Kruger Wildlife and the Cape
From only R 9,005 |
per person sharing | |
| Travel between | 01-Nov-2011 and 30-Apr-2012 | |
| Book before | 22-Apr-2012 | |
| Duration | 6 Days | |
| Reference | AMZ115 | |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cape Town
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the joys of the ‘Mother City’. A perfect opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 2: Cape of Good Hope (BB)
Enjoy a full day sightseeing in the world’s hottest tourist destination. Much of our journey is along the achingly beautiful coastline, with majestic views of mountain and ocean. We visit Cape Point, one of the best spots in Cape Town for spotting whales and dolphins. On our return to the city we drive through the quaint naval village of Simons Town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 3: Cape Winelands (BB)
We tour the Cape’s famous wine making country, visiting two well known estates for wine tastings.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 4: Cape Town / Kruger (BB,BD)
It’s off to Kruger this morning (onward flight not included). On arrival, transfer to the world famous Kruger National Park via Hazyview, where your safari begins. This afternoon board an open safari vehicle. Game sightings abound virtually from the moment you enter this extraordinary reserve. Enjoy your first night in this unique patch of African wilderness.
Accommodation: Nkambeni Private Camp or similar
Day 5: Kruger National Park (BB,BD)
With an entire day in Kruger ahead, we adapt your behavior to that of the animals: set off on a dawn safari, retire to the camp for a soothing midday siesta, and then enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Nkambeni Private Camp or similar
Day 6: Kruger National Park / Johannesburg (BB)
There’s time to savour another sunrise safari then tuck into a hearty breakfast before returning to camp around mid morning. We leave the reserve and travel back to Johannesburg, arriving at about 19h00
Included
Transportation
- Tour in air-conditioned mini or midi-buses, and in 10-seater open safari vehicles.
Professionally Escorted
- Discover the Kruger National Park and Cape Town with our professional Tour Guides.
Accommodation
- Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
- All accommodation is of a 3 star standard, (2 star in Kruger National Park).
Dining Inclusions
- 5 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
Plus
- Airport transfers
- Hotel porterage
- Kruger National Park Conservation Levy
Please note:
- This tour can be run in reverse, to start in Johannesburg ending in Cape Town.
- The internal flight between Cape Town and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport on Day 4 is not included and should be booked to arrive no later than 12h35.
- Dependent on the day of departure, the Cape Peninsula and Winelands Tour may be swapped around to fit scheduled dates of departure.
Excluded
- Domestic flights (we will be happy to arrange this)
- Meals not specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visas where applicable
Conditions:
- Prices per person are from a starting price, based on 2 persons sharing
- The operator reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard subject to availability
- Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and availability.
- Valid for dates specified.
- Operator terms & conditions apply.
Kruger National Park
Situated deep in the South African Lowveld the world distinguished Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national wildlife sanctuary of nearly 2 million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's natural assets.
Kruger National Park Demographic
Eco Systems
Ecosystems within the Kruger Park are highly varied. Six rivers feed the park - an area that encompasses an astonishing 16 vegetation zones including 1980 plant species and 300 tree species.
Seasons
The best time for observing wildlife in Kruger National Park is the dry winter season. During this safari season, the grass is low, the bushes and trees are fairly bare, and one can have an unobstructed view of the surrounding area.
Towards the end of November and early December, Kruger National Park is filled with newborns. Spotting wildlife with their young is a memorable Kruger Park safari experience.
Autumn is probably the most difficult time of the year to spot game in Kruger National Park because the grass is dense and high. Birding is usually excellent during autumn in Kruger Park.
Getting Around
The park has an extensive network of sealed roads and comfortable camps, but if you prefer leave the city slicker behind, there are also 4WD tracks, mountain bike trails and hiking trails. Even when you stick to the tarmac, the sounds and scents of the bush are never more than a few metres away.
Precautions
Malaria areas - minimize mosquito bites by wearing light, long sleeved clothing and using effective insect repellents on exposed skin. Sleep under treated mosquito netting or ensure that the doors and windows of your accommodation are screened against mosquitoes. Having a fan or air-conditioner on at night will further suppress mosquito activity.
Kruger National Park Visa requirements
| Nationality | Requires Visa for South Africa |
| American | No |
| British | No |
| European Union | No |
| South African | No |
Should your nationality not be listed above, kindly contact our dedicated consultants for assistance.
Kruger National Park Weather
Winter season in the Kruger Park is quite dry and rain is scarce - this forces the animals to gather at the waterholes in the mornings and evenings. The days are mild, and the nights are mostly cool, but can become quite cold at times.
Summer is the rainy season in Kruger Park and the rains fill the rivers and waterholes, and the bushveld is lush and green. Vegetation is more dense in summer making it harder to locate and observe wildlife, however many people prefer to visit the Kruger this time of year.
The Kruger National Park is situated in the Lowveld, where summer temperatures can climb above 40 degrees. Rainfall in the Lowveld averages 800 mm per annum, and falls mainly during the summer months which results in humid, sultry weather. The rainy season usually starts in September and can last until May.