Kruger Wildlife & Cultural Safari

On this packaged safari, guests stay at the 4 star Umbhaba Lodge, situated in Hazyview. tcsws

On one of the days you will have the opportunity to experience Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre as well as the Shangana Village.

All activities, transportation is included and all Game Drives are conducted in open 4X4 safari vehicles inside the Kruger National Park. tcsws
 
Overnight Accommodation
We overnight at the 4 star Umbhaba Lodge (or similar if not available) situated close to the Numbi Gate of the Kruger National Park.

The lodge consists of 30 en-suite, luxury, thatched air-conditioned rooms with private verandas. Rooms are spacious and cozy. The main lodge building and pool deck have great views of the valley below and comprise a reception area, a bar and a fabulous restaurant. Meals are of an international standard and is primarily buffet-style, often having an African theme.
 
Transportation
On this Safari, return transportation to and from Johannesburg is included in the rate and is done in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with a driver guide. The drive to the park is via the Panorama Route and includes the sights of God’s Window, Pilgrim’s Rest, Graskop and some magnificent Waterfalls. Entrance fees to these sights are included in the Tour rates. We will collect and drop of clients at any airport, hotel or private address in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
 
Game Activities
Game drives are conducted inside the Kruger National Park in specially adapted, open 4×4 safari vehicles that are maintained to the highest standards to ensure maximum comfort while driving in the Park. Our 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. We also partake on a fascinating night game drive in the Park where we will have the opportunity to spot some of the more elusive nocturnal species.
 
Kruger Park Conservation Fees
The Kruger Park charges a daily Conservation fee for each person. The cost of this fee is not included in the rates indicated for this safari. However, upon making the reservation this can be included in the total safari price and then paid in advance to make it easier when on safari.
 
4 Day Safari Program
Day 1
We depart from Johannesburg in an air-conditioned mini-bus to Kruger Park via the sights of the Panorama Route. We visit God’s Window, Pilgrims Rest, Graskop and a waterfall on the edge of the escarpment. Lunch is enjoyed along the way. We arrive at our Lodge and have some time to refresh before we embark on night game drive in the Park to view some of the nocturnal activities of the Park’s famed wildlife. We arrive back at the lodge and have a fabulous dinner at the restaurant before retiring to our rooms.
 
Day 2
We depart early for our morning game drive which is followed by breakfast. Thereafter we depart on a mid-morning game drive, deeper into the Park to try and spot some of the remarkable species of game that the Park is famous for. Depending on our route, we will stop and take a break for lunch at one of the rest-camps inside the Park. Thereafter we depart on an afternoon game drive in the direction of our lodge only to return in the late afternoon. We enjoy dinner at the restaurant before we retire to our rooms.
 
Day 3
We depart after breakfast to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. The centre focuses on the rehabilitation and conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered species. Cheetah Conservation is one of their prime objectives. After this informative morning we will will stop for lunch and then head towards Shangana Village. Here you will experience the Shangana Culture up close and personal. After an informative day, we will head back to the Lodge. Dinner will be served at the Lodge.
 
Day 4
Depart early for our last morning game drive in the Kruger Park followed by breakfast. Thereafter we depart on a mid-morning game drive in the direction of our lodge before we board the air-conditioned vehicle once again for our transfer to Johannesburg. We stop for lunch along the way and arrive in Johannesburg in the late afternoon.
 
5 & 6 day Safari Program – For the 4 and 5 day safari options, Day 2 is replicated in the program with the full day game drive in the Kruger Park. Please contact us should you need more information.
 
Included in this safari
• Accommodation at Umbhaba Lodge
• Breakfast, dinner each day
• Daily game drives in 4×4 safari vehicles
A full day tour to Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and the Shangana Cultural Village
• A night game drive
• Return road transfers from Johannesburg
• En-route tour of the Panorama Route
• Entry fees to all areas stipulated
• Services of a Professional Safari Guide
 
Excluded from this safari
• Kruger Park Conservation Fees
• Lunch and drinks
• Items of a personal nature
 
Rates from R 8 200 per person