Greater Kruger tented bush-camp safari with expert and skilled guiding game drive and walk.

With a convenient return transfer from Johannesburg to a charming, tented bush-camp, this

affordable Kruger safari offers easy living in the bush. Go on morning and afternoon game drives in

an open safari vehicle in prime Big 5 areas, a guided walk with an armed and experienced ranger and

comfortable tented accommodation in an unfenced camp. The permanent tents have private

bathrooms with outdoor showers, electricity and beds with fine linen. The camp has a splash pool

and a spot-lit waterhole.

 

At A Glance

 

Return road transfer from Johannesburg.

Tented accommodation in an unfenced bushcamp.

Morning and afternoon open vehicle game drives in Balule Game Reserve.

Skilled and expert local guides.

Bush walk with an armed guide ( Reserve rules allowing)

 

Day 1

 

After a 5-6 road transfer from the airport, you will arrive at the Three Bridges Restaurant overlooking

the Olifants River. From here, it is only a short drive to Little nDzuti Tented Bush-camp. Lunch is

served in the shady gardens. Accommodation is in mini Meru-style tents with a private, outdoor

bathroom alongside. The tents are furnished with beds, bedside tables, mats, reading lamps and

luggage racks. The tented patio has chairs and a table and looks out over a waterhole.

After lunch and as the day cools down, we set off on the afternoon game drive of about 3 hours,

returning after dark. We cross a large section of Balule Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger

Park, with a pleasing diversity of landscapes, from rocky outcrops to river frontage, the

corresponding wildlife is varied and rewarding. All of the Big Five are found in this area and the

chances of seeing them are good but never guaranteed. Many other animals also abound here.

 

Day 2

 

Go on an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic

ranger guide. Explore the vast area of Balule Nature Reserve, making up a part of the Greater Kruger

Park. This area is well-known for its regular lion sightings and plentiful elephant herds. There is also

the possibility of seeing less common animals like the klipspringer which is specially adapted to living

on rocky outcrops, as well as the regal sable antelope. The drive is about 3 hours with stops for

refreshments along the way, and maybe a short stroll where you interpret animal tracks.

Breakfast may be a surprise picnic set out in a shady grove if the weather allows. Relax in the camp

during the heat of the day at the splash pool or in the upstairs lounge, keeping an eye on the

waterhole where animals come to drink. Enjoy a light lunch and then an afternoon/night game drive.

After dinner, take a hot shower under the stars before climbing into bed, sleeping under canvas in

the bush.

 

Day 3

 

At dawn, we drive out of the camp. While driving, we check the sandy roads for fresh animal tracks

that give us an indication of where the animals are and what went down during the night. Tell-tale

tracks or "spoor" are fascinating to interpret and recreate the events that went down, estimate how

long ago and hopefully relocate the animals. During the bush walk, we often stop to examine spoor

and visualise the sequence of events. We also stop for birds to listen to their calls and other sounds,

learn about fascinating insect actions, discover the natural vegetation and its traditional uses and

definitely see some mammals.

Enjoy an open-air shower back in the camp and test your new birding skills. Have a light lunch and

maybe a G&T to punctuate midday, and perhaps a nap before the afternoon drive. This is nature-

based relaxation of the simple kind. After the afternoon game drive, we have dinner in the boma

alongside the fire, listening to the sounds of the night.

 

Day 4

 

Meet your guide and fellow travellers for coffee at the fire as dawn breaks, listening for the last calls

of the animals of the night. Set out on the last morning game drive, hoping to check off the last few

species on your wish-list. Enjoy a last outdoor shower and a full breakfast before departing for the

shuttle stop on the Olifants River. Proceed with your transfer back to Johannesburg and the airport.

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Rates

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Rate per person sharing: R18200.00

Rate per person single: R18800.00