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Kruger Safari |
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A Self-drive short break Safari |
Ref: SA12
8 days
from £945 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
South Africa
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This holiday starts in the Mpumalanga region, one of the most beautiful and scenic drives in South Africa and known as the Panoramic Route. You will enjoy views of vast landscapes, and have the chance of getting to know the African Savannah. The roads are in excellent conditon, although you’ll have to travel on dirt roads occasionally. There is 2 days of game-viewing in the Kruger National Park, one of the most famous reserves in Africa and home to the Big 5: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. |
Day 1 | Depart the UK on scheduled flights in the late afternoon/evening. | Day 2 | Upon arrival you are met and pick up your car. Todays drive takes you to Dullstroom, about 2 hours from the airport. This affords you a day of relaxation to recover fron the flight, unless you wish to drive via Pretoria to see the Voortrekker Monument and the Union Buildings. You’ll find Dullstroom to be a charming little town in the middle of the mining area, surrounded in sprawling farms, trout rivers and dams and has a distinctly Scottish flavour. Only 2 hours from Johannesburg airport en route to the Kruger National Park. | Day 3 | You take Two days to explore the breathtaking landscape of the so-called Panoramic route. The route leads you from Sabie to the Mac Mac Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in South Africa. From here, continue onto Graskop and see the Lisbon and Berlin waterfalls. End the day after passing the Pinnacle Rock at God’s Window, one of the most impressive sights in South Africa, and then spend the night in Hazyview. | Day 4 | An early start to head for the Eco Caves, which have impressive ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Continue on to the Blyde River Canyon, a majestically massive red sandstone gorge. Your journey continues on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes where the strong current has scoured cylindrical holes through the cliffs. Then drive through the lovely landscape towards Graskop and on to Hazyview. | Day 5 | Spend the next couple of days in or around the Kruger National Park area, staying at one of the Camps of the Kruger National Park. The Kruger is home to a huge number of animals, including the Big Five: Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo. | Day 6 | Kruger National Park. | Day 7 | On the last day you take to the road once more for the drive back to Johannesburg in time for your evening flight back to the UK. | Day 8 | Arrive UK in the morning. |
Accomodation - Click Here for Full Accomodation Information
|  Old Transvaal Inn
The Old Transvaal Inn has a fully licensed restaurant serving traditional South African meals in addition to a selection of delicious trout dishes. The Inn has 18 en suite units, which sleep 2 - 4 persons. The Inn is surrounded by an established Victorian Rose Garden, containing a selection of highly fragranced Hybrid Tea Roses. When in bloom this is spectacular. Double/twin room with private facilities on a bed & breakfast basis more >> |  Upgrade option: Critchley Hackle
Critchley Hackle is your home in these highlands. Stay in one of the comfortably appointed bedrooms or luxury suites, built at the lake's edge. The rooms are spacious and delightful, with TV, a cosy lounge and fireplace. Sip a vintage wine in the bar or enjoy fine dining by candlelight to the sight and sound of water flickering in the night, in a scene that could almost be Scotland. Swimming pool, tennis courts, trout fishing, trap shooting and falconry displays. Only 2 hours from Johannesburg airport en route to the Kruger National Park.
Double/twin room with private facilities on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis more >> |
Departures Between | Price from | SA12 Small Guest houses and National Park Camps:
01 Jan 05 - 20 Apr 05...£1,275
21 Apr 05 - 10 Jul 05...£945
11 Jul 05 - 24 Aug 05...£1,495
25 Aug 05 - 11 Dec 05...£1,275 | *£945 | SA12a Small Hotels and lodges:
01 Jan 05 - 20 Apr 05...£1,455
21 Apr 05 - 10 Jul 05...£1,296
11 Jul 05 - 24 Aug 05...£1,595
25 Aug 05 - 11 Dec 05...£1,455 | *£1296 | SA12b Luxury Private Lodges. (Fully guided):
01 Jan 05 - 20 Apr 05...£2,095
21 Apr 05 - 10 Jul 05...£1,995
11 Jul 05 - 24 Aug 05...£2,198
25 Aug 05 - 11 Dec 05...£2,095 | *£1995 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Price is per person based on two people sharing and includes:
· International flights
· Meet and greet upon arrival
· Personalized driving itinerary
· Car hire based on a Group B Avis vehicle.
· Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
· 24 hour emergency back up
Not included: Main meals, petrol, drinks and other personal expenditure.
On our SA12b itinerary, the tour is fully inclusive of all meals,private transfers and guiding. There is no self-drive.
This holiday is offered by and booked with Real Africa ATOL 6115.
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Kruger Safari
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