DEPART FROM: Johannesburg Ending at: Johannesburg
DEPARTS
Daily (Subject to availability)
DURATION
4 Days
ROUTING
Kruger National Park
VALIDITY
Rates valid from 01 November 2015 to 31 October 2016
The amazing Kruger National Park offers you the chance to see the “Big 5” in their natural habitat. The Kruger Park has long been renowned for the spectacular sightings of Africa’s most famous creatures and is one of the best places in Africa to see the enormous array of animals, large and small, that the continent has to offer.
Transportation:
On this Safari transportation to and from Johannesburg is done in a luxury air-conditioned mini-bus. The drive to the park is via the Panorama Route and include the sights of God’s Window, Pilgrim’s Rest, Graskop and some magnificent Waterfalls. It is also possible to fly to the Kruger Park.
Overnight Accommodation:
We overnight at the 4 star Umbhaba Lodge situated in Hazyview. The lodge consists of 30 en-suite, all temperature controlled for your comfort and are surrounded by flowing waterfalls and lush subtropical gardens.
Lodge facilities include an a la carte restaurant, the safari-style Burn Out Bar and a quiet lounge. A crystal-clear rock pool amid sprawling lawns is a glorious invitation in the heat of a Lowveld day Activities at Umbhaba Lodge include day and night safaris, helicopter excursions, hot air ballooning, fishing, hiking and horse riding.
Game Activities:
Game drives are conducted in specially adapted, open 4×4 safari vehicles, maintained to the highest standards to ensure maximum comfort while driving in the Park.
Guides are highly trained professionals equipped with knowledge on virtually every living species in the Park. Years of experience have prepared them to deal with any situation.
Health & Clothing
Take precautions and consult with a medical doctor before embarking on your trip.
Use of insect repellents is advised as risk can be reduced significantly.
Clothing
South Africa’s climate is generally sunny and pleasant. Winters are usually mild, although snow falls on the mountain ranges of the Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and Natal and occasionally in lower-lying areas, when a brief cold spell can be expected throughout the country.
Required clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens and rainwear for summer. Warmer clothes are needed for winter.
Itinerary
Please Note
This safari can be done over 3, 4, 5 or even more days with guaranteed daily departures. Should you wish to prolong your stay on this safari, your additional day(s) will be similar to Day 2 in the itinerary.
KRUGER PARK CONSERVATION FEES
The costs of the Kruger Park Conservation Fees are not included in the rates indicated for this safari, yet it can be included in the total safari price when the reservation is made.
Day 1:
Transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger Park via Panorama Route. Check in at Umbhaba Lodge. Embark on night game drive in the Park. Arrive back at the lodge and have dinner before retiring.
Day 2:
Depart early for morning game drive followed by breakfast. Thereafter depart on mid-morning game drive followed by a break for lunch. Depart on afternoon game drive and then return to the lodge for dinner before retiring.
Day 3:
A round of Golf at the Skukuza Golf Club and return to the lodge in the late afternoon with dinner at the lodge.
OR
A full day visit to a nearby Health Spa and return to the lodge in the late afternoon with dinner at the lodge.
Day 4:
Depart early for morning game drive followed by breakfast. Thereafter depart on mid-morning game drive before we depart for the transfer to Johannesburg with a stop for lunch along the way.
Upgrade Options on this Safari
Fly-In / out from Johannesburg or Cape Town
Romantic Upgrade for honeymoon couples
Private Game View Vehicle exclusively for your group
Please enquire for upgrade rates.
Other Recommended Kruger Tours
The Kruger Isilwane Safari – Based at Kruger Gate Lodge
The Kruger Park & Fly-fishing Spectacular Safari – Based at Umbhaba Lodge & Critchley Hackle Country Lodge
The Original Kruger Park Ranger Safari – Based at the famous Kruger Park Rest camps, Skukuza or Pretorius kop
The Kruger Usapho Family Safari – Based at Umbhaba Lodge
The Kruger Park Elephant Safari – Based at Umbhaba Lodge incl. a tour of the Elephant Sanctuary
The Kruger “Best of Both” Safari – Based at Umbhaba Lodge and Notten’s Bush Camp
For the above tours, please enquire if you wish to obtain more information, rates and availability.
Tour Include
Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, all game drives in 4×4 safari vehicles, night game drive, all entry fees to all areas stipulated in the itinerary, return road transfers from Johannesburg as well as a tour of the Mpumalanga Panorama Route. A round of golf at the Skukuza Golf Club including green fees, (Excluding golf club hire) OR Full day Visit to a world class health spa where a barrage of pampering awaits. Individual treatments are not included in the tour rates and must be booked and paid for at the Health spa.
Tour Exclude:
Kruger Park Conservation Fees, (currently ZAR192.00 / person / day), lunch, drinks, items of a personal nature and services not mentioned in the program.
Golf Club hire not included OR Individual treatments at the health spa.
Terms & Conditions
The following cancellation charges will apply:
More than 60 days before departure – 25% of tour price.
Between 31 – 59 days before departure – 50% of tour price.
Less than 30 days before departure – No refund.
Rates
Health Safari (3 nights / 4 days)
Rate per Adult: ZAR 8 200.00
Rate per Single Traveller: ZAR 11 200.00
Rate per child: N/A
Health Safari (4 nights / 5 days)
Rate per Adult: ZAR 9 850.00
Rate per Single Traveller: ZAR 1 3400.00
Rate per child: N/A
Golf Safari (3 nights / 4 days)
Rate per Adult: ZAR 8 200.00
Rate per Single Traveller: ZAR 11 200.00
Rate per child: N/A
Gold Safari (4 nights / 3 days)
Rate per Adult: ZAR 9 850.00
Rate per Single Traveller: ZAR 1 3400.00
Rate per child: N/A