We will begin the journey and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. (Lunch en-route, restaurants available) From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon (or similar).
Awesome Kruger National Park & Panorama Route Safari South Africa
Itinerary
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 unrivaled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. This Tour is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy spectacular scenery, combined with game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo).
Group bookings get up to 30% off!
Clients should arrive the day before their tour starts, as the time to travel to where the sightings start are taking about 5 hours.
Pick ups and drop offs are at the airport or hotels close to the OR Tambo airport, within a radius of 3 miles.
Clients flying out of OR TAMBO International on last day to please not book flights earlier than 20:00 pm for domestic flights and 21:00 pm for international flights as one cannot always guarantee on-time arrival at OR Tambo International airport.
Important notes:
- The start of this tour requires a minimum of 2 adults, please inquire from us if there are other bookings for your date.
- The itinerary is subjected to changes according to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
- Bring sun block, a sunhat, walking shoes, binoculars and cameras.
-Please take note that the minimum age for a game drive in an open safari vehicle during the 3 hour sunset drive is 6. Parents can take turns to do game drives as there are other drives as well.
Tour program
Visit the largest green canyon in the world: the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route
Start point
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), R21, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1627, South Africa
07:00 - 08:00
Boat trip on the Blyde Dam and Game drive in Kruger
Leave after breakfast to take a boat trip on the Blyde Dam. An interpretation tour will take us 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. Completing this we head to the heart of the Kruger National Park through the Orpen gate, watching game as we head to the Satara Rest Camp (or similar, like Letaba or Olifants), which is situated in an excellent game viewing areas, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse. 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 nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion. Once at your camp, you will have a popular 3 hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle where the amazing African sunsets can be seen, and return at night while viewing some nocturnal species, then dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in a bungalow
Game drive in Kruger Park
Starting the game drive in our own vehicle early after coffee, you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. We take the best scenic routes and drive to the south of Kruger Park to get more opportunities to see the Big 5. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the animals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dog, Spotted hyena, Elephant, Burchell's zebra, Hippopotamus, Warthog, Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, Roan antelope, Sable antelope, Greater kudu, etc. You overnight at the Lower Sabie camp (or similar, like Skukuza). Lower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie River, one of the few perennial rivers to flow through the Kruger National Park. Visitors cannot but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo Mountains beyond. Watching the endless procession of animals coming to drink at the Sabie River establishes a sense of one's own place in the eternal cycle. You have to choice to do an optional activity like a sunset game drive, game drive to a bush braai or a night game drive.
Game drive in Kruger Park
You have the opportunity to do an optional early morning guided walk, depending on the time to be back at the airport. After having breakfast at the restaurant, we do a game drive as we travel out of the park in your tour vehicle, and then start the 4-5 hour journey back to Johannesburg with another scenic route. (Lunch en-route)
End point
OR Tambo International Airport, 1627, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
18:15 - 19:00
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Amount paid less upfront costs. These upfront costs are disclosed to you when you use the Site to complete the transaction and may represent out of pocket expenses of Amatungulu Tours for tickets, transportation deposits and other additional expenses.
Cancellation 59 to 31 days before departure: 50% of tour price, if paid in full.
Cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the tour: 100% cancellation fee. (no refund)
Tour Details
Accommodation
First night: chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon
Second and third nights: bungalow in the Kruger National Park
Transport
Airconditioned comfortable minibus.
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included.
Flights
Flights are not included.
Additional Services
Entrance fees
Breakfasts
Driver/guide
Professional guide at specialist venues
Transport by private vehicle
Additional Services
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Conservation fees
Lunch and Dinners (excellent restaurants offering a big variety of food available)
Alcoholic drinks
Activities indicated as optional
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers; Porterage; Visa fees
Meals
Breakfasts x 3
Dinner and lunch excluded - excellent resaturants available
Guide
Knowledgable Registered Tourist Guide/Driver
Good to know
Currency
Rand
South Africa