Bedded Kruger National Park 3 Days Johannesburg, South Africa From African Trails

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Tour Itinerary Day 1: Panoramic route - Blyde river canyon (South Africa) The tour departs early morning from Johannesburg and Pretoria from where we pick clients up from any backpackers hostel, guest house or hotel. We will stop en-route for breakfast (own cost), after which we continue to Nelspruit (if there are clients to pick up) or alternatively through Dullstroom and Lydenburg to Graskop where we stop for lunch (own cost). After lunch we drive through the panoramic route in the northern Drakensberg mountains, where we stop at God's Window, Bourke Luck Potholes and the third largest canyon in the world - the Blyde River Canyon, where we stop at the Three Rondawels view point. Clients will be staying at a stylish en-suite traditional Ndebele painted rondawel. Included meals :Dinner Day 2: Kruger National Park (South Africa) A very short drive takes us to Orpen gate which is the most central gate to Kruger national park, where we arrive as the gates open. Kruger is home to 147 mammal (incl the Big 5), 114 reptile & 502 bird species. You will be transferred to open sided 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles (on arrival at the park) in which we will do game drives. Kruger national park is the same size as Israel, Wales or Netherlands and contains different vegetation types, that attracts different animals to different areas of the park. Therefore we spend as much time on game drives as possible, so that we give ourselves a better chance of seeing different animal and bird species. We concentrate the game drives around the central region of the park, where we have a better chance of seeing the big cats and a large variety of other animals. Breakfast and lunch will be prepared by your guide and enjoyed at one of the many picnic sites inside Kruger national park. The guides will also stop at various view points and hides inside the park. At sunset you will start with a 3 hour night drive, done in a Kruger national park open sided game viewing vehicle with a Kruger guide. Clients will be dropped of at the private lodge after the evening game drive. Included meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Return to Johannesburg & Pretoria (South Africa) This is our final morning in Kruger national park. This morning you have the opportunity of doing an optional game walk inside Kruger national park with two Kruger park armed guides. Game walks is not about seeing the animals, as you are guaranteed to see much more animals and much closer on a game drive than on a game walk. Game walks are about the smaller things normally not seen from the vehicles. The clients who are not doing a game walk, will head out on a final short game drive (done in a closed vehicle), searching for the animals not yet seen or photographed. We then head for a private lodge just outside Kruger national park, where we will enjoy a home cooked breakfast. From here we drive to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit where the guide / driver will drop you at any backpackers hostel, hotel, guest house or the airport in Johannesburg. Included meals: Breakfast

Bedded Kruger National Park 3 Days Johannesburg, South Africa

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 7 Weeks Departs From: Johannesburg Returns to: Nairobi Full Itinerary What to bring Binoculars Camera Towel Sleeping Bag Packed Lunch Light Refreshments Rucksack Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Change of Clothes Warm Clothing Waterproof Clothing Full list provided on booking Included in price Breakfast Tour Guide Meals Accommodation Accommodation Provided: - Campsite Category: Adventure tours Fitness Required Low

Bedded Kruger National Park 3 Days Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour AFRICAN TRAILS About African Trails: ABOUT US At African Trails we have been running camping safaris/overland expeditions in Africa since 1980. Such were the success of these tours that, in the early nineties, we expanded into the Middle East.Our tours run from 10 days to our longest, the epic Trans Africa Europe to Capetown to Istanbul - 301 days (6.5 months) We aim for the adventure traveller and our low prices are maintained by keeping our overheads at a minimum whilst not cutting costs on our service or equipment provided. You will benefit from the services of a trained crew, well maintained vehicles and equipment. We feel it is important that everyone gets the mosty out of their journey and we encourage you to get involved in all aspects of the expedition. We currently run 14 different trips regularly; covering 15 countries with a departure for most trips every month. ABOUT YOU The majority of our passengers are in their 20's and 30's and although we do not operate an age restriction, you would need to be in good health, reasonably fit, and of like-minded spirit and attitude. We welcome all ages over 18. There is no particular type of person that comes on our trips. Our passengers decided on an overland tour as an easier, safer, cheaper and more enjoyable way to see the best of Africa or the Middle East. Some travel in groups but many travel as individuals as it is a great way of meeting people. Some have travelled extensively and others are travelling for the first time. If you want fun and adventure and wish to participate in day to day activities of the tour, such as drawing water from wells, buying food in local markets, meeting friends for life then our trips are for you. All that we require from you is that you be in general good health, keep an open mind and have a willingness to get involved. We use specially converted and fully equipped trucks that can carry up to 30 people comfortably (most are 24 seaters). The trucks can carry enough fuel, food and water to allow us to travel for long periods off the beaten track and away from civilisation if necessary. This style of travel has been tried and tested and it is without doubt the safest, most sociable and cost effective method of travelling around in areas where public transport, roads, personal security and finding accommodation can be difficult or even hazardous. THE VEHICLE Our vehicles are built, serviced and maintained in our East African workshop. Whilst on the road our drivers service the vehicles. The overland vehicles are fitted with comfortable coach seats - inward facing which provides everyone with a window seat as well as a wide aisle giving lots of leg room and lots of space to socialise. All vehicles are fitted with stereo cassette players. OUR CREW Our expedition leaders are all trained in mechanics and are experienced drivers. They are there for advice and help during the trip and have a comprehensive knowledge of the areas we are travelling through. However, they are not tour guides and so at many sights we use local guides for a more detailed and in-depth view of the places we are visiting. In addition, all African trips of 10 weeks or less duration carry cooks which means you have more time to yourself. INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE & LOCAL PAYMENT The tour cost and local payment includes transport in a fully equipped expedition vehicle, road taxes and tolls, ferries, services of the driver-leader, use of camping and cooking equipment,campsite fees, entrance to gameparks as specified, and two meals a day while on the truck (generally at lunchtimes we eat at small cafes or restaurants where you can try cheap and tasty local food. If no local food is available we eat on the truck). NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE The price does not include flights, visas, personal insurance (we have very competitive rates), side trips, lunches and meals out. There are a number of optional side trips that you can choose from and pay for on the way. CAMPING Accommodation on the trips is mainly camping. We use campsites most of the time; facilities can vary from the very basic with cold showers to the exceptional with warm water swimming pools. At other times we free camp whether it be on beaches, on the plains or beside rivers and waterfalls. We provide two man tents with sewn in groundsheets, mosquito netting, door and fly sheet. You need to bring your own sleeping bag and mat; bring your own mosquito net if you like to sleep under the stars. In the Middle East the local payment is set at a level that will cover the cost of hotels/hostels for approximately half the time. COOKING & SHOPPING The expedition vehicles are equipped with a full complement of basic cooking and eating utensils and gas rings for cooking on (sorry no microwaves or blenders). We normally cook on an open fire and only use the gas when firewood is not available. We purchase a sizeable stock of food before the trips start and supplement it with fresh food from local markets along the way. On our trips the passengers organise themselves or are organised into groups to take turns cooking. The day's cook group (normally two or three people) will be responsible for shopping and cooking lunch (if necessary) dinner and breakfast. Don't worry if you can't cook as there is always someone around who can give you tips and pointers - it all adds to the experience. Shopping and learning to haggle over prices in the local markets can be great fun and a real insight into the African and Middle Eastern cultures. African Trails has been operating for over 27 years and has a wealth of experience to make your trip a memorable experience. FAQs For African Trails Ask us a question