Overview
Elephant Tours & Safaris will take you on an unforgettable safari experience in one of our open
safari vehicles for the ultimate safari feel. Finish your safari with two nights in a luxury lodge
on a private game reserve. This package includes 4-star B&B accommodation in Hazyview
and lodging with meals at a lodge in the private game reserve, as well as return airport shuttle
service, dinner transfers in Hazyview, and all KNP and private game reserve entrance and
conservation fees.
HigLights
- Day 1: Staff will pick you up.
- Day 2: Safari Walk/Game Drive
Itinerary
The Airport Shuttle departs from OR Tambo International Airport at 06h45 or 12h00. When
you arrive in Hazyview around 4h00, an The Africa Safaris guide will meet you and transport
you to your accommodation.
After a welcome drink in the guesthouse's beautiful and bird-rich gardens, you'll have 2 to 3
hours to unpack and relax before we pick you up for an unforgettable one-hour encounter with
Africa's gentle giants, the African Elephant. The evening will be free for you to do whatever
you want.
If you wish to dine at one of the local restaurants, a complimentary transfer service will be
provided.
Your Kruger National Park safari begins before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles,
giving you a higher vantage point and a perfect panoramic view of the animals. During the
drive, your guide will use his expert knowledge to help you search for and find the park's iconic
animals while also interpreting the natural environment.
We will make a brief stop for breakfast around 08h30 to enjoy the individually packed breakfast
packs provided by your guesthouse, which you will be able to enjoy at a rest camp or a picnic
spot along the planned route for that day. There will also be a lunch stop if you want to buy a
snack from one of the Kruger Park restaurants or stretch your legs.
You'll arrive back at your guesthouse around 15h30, just in time for a refreshing drink or a dip
in the pool at your leisure. A dinner transfer will be available at the time agreed upon with your
guide.
You will rise before the sun one more time and embark on your final morning safari in the
Kruger National Park before departing for the Private Game Reserve.
Your guesthouse will provide breakfast packs for you to enjoy at one of the picnic spots or rest
camps. After leaving the Kruger Park around 11:00 a.m., you will be transferred back to the
guest house to collect your luggage and have a quick snack before being transferred to the
lodge in the private game reserve. You will arrive in time to unpack, refresh, and prepare for
the sunset with sundowner drinks stop in the heart of the bushveld where you can enjoy a drink
and some light refreshments. While we watch the sunset over the African bushveld, we will eat
traditional South African snacks. After the safari, dinner will be served under the stars around
a boma fire. The lodge will provide overnight accommodations.
Expert Rangers and a dedicated hospitality team will make your stay at the luxury lodge one
to remember. Each day begins with a safari game drive in the early morning. Guests depart on
another game drive in the late afternoon and return after dark, providing guests with
exhilarating night game drives as well! Every day after breakfast/brunch, optional bush walks
are available. An example of your experience would be as follows:
05:30 a.m. wake-up call
06:00 a.m. A cup of coffee and a light breakfast
06h30 depart on a morning game drive
From 09:00 to 10:00 a.m., Return to the lodge
10h30 Breakfast/Brunch s 11h00 Bushwalking is an option.
14h00 Tea and a light lunch will be served.
16h00 Depart for an afternoon game drive and a night drive between
19h00 and 20h00. Return to camp for drinks at the bar followed by dinner in the bush boma.
After your final morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred back to Hazyview
and aboard the shuttle back to OR Tambo Airport.
All Included
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Daily guided game drives in Kruger National Park
- Kruger National Park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari days
- All government taxes and VAT
All Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- South Africa visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari
- Medical expenses and vaccinations