Kruger National Park Fly-In Safari

DESCRIPTION

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest and most abundant wildlife destinations. Made up of 7523 square miles of wilderness, visitors will be kept busy for days-on-end exploring this natural wonder. Home to the Big Five, namely Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, and Leopard, as well as plenty of other animal species, the Kruger is an animal lover’s dream and a worthy bucket-list item. Within the park you will find what are called ‘private concessions’ and these are essentially made up of private safari lodges that have traversing rights to particular areas of the land in the Kruger. There are no physical borders or boundaries that separate the concessions, however only paying guests are allowed to enter. Off-road game drives are conducted in open-vehicles that take guests into the bush for close-up sightings. Experiencing the Kruger with a professional guide and tracker, which is what is provided at private safari lodges, is a wonderful and safe way to learn about Africa’s wildlife.

Safari lodge in the Kruger National Park: The lodge is steeped in modern day comfort and blends into the surrounding bush perfectly. The opportunity to immerse yourself into some of the rich culture of the Shangaan heritage and traditions will ensure an unforgettable safari experience. The luxury air conditioned ‘beehive’ suites, with earth coloured walls, king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private game viewing decks are charmingly decorated with African fabrics, décor and object d’art that are sourced from the local Tsonga community.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Flight ex Jhb International Airport to Skukuza Airport (inside the Kruger National Park)

• On arrival, please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Transfer through the park to Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge (the drive is approximately 2.5 hour and there will be animals along the way so keep your eyes peeled!)

• Check in

• Game drive & sundowners

• Return to the lodge for dinner

• Overnight: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Full Board

DAY 2

• This morning head out on your first sunrise safari – your guide will be on the lookout for wildlife large and small, and you too will soon become a pro at scanning the bush for animals on the prowl

• Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast

• The rest of the day is at leisure to relax by the pool or enjoy spa treatments (own account)

• High Tea

• This afternoon head out on another game drive through the African Bush

• Dinner under the stars

• Overnight: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Full Board

DAY 3

• Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is situated on the Mluwati Concession where an abundance of wildlife live and thrive – game sightings are a plenty and your morning game drives offer the chance to catch predators in action who go hunting in the early hours of the morning

• Breakfast

• Day at leisure

• Afternoon game drive with sun downers en route. As the sun sets, the temperature gets cooler and wildlife become more active and your guide will be working hard to get you those incredible sightings

• Return to the lodge early evening for dinner

• Overnight: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Full Board

DAY 4

• Final morning game drive

• Return to the lodge for breakfast

• Road transfer to Skukuza Airport

• Flight ex Skukuza to Johannesburg

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• 3 nights Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

• All meals

• Selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits)

• Two game drives daily

• Conservation levies

• Return flights from Johannesburg to the Kruger

• Airport transfers

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Gate entry fees

• Premium alcohol brands

• Any items purchased of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Additional activities

• Spa treatments

• Travel insurance

• International flights

WHAT TO BRING

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Swimwear

Please note: We recommend giving yourself an extra night in Johannesburg on arrival to ensure you make your morning flight to the Kruger. It will also give you the chance to catch up on rest and adjust to time differences before your safari experience.

This trip takes you into a remote location in the Kruger Park where this is no wifi or cell phone reception.

Children under the age of 12 years old are not permitted at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge