Safari in style on this 4 Day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari. Fly from Johannesburg into the Greater Kruger safari region - South Africa's top wildlife area. Enjoy luxury accommodation at two different game lodges, and the thrill of exciting game drives in three top South African game reserves. Explore the Big 5 Kruger National Park and Balule Private Reserve in Greater Kruger Park, as well as the scenic Motlala Reserve.
On this unforgettable Kruger & Balule Safari Tour, you experience luxury game lodge accommodation and premium game viewing at a reasonable rate.
At the start of this Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, you will fly from OR Tambo to Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport where you will be collected for transfer to a secluded piece of unspoiled land next to Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoying a welcome drink, you are free to put your feet up and soak up the natural environment, taking a plunge in your own splash pool or napping in your air-conditioned tented chalet.
In the late afternoon, we embark on a game drive in Motlala Game Reserve, home to healthy wildlife populations, including two of the Big 5 of Africa (leopard and buffalo). Three hours in Motlala gives us enough time to see many of the magnificent animals and varied birdlife found in this scenic game reserve. The reserve is relatively uncrowded and the animals are quite habituated to people.
A game drive in this varied private reserve provides an excellent introduction to the African bush and its wild inhabitants. Leopard, buffalo, and numerous plains game species are regularly spotted in Motlala, which encompasses a variety of habitats with vegetation ranging from riverine forests to open grasslands.
Having spotted an array of Motlala's resident wildlife and watching a spectacular sunset, we return to the private tented lodge, on the lookout for nocturnal creatures. A hearty dinner is a welcome sight. Watch the stars, relax and chat in the bar, cool off in your plunge pool, and take in the sounds of the bush after dark.
After breakfast this morning, our qualified guide takes us into Kruger National Park proper in an open 4x4 safari vehicle. We spend a full day in South Africa's premier national park, experiencing untamed Africa. Our game drive takes us in search of Africa's Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant, as well as the dazzling array of other wildlife and birds inhabiting this massive game reserve.
We explore the open plains of the Satara region, an area known for its exceptional game sightings, on day two of our Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari. The open bushveld of Satara is ideal for spotting animals in this game-rich part of Kruger. Plenty of antelopes, zebras, giraffes and predators are frequently sighted in Satara, which is famous for its prides of lion.
After a rewarding day on safari in Kruger National Park, we collect our luggage which has been transferred for us, and then take a night wildlife viewing drive to our new luxury safari lodge, looking out for nocturnal creatures as we drive. We enjoy a welcome dinner there and spend the evening re-living our exciting day of wildlife viewing.
Today starts with a fresh coffee and then our game viewing adventures continue, as we set off on a morning game drive in Greater Kruger Park. Returning from our foray into the wilderness we have breakfast at the lodge, followed by free time to rest and relax.
After lunch at the lodge, there is more time for you to nap and enjoy the top-notch facilities and comforts that the lodge offers. High tea at the lodge is included this afternoon.
In the late afternoon, we embark on a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. Our exhilarating evening game drive is conducted by the expert staff of the luxury lodge, taking us in search of the abundance of wildlife found in Greater Kruger. On the game drives, the safari vehicles keep in constant contact with each other via radio, improving your chances of sighting wildlife in this vast expanse of untamed bushveld. After dark, we use a powerful spotlight to locate the creatures that emerge at night.
Back at the lodge we tuck into a delicious dinner and unwind after a memorable day in the African bush. Your hostess and the lodge staff ensure that you get pampered and enjoy personal service during your stay.
On the final day of this Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, we rise early for one more optional game drive in the private concession area of Greater Kruger. After our sunrise game drive in Big 5 territory, we have breakfast back at the luxury lodge.
Then you are transferred to Hoedspruit Aiport, near Kruger Park, for your flight back to Johannesburg in Gauteng. This affordable luxury Kruger Safari comes to an end at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in time for your onward flight.
First, this Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari stays at an exclusive bush getaway in the Greater Kruger area. This semi-luxury lodge is located on the doorstep of Kapama Private Game Reserve.
The lodge has eight en-suite, tented chalets with private splash pools, making for an intimate safari experience. The lodge is nestled in a secluded natural area, where game and birds can be spotted.
Each chalet is raised on a wooden deck with a splash pool, offering views over the bushveld. Natural elements have been incorporated into the chalets, which have been designed to blend into the bushveld surroundings. The chalets have thatched roofs, sliding doors, and canvas walls with large canvas window panels. These well-appointed chalets boast indoor and outdoor showers and are air-conditioned.
The dining lapa and bar open out onto the barbecue (braai) area, creating a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. The lodge staff are experienced and highly accomplished, providing superb service and a comfortable stay,
Next, our Kruger & Balule Safari Tour stays at a safari lodge in the Balule Private Nature Reserve. The Balule safari camp lies near the Olifants River, a natural attraction for wildlife whilst the riverside trees provide shade for the camp. The design of the chalets and the communal area was inspired by their surroundings and consequently, the buildings blend into the landscape. There are never more than sixteen guests at the camp so the intimacy of being in a small camp in a private reserve that is closed to the public prevails. The thatched chalets are cooled by ceiling fans or air-conditioning, have en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities and guests sleep under a mosquito net in typical safari style.
Camp facilities include a superb outdoor guest area complete with a pool, shaded bar, outdoor lounge, and an indoor dining area. Dinner is served under the stars, around the campfire and the boma is lit by flickering lantern light. A wooden walkway leads to a viewing deck overlooking a waterhole and elevated viewing areas offer views of the reserve's landscape, a lovely spot to relax and listen to birdsong and the sounds of the Balule bushveld.
The friendly, professional staff at the camp are there to ensure your stay is comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable.
There are no fences separating this 35000-hectare Private Game Park from Kruger National Park allowing numerous wild animals to roam freely between these wilderness areas. The Olifant's River flows through the Balule game reserve attracting a variety of birds and animals year-round.
Balule is home to the iconic Big Five of Africa with buffalo, lion, and elephant being sighted the most regularly sometimes even from the lodge property! Other wildlife commonly sighted in Balule include giraffe, wildebeest, hyena, zebra, hippo, warthog, mongoose, vervet monkey, and various antelope species, such as waterbuck, steenbok, impala, and kudu.
Nocturnal animals such as civets, bushbabies, bats, hares, genets, wild cats, and porcupines can be spotted on night game drives. Some of the more elusive wild animals found in this part of Greater Kruger include cheetah, African wild dog, bat-eared fox and badger, as well as caracal and serval cat, and a variety of antelope species, such as suni, roan, and sable antelope.
The Greater Kruger Park area consists of various private game parks, such as Balule, that share unfenced boundaries with Kruger National Park proper. Staying in a private game lodge allows you to escape the main throng of tourists, as the Balule game reserve is not open to the general public.
Balule is closed to the general public and we drive mostly on dirt roads encountering fewer safari vehicles - a more remote game viewing experience in untamed Africa!
On this exclusive safari adventure, you get a more secluded bush experience that brings you closer to nature. Another advantage of game viewing in the Balule private reserve is that your qualified guides communicate with each other via two-way radio, increasing the number of wildlife sightings on your drives.
Yet another perk of staying at a private lodge is that off-road driving is permitted in this exclusive game reserve area of the Greater Kruger Park, improving your chances of spotting wildlife in the bush.
The world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s best safari destinations and South Africa’s premier game reserve. Covering nearly 2 million hectares of untamed African bush the variety of habitats in Kruger Park are home to a breath-taking diversity of plants and animals.
Kruger is South Africa’s top travel destination offering superb game viewing, including massive populations of Africa’s iconic Big Five - elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo.
This vast wilderness area is inhabited by a staggering 147 mammal species and 517 bird species, as well as a variety of other wild animals and 336 tree species. South Africa's flagship national park, Kruger Park is considered a world leader in advanced environmental policies and wildlife management practices.
Please note that we offer a convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for before and after this Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, which can be added to your tour booking upon request. The 4-star lodge accommodation is located 10-15 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Follow the link for information on rates.
Children 12 years and older at the same rate as adults.
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