Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg - Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
This Adventure starts with being collected at your hotel in Pretoria or Johannesburg area. We travel across the Highveld, passing the farmlands and the coal fields. After a couple hours we turn of the main highway and head through the highland meanders. They might not have quite the impact of the Panorama Route, lying between the higher reaches of the escarpment and is renowned as the place to go for trout fly fishing, surrounded by imposing mountains and rivers. We travel towards the panorama route to visit the beautiful scenery it holds. Stopping at the Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest Canyon in the world we visit the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Three Rondavels where we lodge to night. Highlights Included:
- The Panorama Route includes the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes & the Three Rondavels
Accommodation: Forever Resort Blyde River Canyon
- Budget option, Camping
- Comfort option, tonight is in a private en-suite chalet
Meals included:
Day 2: Blyde - Kruger National Park, South Africa
Our day starts early this morning with coffee and rusks as we watch the sunrise over the canyon. Returning for a well-deserved hearty breakfast. Various hikes are available ranging from a leisurely 30 min hike down the canyon to a Tufa waterfall to more adventurous 2 to 5-hour hikes. A great way to start the day off while the air is still crisp before the heat sets in. Great opportunities are available for breathtaking views and photos over the Blyde river canyon and providing a different view of the Three Rondavels. After morning activities we leave the Panorama route and drive through the tourist village of Graskop, travelling down the escarpment and into the picturesque Lowveld home to the world famous Kruger National Park. Where we arrive in Hazyview, this is where we lodge for the next 2 nights for a Kruger Park experience that you will never forget. This afternoon you will embark on your first exhilarating sunset drive in the Kruger Park. This is where the real excitement starts as you set off with a Kruger specialized park ranger on your first safari for the trip. This sunset/night safari lasts roughly 3 hours and gives an opportunity to view some of the nocturnal animals. Returning back at the lodge for dinner, drinks and to recollect the days happenings before heading to bed for an early rise. Highlights Included:
- Morning Hike in Blyde River Canyon
- Sunset Game Drive with Kruger Park Ranger
Accommodation: Lodge in Hazyview area
- Budget option, Camping
- Accommodated option, tonight is in a private en-suite chalet
Meals included:
Day 3: Kruger Park, South Africa
Rising early this morning to enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing with a Kruger Park specialist guide on an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle. A breakfast pack will be provided to take with. Don’t forget to pack the sun screen and swimming cozzie as there could be a chance at lunch for a quick cool down, during the heat of the day where the animals are less active. Kruger Park is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape. Late afternoon you will return to lodge where you can enjoy leisure time before dinner around the camp fire. Highlights Included:
- Full Day in Kruger National Park in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle
Accommodation: Forever Resort Blyde River Canyon
- Budget option, Camping
- Comfort option, tonight is in a private en-suite chalet
Meals included:
Day 4: Kruger Park - Jo'burg, South Africa
This morning if you would like to do an extra safari there is an option to do so on an open vehicle or if you feeling more adventurous try a bush walk which is a great way to end this leg of your African experience before we depart back to Jo’burg. This is where we say good bye to our guys doing the 6, 7 or 10 day trip. Highlights Included:
- Scenic drive back to Jo’burg
Accommodation: N/A Meals included:
