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TWO DAYS/ONE NIGHT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Price: R2830.00

Dinner will be served by our friendly staff  at the Lodge on the southern  border of Kruger National Park .Your guide will share the day’s excitement and bring his travels to life before you go hide your head in a comfy dorm bed.

DAY 2

You’ve woken up before sunrise to depart on  your first safari drive of day two.

Your guide will assist you by pointing out African wildlife and informing you about the indigenous trees and the geology of this magnificent country. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and lunch in one of the Kruger Park’s camp before continuing our search for South Africa’s Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo)

You’ll also get sometime to cool off in the swimming pool or snooze under a tree after lunch. The drive will continue till late afternoon and you will exit the Park’s gate at 5pm and you’ll be transferred to your Lodge.

4 DAY - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AND BLYDE RIVER CANYON

Depart from: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit

Departure Days : Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays
Accommodation at : Any Backpackers lodge, hotel, guest house
End in: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit
at any Backpackers lodge, guest house, hotel, airport

Price per person(South African Rand – ZAR)
R4500

INCLUDED:

• All transport
• All accommodation
• Qualified and registered guides
• All camping and other equipment
• Meals as specified below
• Entrance & conservation fees to Kruger National Park
• Game drives in Kruger National Park (open vehicles)
• Night drive inside Kruger National Park

EXCLUDED:

• All drinks (except coffee & tea with meals)
• Meals not specified below
• Optional game walk inside Kruger National Park
• Sleeping bag hire R60 (once off) per person, if you do not
  have a sleeping bag of your own.

DAY 1: PANORAMIC ROUTE - BLYDE RIVER CANYON (SOUTH AFRICA)

The tour departs early morning from Johannesburg and/or Pretoria. Clients may be picked up from any backpackers hostel, guesthouse or hotel. En-route to Blyde River Canyon, we will stop for breakfast (cost not included). Should there be clients, there will be a stop at Nelspruit, Dullstroom, Lydenburg and Graskop where you may shop and/or enjoy a light lunch (cost not included).

The panoramic route through the northern Drakensberg Mountains highlights this day’s tour. You’ll have time to marvel at the majestic views from God's Window and wonder aloud in awe at how the erosive power of water has shaped the landscape at Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This day guarantees to be a photographer’s ‘dream-come-true’ as the world’s third largest canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, flaunts her sheer cliffs, rare birds, countless waterfalls, rain forest, flower and fauna. Bargain with natives for a fair deal on handcrafted artifacts at roadside stalls.

The most spectacular stop will be at the Three Rondawels viewpoint.

ACCOMMODATION: Camping at the private lodge
INCLUDED MEALS: Dinner           

DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (SOUTH AFRICA)

Kruger National Park is home to 147 mammals including the Big Five, 114 reptiles and 502 bird species. Kruger National Park territory covers an expansive area of land. It is equal in size to Israel, Wales or the Netherlands and, therefore, encompasses different vegetation types and climatic changes that attract varied species indigenous to the different areas of the park. Therefore, tour game drives will cover as much territory as possible affording every opportunity of sighting different animal and bird species.

A short early morning drive from the Blyde River lodging begins at Kruger’s most central gate, Orpen Gate, where this, the second day of your tour begins. Orpen Gate opens at 05:30 A.M. Here you will be transferred to open-sided 4x4 game safari viewing vehicles for the first of two bush tours. This day’s game drive concentrates on the central region of the park where the big cats and larger mammals frequent at water holes and rest areas. The guides will also stop touring vehicles at various view-points and ‘hides’ established for perfect photo opportunities and closer proximity to wildlife.

Breakfast and lunch will be prepared one of the many picnic sites within Kruger National Park by your guides. Here you will be able to relax and refresh before a scheduled three-hour night drive commencing at sunset. The mysteries and beauty of Kruger’s nocturnal animals will be discovered under floodlights you’ll use to reveal hidden habitats.

Your guides will provide a wealth of information enhancing your first, nighttime, wild kingdom adventure. Prepare yourself for the magnificence of the starlit South African sky. Locate the Southern Cross. Take in the crystalline brilliance of the myriad of stars of the Milky Way; this is the perfect end you will never forget!

ACCOMMODATION: Camping inside Kruger National Park Secure Campsite
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK WALKING SAFARIS

What is the difference between 5 days and 4 days?

The Mon-Fri 5 days 4 nights walking safari will take you to two different camps in two different Reserves in the Greater Kruger NP, changing camps midweek.

This adds on to that true safari feeling and will give you a chance to explore two different areas.

The Fri-Mon 4 days 3 nights walking safari remains in one camp with an exciting optional sleepout in the bush when possible. For the people who really want to go back to basics for a night,this is a must-do!

Prices valid 1 November 2008 - 31 October 2009

• Walking Safari Mon-Fri (5 days / 4 nights) R4800 pp sharing
• Walking Safari Fri-Mon (4 days / 3 nights) R3580 pp sharing
• No standard single supplement, but +50% if single tent is requested.
• Safari Transfer Fee JNB-Hoedspruit R250 pp one-way (net rate)

N.B Transfers from Nelspruit to Hoedspruit will be arranged on day of booking

Road transfers between JNB/Pretoria and our meeting point in Kruger
Mondays and Fridays only

Pick-ups between 5 and 6 am from a selected list of hotels and hostels only

Drop-offs at a hotel,hostel or ORT International JNB around 18.00 pm

The above prices exclude drinks and the once-off payment of max R200 pp for Conservation Levies. This money goes back into conservation and is used for purposes such as anti poaching animal monitoring and research.

The Conservation Fee and the drinks consumed in our camps will be paid for cash in Rand on the day you leave the safari.

Daily Itinerary 4 or 5 Days Walking Safari – (subject to change)

If you have booked the transfers from JNB/PTA you will be collected on the day of departure from a selected hotel/hostel at first light and transferred to the Kruger. The journey takes approximately 5,5 hours with stops along the way.

Everyone will get together at a lovely bush pub on the edge of the reserves around 11.30 am to meet your guide(s), sign the indemnity forms and have lunch.

On the last day you will still go out for one last walk. Sniffing the typical scents of the bush you’ll realise how much you’ve learned already!

After breakfast it’s time to pack up and go back to the bush pub, where you will pay the Conservation Fee and the drinks you’ve consumed in our camps. Then we reluctantly say our goodbyes and transfer you back to the city. Self-drives can leave their car safely at the meeting point during the safari and be on their way again from here.

What to bring

• The Greater Kruger is a malaria area. Please take your own precautions
• Walking shoes and neutral coloured clothing (avoid white, black and bright colours)
• Toiletries
• Rain jacket
• Warm jersey
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Torch
• Cash for Entrance Fees/Conservation Fees and drinks (no ATM’s in the bush!)
• Camera (bring extra batteries as there is no electricity) and loads of film

11 DAY TOUR - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AND VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA)

DEPARTURE:

Every Friday from: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit.

Any Backpackers Lodge, Hotel, or  Guest House
PRICE PER PERSON:

R12000 Camping

R12 600 Lodging
END DATE AND POINT: Eleven Days Later at Your Designated Departure Location

INCLUDED:

• All Transport and Accommodations
• Qualified and Registered Guides
• All Camping and Other Equipment
• Meals as Specified
• Blyde River Canyon:
  • Three Rondavals View Point
  • Bourke Luck Potholes
  • God's Window
• Kruger National Park:
  • Entrance & Conservation Fees
  • Game Drives in Open Vehicles
  • Night Drive
• Chobe National Park:
  • Entrance and Conservation Fees
  • Game Drives in Open Vehicles)
• Botswana and Zambia:
  • Ferry Crossing
  • Victoria Falls Waterfall:
    • Entrance and Conservation Fees
  • Zambezi River Sunset Cruise:
    • Fees, Drinks and Snacks Included

EXCLUDED:

• Beverages: Except Coffee and Tea with Meals
• Meals Not Specified
• Kruger National Park: Optional Guided Game Walk
• Victoria Falls: Optional Activities - Book at the Time of Your Tour
• Visas: If Required
• Sleeping Bag: Bring Your Own or Hire: R60 (once off) Per Person

CONTACT:
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7 DAY - THREE COUNTRY KINGDOMS TOUR

COUNTRIES: South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique

HIGHLIGHTS: Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane, Mbabane and Maputo
MINIMUM: 6 Persons - MAXIMUM: 14 Persons
PRICE: R 6,850.
INCLUDES: All Accommodation, Transport, Guides, Meals (Beside Maputo), Conservation Fees, (Kruger, Blyde River Canyon, Mlilwane), 1 Hour Quad-Bike Tour (Swaziland)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Night Drive/ Morning Walk (KNP), Horse Riding (Swaziland), Admission Fees to Clubs (Mozambique And Swaziland), Upgrade To Single Room/Hut
EXCLUDED: Lunch on Days 1, 4, and 5, All Meals in Maputo, and Mozambique Visa

DEPARTURE: Every Friday morning, Must Book in Advance

DAY 1: BLYDE RIVER CANYON, SOUTH AFRICA

We depart JNB, Pretoria and, proceed to any additional pick-ups in Nelspruit.

The first stop is at viewing points throughout the third largest canyon in South Africa, Blyde River Canyon, stopping at God’s Window, Bourkes Lurk Pot Holes, numerous Waterfalls and the Drie Rondavals.

The first night is comfortable accommodations in the charming town of Hazyview

DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

A fresh brewed cup of coffee or tea starts your day before heading out on your second day of game spotting.

Kruger National Park encompasses nearly 2 hectares with diversity from wet marsh habitats, desert flatlands, and dense bush country to higher elevation mountain regions.

This extended tour grants unparalleled opportunities for view the incredible variety of animals, birds, insects and plant species that thrive in the vast, below the equator, regions of the park.

At picnic sites strategically located throughout Kruger National Park, your tour guides will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to satisfy a gourmet’s pallet.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Kruger National Park Campsite

DAY 4: KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND

After a morning game drive and a hearty breakfast in Kruger National Park, you’ll bid goodbye to Eastern South Africa. Your guides will deliver you to the city of Nelspruit where you’ll have time to relax or visit the magnificent National Botanical Gardens located there.

This afternoon Payless Tours heads to the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Tour guides will share the turbulent history of this tiny, monarch ruled country and it’s small towns along the way.

You’ll develop a deep appreciation for the splendour of the Legogote Mountain Escarpment where you’ll stop for lunch.

Before you think of stretching out on your cot at this evening’s lodging, located in the Mlilwane Game Reserve, a plate of braaied Impala meat served with local vegetables will be the evening’s repast in Swaziland.

A word of advice, “Do not feed the Ostrich standing behind you!”

If scheduled, you’ll attend a live performance at, ‘House On Fire’, and vibe till the early hours.

DAY 5: KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND

Heal your Babalaza “hang-over” with an hour hike following the trail to the river. You’ll pass Crocs and Hippos basking on the river bank and you are almost certain to see Impala, Zebra, Warthog, Wildebeest (Gnu) and other wild animals protected in this game reserve.

After a hearty breakfast we hit the ‘Swazi Routes’ for an hour-long quad-bike ride through the lush mountains. You will still have time to shop for local treasures at Gone Rural, Baobab Batik, Swazi Candles, Ezulwini Craft Market, Mantenga Cultural Village and Ngwenya Glass Factory where each unique product is hand blown, exclusively, from recycled glass by skilled craftsmen.

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