Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa’s most captivating landscapes and wildlife! Start your adventure in Johannesburg, heading through the picturesque Highveld to the renowned Kruger National Park. Here, your expert guide will lead you on thrilling game drives, where you’ll spot incredible wildlife and dine under the stars with the sounds of hyenas and lions in the distance. Spend two nights immersed in the heart of the wild, with morning and afternoon safaris that bring you face to face with nature’s wonders.
On the third day, leave the Kruger behind and ascend the stunning Drakensberg via the Panorama Route. Marvel at the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, gaze out from God’s Window, and explore the intriguing Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Your day ends in the serene surroundings of White River.
Finally, visit the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute for an insightful tour before returning to Johannesburg, filled with memories of an extraordinary adventure. This four-day tour is a perfect blend of excitement, natural beauty, and unique experiences that will leave you longing for more.
Quick Overview
Highlights:
- Kruger National Park (2 Nights) & Blyde River Canyon (1 Night)
Activities that are included:
- Open Vehicle Game Drive
- Entrance to Blyde River Canyon & Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will be met by your guide and assisted to your touring vehicle. Depart Johannesburg and head to the Highveld with its open grassy plains and maize fields before descending a 1000 meters to the Lowveld.
We arrive at the Kruger National Park. It is here on entering the world renowned game reserve that the game viewing will start. Your guide is experienced in spotting the wildlife which has an uncanny ability of camouflaging themselves. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in open vehicles before returning to camp where you will dine with the sounds hyena and lion roaring in the distance!
Day 2
Start the morning with coffee or tea before leaving for an early morning game drive. You will be thrilled by the sights of the wildlife in their natural environment. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast. Midday relax or browse the curio shop. Later in the afternoon, once the heat of the day has passed, enjoy an afternoon game drive. After an afternoon game drive in open vehicles you will dine with the sounds hyena and lion roaring in the distance!
Day 3
After a last game drive, enjoy breakfast before we depart the Kruger Park. We travel up the Drakensberg via the scenic Panorama Route of the Mpumalanga escarpment. We visit sights such as the awe inspiring Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window with its breathtaking 180º views of the Lowveld and Bourke’s Luck Potholes with its curiously round shaped potholes carved over millions of years by small pebbles into the softer surrounding rock.
Day 4
Today we explore the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute for a guided tour through the sanctuary before returning to Johannesburg. We arrive back in Johannesburg around 18h00.
Tour Ends
Inclusions
- Meet & Assist on arrival at OR Tambo International Airport
- All transport in a private vehicle with Aircon and English-speaking guide
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
- Entrance to Blyde River Canyon & Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Tour
Route Map
