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Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park
7 days, Johannesburg to Johannesburg
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Explore the Greater Kruger area on this seven-day tour in South Africa. Search for elephants, lions, and rhinos at one of the continent’s most celebrated national parks and a private wildlife reserve. Enjoy the expertise of a researcher from the National Geographic-supported Carnivore Conservation Programme. Get to know the welcoming kids at the G Adventures-supported Children’s Day School. This is one week that will change your life.
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Trip Code: DSENG
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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 14.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sighting a leopard in a riverine fig tree at dusk, coming across a pride of lions feeding on a kill, or seeing a herd of elephant file with massive majesty across the savanna: These precious experiences will stay with you for a lifetime.” — Robert Cosi, National Geographic Traveler: South Africa guidebook, 2013
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Itinerary
Day 1Johannesburg
Arrive at any time. Transfer to hotel. Enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) welcome dinner.
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DinnerDay 2Johannesburg/Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full day scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Continue to our tented camp located just outside Kruger National Park and this evening enjoy a delicious South African dinner on the deck or in the boma.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Kruger National Park
Opt to take a morning wildlife safari drive or bush walk, or relax on the deck with views of the watering hole, a popular spot for wildlife to visit. This afternoon, take an included wildlife safari drive inside Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. Take in views of the abundant wildlife from your seat. Return to the camp and enjoy a delicious South African dinner on the deck or in the boma.
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BreakfastDay 4Kruger National Park/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
In the morning, visit a G Adventures-supported Children’s Day School and Shalati Village, located just outside Kruger NP. Continue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area to enjoy open vehicle wildlife safari drives while searching for Africa's famed Big Five.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Enjoy an early morning safari drive with our local guides. This afternoon, take in a lecture with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project who will share information about their efforts to protect cheetahs and other carnivores. This National Geographic-sponsored project is part of the Big Cats Initiative. After, the researcher will join us on our evening wildlife safari drive.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last safari wildlife safari drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy dinner at our local guest house.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Johannesburg
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
- Your G for Good Moment: Hope Africa Children's Day School, Manyeleti
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Arrival transfer
- Panorama Route scenic drive
- Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
- Lecture and wildlife safari drive with a researcher
- Interesting articles, helpful tips, and photography advice from National Geographic before you depart
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Guest house (2 nts), comfortable safari camp (2 nt), comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local CEO in Cape Town, local guides/rangers.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $539.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.