3 DAY ITINERARY (open vehicle safaris on Kruger Park safari for overseas africa adventure travel)

Nhongo Safaris conduct 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 day open vehicle safaris on a world renouned Kruger National Park safari on a daily basis leaving from either Pretoria and Johannesburg. All Kruger National Park Safaris are conducted in our own open vehicle safaris, thereby enhancing the game viewing experiance of our guests as well as allowing them to get a lot closer to the animals as well as being able to smell the smells of the surrounding bush.

All open vehicle safaris are conducted by experianced and qualified rangers, who have an intimate knowledge of the bush, it's animals and the surrounding areas of the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park. For a overseas Africa adventure travel let Nhongo Safaris be your guide.

Please browse through our "Kruger Park Open Safari Vehicle Safari" Itineraries to find the best one that suites your needs.

3 Day Itinerary - Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris

Collection in Johannesburg

You will be picked up between 7.00 and 7.30 am from your Johannesburg Hotel or from any early morning flight into Johannesburg International (Oliver Tambo) Airport. Then we take a leisurely 4 hours' drive through Mpumalanga Province to its capital, Nelspruit.

A break in Nelspruit giving you time to do a little last minute shopping before setting out for the bush. Suggested items: Cool drinks, film, snacks, mosquito repellent.

Another 45 minute drive up to the Kruger National Park, where we enter the game-rich Southern region of the park by the Numbi Gate.

Collection from MQP or KMIA:

If you're flying into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, your Game Ranger will pick you up off your midday flight. Then there's a leisurely 40 minute drive up to the Kruger National Park, where we enter the game-rich Southern region of the park by the Numbi Gate.

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Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp

From Numbi Gatewe drive north east towards Skukuza on the Numbi to Skukuza road stopping off at the many waterholes along the way, viewing plenty of game as we do. Many animals move towards water in the hot afternoon sun, and you'll see herds of Impala and Waterbuck on the banks of the river. When we pass a shallow section of the river you may see a family of Hippos sleeping in the river, a sharp lookout being kept by the head of the family. Crocodiles are dotted about on the banks of the river, basking in the sun. By the time we arrive at Skukuza, the largest camp in the Kruger National Park, you will have had a good idea of what's to follow in the next few days.

You'll be booking into Skukuza Camp before the gates close for the night, and after checking in you'll get a chance to freshen up in your chalet before joining others for a delicious dinner at the camp's restaurant. The restaurant is alongside the river, so keep your eyes open for the spotted hyena, warthogs, the purple-crested Lourie and fruit bats.

Days 2: Kruger Park - Skukuza Camp (B D)

Everything starts early in the Kruger park in order to have a greater chance of seeing game, so you'll get a wake-up call at 0500 in order to get on the road when the gates open at 0600. We'll stop at the Lower Sabie camp mid-morning to catch a buffet breakfast and to stretch your legs. On the way to Lower Sabi we're likely to see plenty of Impala alongside the road and the odd White Rhino, maybe taking a mud bath or scratching itself against a post. Like most game rangers, yours has the eyes of a hawk, and will draw yourattention to game that may otherwise be difficult to see.

After a leisurely breakfast at Lower Sabi camp on the banks of the river we'll continue with our game drive, this time stopping off at some of the water holes and dams that follow the line of the Sabi River, aiming to get back to Skukuza late afternoon. Your game ranger is keeping an ever- watchful eye on the sky for Eagles soaring on the afternoon's thermals. You'll see plenty of Zebra and Wildebeest grazing on the open grass plain, tall elegant Giraffes, their heads among the branches of the acacia trees, and a family of Elephants crossing the road ahead of you. You'll see plenty of birds too – there are more than 500 species present in the Park.

We'll get back to Skukuza at about 1600 to give you a chance to have some refreshments and to stock up with drinks for your night drive, which leaves the camp at 17h00. A National Parks ranger will be in charge of the three-hour night drive in an open sided truck.

You get back to Skukuza at 20h30 in time for a scrumptious dinner, which you can enjoy in the open air, listening to the never to be forgotten night sounds of the African bush.

Day 3: Kruger Park - Johannesburg (B)

It's time to start back towards Johannesburg, and your last morning's game drive will bring you into contact with large herds of Impala as we head our way towards the Numbi Gate and Phumulani Lodge. You'll probably witness a troop of Baboons – make sure you keep the windows shut. A last nostalgic look at a small group of Elephants by a distant African Umbrella Thorn Tree, as we drive towards the exit from the park. It's time to say goodbye to the park when we arrive at the lodge, where we transfer all your gear from the open vehicle to a closed vehicle for the journey back to your destination. Your Ranger will drop you off in Johannesburg at either 15h00pm or 18h00pm.

Per Person Sharing: R5980.00 Single: R6450.00

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Your guide will drop you off in Johannesburg by 18h00 either at your hotel or at the Oliver Tambo International Airport.

Drop-off back at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

If you're flying out of one of the airports close to the Kruger Park, you will probably be lucky enough to spend an extra couple of hours viewing game. Your ranger will ensure that you leave the park in plenty of time to catch your flight from either Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)

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Note:

If you're interested in our 3 Day Kruger Park Economy Safari, email us right now - we'll check availability and reply within 24 hours.

(B L D) refers to the meals included - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Skukuza, Satara and Letaba Camp are used for explanation purposes only in this itinerary and may not necessarily be the actual camps you are booked into, as all accommodation is subject to availability at the time of you booking your safari.

Itinerary may vary slightly due to gate opening times, game movements, weather etc...

What's Included?

• Collection & drop off at Oliver Tambo International Airport or any hotel in Johannesburg, Pretoria
• Chalet accommodation with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning
• FGASA & DEAT registered professional 'Ranger' guides
• Transport for the entire duration of the safari tour
• Open vehicle 'all day' game viewing drives
• One open vehicle night game drive
• Kruger Park entrance fees
• Breakfasts & dinners
• Conservation levy

Excluded?

• International flights
• Personal expenses
• Drinks and curios
• Domestic flights
• Lunches

Note:

Our Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris are carried out with a 'Ranger' guide and not with just a tour guide or a driver guide, departing on any day that suits you.

As a minimum we require the following information with your email:

A) Type of safari - Open Vehicle Safari
B) Number of days - 3 days
C) Number of people - minimum 2 people guarantees departure.
D) Required departure date - any day that suits you.
E) Collection & drop off requirements - hotel or flight details can be provided after we have confirmed safari availability.

Price Information

All prices are in South Africa Rand (ZAR). VAT is included.

Our Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris cater for small groups, families and big private groups, departing with a minimum of 2 people.

Each open vehicle safari is carried out with no more than 10 people per open vehicle. You are assured of enjoying more of a personal, private safari. For single travellers we would add to any existing tour if possible.

Children under twelve (12) are charged half price. We include a door-to-door collection and drop off service at your hotel or from the airport. All safaris are conducted in English.