Our 3 Day Explores Lodge safari is based in a small, simple, naturally luxurious and authentic safari camp that pays homage to the days when exploring the African wilderness was a pioneering adventure.
From ZAR 11495
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ZAR 138520 per single traveller
Includes: Return transfers from Johannesburg, accommodation, open vehicle safari drives, meals as per itinerary, local beverages
Our 3 Day Explores Lodge safari is based in a small, simple, naturally luxurious and authentic safari camp that pays homage to the days when exploring the African wilderness was a pioneering adventure.
Fly from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport, located only 20min drive away from the Kapama River Lodge, Stay in luxury family-friendly accommodation at the largest safari resort in the reserve; starting and ending your day with outstanding Big 5 wildlife sightings on long game drives in beautiful bushveld surrounds.
The private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger are unfenced, and the wildlife region shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. You’re guaranteed outstanding wildlife sightings while enjoying the peace and tranquility of one of the most popular Big 5 safari destinations in South Africa.
The world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa, which is steeped in myth and history, is standing by, ready for you to explore its expansive landscapes and stunning African animals on an extensive five-day self-drive safari.
On a genuine self-drive safari through Kruger National Park, you will have the opportunity to go on an adventure in search of the “Big Five” animals of Africa: the elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. You will also encounter several other species of exotic wildlife.
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Camp Shawu is the epitome of that picture of the ‘real Africa’ painted by famous explorers during colonial times. It is an adventure camp in a private concession of the Kruger National Park and offers guests a range of activities and elegant accommodation on the edge of the Mpanamana Dam. The camp is named after a famous elephant, ‘Shawu’, who had the longest tusks ever recorded in South Africa and roamed this valley for sixty years. The suites are built out of authentic Buffalo dung walls and have decks overlooking the dam where many animals come down to drink during the day. Guests can experience excellent game viewing from the decks of the camp and can go on game viewing drives with expert guides.
Each luxurious, freestanding and spacious suite offers seclusion and spectacular views of the Sand River while the main building houses a library containing rare African books and magnificent works of art, an elegant, African themed air-conditioned dining room, historic bar featuring photographs of the early days of the area, a large wooden safari deck where meals and teas are served and a traditional reed “boma” for evening meals around the fire. A large infinity pool also offers magnificent views across the river while guests also have a safari boutique with quality clothing, jewellery and artefacts and a small fitness facility with a steam room available.
You will be collected from your address in Johannesburg early in the morning and travel eastwards via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, to the Lowveld and eventually to the private MalaMala Game Reserve.
The drive may take about six hours, a scenic drive with a stop along the way for refreshments. You should reach the lodge around mid-day and have time for lunch and some relaxation before departing for your first afternoon game drive on an open safari vehicle.
After sunset you will return to the lodge where dinner will await.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Rattray’s Camp and your lodging includes lunch and dinner.
Wake up early, enjoy a hot beverage and rusks before being taken on a morning game drive to catch the sun rising and spot some elusive nocturnal animals still out hunting.
You will return for a late breakfast and can spend the rest of the day lazing around at the lodge. Your afternoon game drive will depart at about 16:00 and return after witnessing the sunset – just in time for dinner around the fire in the boma.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Rattray’s Camp and your deal includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On the last day of your stay you will get up early again and depart on the final game drive after a quick hot beverage and rusks.
After witnessing another African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point around 17:00.
Your deal today includes breakfast at the lodge.
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