SELF
DRIVE - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA:
This self drive option incorporates the scenic
Mpumalanga Region and the Kruger National Park. Leaving Johannesburg
you drive towards Mpumalanga, which is famous for the Blyde
River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. Mpumalanga is also
home to some spectacular scenery, as well as waterfalls, mountain
passes and trout fishing streams. It’s a great way to
break the journey on your way to the Kruger National Park.
Its important to note that African Budget Safaris recommends
a fully inclusive package for your stay in the Kruger National
Park as this takes the hassle out of organising game drives,
meals and having to pay park fees. We however can arrange
alternative accommodation in the various park rest camps on
an accommodation only basis.
DURATION: 5 nights
RATES FROM: On request. Please
contact African Budget Safaris
WHATS INCLUDED:
• Car Hire
• Accomodation (on a B&B basis)
• Detailed instructions on finding your way around.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 & 2 - Johannesburg to Hazyview taking
in the Panoramic Route.
Your journey begins as you take a leisurely
five hour drive along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route. This
route takes you on the Long Tom Pass, past the town of Sabie
and the mining village of Pilgrim’s Rest. You’ll
also pass some natural wonders, which are well worth stopping
for, such as the Blyde River Canyon. The second largest in
Southern Africa, the canyon is best viewed from God’s
Window - a vantage point so high above the valley that it
literally feels like "God’s Window". Out of
the canyon spurt three huge rocks with tops that look like
traditional African hut roofs- hence their name, the Three
Rondavels.
The Bourke’s Luck Potholes are a natural water feature
marking the beginning of the canyon. Over thousands of years,
the flow of the Treur River into the Blyde River caused waterborne
sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the
river’s bedrock. After a day of history and geography,
its time to continue your family self drive tour to Hippo
Hollow Lodge in Hazyview, your stop for the next two nights.
Note that if you arrive late it is possible to get to the
lodge in 3 hours along the direct route and spend the day
enjoying the Panorama Route on day 2.
Location: Hazyview, South Africa
Accomodation: Hippo
Hollow Country Estate
Day 3 & 4 - Hazeyview to Camp Shonga in the
Kruger National Park
Departing from Hazeyview just about 2 hours to Camp Shonga
in the Kruger Park, the destination of your African safari
adventure!
A typical day at Camp Shonga begins with coffee and rusks
before dawn - necessary sustenance for the family embarking
on an early morning game drive! A qualified ranger and tracker
accompany you on game drives in open land rovers, where you’ll
be able to spot some of Africa’s Big Five while watching
the bushveld sunrise - an experience well worth the early
wake up. Upon returning to camp, you are greeted with a mouth-watering
breakfast, after which there is time to relax and rest around
the swimming pool or in your tent. After late afternoon drinks
and snacks at the camp, its time to embark on a night game
drive. This is when nocturnal animals become active, and so
this is an excellent opportunity for game spotting. Back to
camp, a huge dinner is served either in the traditional outdoor
boma around a roaring log fire, or in the lodge dining room
(depending on the weather). Note that children under 6 years
are not allowed on game drives.
Accomodation: Camp
Shonga
Day 5 - Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Departing the Kruger National Park you head back towards
Johannesburg where you spend your last night. Tour ends.
Accommodation: Airport
City Lodge
NOTES:
• The accommodation indicated in each area
is dependant on availability. Should there be no availability
during your requested period African Budget Safaris will provide
an alternative option.
• You can extend your package by checking out our various
other self drive options or alternatively you can drop your
hired car of at the Johannesburg International Airport and
fly onwards to your next destination. Check with African Budget
Safaris for a list of budget airlines that can be booked online.
• Pre tour accommodation can be booked for you in Johannesburg.
Please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
CAR HIRE
 You
have a choice of vehicles available through African Budget
Safaris. Each vehicle is priced according to make, model,
size and attributes of the vehicle (i.e. mnaual / automatic,
airbags etc.). When enquiring about a self drive option, please
indicate the vehicle group that you are wanting to hire.
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here or on the vehicle displayed
for a full list of options with rates and terms & conditions.
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