ELEPHANT HERD
6-Day Lux Kruger, Panorama & Private Game Reserve Safari
*The package tours are strictly subject to availability
You’ll embark on an unforgettable safari experience with Elephant Tours & Safaris in one of our open safari vehicles for the ultimate safari feel. You’ll end your safari with 2 nights in a luxury lodge within a private game reserve. This package includes 4-star B&B accommodation in Hazyview, accommodation with meals at a lodge in the private game reserve, return airport transfers via shuttle, and all Kruger Park and private game reserve entrance and conservation fees.
Route
South Africa
(Day 1) Start – Johannesburg
Day 1 – Hazyview
Day 2 – Kruger National Park
Day 3 – Hazyview
Day 4 – Panorama Route
Day 5 – 6 – Karongwe Private Game Reserve
(Day 6) End – Johannesburg
Tour Features
Activities & Transportation
Accommodation & Meals
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 | Bambuu Lakeside Lodge Mid-range lodge near Hazyview (Town) |
Day 1: No Meals Included
Day 2 -3: Breakfast Included |
| 4 – 5 | Karongwe River Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Karongwe GR |
All Meals Included |
| 6 | End of tour (No Accommodation) |
Breakfast Included |
Arrival
Accommodation prior to the tour start date can be arranged at an additional cost.
Day 1
JHB Transfer to Hazyview & Optional Activities
The Shuttle departs O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 7:00. On arrival in Hazyview, approximately 5 hours later, you will be collected by an Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris guide and transported to your accommodation.
After a welcome drink in the beautiful and bird-rich gardens of the guesthouse, you will have 2 to 3 hours to unpack and relax before we collect you for an unforgettable one hour experience with Africa’s gentle giants, the African elephant or for a fun-filled afternoon on an aerial cable trail gliding over the tree canopies along the Sabie River.
The evening will be spent at leisure.
There is a restaurant on-site where you will be able to enjoy your dinners.
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Day 2
Kruger National Park Safari
Your safari to the Kruger National Park starts before sunrise in one of our open safari vehicles, allowing you 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.
You will have a brief stop for breakfast at around 8:30 am to enjoy the individually packed breakfast packs which your guesthouse would have provided you with, which you will be able to enjoy 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 3:30 pm in time for a refreshing drink or a dip in the pool at your own leisure.
There is a restaurant on-site where you will be able to enjoy your dinners.
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Day 3
Leisure
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Day 4
Transfer to the 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.
As you 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 4:00 pm, 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, you’ll have dinner under the stars, possibly around a boma fire or on the deck overlooking the waterhole.
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Day 5
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. In the late afternoon, you’ll head out on a sunset game drive and return after dark, offering you exhilarating night game drives as well! Optional bush walks may be offered after breakfast/brunch.
An example of your experience will look something like this:
05:30 am: Wake-up call
06:00 am: Coffee and a light breakfast
06:30 am: Depart on morning game drive
09:00 to 10:00 am: Return to lodge
10:30 am: Breakfast/Brunch
11:00 am: Optional bushwalk
2:00 pm: Tea and a light lunch
4:00 pm: Depart on afternoon game drive and night drive
7:00 to 8:00 pm: Return to camp and drinks at the bar with dinner at the bush boma.
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Day 6
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 prefer, a transfer can be arranged to either Hoedspruit Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your onward travels.
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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.