The Kruger National Park density of permanent game is almost unrivalled; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians! The Kruger Park alone is close on 2 000 000 ha and boasts 16 macro eco-zones or distinctly different vegetation zones, no other game reserve adjacent to the Kruger National park can boast nor rival this diversity.

Area of operations
Generally we operate in the central regions of the Kruger National Park. This is done primarily to avoid the southern portions of the park, which can become busy at times.  The central area is characterised by more open savannah thus increasing visibility and exponentially increasing the chance of seeing some of the numerous predators found in this area, such as lion, spotted hyena, leopard and cheetah. On these open savannah area’s we find a wide variety of herbivores such as; zebra, blue wildebeest, impala, giraffe etc…..All four the aforementioned animals feature highly on the preferred diet of predators.  

In the northern portion of the central region we find the Olifants and Letaba rivers with magnificent Riverine Forests offering great opportunities of seeing elephant and vast herds of buffalo, alongside a host of other wildlife in some of the finest scenery afforded by the Kruger Park. 

Introduction

At a pre –determined time you will be collected from the collection point and drive to the Kruger National park and enter at a gate. Here your guide will briefly explain the planned route and a few other elements.  A breakfast stop will be made before you will be returned to the drop off point just before lunch time.

The programme in more detail.

Due to the fact that this is a half day visit we tend to spend more time driving than usual, this is purposely done as to afford our guests the maximum chance of seeing some of the wonderful wildlife of Kruger park.

As previously mentioned we make regulation stops for breakfast and lunch, guests can also make use of bathrooms. While on the road we also stop at picnic stops and vantage points where guests may get off the vehicle and stretch their legs.

It is very difficult to give an exact time when breakfast/ afternoon tea stops will take place as this will very much be dependant on the sightings we have had.

Rules and regulations of the Kruger National Park prevent guests from alighting from the vehicle except at specially designated places. This does not mean you will have to endure hours sitting on end in the safari vehicle. We plan our routes as to afford our guests the maximum opportunity to often get out and stretch their legs at such specially designated areas. Here is a list and brief description of these places.

Any of the entrance gates, such as Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate.

Any of the main rest camps such as Satara, Olifants and Letaba Rest camps.

At some point whilst driving in the Kruger park the guide will stop at bird hide, in the area in which we generally operate there are three such bird hides. Bird hides overlook a dam or river course and often hippopotamus, crocodiles, waterbuck and a host of birdlife can be seen from the safety of the bird hide. 

Dotted throughout the park are official picnic spots, these picnic spots have the advantage of providing restroom facilities as well. Tables, chairs and a shaded area complete the picture. 

Often offering spectacular panoramic views over the bush. On numerous occasions we have even spotted lions from these Get Out Points.

Herd of Elephants seen from N’wamanzi Get Out Point

The bridges over the Olifants and Letaba rivers allow us to disembark and view the river below. The Riverine Forest area along the Olifants River is especially beautiful and often hippopotamus, crocodiles, impala and even elephants can be seen. 

Valid from: 1 April 2008 – 31 October 2008:
For 1 pax: ZAR per person
For 2 pax: ZAR per person
For 3 pax: ZAR per person
For 4 -6 pax: ZAR per person

The above rates include:

• Light breakfast/ afternoon tea and Still Mineral Water

The above rates exclude:

• Conservation fees of ZAR 120.00 per person

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