ELEPHANT HERD
5-Day Luxury Kruger & Private Game Reserve Experience
*The package tours are strictly subject to availability
Embark on an unforgettable safari with Elephant Tours & Safaris. Enjoy a Kruger Park safari in one of our open safari vehicles for the ultimate safari feel before spending 2 nights in a luxury lodge within a private game reserve. This package includes 2 nights in a private villa on a wildlife estate in Hazyview, 2 nights at a luxury lodge in Balule Private Nature Reserve, a Panorama highlights tour, road transfers from Johannesburg via shuttle and all relevant entrance and conservation fees.
Route
South Africa
(Day 1) Start – Johannesburg
Day 1 – 2 Kruger National Park
Day 3 – Panorama Route
Day 4 – 5 – Balule Private Nature Reserve
(Day 5) End – Johannesburg
Tour Features
Activities & Transportation
Accommodation & Meals
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | The Zarafa Villas Luxury private villa near Hazyview (Town) |
Day 1: Dinner Included
Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included |
| 3 – 4 | Tomo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) |
All Meals Included |
| 5 | End of tour (No Accommodation) |
Breakfast Included |
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Day 1
JHB Transfer to Hazyview & Optional Activities
The airport shuttle departs O.R. Tambo Airport at 06h45. On arrival in Hazyview, you will have time to enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the local 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 elephants.
The evening will see you enjoying an unforgettable meal prepared by The Zarafa’s culinary team.
Accommodation:
Day 2
Kruger National Park Safari
Your safari to the Kruger National Park starts before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles, giving you the opportunity to view animals from a higher vantage point and a perfect panoramic view. Your guide will use his expert knowledge to help you search for and find the iconic animals in the park whilst interpreting the natural environment during the drive.
We will have a brief stop for breakfast at around 08h30 to enjoy the individually packed breakfast packs which your guesthouse would have provided. Enjoy it at a rest camp or a picnic spot along the planned route for that day. There will also be a lunch stop should you wish to purchase a lunch snack from the restaurants inside the Kruger Park or stretch your legs.
You will return to your guesthouse at around 15h30 for a refreshing drink or a dip in the pool at your leisure.
Dinner will again be an experience to enjoy.
Accommodation:
Day 3
Transfer to Luxury Lodge via the Panorama Route
After a leisurely breakfast, our guide will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer to the private game reserve.
You will travel via the scenic Panorama Route through the Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest canyon in the world. You will experience breathtaking views and sights before arriving at the reserve.
You will arrive in time to unpack, refresh and enjoy a light lunch. You can spend the afternoon on the deck around the pool or on the patio outside your chalet. At 16h00, you will meet your guide and depart on a late afternoon safari to soak in the wildlife on the reserve. During the safari, the guide will stop for a sundowner in the heart of the bushveld, where you can enjoy a drink and some traditional South African snacks while you watch the sunset over the African bushveld.
Later, have dinner under the stars, possibly around a boma fire or on the deck overlooking the waterhole.
The evening ends with you taking a rest in your chalet.
Accommodation:
Day 4
Private Game Reserve Experience
Expert rangers and a dedicated hospitality team will ensure that your stay at the luxury lodge is truly memorable. Each day begins with an early morning safari game drive. Spend the day at leisure before heading out in the late afternoon on another game drive, returning after dark and offering guests exhilarating night game drives! Optional bush walks may be offered every day after breakfast/brunch.
An example of your experience will look something like this:
05h00: Wake-up call
05h15: Coffee and a light breakfast
05h30: Morning game drive
08h30 to 09h00: Return to the lodge
09h15: Breakfast/brunch
10h00: Optional bush walk
13h30: Light lunch
16h00: Afternoon game drive and night drive
19h00 to 19h30: Return to camp and drinks at the bar with dinner.
Accommodation:
Meals & Beverages:
Day 5
Morning Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport
After your final morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the meeting point, where you will board a mini-bus shuttle for your road transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
If you need to travel to Hoedspruit Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, a transfer can be arranged for your onward travels.
Accommodation:
Meals & Beverages:
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Important to Know
Rates Per Person
| Single – 1 room | 2+ people – Sharing rooms |
|---|---|
| n/a* | Price on Request |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for single travelers.