4-Day Kruger Safari & Private Game Reserve Highlight
Overview
Tour Overview
South Africa Safari: Embark on an unforgettable KNP safari in an open safari vehicle for the ultimate safari feel & end the experience with a night in a luxury lodge
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer to a Hazyview Guesthouse & 1-hour elephant interaction program
Day 1Transfer to a Hazyview Guesthouse & 1-hour elephant interaction program Transfer to a Hazyview Guesthouse & 1-hour elephant interaction program Guests will depart OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and be transferred via a Shuttle service to Hazyview - Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Upon arrival in Hazyview, will be collected by an Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris guide and transported to your accommodation at the 4-star Guesthouse. After a welcome drink in the beautiful and bird-rich gardens of the guesthouse, you will have about 2 hours to unpack and relax before you are collected for your introduction to Thembo at Elephant Whispers for our 1-hour interaction program. We will get the opportunity to meet the magnificent African elephants, learn about their extraordinary behavior and physiology, observing first-hand how the elephants have developed trust in the kindness and care they receive from the team. After the interaction, we will return to your guesthouse accommodation, allowing you time to prepare for your dinner. Transfer to a local restaurant when convenient for you. Main Destination: Kruger National Park Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season December to January and July to August Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Kruger NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestCommon Show more HippoCommon HyenaCommon White RhinoOccas
Kruger National Park
Day 2Kruger National Park Kruger National Park The safari to the Kruger National park will start before sunrise in an open safari vehicle which gives you the opportunity to view animals from a higher vantage point and a perfect panoramic view. Your guide will use his expert knowledge to help you search for and find the iconic animals in the park as well as interpret the natural environment. You will stop at various lookout points, waterholes, and rivers during your safari to increase your chances of seeing as many of the fauna & flora that the park has to offer as well as breath-taking scenery of the different areas of the park. You will be provided with breakfast packs which you will be able to enjoy at a rest camp. There will also be a lunch stop should you wish to purchase a lunch snack or simply stretch your legs. You will return to your guesthouse after your safari allowing time for relaxation and a sundowner drink at the swimming pool. Your dinner transfer will be ready for you at the scheduled time convenient to you. Main Destination: Kruger National Park Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Kruger Morning Safari & Transfer to the Private Game Reserve
Day 3Kruger Morning Safari & Transfer to the Private Game Reserve Kruger Morning Safari & Transfer to the Private Game Reserve Once again we rise before the sun and set out for your final morning safari in the Kruger National Park before you set off to the private game reserve. Breakfast packs will again be provided by your guesthouse for you to enjoy at one of the picnic spots or rest camps. After leaving the park at around 11:15 am, you will be transferred back to the guest house to collect your luggage, before we drive you to Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Private game reserve where you will arrive in time to unpack, relax overlooking the Sand River whilst waiting for the 16h00 sunset safari. Your safari experience in the private game reserve will be different from that experienced in Kruger Park as you will experience some off-roading in a 4x4 Landrover with no roof which allows for a 360-degree view, ideal for the perfect photographic and video opportunity. After the sunset/evening safari you will have the opportunity to dine in true African bush style under the stars around a boma fire. Main Destination: Kruger National Park Accommodation: Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands) +22 Photos +21 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning Off Road Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo Airport
Day 4Morning Off Road Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo Airport Morning Off Road Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo Airport Enjoy your final early morning game drive with a coffee and breakfast snack stop in the heart of the bushveld, expert rangers will ensure that your safari experience is truly memorable. Enjoy breakfast on the deck overlooking the dry riverbed where many animals may pass by before departing for the transfer back to Hazyview to meet the shuttle to OR Tambo International Airport. Should you wish to stay an additional day in the private game reserve, this can be organized at an additional cost. Main Destination: Greater Kruger Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by E
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
The guide, driver Trevor was a great and lovely funny man! He knew a lot about the animals and showed us the big 5! It was a wonderfull day in a perfect car from a magnificent organization !
Bev from EHT&S was absolutely amazing at sorting our holidays. She was knowledgeable, helpful, fast communicator, an incredible lady. The holidays were totally amazing! Everything went well, and better than expected. The guides were all...
We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris and cannot recommend them highly enough. Visiting from Ireland, my husband and I booked a two-day safari, a Panorama Route tour, and a visit to Elephant...
A group of four spent six days in the Kruger area, including safari trips, the Panorama route and two rounds of golf. Everything was organised by Elephant Herd Safaris at a great price and everything went smoothly. Particular thanks to...
We were driven around by Steyn, a very kind and enthusiastic young man. It was a birthday from one of us, and we had a private tour. Steyn committed all he had to helping us see the lions. On the way, he gave all sorts of information on the...
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