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Itinerary for Kruger Safari And The • Expat Explore

Start Point: End Point:

Garden Court OR Tambo International Garden Court OR Tambo International

Airport Hotel, Airport Hotel,

2 Hulley Rd, Isando, Kempton Park, 1619, 2 Hulley Rd, Isando, Kempton Park, 1619,

South Africa

approx. 12:00 hrs from 10:00 hrs Johannesburg airport

(Oliver Tambo International Airport),

O.R. Tambo Airport Rd, O.R. Tambo,

Johannesburg, 1627, South Africa

Complimentary airport transfers offered -

email us for confirmation

DAY 1: Start in Johannesburg - Region Expat Explore - Version: Wed Sep 29 2021 10:36:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 2/8

Welcome to South Africa! Meet up with the tour at a hotel close to Johannesburg airport (see the

help section (https://expatexplore.com/tours-help/?t=21073) for more information). Travel towards

the Kruger National Park Region and settle in at a gateway destination to the Kruger National Park

Region this evening. Did you know that the park is only slightly smaller than the entire country of

Belgium? Dine under the African sky this evening.

Experiences

Meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers at a hotel close to Johannesburg hotel, and then

depart soon after for the Kruger National Park region. Please see the tour help section

(https://expatexplore.com/tours-help/?t=21073) for more information on meeting up with the tour.

Included Meals Accommodation

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Timbavati Safari Lodge

Sabi River Sun Resort

Hotel Numbi and Garden Suites

Little Pilgrims Boutique Hotel

DAY 2: Kruger National Park Region Expat Explore - Version: Wed Sep 29 2021 10:36:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 3/8

A full-day game drive in the Kruger National Park awaits! The elevated position in the bus makes it

very easy to spot animals (if you're really lucky you'll tick off all of the Big Five today!) in the bush.

The Kruger is very big and you can see African animals in their natural habitat. Animals you can

expect to see include leopards, lions and elephants. There are also cheetahs, wild dogs and rhinos.

In the late afternoon, make our way to our safari lodge/hotel on the western edge of the park. Time

for a relaxing swim in the pool and a sun-downer or two before an included dinner this evening!

Experiences

Kruger National Park game drive - Enjoy a full-day game drive through the southern part of Kruger

in our air-conditioned tour bus. Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic 'Big 5' - the African lion, African

elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard and rhinoceros. Today's Kruger conservation fee is included

in the tour price..

Included Meals Accommodation

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Timbavati Safari Lodge

Sabi River Sun Resort

Hotel Numbi and Garden Suites

Little Pilgrims Boutique Hotel

DAY 3: Kruger National Park Region: Free Day Expat Explore - Version: Wed Sep 29 2021 10:36:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 4/8

Today you have the chance to embark from the safari lodge/hotel, led by local wildlife specialists in

open safari trucks. Choose a half or full-day safari drive and spend time driving in prime game

viewing areas, stopping at various waterholes and rest camps. Keep your eyes peeled and your

cameras at the ready, watching these stunning animals in the wild is truly an experience to

remember. On return to the lodge/hotel, slip into the pool to cool down and relax before enjoying an

included dinner.

Included Meals Accommodation

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Timbavati Safari Lodge

Sabi River Sun Resort

Hotel Numbi and Garden Suites

Little Pilgrims Boutique Hotel

Optional Excursions

Full-day Game Drive: R 780

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.

DAY 4: Kruger National Park Region: Free Day Expat Explore - Version: Wed Sep 29 2021 10:36:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 5/8

Today is your second free day to tailor your Kruger experience to your liking. You can go on another

half-day, sunrise safari with a local wildlife expert. This amazing park has recorded 100+ reptiles

species, 500+ kinds of birds and 140+ mammals! Or stay at the lodge/hotel and relax by the pool.

Tonight is the last time we enjoy dinner at the lodge/hotel. Sit down around the bush fire as you

swap safari stories and sip some Amarula. You have to try this local liqueur made from fermented

marula fruit!

Included Meals Accommodation

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Timbavati Safari Lodge

Sabi River Sun Resort

Hotel Numbi and Garden Suites

Little Pilgrims Boutique Hotel

Optional Excursions

Half-day Game Drive: R 670

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DAY 5: Three Rondawels - Bourke’s Luck Potholes - Canyon Viewpoint - Johannesburg

Leave the Kruger behind and head towards the Panorama Route. This is a famous scenic area in

South Africa's province. Onwards to the escarpment to look out over the

Blyde River Canyon from the famous Three Rondavels viewing point. If there ever was an epic view,

this is it. Ready your cameras! Afterwards, we go to Bourke's Luck potholes. This natural water

feature is made up of literally hundreds of potholes and plunge pools, and marks the start of Blyde

River Canyon. Afterwards, travel back to Johannesburg. Check in at the hotel, and meet up for

farewell dinner and drinks.

Experiences

Three Rondavels - A spectacular viewpoint where you can take in views of three famous mountain

tops that tower over the . Named after a traditional round-shaped African

homestead, The Three Rondavels is one of the major attractions in the area. Various look-out points

is sure to offer fantastic photo opportunities.

Bourke’s Luck Potholes - Take a short walk and wander around what has been dubbed "nature's

wishing well". You will see numerous waterholes, plunge pools and impressive rock formations. Visit

the information centre to learn more about the natural history as well as the "San" people, the

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Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint - Get one last look at the majestic Blyde River canyon. This must be

one of the most cherished and most photographed views in South Africa. See the Lowveld of South

Africa with the Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the far distance.

Farewell dinner - Feast on local cuisine from the Gauteng province as we sit down for one last

special dinner together. You are now in the bustling city of Johannesburg, the second largest city in

Africa.

Included Meals Accommodation

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Garden Court Oliver Tambo International Airport

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport

DAY 6: End of tour in Johannesburg

And so the last day of your South African wildlife & scenery trip has arrived. Have one last breakfast

together to say bon voyage. Guests are welcome to stay on to explore Jozi, as the locals call

Johannesburg. If you are flying home today, a complementary airport transfer is offered to take you

to Johannesburg airport.

Included Meals Accommodation

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Garden Court Oliver Tambo International

Airport

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport

Optional Excursions

Johannesburg City Tour: R 900

Soweto Half Day Tour: R 900

Soweto Half Day Tour with Lunch: R 1300

* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.