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UNMISSABLE KRUGER EXPERIENCES
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI from £ 89
Experience Kruger National Park , one of the world ’ s most famous game reserves , on this half day experience . Kruger simply teems with game , big and small ; there are no fewer than 147 mammals and over 500 species of birds waiting for you . All safaris are conducted by experienced rangers who know the terrain intimately and enhance the experience by their deep understanding of the environment and its inhabitants . Available from Hazyview or White River . Minimum age 8 years .
KRUGER SUNSET SAFARI from £ 99
When the gates of Kruger National Park close at nightfall , you ’ ll enter the Park in an open safari vehicle in the company of an experienced ranger . By the light of the moon ( hopefully !) and a large powerful spotlight , track the elusive nocturnal animals of Africa . It ’ s a wonderful experience , and no matter what you see , the magic of the starlit bush is truly unforgettable .
MORNING WALKING SAFARI from £ 109
Depart before the sun rises in order to steal a march on the Kruger wildlife . Led by a highly experienced trails ranger , set off on foot for an up close and personal encounter with game , big and small . Learn bush skills from animal tracking to bird and plant identification . It ’ s fun , fascinating and you never know what will be around the next corner . Minimum age 13 years .
PANORAMA ROUTE from £ 119 ( including lunch ) Experience some of Mpumalanga ’ s most spectacular scenery including legendary Blyde River Canyon and the never ending Lowveld landscape from the ledge of God ’ s Window . Visit the quaint historical mining town of Pilgrim ’ s Rest , tuck into a delicious lunch at the famous Harrie ’ s Pancakes and , in the afternoon , explore the extraordinary rock formations of Bourke ’ s Luck Potholes , one of nature ’ s most intriguing creations .
CANYON CRUISE & PANORAMA HIGHLIGHTS from £ 129
On this full day tour discover the splendour of the world ’ s third largest Canyon in the world with a leisurely interpretive boat cruise along the lush subtropical banks of the Blyde River Canyon . View the spectacular Kadishi Tufa Waterfall , as well as the famous Three Rondavels which have an uncanny resemblance to traditional African huts . Later , tour the highlights of Mpumalanga , visiting Three Rondavels , Lisbon Falls and God ’ s Window .
JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE - CHIMPANZEE EDEN from £ 129
( including light lunch ) At Chimpanzee Eden , which is South Africa ’ s first and only sanctuary , watch these endearing creatures at feeding time , from multiple viewing decks , which offer superb vantage points . A specialist guide will share intriguing facts about chimpanzee behaviour and language , and in the educational hall , you can wander through the multimedia exhibits .
3 night escorted tour from £ 789pp
Kruger National Park
KRUGER WILDLIFE SAFARI
3 NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
exhilarating game drives • awesome scenery • Big Five
DAY 1 Johannesburg / Kruger National Park
Morning departure from Johannesburg and drive east towards Kruger National Park . After checking-in , spend the afternoon game viewing in your closed touring vehicle . The park offers some of the best game viewing and wildlife opportunities in the world and you will no doubt appreciate the challenges of managing this unique reserve . Return to the lodge and enjoy a boma dinner around a cosy campfire .
DAY 2 Kruger National Park
Begin with a thrilling early morning guided game drive on an open vehicle through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast . Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the ‘ Big Five ’, general game and prolific bird life . There is an option to learn more about the Kruger Park Anti-Poaching Dog Unit as part of a Make Travel Matter Experience , with monies from the trip helping care for the dogs ( at extra expense ). Return to the lodge for a short siesta before a further late afternoon game drive , this time in a closed touring vehicle ( optional open vehicle game drives are available at extra expense ).
DAY 3 Mpumalanga
Full day touring the magnificent Panorama Route , one of the region ’ s most scenic routes with glorious views , spectacular landscapes and exquisite waterfalls . Visit majestic sights including God ’ s Window , the Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon . Continue to Bourke ’ s Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop , one of the first gold mining camps in the country . Optional open vehicle game drives are available , should you prefer not to join the Panorama Route tour ( at extra expense ). Return to the lodge for a boma dinner under the starlit sky .
DAY 4 Kruger National Park / Johannesburg Morning departure to Johannesburg where your tour concludes .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Selected Tuesdays . Please ask for details . Accommodation : Hazyview Sun Hotel or similar . Meals : Breakfast and dinner . Meals included in this trip support sustainable food production with at least 30 % of the food on the menu being sourced locally ( within 30-50 miles ) of where it ’ s produced . Tour price : The price shown is based on the best value travel dates in low season and includes transfers between Johannesburg and Kruger , accommodation , park entrance fees , sightseeing and game drives as outlined . International flights are not included .
Bourke ’ s Luck Potholes visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
OR , WHY NOT BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR ?
KRUGER WILDLIFE SAFARI
PRIVATE TOUR
3 nights from £ 1429pp
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