KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & SUN CITY HIGHLIGHT - 11 DAYS (code: ESS05)

This all-South African tour includes a visit to South Africa’s most renowned game reserve – namely, the Kruger National Park – well known for its diversity of habitat and wildlife. On the way to the Kruger Park, we will have time for some spectacular sight-seeing along the Blyde River Canyon, one of Africa’s natural wonders. We will also take you to the 5-star Tshukudu Game Lodge for a 2-night stay. Interestingly enough, this lodge is more than just a game lodge – it has a lion breeding programme aimed at keeping healthy numbers of lions that can be re-introduced to various reserves countrywide. Here one can also share in unique encounters with orphaned animals, meeting them up close and personal – you will meet Savannah – the lodge’s resident cheetah and you will also have the chance to touch an elephant.

After enjoying all the game-viewing opportunities in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo area, you will experience the thrill of South Africa’s Sun City Complex, which comprises a large collection of restaurants, waterpark activities, shopping & entertainment venues, as well as a multitude of leisure and adventure activities on offer – from hot-air ballooning to elephant-back riding. Come and enjoy some ‘fun in the sun’ at this, South Africa’s premier entertainment complex.

Day 1: JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Overnight at Bohm’s Zeederberg– Dinner, B&B

Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be met by a local tour guide for the start of your South African tour. Departing Johannesburg, drive along the N12 or the N4 towards East. At Belfast turn for Dullstroom and start the Panorama Route. Your route leads you via Lydenberg and stop at Pilgrim’s Rest, where you will have the opportunity to explore living history in this old mining village where gold was first discovered.
You will stop for lunch (own account) along the way and arrive at your Guesthouse in the afternoon in time to relax before dinner.

Day 2: MPUMALANGA
Overnight at Bohm’s Zeederberg– Dinner, B&B

Today you will have a full day to spend in Mpumalanga; you will have time to visit the Blyde River Canyon (R532). En route enjoy a stop at God's Window, Mac Mac Falls and Bourke’s Luck Potholes - cylindrical holes formed by the swirling waters at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur Rivers.
After lunch you will make our way back to your Guest House.

Days 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Overnight in an accessible Chalet, Kruger National Park – only accommodation

After a leisurely breakfast, we depart for the well-known Kruger National Park.
After lunch, we continue on our way towards Kruger National Park. The park was established in 1898 and stretches for 350kms from south to north along the Mozambiquan border to where South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe meet. Well known for its diversity of habitat and wildlife, Kruger offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience close encounters with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard in a natural unfenced environment. Wild dog, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a variety of other species are also indigenous to this park. Late afternoon arrival in your camp situated inside the Park. If time permits, we may go for a late afternoon game drive.

Day 4 and 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Overnight in an accessible Chalet, Kruger National Park – only accommodation

The following 2 days will be spent enjoying the game-viewing in the Kruger National Park – with early morning and late afternoon departures from your camp. Return to your
chalets during the heat of the day for some leisure time. Optional night game drives can be arranged from here to view the nocturnal nightlife present in the reserve.

Optional Activities: Day and night game drives on an open vehicle. The Opentop vehicles are not accessible for wheelchair users unless you can transfer into the front seat.

Day 6 and 7: LIMPOPO 0 THSUKUDU LODGE
Overnight at Thsukudu Lodge- Full board basis

This morning after a leisure breakfast, we depart the Kruger area and head towards our next destination: Tshukudu Game Lodge – a ‘Big Five’paradise where animals can be enjoyed in their natural habitat on a smaller scale than in the Kruger Park, increasing the chances of excellent sightings and preserving a private atmosphere. Enjoy a night of luxury at the lodge.

On the second day we will have a full day to spend at Tshukudu, providing the opportunity to take part in the various game activities on offer. Tshukudu emphasises the conservation of the vegetation, animal, insect and bird life in the area. Share in unique encounters with orphaned animals, meeting them up close and personal – you will meet Savannah – the lodge’s resident cheetah and you will also have the chance to touch an elephant.

Tsukudu also has a lion breeding programme aimed at keeping healthy numbers of lions that can be re-introduced to various reserved countrywide.

Day 8: JOHANNESBURG / PRETORIA
Overnight in 3 star Hotel in Johannesburg / Pretoria - BB

Today after breakfast you will enjoy some leisure time before we drive back to Johannesburg and Pretoria. We will be at our Hotel in the late afternoon, in time for dinner.

Day 9: SUN CITY
Overnight at Sun City Cabanas – BB

This morning we will drive towards your next destination – Sun City. After checking-in, enjoy some leisure time before lunch, which will be served at one of the many restaurants within the Sun City complex. The afternoon is for you to enjoy at your leisure, providing the opportunity to partake in the many activities on offer.

Day 10: SUN CITY
Overnight at Sun City Cabanas - BB

Optional Activities: Day Tour to Pilanesberg National Park

Today is also for you to enjoy the full day at leisure at the Sun City Complex, allowing clients the opportunity to partake in the various activities on offer at the Sun City complex, including game drives; elephant back safaris; golf; casino; balloon safaris; cinema; health spa; parasailing; swimming; water sports; horse-riding; and many more activities to choose from.

Day 11: This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, we will depart Sun City and head back towards Johannesburg (approx. 2.5 hours drive). Your tour guide will drop you off at OR Tambo International Airport to connect your flight back home.

Departure dates on request based on availability