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G Adventures
OFFER ID 1532976
Kruger in Depth
This eight-day adventure does one thing very, very well: Kruger National Park. Starting in Johannesburg, get a taste of the region with a mouth-watering welcome braai before setting out for the Greater Kruger Area. Got your camera ready? Good. Because your next few days will (hopefully) feature a healthy dose of elephants, lions, and giraffes on the savanna, as well as chimpanzees at the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden. This tour is Kruger National Park done to perfection.
Highlights
Sit down to a traditional South African braai (barbecue), Take part in a wildlife bushwalk, Embark on wildlife safari drives inside Kruger National Park, Visit the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden, Enjoy traditional dancing and dinner
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts) Lodges (3 nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 18, Avg 14
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg. Nature Walk. Wildlife Safari Drive. Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing. Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive. Chimp Eden Tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
7 nights from $1,699 per person
G Adventures: Kruger in Depth
Day 1: Johannesburg
Arrive at any time. After an early evening welcome meeting, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get our first taste of South African fare.
Day 2: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.
Day 3: Greater Kruger Area
Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park.
Day 4: Kruger National Park Area
Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.
Day 5: Kruger National Park Area
Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 6: Kruger National Park Area
Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.
Day 7: Kruger/Johannesburg
After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Johannesburg
Depart at any time.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
529 36th Street
Des Moine, IA 50312
USA
(515) 271-8091