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Collection in Jo'burg:
Departing at 7.00-7.30am
from any hotel in Johannesburg or off any early morning flight arriving at Jo'burg's
Oliver Tambo Int Airport (JNB), you safely travel East for approx 4 hours to 'Nelspruit' the capital of Mpumalanga Province.
At Nelspruit you have an
opportunity to do your last minute shopping, to stock up the
cooler box with some drinks, film, snacks, mosquito repellent etc.
Leaving Nelspruit your
journey continues for 1.5 hours to the game rich Southern region of Kruger Park and enter the park at Crocodile Bridge.
Collection from KMIA or
MQP:
Your Safari Ranger will meet you off your
midday flight arriving at Kruger Mpumalanga Int Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) and start your safari by driving for 1 hour to the game rich Southern region of Kruger Park and enter the park at Crocodile Bridge.
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Day 1: Johannesburg
- Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp (D)
On entering Kruger Park, you spend the rest of the day game viewing following
the Sabi River. The animals tend to move towards the Sabi River
in the afternoon to quench their thirst from the sun's heat -
you see herds of Impala or Waterbuck drinking at the waters edge.
A herd of Elephants cross the river, splashing, play fighting once
they arrive on the far side. Crocodiles are seen basking in the
afternoon sun; mouths open regulating their body temperatures.
A grunt from a Hippo is heard, we find them in a shallow section
of the river sleeping with the biggest male keeping an eye on
his territory and his females.
This first game viewing drive up the Sabi
River sets up what's yet to come.
Arriving at 'Skukuza' camp just before the entrance
gates close for the evening, you check in, move into your chalet
to freshen up, ready for your first safari dinner.
Your dinner
is prepared, cooked and served outside under the stars. Traditional
South African meals are prepared giving you a taste of our delicious,
barbeque cuisine.
Day 2: Kruger Park - Satara Camp (B D)
The day starts early with a wake up call at
5.00am. At 6.00am the camp gates open so we can start the
day's game viewing. We visit 'Lower Sabi'
camp at approx 10.00am when it's time to have some breakfast
and of course, have a good stretch.
On the way your Safari Ranger finds a Leopard walking on the edge of the road, marking it's territory by scenting
trees and bushes. He's a big male, powerful. We slowly follow
him as he proudly walks along the edge of the road. Later you
see a White Rhino using a rubbing post then wanders off. Impalas always next to or crossing the road. Three Lionesses on the road
laying close to each other and then moving off into the bush.
Later a Hyena crossed the road making it's way back to its den.
After breakfast at 'Lower Sabi' camp we continue
game viewing, stopping off at water holes, following river lines,
checking dams for the rest of the morning and early afternoon.
Your Safari Ranger spots you lots of wildlife - a herd of Buffalos at a water hole, Eagles in the afternoon sky, Giraffes grazing
off the Acacia trees with their necks stretched to the limit.
Birds are spotted all the time.
We stop off at Nkombi lookout
and enjoy this stunning view, seeing more Rhino in the distance.
Zebra and Wildebeest grazing the open grass areas keeping a watchful
eye out for predators. You see more Elephants passing near by.
We arrive at 'Satara' camp at 1.00pm. You check in. You may wish to stay in camp and siesta the afternoon away or continue the game drive with your Safari Ranger. At this time of the day it's hot but it's still worth checking a few water holes waiting for the sun to cool a little later in the afternoon.
Arriving back at camp for 4.00pm you then
have a chance to check the curio shop, stock up with drinks and
freshen up ready for your night drive, which departs from camp
at 6.00pm.
A SANParks ranger in an open sided truck
conducts the night drive, which lasts for approx three hours.
On your return from your night drive at 9.00pm your dinner would have been prepared, cooked ready for you to enjoy dinner out in the open, listening to the African night sounds, whilst we discuss the next day's exciting events.
Day 3: Kruger Park - Johannesburg (B)
You start your last morning game viewing
drive - loads
of Impalas are found. A troop of Baboons block the road. We slowly
drive through the troop with our windows shut. More Elephants,
close and in the distance, being destructive with their eating
habits. A Steenbok standing in the middle of an open area. More
Lions lazing around a base of a wild fig tree, the cubs playing
with each other.......
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Drop-off back in Jo'burg:
On leaving Kruger Park, your homeward bound journey
includes the
'Panoramic Route' with driving through the Northern Drakensberg Mountains.
En-route you will stop and
spend a few minutes at famous scenic spots such as
God's Window, World's View, Berlin Falls, Blyde River Canyon at
the Three Rondavels and if there is still time in hand, you
visit Pilgrims Rest.
From Pilgrims Rest it's a
relaxed 4 hour drive back to Jo'burg. During this time
it's great to reflect on the last few days & chat about your safari
with your Safari Ranger or catch up on a little sleep!
Your Safari Ranger will drop you off at
any hotel in Jo'burg or at Jo'burg's Oliver
Tambo Int Airport (JNB) for approx 6.00pm.
Drop-off back at KMIA or
MQP:
Flying out on your last day
may mean enjoying extended time in Kruger Park, with not having to
leave the park, straight after the morning game drive!
Your Safari Ranger will make
sure you leave the park with time to travel back to either Kruger
Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)
to catch your flight.
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Note
Interested in our 3 Day Kruger Park Classic Safari,
email
us right now - we'll check availability and reply within 48 hours.
(B L D) refers to the meals included - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Using air-conditioned vehicles means we can provide all day game drives, no matter how hot the day gets! Your comfort is ensured.
Skukuza and Satara camps are used for explanation
purposes in this itinerary and may not be the camps you are booked
into as all accommodation is subject to availability.
Itinerary may vary slightly due to gate
opening times, game movements, weather etc....
Classic Overland Safari to Kruger National Park
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