7 Day South Africa Safari
South Africa
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Explore the best of South Africa on a 7-day mid-range safari, combining breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable cultural experiences. Starting with a direct transfer from the airport or your hotel to the heart of South Africa’s iconic parks, you’ll enjoy a seamless journey through some of the country’s most spectacular destinations, from Kruger National Park to the Panorama Route
Included/Exclude
- Transfers to and from Johannesburg
- Accommodation in mid-range lodges (6 nights)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Professional guide and park rangers
- Daily game drives and activities as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees to national parks and reserves
- Panorama Route tour
- Cultural experience
- Bottled water during game drives
- 24/7 on-tour assistance
- International flights to/from Johannesburg
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Pick up: Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport or from your hotel in Johannesburg, you will be greeted by your guide and begin the scenic drive to Kruger National Park (about 5-6 hours).
- Lunch stop: En route, enjoy a stop for lunch before entering the park.
- Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge inside or near Kruger. Settle in and take in the sights around the lodge.
- Evening: After a sunset game drive, enjoy dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight: Mid-range lodge in or near Kruger National Park
- Morning: Early start for a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest and most famous reserves. Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) and various other species.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch at a rest camp in the park.
- Afternoon: Continue exploring different areas of Kruger, guided by experienced rangers.
- Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Overnight: Mid-range lodge in Kruger.
- Morning: Another morning game drive in Kruger before departing for the Panorama Route.
- Panorama Route Highlights: Explore Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels.
- Evening: Arrive at your lodge along the Panorama Route for dinner and rest.
- Overnight: Lodge near the Panorama Route.
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning before heading to a nearby private game reserve.
- Afternoon: Arrive at the private reserve and check in to your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, led by expert guides, to track elusive animals and enjoy intimate wildlife encounters.
- Evening: Dinner under the stars, followed by a night drive to spot nocturnal wildlife.
- Overnight: Mid-range lodge in the private reserve.
- Morning & Afternoon: Morning and evening game drives with ample time to relax at the lodge. Enjoy personalized safari experiences, such as off-road drives and bush walks, where you can get closer to nature.
- Lunch: Served at the lodge between game drives.
- Evening: Dinner and storytelling by the fire.
- Overnight: Mid-range lodge in the private reserve.
- Morning: Visit a nearby local community for an immersive cultural experience, including traditional dancing, storytelling, and interactions with local artisans.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the pool or on a guided nature walk.
- Evening: Sundowner game drive followed by a farewell bush dinner.
- Overnight: Mid-range lodge in the private reserve.
- Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive or bush walk before departing the reserve.
- Transfer: Drive back to Johannesburg with a lunch stop en route.
- Drop off: You’ll be dropped off at O.R. Tambo International Airport or at your hotel in Johannesburg, concluding your safari adventure.
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