral-toned items for game drives. A good pair of walking shoes, sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent are also advisable.
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What is the schedule for the game drives in Kruger National Park?
Game drives in Kruger National Park are scheduled for days 2, 4, and 5. They start early in the morning before sunrise and continue throughout the day with stops for breakfast and lunch.
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What activities are included in the Panorama Route tour?
The Panorama Route tour includes visits to the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, God’s Window, Graskop, and the Three Rondavels.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking local guide for the Panorama Route on day 3 and a specialized wildlife ranger for the safari game drives on days 2, 4, and 5.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
The pick-up time at O.R. Tambo International Airport is at 6:00 am on day 1, and the drop-off time is approximately 5:00 pm on day 5.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, additional costs not included in the tour package are expenses of a personal nature, drinks, meals not explicitly stated in the program, lunches, gratuity for driver and guide, personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance, telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature, optional tours, international or domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, and visa fees.
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What should parents traveling with children be aware of?
Parents traveling with children may be required to provide an unabridged birth certificate for all traveling children. When children are traveling with guardians, affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel are required. This applies to both foreigners and South Africans traveling to or from South Africa.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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