August 31st, 2006

:: Day 1 – Kruger National Park South Africa

Departing early from Johannesburg/Pretoria we make our way east to the spectacular Mpumalanga Province. Our journey takes us to one of the greatest wildlife reserves in Africa, the Kruger National Park, where the scenery and wildlife will leave you in awe. We enter the Park via one of the southern gates, where our wildlife adventure unfolds. Our afternoon is spent game viewing while making our way to our campsite within the Park. We arrive at our campsite in time to embark on an open vehicle night drive, giving us the opportunity to view the nocturnal activities of the animals in Kruger. We return from our exciting night drive to enjoy a scrumptious bushveld dinner around the fire.

:: Day 2 – Kruger Park South Africa

At sunrise we continue our game drive in search of the 150 species of mammal, 507 species of birds and 106 species of reptiles that inhabit the Park! The atmosphere of the Park will impress you and you will know why it will always hold a place among the world’s greatest game reserves. Our game drive takes us through the park, stopping off at the various waterholes and viewpoints en route to our next camp. The evening is to be spent enjoying the bushveld sounds of the night around the campfire. (B,L,D)

:: Day 3 – Kruger Park, Cheetah Project and Culture Village South Africa

We depart our camp as the gates open. This morning we explore the central Kruger Park hoping to spot those animals that have eluded us so far. We depart the Park after lunch, but our wildlife experience is not over yet! We then make our way to the Cheetah Research Centre and you have a fantastic opportunity to touch the cheetahs and view wild dog – an experience not to be missed! You will also learn of the efforts being made to preserve these animals and their natural environment. From here we make our way to the Shangaan Tribal village. This local community initiative gives you a rare insight into the age-old traditions and the modern-day challenges that make up cultural life in 21st century South Africa. After a guided tour, we eat a traditional meal in the boma and watch tribal dancing well into the night. We sleep in the traditional huts in the village. (B,L,D)

:: Day 4 – Panoramic Route South Africa
We ascend the escarpment and make our way along the panoramic route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer. Our journey takes onto the Drakensberg Escarpment where we visit various scenic sights, including the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window.We depart this magnificent area and make our way back to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon.