Kruger Lodge Experience

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Kruger Lodge Experience

4 Days Starting and ending in Johannesburg

Visiting: Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

UBAD

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

6-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $1175 $1119 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$56

NB: Prices correct on 23-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this four-day safari through Kruger National Park. Stay in a comfortable lodge just outside the park and spend your days searching for the local leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, antelope and buffalo. After exciting days exploring the open savanna, relax in the evenings, eating traditional food and listening to the nocturnal symphony of this incredible safari destination.

Highlights

Safari through a private game reserve next to Kruger National Park in an open top 4WD and local guides who know all the best spots.
Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars, then fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife from your lodge.
Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive – can you spot a lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and zebra?
Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts – this lodge sits in the greater Kruger area and is in a great spot for daily safaris.
Visit the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels on your return trip to Johannesburg.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park

Location: Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lodge

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Short Break Adventure starts very early this morning. If you’re staying at the Holiday Inn Rosebank, you’ll be picked up at 6 am. If you’re staying at alternate hotel in Rosebank (and you advised your agent prior to departure) you’ll be picked up from 5.30 am. After a long drive full of changing scenery, you’ll arrive in the Greater Kruger National Park in time for lunch. After some time to settle in, head off on a 3-hour afternoon game drive in open 4WDs in a private game reserve. Look out for impala, zebras, giraffes and lions. You're likely to see any of the species that live in Kruger, since there are no boundary fences between this reserve and the national park itself. Half way into your safari, you’ll stop for drinks at one of the waterholes before continuing the game drive into the early evening. Your accommodation tonight is in an intimate lodge in the greater Kruger area. The lodge offers a comfortable lounge, a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and wi-fi.

Included Activities:
-Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive

Day 2: Greater Kruger National Park

Location: Greater Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. Early this morning, make your way into the park for a special wildlife experience. You’ll head into prime game viewing areas for a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park. Have breakfast at one of the picnic spots here, before continuing through the park and spotting all your favourite animals. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes. Leave in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Included Activities:
-Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day

Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park

Location: Greater Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure or maybe head out on another full day game drive in Kruger National Park – this is an optional activity, but if you’d like to spot mor wildlife and wild landscapes, it’s recommended.

Optional Activities:
-Panorama Route - Day trip
-Kruger National Park - Day trip
-Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive

Day 4: Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg

Location: Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rise early and head out on a morning bush through the surroundings on the property. Guided by a qualified nature guide, you’ll learn about bird, tree and spoor identification in the local area. Then, take your transfer back to Johannesburg. Along the way, take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. When you arrive back in Jo'burg, you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated hotel. Here, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, get in touch ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

Included Activities:
-Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk

What's Included

Accommodation
Lodge (3 nights)
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners
Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day
Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk

What's Not Included

Tipping and Gratuities
International Travel

Included Activities

Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk

Transport

4x4 safari vehicle , Minibus

Accommodation

If you require a Sleep Apnea Machine to sleep please ensure that it is battery operated. Lodges and Permanent Tented Camps are often powered by generators which are turned off during the night.

Important Information

1. This trip departs between 5.30am and 6:30am on Day 1 so it is essential that you overnight in Johannesburg the day before the tour.
2. You will be picked up on day 1 from our preferred Joining Point Hotel; the Holiday Inn Rosebank and pick up time is 6.00 am.
3. If you require pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Rosebank area, please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
4. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 4. Please do not book any flights until after 10pm this evening.

Mode of Transport

4x4 safari vehicle , Minibus

Check out our Q&As

Is this trip right for you

On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

This itinerary starts and finishes in Johannesburg and includes 2 long travel days.

The transport to and from Kruger National Park will be in a 13-seater minivan. This is a shuttle service that departs daily. You may be sharing this shuttle ride with other travellers booked on different trips and itineraries to you.

As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.

Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country. In particular, South Africa suffers from load-shedding: rolling blackouts that are engineered specifically to share out available power in the region.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
How long has the tour company been trading?

Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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