Would you like to spend some time on Safari in the most famous game reserve on the planet? With a short trip from Cape Town or Johannesburg, Kruger Park is suddenly within easy reach and with the package we’ve put together you’ll be able to concentrate on looking for lions, elephants and other wildlife without worrying about arranging meals, transfers or accommodation.

This tour is a great way to add a new dimension to your South African experience and it can be taken before, after, or between volunteer projects.

If you are joining the tour from Cape Town...
We will fly you up to Johannesburg the day before your tour commences - a quick 2 hour flight. At Johannesburg Airport, you will be met on arrival and escorted to your overnight accommodation. There you will have the remainder of day to relax and unwind. An early night is recommended!

Day 1
Your Safari guide will collect you in the morning between 05:00 - 06:00 (Hence the early night!).

We depart Johannesburg, the city of Gold and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. A truly unique African experience unfolds as we enter the Kruger Park via one of the Southern gates. The Park is home to 150 species of mammal, including Africa’s famed Big Five. The staggering 507 bird species, plus the wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians make this the ultimate wildlife experience. We board open safari vehicles and enjoy our first exciting game drive en-route to our camp, taking in the sheer beauty of the African bush along the way. After settling into camp, we enjoy a bushveld dinner around the campfire before venturing out into the bush as we track the creatures of the night on a late evening game drive.

Day 2
An early rise as we depart our camp at first light. Our game drive takes us to some of the best game drive routes within the Kruger Park, giving us the opportunity to view the varied landscapes, ecosystems and abundant wildlife. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en-route to our Northern camp. We arrive in time to freshen up before we head out on a Big 5 Game Walk or a Big Five Cycling Safari through the Kruger Park. These activities are accompanied by armed Kruger Park Rangers and give us the opportunity to experience the real Kruger. After an adventure filled day we return to camp and are greeted with the aroma of traditional bushveld cooking as we enjoy a braai (barbeque) around a log fire.

Kindly note - if you do not want to take part in the walk or cycle safari will have the opportunity to undertake an open vehicle game drive.

Day 3
Up at daybreak, we discover more of the Kruger’s amazing ecosystems on an early morning game drive. We enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic sites within the Park before continuing our game drive en-route through the Kruger. We then make our way out of the Park and head for a Private Safari Lodge in time for lunch. With the ever present views of the Drakensberg Escarpment in sight, we make our way to the Blyde River Canyon and enjoy a guided sunset cruise through the Canyon. We return to the Lodge, where we spend the rest of the evening at leisure. After an action packed day, we enjoy a traditional boma dinner around a log fire. This evening, we also have the opportunity to learn about the stars of the African skies with a guided star talk.

Day 4
An early rise as we head out on a morning bush walk. Guided by qualified rangers, we learn about nature’s finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. After breakfast, we depart the Lodge and our journey takes us through the Mpumalanga Province as we travel along the Drakensberg Escarpment to view the spectacular setting of the Three Rondawels overlooking the Blyde River Canyon. We then continue our journey en-route to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon.

You will stay in Johannesburg overnight with the evening free to relive every moment of your adventure with your fellow travellers...

The day after your tour...
You will be escorted to Johannesburg Airport ready for your next flight if you are travelling on to Cape Town or elsewhere. For those of you returning to Cape Town, we will be there to meet you and escort you back to AVIVA House for a well-earned rest...

Don't forget...
A 4-day guided Kruger Safari is already included with our Buffalo Conservation Project. Spending time on the Balule Conservation Project or the Wildlife Ranger Course will also give you lots of exposure to Africa's wildlife!

What's Included?

• Johannesburg Airport collection and drop-off.
• Overnight accommodation in Johannesburg before and after your tour.
• Luxury air-conditioned microbus to and from the Kruger Park.
• Open 4x4 safari vehicles for all game drives in the Kruger Park.
• Tented accommodation within the Park – bedding & linen provided (nights 1 & 2).
• Private Game Lodge in en-suite chalets/ safari tents (night 3).
• All your meals in Kruger Park.
• All Kruger Park entrance fees.
• All Game Drives in Kruger Park with open 4x4 vehicles.
• Night Drive in Kruger with open vehicle.
• Big Five Game walk or Big Five Cycling in the Kruger Park.
• Nature walk in Private Reserve.
• Sunset Cruise through the Blyde River Canyon.
• Blyde River Canyon & Three Rondawels.

If you are joining the tour from Cape Town, the following will also be included:

• Transfers between AVIVA House and Cape Town Airport.
• Return flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg.