Imagine having the opportunity to experience the Kruger National Park and a Private Game Reserve in the same safari package. Our Kruger Park and Private Game Reserve package gives you the luxury of Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor accommodation including an evening & morning safari in the Reitspruit Big Game Reserve. A full day open vehicle safari in the world renowned Kruger National Park with a specialist nature guide completes this unique safari experience. Providing you with the best of both worlds safari in both the Kruger Park and a Private Game Reserve.
5 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Reserve Safari Experience
Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor
This safari package is our flagship safari experience with accommodation based at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House situated in the Rietspruit Big Game Reserve, close to the wildlife town of Hoedspruit. Gateway to the Greater Kruger area and the Kruger National Park.
Nestled on the foothills of the Blyde River Canyon, with a breathtaking backdrop of the Klein Drakensburg mountains, Khaya Ndlovu offers luxurious accommodation with ensuite bathroom, air-conditioner, mini fridge, mosquito net and tea & coffee making facilities.
The lodge offers a swimming pool, pool deck, bar and lounge with a dinning area under the trees exuding a luxurious and exotic ambiance.
During this package you will enjoy meals prepared by Khaya Ndlovu, an afternoon and morning safari in the Reitspruit Big Game Reserve and 2 full day open vehicle safari experiences in the Kruger National Park.
(Experience the magic of the Kruger Park & a Private Game Reserve with an award winning safari specialist, offering the perfect blend of expertise, personal touch and variety of choice.)
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE RATE:
Park fees
All activities
All accommodation at Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor, Rietspruit Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, South Africa.
A professional driver/guide
All activity transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Bottled water (On all days)
EXCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
International flights (From/to home)
Return shuttle from OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg to Khaya Ndlovu. (Optional Extra)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour. (Optional Extra)
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Day 1: OR Tambo to Khaya Ndlovu (Hoedspruit) Transfer & Sunset / Night Safari in a Private Game Reserve
A transfer from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, can be arranged for an extra cost.
Accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
Departure takes place from OR Tambo international airpot by shuttle to Khaya Ndlovu Manor House situated in the Rietspruit Big Game Reserve, close to the wildlife town of Hoedspruit. Surrounded by nature, yet a stones throw away from the wildlife haven of Hoedspruit, Gateway to the Greater Kruger area and the Kruger National Park. Nestled on the foothills of the Blyde River Canyon, with a breathtaking backdrop of the Klein Drakensburg mountains.
Khaya Ndlovu offers luxurious accommodation with ensuite bathroom, air-conditioner, mini fridge, mosquito net and tea & coffee making facilities. The lodge offers a swimming pool, pool deck, bar and lounge with a dinning area under the trees exuding a luxurious and exotic ambiance.
After check in and some down time, you will meet at the pool deck for high tea before heading out on a sunset safari under the guidance of the knowledgeable nature guides at Khaya Ndlovu. Safaris take place on the Rietspruit Big Game Reserve where Khaya Ndlovu is situated, the reserve is 5500 hectres with sprawling vistas of the Drakensburg Mountain Range, where you can expect to encounter Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog and a host of general game such as Giraffe, Warthog, Zebra and various antelope.
After your safari you will return to the manor house for dinner, a delicious & delectable selection of African inspired cuisine, prepared by the local chef, served under the stars on the dinning deck. (weather permitting)
Accommodation:
- Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
- Luxury lodge (near Hoedspruit)
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Limited bottled water on safari (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Full Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park
A Shinzelle Safaris nature guide will collect you from Khaya Ndlovu in the early morning for your Kruger Park Safari, after a short 45 min transit from Hoedpruit to Orpen gate, your Kruger Park Safari experience begins exploring the Kruger Park by open safari vehicle giving you a full 180 degree panoramic view of the african savanna from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle.
In search of all the iconic animal species including the Big 5 with a dedicated professional field guide, who will use expert knowledge of the area to interpret the natural environment for you in every detail. Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and ensure the scenery on display is ever changing and picturesque.
Breakfast will be individually packed by the lodge chef to be enjoyed at a restcamp or picnic spot, before we continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping for lunch in between. You will return to Khaya Ndlovu in the late afternoon, where you will have some rest and relaxation time before dinner at is served on the dinning deck.
- Accommodation:
Luxury lodge (near Hoedspruit)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch not included)
Limited bottled water on safari (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: A day of safaris & Leisure at Khaya Ndlovu in the Reitspruit Big Game Reserve.
This day will be enjoyed at Khaya Ndlovu on the Reitspruit Private Game Reserve on safari and leisure. Join your guide for tea & coffee on the pool deck at Khaya Ndlovu before heading out on a sunrise safari on the Reitspruit Big Game Reserve where Khaya Ndlovu is situated. Expert guides will impart their vast knowledge of the African wilderness with you, while in search of the flagship animal species that make an African safari special. During this 3-4 hour safari you will stop to enjoy tea & coffee in the wilderness.
After your safari you will head back to Khaya Ndlovu Manor House for breakfast, before ample leisure time between safari activities. While at the lodge, you can relax by the pool, book a Spa treatment, soak in the view from the bar, have a siesta or read a book in the beautifully decorated lounge.
High tea is served in the late afternoon before departing on your sunset safari. You will then begin your afternoon safari in the Reitspruit Game Reserve, which goes into the evening with the spotlights on in search of nocturnal animals that you may not have had the opportunity to see during you daylight safaris. Enjoy sundowners in the bush before heading back to Khaya Ndlovu to enjoy a delicious meal on the dinning deck under the stars.
- Accommodation:
Luxury lodge (near Hoedspruit)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch not included)
Limited bottled water on safari (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Full Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park
A Shinzelle Safaris nature guide will collect you from Khaya Ndlovu in the early morning for your Kruger Park Safari, after a short 45 min transit from Hoedpruit to Orpen gate, your Kruger Park Safari experience begins exploring the Kruger Park by open safari vehicle giving you a full 180 degree panoramic view of the african savanna from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle.
In search of all the iconic animal species including the Big 5 with a dedicated professional field guide, who will use expert knowledge of the area to interpret the natural environment for you in every detail. Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and ensure the scenery on display is ever changing and picturesque.
Breakfast will be individually packed by the lodge chef to be enjoyed at a restcamp or picnic spot, before we continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping for lunch in between. You will return to Khaya Ndlovu in the late afternoon, where you will have some rest and relaxation time before dinner at is served on the dinning deck.
- Accommodation:
Luxury lodge (near Hoedspruit)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch not included)
Limited bottled water on safari (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Sunrise / Morning Safari in a private game reserve & Return Transfer to OR Tambo Johannesburg
As the sun rises over the african savanna, you will enjoy tea and coffee before departing on a sunrise safari on the Rietspruit Big Game Reserve. The reserve is home to the flagship species of Africa and gives you your last opportunity to soak in the sites and sounds of the African savanna. After your morning safari you will have breakfast on the dinning deck by the pool, before your transfer collects you for your return shuttle back to OR Tambo Johannesburg.
Accommodation:
- No Accommodation. End of Tour
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
Limited bottled water on safari (Other drinks not included)
5 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Reserve Experience
Rates: R 26 375.00 per person
(Return JHB Airport shuttle – R 2 500.00)
Valid 31 Oct 2023 – 1 Nov 2024
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