Concise Itinerary Summary
4 Day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari – Experience an opulent 4-Day Safari at a Kruger Lodge. Travel from Johannesburg to the Greater Kruger safari region, South Africa’s premier wildlife reserve. Experience opulent lodging at two distinct game lodges, together with the exhilaration of thrilling game drives in three premier South African game reserves. Investigate the Big Five at Kruger National Park and Balule Private Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park, beside the picturesque Motlala Reserve.
This remarkable Kruger & Balule Safari Tour offers luxurious lodge accommodations and exceptional game viewing at an affordable price.
Comprehensive itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Motlala Game Reserve, South Africa
At the commencement of this Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, you will travel from OR Tambo to Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport, where you will be transported to a remote area adjacent to Kapama Private Game Reserve. While savoring a complimentary beverage, you may relax and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings, take a dip in your private splash pool, or rest in your air-conditioned tented cabin.
In the late afternoon, we commence a game drive in Motlala Game Reserve, which hosts robust wildlife populations, including two of Africa’s Big Five (leopard and buffalo). Three hours in Motlala provides ample opportunity to observe numerous gorgeous animals and diverse avian species within this picturesque game reserve. The reserve is comparatively uncrowded, and the animals are notably accustomed to human presence.
A game drive in this diverse private reserve offers an exceptional introduction to the African wilderness and its wildlife. Leopards, buffalo, and several plains game species are frequently observed in Motlala, which features diverse habitats, including riverine woods and open grasslands.
After observing a variety of Motlala’s indigenous species and witnessing a magnificent sunset, we return to the exclusive tented resort, vigilant for nocturnal animals. A substantial dinner is a pleasing sight. Gaze at the stars, unwind and converse in the bar, refresh yourself in your plunge pool, and absorb the nocturnal noises of the wilderness.
Included meals: Evening Meal
Day 2: Kruger National Park – South Africa
Following breakfast this morning, our experienced guide will escort us into the heart of Kruger National Park in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. We dedicated an entire day to South Africa’s foremost national park, immersing ourselves in the wild essence of Africa. Our game drive seeks Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant, alongside the diverse wildlife and avifauna residing in this expansive game reserve.
On the second day of our Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, we traverse the expansive plains of the Satara region, renowned for its remarkable wildlife observations. The expansive bushveld of Satara is optimal for observing wildlife in this game-abundant region of Kruger. Numerous antelopes, zebras, giraffes, and predators are often observed in Satara, renowned for its lion prides.
Following a fulfilling day on safari in Kruger National Park, we retrieve our luggage, which has been transported on our behalf, and subsequently embark on a midnight wildlife viewing drive to our new luxury safari lodge, observing nocturnal fauna along the way. We partake in a reception meal there and spend the evening reminiscing about our exhilarating day of wildlife observation.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park – South Africa
This morning begins with a fresh coffee, followed by our ongoing game-viewing excursions as we embark on a morning game drive in Greater Kruger Park. Upon returning from our expedition into the forest, we enjoy breakfast at the lodge, followed by leisure time to recuperate and unwind.
Following lunch at the lodge, you have additional time to rest and take advantage of the exceptional amenities and comforts provided by the resort. This afternoon, high tea at the lodge is included.
In the late afternoon, we commence a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. The thrilling evening game drive is led by the knowledgeable personnel of the luxury lodge, as we seek the diverse species of Greater Kruger. During the game drives, the safari vehicles maintain continuous radio communication, enhancing the likelihood of wildlife sightings in this expansive, untamed bushveld. At night, we employ a strong spotlight to identify the species that surface after dusk.
Upon returning to the resort, we indulge in a delectable dinner and relax after an unforgettable day in the African wilderness. The hostess and lodge personnel guarantee that you receive indulgent and personalized service throughout your stay.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner
Day 4: From Greater Kruger Park to Johannesburg
On the concluding day of this 4 day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari, we awaken early for an additional optional game drive in the private concession zone of Greater Kruger. Following our sunrise game drive in Big 5 region, we will have breakfast at the luxury lodge.
You will then be transported to Hoedspruit Airport, adjacent to Kruger Park, for your journey back to Johannesburg in Gauteng. This economical luxury Kruger Safari concludes at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, allowing for your subsequent travel.
Included meals: Morning repast
End of 4 Day Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari
Accommodation for Kruger Safari Tour
Concerning the Tented Lodge
This Luxury Kruger Lodge Safari is situated at an exquisite bush retreat in the Greater Kruger region. This semi-luxury lodge is situated adjacent to Kapama Private Game Reserve.
The resort features eight en-suite tented huts, each equipped with own splash pools, ensuring an intimate safari experience. The lodge is situated in a remote natural setting, where wildlife and avian species can be observed.
Every hut is elevated on a wooden platform with a splash pool, providing vistas of the bushveld. Natural elements have been integrated into the chalets, which are designed to harmonize with the bushveld environment. The chalets have thatched roofs, sliding doors, and canvas walls with expansive canvas window panels. These elegantly furnished cottages provide both indoor and outdoor showers and are equipped with air conditioning.
The dining lapa and bar extend to the BBQ (braai) area, fostering a casual outdoor ambiance. The lodge personnel are proficient and exceptionally skilled, delivering excellent service and a pleasant experience.
Concerning the Luxury Chalets
Subsequently, our Kruger & Balule Safari Tour accommodates guests at a safari lodge within the Balule Private Nature Reserve. The Balule safari camp is situated adjacent to the Olifants River, a natural habitat for wildlife, while the riverfront trees offer shade for the camp. The chalets and public space were designed to reflect their surroundings, resulting in buildings that harmoniously integrate with the scenery. The camp accommodates a maximum of sixteen guests, ensuring an intimate atmosphere within a private area that remains inaccessible to the public. The thatched chalets are equipped with ceiling fans or air conditioning, feature en-suite bathrooms, provide tea and coffee-making amenities, and guests rest beneath mosquito nets in traditional safari fashion.
The camp amenities provide an exceptional outside guest area, which includes a swimming pool, shaded bar, outdoor lounge, and an indoor eating space. Dinner is presented beneath the stars, around the campfire, with the boma illuminated by flickering lantern light. A wooden walkway directs visitors to a viewing deck that overlooks a waterhole, while elevated platforms provide vistas of the reserve’s terrain, creating an idyllic location to unwind and enjoy the melodies of birds and the ambient noises of the Balule bushveld.
The amiable and professional personnel at the camp are dedicated to ensuring your visit is pleasant, entertaining, and unforgettable.
About Balule inside the Greater Kruger National Park
This 35,000-hectare Private Game Park is unfenced from Kruger National Park, enabling various wild species to traverse freely between two wilderness regions. The Olifant’s River traverses the Balule Game Reserve, drawing a diverse array of avian and terrestrial wildlife throughout the year.
Balule is inhabited by the renowned Big Five of Africa, with buffalo, lion, and elephant frequently observed, occasionally even from the lodge premises. Commonly observed wildlife in Balule comprises giraffes, wildebeests, hyenas, zebras, hippos, warthogs, mongooses, vervet monkeys, and several antelope species, including waterbucks, steenboks, impalas, and kudus.
Nocturnal fauna include civets, bushbabies, bats, hares, genets, wild cats, and porcupines may be observed on nocturnal game drives. This region of Greater Kruger is home to several elusive wild animals, including cheetahs, African wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, badgers, caracals, serval cats, and various antelope species such as suni, roan, and sable antelope.
The Greater Kruger Park region include several private game reserves, like Balule, which have unfenced borders with Kruger National Park itself. Residing in a private game lodge enables one to evade the predominant influx of tourists, as the Balule game reserve is inaccessible to the general populace.
Balule is inaccessible to the general public, allowing us to traverse predominantly unpaved roads with minimal safari vehicles, resulting in a more secluded wildlife observation experience in unspoiled Africa.
This VIP safari offers a more secluded bush experience, enhancing your connection to nature. An additional benefit of game viewing in the Balule private reserve is that your expert guides utilize two-way radios to communicate, so enhancing the frequency of wildlife encounters throughout your excursions.
An additional advantage of residing at a private lodge is the allowance for off-road driving within this special game reserve of the Greater Kruger Park, hence enhancing your opportunities for wildlife observation in the bush.
About Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, globally acclaimed, is one of Africa’s foremost safari locales and South Africa’s leading game reserve. Spanning almost 2 million hectares of pristine African bush, the diverse habitats within Kruger Park support an astonishing array of flora and fauna.
Kruger is South Africa’s premier vacation destination, renowned for exceptional game watching, featuring substantial populations of Africa’s famed Big Five: elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, lion, and buffalo.
This extensive wilderness region is home to 147 mammal species, 517 bird species, numerous other wildlife, and 336 tree species. Kruger Park, South Africa’s premier national park, is regarded as a global leader in sophisticated environmental regulations and wildlife management techniques.