4-day Kruger National Park and Panorama Route Safari
4-day Kruger National Park and Panorama Route Safari
Panorama Route/Kruger Park 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).
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Have fun at LGBTQ night clubs in JohannesburgHistoric town of Pilgrim’s Rest, Pinnacle Rock, God’s Window, Berlin FallsBourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River CanyonKadishi Tufa waterfall at the Blyde Dam, the Three Rondawels
Kruger National Park - day, sunset and night game drives
4-day Kruger National Park and Panorama Route Safari
Day 1: We will begin the journey at a centrally located spot at or close to the O.R.Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. We visit the intriguing museums and shops in Pilgrim’s Rest 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). Gay Friendly
Day 2: We 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. The waterfall’s formation strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’. 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. Gay Friendly
Day 3: 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. Gay Friendly
Day 4: 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 and then start the 4-5 hour journey back to Johannesburg with another scenic route. (Lunch en-route)
Need to know:
-The itinerary is subjected to slight changes according to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
-Amount of participants have to be 4 and more for this tour to be able to start.
-You will be entering malaria areas. Besides using mosquito repellent, it is advisable to consult you doctor before you depart.
-Bring sunblock, a sunhat, walking shoes, binoculars and cameras.
-It is recommended that you arrive a day before your tour starts.
-Tour plans are amendable and can be tailor-made on request.
You’ll enjoy an upbeat and exciting atmosphere, great food, safe transport in air-conditioned vehicles and accommodation rated between 3 and 5 star.
Professional tour guides will always be available for 24/7 assistance.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- National Park fees
- Breakfasts (excellent restaurants are used for meals)
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide at specialist venues
- Transport by private vehicle
- Welcome pack and WiFi
Exclusions:
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Activities indicated as optional
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers;
- Porterage; Visa fees
