Itinerary

Day 1 - Johannesburg to Private Game Lodge (LD)
We depart from Johannesburg and head for the Greater Kruger Park area, to arrive at a Private Safari Lodge by lunch time. We settle into camp and then head off on a late afternoon/ evening Big Five game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Following sundowner drinks at one of the waterholes and a thrilling evening’s game drive, we return to camp to enjoy a welcoming traditional meal under the African sky. The accommodation offers luxury en suite chalets or Safari tents.
(B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)

Day 2 – Kruger National Park (BD)
An early rise, as we make our way to the legendary Kruger National Park. We enter the Kruger Park through one of the central gates, where our wildlife experience unfolds. We enjoy breakfast at a popular picnic spot before continuing our safari through some of the best game drive routes that Kruger has to offer. This gives us the opportunity to experience South Africa’s various birdlife, copious game and smaller animals in their natural habitat. We depart the Park at sunset and return to the Lodge for an evening of relaxation.                            
Day 3 – Private Reserve (B L D)
After a hearty breakfast we spend the day at leisure, relaxing at the Lodge or taking part in the various optional activities on offer. We end the day with a late afternoon/ evening game drive. Guided by the aid of spotlights, we track the elusive creatures of the night, after which we return to the Lodge to enjoy a boma dinner.

Day 4 – Private Game Lodge to Johannesburg ( B )
After an early morning wake-up we venture out on a morning nature walk. Escorted by qualified rangers, we get skilled in nature’s finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. We enjoy brunch at the Lodge prior to driving along the Drakensberg Escarpment to view the impressive Three Rondawels overlooking the Blyde River Canyon. There after we continue our journey to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon.

 

Included

All ground transportation

Luxury air conditioned mini bus to and from the Safari Lodge.
Open 4x4 safari vehicles for all game drives in the Kruger Park and Private Reserve.

Accommodation
En suite chalets or Luxury Safari tents in Private Game Lodge

Services of experienced qualified driver/ guide
Meals as specified on the itinerary 
Entrance fees

Excluded

 
Travel insurance
Flights
Items of a personal nature
Drinks
Optional activities

Departures

Starts: Johannesburg, Pretoria or Nelspruit - Finishes: Johannesburg, Pretoria or Nelspruit from any main hotel or backpackers lodge
Departs: Daily

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The trip was really enjoyable.

We enjoyed the Thornhill lodge a lot and found it exactly what we expected an African safari to be.

We say all of the animals we wanted to, and the private reserve and Kruger were both very good.

Thank you for organising this for us so efficiently.

Ian Carney, Melbourne , 12 Feb 2010

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