Health
To ensure that you have a successful camping and wildlife tour, it is crucial that you inform us of any food allergies and any pre-existing conditions such as asthma or diabetes. You must inform us of any prescription medication that you will be bringing along on the trip. We must be informed as well if you have any physical disability whatsoever.
Malaria
It is important that you make sure that you use Malaria prophylactics for the full duration of this tour.
Visas
It is your personal responsibility to acquire any visas that may be needed.
Climate
To safeguard your skin you must take note that the African sun is very harsh, so you should wear a hat at all times and brig sunscreen with that has a Factor 30 or higher. it can become very cold during the winter months on this adventure trip, so make preparations for that. Detailed information is available in the pre-departure booklet.
Local Payment
On this tour there is no local payment.
Currency and Banking
The only currency used on this route is the South African Rand. Credit Cards can also be used. For more information on each country, see the pre-departure booklet.
Vaccinations
You do not need any legally prescribed vaccinations for this tour. The pre-departure booklet will give you detailed information regarding vaccination for Africa.
Onward Travel
This tour can be linked to the Okavango & Chobe Trail beforehand.�
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after this wildlife camping tour, we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange your airport transfers for you. Please contact your travel agent in this regard.
Arrival
It is advisable to arrive one day prior to this tour starting as this will ensure that any unforeseen problems do not complicate your departure on this tour.
Departure
If you have a late departure, after 10pm, you will be dropped off at the airport. We strongly advise that you spend this last night in Johannesburg as this will allow sufficient time in case of unforeseen delays.
Green Seats � Making Africa Greener
Purchasing a green seat means that you donate to the planting of ecologically viable trees that have a very high carbon absorption rate. This means you help to offset your carbon footprint and thus give back to the earth.
Take Note
It is important to understand that information given here is a guideline. It may have to change without prior notice as road conditions and weather conditions can have an influence on campsites and travelling times.
Optional Activities
These are the most popular optional activities. If there are other activities you wish to participate in, consult with your guide who will assist you where possible.
- Kruger National Park Sunset Game Drive [3 hours]
- Kruger National Park Dawn Game Walk [2-3 hours]
Note on accommodation
Game movements are unpredictable and seasonal fluctuations happen. In such cases we follow where the game goes and in those cases accommodation has to be switched and differ from the itinerary below.
Day 1 Kruger National Park
After an early start from Johannesburg we travel through Mpumalanga, with our destination being the Kruger National Park where we enter through the Southern section. We go on a short game drives before it is closing time for the gates [optional evening game drive]. Hopefully we will spot some of the famous African Big 5 animals.
Accommodation at Berg en Dal Camp that has good ablution facilities, a restaurant and drinkable water. Meals included are lunch and dinner.
Day 2 Kruger National Park
Today we move steadily through the Park and do game spotting all day from our vehicle. Our vehicle is high therefore you get better chances of spotting game. Optional activities such as night game drives and morning walks are available.
We overnight at Skukuza, which has a good ablution block with hot showers. There is a restauran6t and shop. Meals included are breakfast, .lunch and dinner.
Day 3 Shangaan Cultural Village�
Today we travel from the Kruger National Park and our destination is the Timbavati Lodge in the Greater Kruger area. On the agenda for the evening is a visit to the Shangaan Cultural Village for a village tour and the Fire Dancing display. There is a morning game walk as an optional activity.
Our accommodation is in dorms in Timbavati Lodge. There are good ablution facilities with hot showers, a swimming pool and bar. Meals included are breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 Panorama Route � Johannesburg
We have a guided game walk that brings nature up close and personal to everyone before we start our journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the Panorama Route and through the Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon on earth.
Our wildlife camping tour of the Kruger National Park officially ends when we arrive back in Johannesburg at the Lakes Hotel, Benoni. �There is an optional activity of dinner at a local restaurant that most of the tour group will attend as a farewell to celebrate the time we had all spent together on the trip.
Meals included on this last day are breakfast and lunch and accommodation arrangements for the evening must be made individually.
Tour Ends
If you choose to stay in other accommodation than the Lakes Hotel, you must arrange transfer from the Lakes Hotel to your overnight accommodation as the truck does not travel through Johannesburg dropping people off at different destinations.
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