THE ADVENTURE SAFARI (8 DAYS)
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Highlights |
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• Search for the "Big
Five" in the world-renowned Kruger National Park |
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• Enjoy the bush in
comfort at a private game reserve bordering Kruger |
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• Visit
rehabilitation projects and interact with a variety of wildlife |
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• View the majestic
Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest canyon |
Days 1-3: Johannesburg (Enkosini Wildlife Sanctuary)
Upon arrival at
Johannesburg International Airport you will begin your 3.5 hour journey
towards the Enkosini Wildlife Sanctuary. Depending upon your arrival time,
you can visit the quaint town of Dullstroom and the Bird of Prey Centre en
route to Enkosini. Enkosini is a conservation project dedicated to the
rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned, injured and displaced African
wildlife.
Days
3-4: Mpumalanga (Moholoholo Ya Mati or equivalent)
You travel to the “edge
of the berg,” the massive escarpment that separates South Africa's
highveld from the warm, tropical lowveld that borders Mozambique. On the
escarpment, you view the stunning Blyde River Canyon, the world's third
largest canyon, where the Blyde River drops 1000 meters to the Blyde Dam
in the lowveld. Adventure activities such as rafting on the Blyde River,
micro lighting, quad biking, abseiling and horseback riding can be
arranged.
You can also visit the
old mining village of Pilgrim’s Rest where gold was first discovered;
God’s Window and The Three Rondavels, spectacular viewpoints stretching
across the thickly forested mountains and fertile plains; Bourke’s Luck
Potholes where the river has carved huge potholes in the ground; and the
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Center where you will be able to interact with a
variety of African wildlife and raptors.
Day
4-6: Private Game Reserve (Lion Sands Game Reserve or equivalent)
You continue to one of
the magnificent private game reserves adjoining Kruger National Park,
allowing you to view wildlife in real comfort with fine wines mixing with
lion and leopard spotting. The advantage of the private reserves is that
you get away from the crowds of private vehicles and can go off road and
make night drives in search of game. The next two days are devoted to
close encounters with African wildlife on bush walks and from open 4X4
vehicles accompanied by experienced game rangers and trackers who share
their intimate knowledge of the bush. The animals are most active early in
the morning and late in the afternoon, so you will match your rhythm to
that of the animals. Up early on a dawn bush walk, noon siesta and late
afternoon game-drive. You will see a remarkable array of wildlife,
hopefully including the legendary “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo,
rhino and leopard), before enjoying superb dinners under the star studded
African Sky.
Days
6-8: Kruger National Park (Lower Sabie Bush Camp or equivalent)
You continue your
search for the “Big 5” in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Kruger,
which now forms part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, is
stunningly beautiful and home to an unparalleled diversity of plant and
animal life, including 300 types of trees, 49 fish species, 34 amphibian
species, 116 reptilian species, 507 bird species and 147 mammal species!
In the evenings, you relax to the melodious sounds of the bush.
Day
8: Departure
Early morning game
drive before you return to Johannesburg for an international flight back
to your country of origin.
