Includes: Return transfers from Johannesburg, accommodation, open vehicle safari drives, meals as per itinerary, local beverages
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp, an award-winning luxury safari lodge in the heart of Greater Kruger invites you to its old-world, intimate and romantic charm. Rich in history, the lodge is the perfect destination to offers you an unforgettable African safari experience. Sabi Sabi Game Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is the choice of discerning guests from all over the world.
Imbali Safari Lodge is a splendid 5-star luxury lodge that lies nestled in a grove of ancient Jackalberry and Tamboti trees on the banks of the seasonally-dry N’waswitsontso River in the iconic Kruger National Park. It’s one of three luxury lodges in the Mluwati Concession. The safari operators have exclusive access to the 10 000-hectare private concession and unrestricted access to the public roads of Kruger Park. Each air-conditioned deluxe suite is stylishly decorated in neutral colours with enchanting African touches. Large glass doors open onto a private viewing deck with its own plunge pool.Luxurious features include an ensuite bathroom with stone and marble fittings and a Victorian-style bath and walk-in shower and a massive King-size bed with mosquito netting and quality linen.
Becks Safari Lodge is set in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve on the banks of the Makhutswi River, where you stay in a safari suite bordering the river or overlooking a waterhole.
Hamiltons Tented Camp is an exclusive safari destination located in northern Mpumalanga Province on a 10 000 hectare private concession in the iconic Kruger National Park. It’s named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton who was instrumental in establishing the national park which is the oldest and largest one in Africa. Hamiltons Tented Camp captures the romance and elegance of the pioneering safari era with its themed ‘Out of Africa’ décor. Luxurious features include antique hip baths, an outdoor shower, dreamy beds draped in breezy mosquito nets, cooling air-conditioning and warm fires in winter as well as Nomadic African spa treatments which you can have in the comfort of your safari tent. Dining at Hamiltons Tented Camp is a decadent affair, complete with fine crystal wine glasses, pewter silver water jugs and elegantly-dressed butlers waiting attentively on you.
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 a three-day self-drive safari.
Guests are to collect their own hired car and it is recommended to leave Johannesburg as early as possible to complete the itinerary for the first day.
On the final day they should leave the park early enough to drop off the vehicle in Johannesburg as arranged.
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.
Southern Kruger, from the Sabie River basin into the central grasslands, offers the best opportunity to spot lions, while the mixed forests and several watering holes frequently offer sightings of elephants.
You might also like our 4 Day Self-Drive Southern Kruger Safari or 5 Day Self-Drive Southern Kruger Safari.
Guests collect their own hired car and leave Johannesburg early enough to self-drive via the N4 and towns like Dullstroom through to the Lowveld and start the full Panorama Route at Blyde Canyon. Attractions not to miss are the Three Rondavels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Waterfall, and God’s Window. Note that all entrance fees are for own account.
Upon reaching Hazyview guests check into Kruger Adventure Lodge or similar where they can enjoy a scrumptious dinner (included in their package).
After a breakfast (included in the package) at the lodge, guests self-drive into the national park and continue on their own safari.
If they prefer one or two added-on guided tours, it should be booked beforehand as optional extra.
With prior arrangement, a bushwalk, and a night drive can be included in the package, but it is subject to availability.
Check into arranged accommodation and either braai under the African stars or enjoy a meal in the camp restaurant.
On this final day you will make an early start and drive for one last time through the park to the exit gate and back to Johannesburg.
Visiting this part of the park in a vehicle of your own is, without a doubt, the most enjoyable way to do so. A self-drive safari in Kruger Park allows you the independence to organise your trip according to your own preferences and choose your own speed.
A self-drive safari offers some of the best opportunities to watch wildlife and guarantee moments of absolute seclusion in the middle of nowhere.
There are enough available maps that will help you in choosing and planning your trip through Kruger Park if you opt for one of our self-drive safaris.
Accommodation will be provided in standard amenities in one of the main rest camps in the southern or central part of the Kruger National Park, subject to availability.
The type of accommodation facilities will comprise en-suite chalets with twin beds, a small kitchen, utensils and air-conditioning, or similar. The option of a safari tent can also be chosen.
In Kruger National Park, visitors can choose from a wide variety of lodging options to best meet their needs.
There is a wide variety of lodging options available, and the one that is best for you will depend heavily on the level of convenience and excitement that you seek. Guests who are seeking for something more special will also be able to discover exactly what they are looking for, and those who are content to rough it will have no problem doing so. At every tier, there is a diverse selection of opportunities open to families to choose from.
Priority will be given for accommodation in the following camps: Skukuza, Berg En Dal, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie or as far north as Satara, if needed.
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