Kruger Upgraded Adventure
7 days, Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Discover the abundance of wildlife in the Greater Kruger area during seven thrilling days of adventure in South Africa. A traditional mouth-watering South African Braai, or barbecue, welcomes you to this epic journey. Search for elephants, lions, and giraffes at one of the continent’s most celebrated national parks. This tour packs so much epic wildlife into a week that you will feel as though you have seen it all.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 14.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
7 days
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Sighting a leopard in a riverine fig tree at dusk, coming across a pride of lions feeding on a kill, or seeing a herd of elephant file with massive majesty across the savanna: These precious experiences will stay with you for a lifetime.” — Robert Cosi, National Geographic Traveler: South Africa guidebook, 2013
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Itinerary
Day 1Johannesburg
Arrive at any time. Transfer to hotel. Enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) welcome dinner.
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DinnerDay 2Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Continue to our tented camp located near the Kruger National Park and this evening enjoy a delicious South African dinner in the boma.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive through Kruger National Park in an open vehicle. Take in views of the abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, and giraffe. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge where you can relax on the deck with views of the surrounding area.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Continue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area. This afternoon, meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project who will share fascinating information about their efforts to protect cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher will join us on our evening wildlife safari drive.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Enjoy early morning and afternoon safari drives with our local guides, searching for buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos – Africa's famed "big five". In our down time, relax at the camp, take a walk around the grounds, or enjoy a cool drink on the deck.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last wildlife safari drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy dinner at our local guest house.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Johannesburg
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg
- Arrival transfer
- Panorama Route scenic drive
- Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Guest house (2 nts), comfortable safari camp (2 nt), comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD95-125 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides/rangers.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure - with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour - for any group, big or small (even just one traveller).