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Lion, Greater Kruger Park
Lion, Greater Kruger Park

The Escarpment & the Bush

South Africa

9 days from £1,630pp Inc. international flights

Enjoy the perfect combination of the scenic Mpumalanga Escarpment and the superb game viewing in the Kruger National Park.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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The Escarpment & the Bush

Itinerary Route Map - 9 Days

Lion, Greater Kruger Park

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add on an extension to the Victoria Falls in Zambia using the direct flights from the Kruger to Livingstone.
  • Fly from the Kruger direct to Vilanculos in Mozambique for an island beach extension.
  • Add on a Rovos Rail or Blue Train rail journey through South Africa.
  • Spend a few nights in Cape Town at the start or end of your trip.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Book a helicopter trip over the Mpumalanga Escarpment.
  • Enjoy the Big 5 game viewing in the Kruger.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Today you will depart for your African journey on your overnight flight via Johannesburg.

Day 2Johannesburg - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport- Nelspruit - Hazyview

On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and handed your travel documents and assisted with your connecting flight to the Kruger area. You will then pick up your hire car and drive to your hotel in the beautiful Mpumalanga Escarpment region to spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Day 3Hazyview

Today we recommend you take a tour to explore this stunning area. There are beautiful view points and waterfalls to discover around the Panorama Route, particularly around the Blyde River Canyon.

Day 4Hazyview

A day to spend enjoying scenic drives, walks, or other activities in the Escarpment region.

Day 5Hazyview - Southern Sector - Kruger National Park

Today you will drive into the Kruger National Park to your safari lodge. The Kruger is renowned for its fantastic game viewing and you can either self-drive or book guided game drives and other activities such as walking safaris locally at your lodge.

Day 6Southern Sector - Kruger National Park

A day of safari in the Kruger National Park - the wildlife here is understandably famous, with large populations of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as other animals including zebra, giraffe, hippo, hyena and more.

Day 7Southern Sector - Kruger National Park

Day of safari in the Kruger National Park, enjoying self-driving or guided activities from your lodge.

Day 8Southern Sector - Kruger National Park - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport- Nelspruit - Johannesburg

Today you will drive to the airport, drop off your car and catch you flight back to Johannesburg. Here you will check in for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 9London

Arrive in the early morning in the UK.

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