The Airport Shuttle departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport at 06h45. On arrival in Hazyview at around 12h00 you will have time to enjoy a relaxed lunch (own cost) at one of the Perrys Bridge Trade Post restaurants before being collected by an Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris guide for your onward transfer to your accommodation for a 14h00 check-in. After a welcome drink in the beautiful and bird-rich gardens of the guesthouse, you will have time to unpack and relax before we collect you for an unforgettable one hour experience with Africa's gentle giants, the African Elephant, or a fun-filled afternoon on an aerial cable trail gliding over the tree canopies along the Sabie River. Dinner is not included, however the guesthouse has an on-site dining room where you can enjoy a prebooked dinner, which is for your own account. Alternately, a return transfer can be arranged to one of the local restaurants. The transfer is subject to availability, at a small additional rate.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Gecko Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
Meals at own expense
Drinks not included
Day 2 Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari Your safari in Kruger National Park will begin before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles, providing you with a higher vantage point and a stunning panoramic view. Your guide will help you search for and identify the park's iconic animals while interpreting the natural environment around you. We will stop at various lookout points, waterholes, and rivers to enhance your chances of seeing the diverse fauna and flora the park offers, while enjoying the breathtaking scenery from different areas within the park. During the safari, we will stop at one of the rest camps, where you can stretch your legs and enjoy breakfast packs provided by the guesthouse. There will also be a lunch break if you wish to purchase a snack or just soak in the environment. You will return to your guesthouse in the late afternoon, just in time for a refreshing sundowner drink by the pool. A transfer for dinner can be arranged at a nominal extra charge (please note that dinner is for your account).
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Gecko Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 3 Morning Safari and Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport
On your final morning safari, wake up just before sunrise before heading out to enjoy one last opportunity to spot the animals you have not yet checked off your list. Your guesthouse will provide breakfast packs, allowing you to enjoy a meal at one of the picnic spots or rest camps. To make the most of your time in the park, you will take your luggage with you during the drive. After leaving the park at around 11h30, you will be transferred to the shuttle pick-up point for your return transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, arriving between 17h30 - 18h00. If you prefer, a transfer to the local airport, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport can be arranged, which may incur an additional cost.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
