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This safari package takes you on an unforgettable experience of the Kruger Park & Blyde River Canyon, with a dedicated hospitality team ensuring personalized service, including 4 nights accommodation, a night safari, 2 full day safaris, Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon and a morning safari in the Kruger National Park, dinner and breakfast are included in this package as well as entrance fees to the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon with return shuttle from Johannesburg airport.
Day By Day Itinerary
Please Note:
You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1: Johannesburg to the Windmill Country Retreat transfer & Kruger Park Night Safari
Departure
takes place from the OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg by shuttle
to The Windmill Country Retreat -
Natures Gateway, managed by Shinzelle Safaris, situated on the cusp of the
Kruger Park where you will stay for your 2 nights on safari, our charming
country cottages are ideally situated in the picturesque Sabie River Valley
close to Hazyview, surrounded by natural forest, providing the perfect gateway
to explore the Kruger Park and Panoramic tour of the Blyde river canyon,
nestled perfectly between the two attractions.
After a welcome drink and check in we will depart for our night safari in the
Kruger National Park, this safari takes you into Kruger after sunset when the
nocturnal predators like lion and leopard are on the hunt, you'll be able to
enjoy the nocturnal animals with spotlights in an open safari vehicle with a
professional field guide before returning to the lodge to enjoy an authentic African inspired menu specially prepared by our local chef.
Accommodation: Windmill Country Retreat (Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Hazyview)
Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & Lunch Not included)
Day 2: Full Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Your
Kruger Park Safari experience begins in the early morning. To explore the
Kruger Park by open safari vehicle giving you a full 180 degree panoramic view
of the african savanna from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle, in
search of all the iconic animal species including the Big 5 with a dedicated
professional field guide, who will use expert knowledge of the area to
interpret the natural environment for you in every detail.
Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other
Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and
ensure the scenery on display is ever changing and picturesque.
Breakfast will be individually packed by our chef to be enjoyed at a restcamp
or picnic spot, before we continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping
for lunch in between.
We will return to the windmill in the afternoon before dinner is expertly
prepared and served our restaurant.
Accommodation: Windmill Country Retreat (Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Hazyview)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included)
Day 3: Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon
On
our 3rd day we will depart for the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, this natural
wonder is one of the largest green canyons in the world and is a must see when
visiting the Kruger region.
Our day will include a short and scenic 25 minute drive to the pretty town of
sabie where we will visit the breathtaking Lone Creek Falls, where we will
enjoy a picnic breakfast under the tree canopy, from there we will visit the
cascading Lisbon falls before we head to the magnificent Three Rondawels view
point of the Blyde River Canyon, before heading back along the canyon to
Bourcks Luck Potholes, once we've enjoyed the potholes, we will head for the
famous and beautiful gods window before heading the tourist town of Graskop to
enjoy a famous pancake lunch, completing a day of natural wonder and
breathtaking views.
After the tour we will head back to The Windmill Country Retreat for a
delicious meal prepared by our in house chef.
Accommodation: Windmill Country Retreat (Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Hazyview)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included)
Day 4: Full Day Safari In Kruger National Park
Another
full day in the Kruger park gives you maximum game viewing opportunities, once
again you will be escorted by a personal field guide, an expert in the Kruger
Park who will take you to all the animal "hotspots" in the area to
give you the best opportunity to see as much as possible.
Just like the first full day safari, breakfast will be served in the Kruger in
breakfast packs specially prepared by our head chef, we will stop during the
course of the safari at lunch time for something to eat at one of the main rest
camps or picnic spots.
Your guide will follow a different route than the one travelled on your first full
day safari, ensuring you see as much of the Kruger National Park as possible
also giving you the best opportunity to hopefully encounter all the creatures
on your wish list and much much more.
After your safari we will return to The windmill in the afternoon before dinner
is expertly prepared and served our restaurant.
Accommodation: Windmill Country Retreat (Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Hazyview)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included)
Day 5: Morning Safari in Kruger & Transfer Back to Johannesburg
On
your final day, you will enjoy a morning safari in the Kruger Park, this safari
will also take place in the most animal rich area of the Kruger with an expert
local guide in an open safari vehicle (game viewer) ensuring the best game viewing
experience, giving you maximum exposure to the Kruger National Park over your 4
days on safari.
Breakfast will be prepared and packaged by our chef to be enjoyed during your
morning safari in the Kruger.
After your morning Kruger safari you will meet your shuttle at The Windmill
Country Retreat, that will transfer you safely back to OR Tambo International
Airport in Johannesburg, with a lifetime of memories from a complete and
unforgettable Kruger Park safari experience.
Accommodation: No Accommodation (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
NOTE - Accommodation mentioned in this itinerary are suggestions only, and this itinerary can easily be tailor-made to suit your specific requirements, standard of accommodation and budget.
END OF TOUR
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
RATES (per person)
|
|
Solo (single room) |
2 people (1 room) |
3 people (2 rooms) |
4 people (2 rooms) |
5 people (3 rooms) |
6 people (3 rooms) |
|
1 Jan to 31st Dec 2019 |
n/a |
$1,300 |
$1,300 |
$1,200 |
$1,140 |
$1,100 |
The Above Rates Includes:
Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
The Above Rates Excludes:
International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks