Kruger Safari Highlights - Premium Adventure

When you don’t just want to observe wildlife, you want to be part of it, join this immersive safari adventure in South Africa’s legendary Kruger National Park. Here, we stay in tented suites during the dry season, when the vegetation thins and animals congregate around waterholes – the ideal conditions for wildlife watching. During the day, join expert guides to scour the bush for iconic safari animals; at night, dine under the brilliant Milky Way, before falling asleep in a glamping-style canvas tent to the sounds of the savannah.

Day 1: Adventure begins in Johannesburg • Welcome dinner
Begin your adventure in Johannesburg – Jo’burg or Jozi to those in the know – a dynamic city where history, culture and creativity meet. At 7pm, say howzit to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big South African welcome by arranging dinner at the hotel restaurant. Want to explore Johannesburg further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative. Accommodation: @Sandton Hotel (or similar)
Day 2: To Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre • Into Kruger
Rise early today for breakfast then, after a brief group meeting, we leave by coach at 8am. Our 5hr 30min journey (with a break for lunch) takes us to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, at the base of the Drakensberg mountains. Here, we join one of their specialist guides for a one-hour tour, learning how they work rescue and rehabilitate injured and poisoned animals for release back into the wild. After, we complete our transfer (2hr 30min) and enter Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, settle into our safari camp, taking the evening to get in tune with the savannah, gathering around the campfire and, if the conditions are right, gazing up at starlit African sky. Accommodation: Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp (or similar)
Day 3: Boat cruise on the Blyde River Dam • Afternoon game drive
Board a 10- or 30-seater boat for a guided cruise on the tranquil waters of the Blyde River Dam this morning, surrounded by the Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. On our 1hr 30min adventure, we glide past towering cliffs, lush greenery and unique rock formations. We also keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife, including plenty of different birds, hippos and crocodiles, and enjoy wonderful views of waterfalls – an unforgettable journey through one of South Africa’s natural wonders. After lunch back at camp, we head into Kruger for our first game drive of the adventure. Travelling in safari 4x4s, we keep our eyes peeled for all manner of wildlife, ranging from iconic safari animals – lions, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest and rhinos – to the common warthog, vervet monkeys and greater kudu. Returning to camp for dinner, we can relive the day’s adventures together, sharing photos and stories around the campfire. Accommodation: Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp (or similar)
Day 4: Full day exploring Kruger National Park
Immerse yourself in the African bushveld, spending the full day exploring Kruger National Park, enjoying breakfast packs from the camp so we can get out early, before the full heat of the day and to spot the early morning wildlife. By now, you will have seen plenty of animals, but there’s so much more to see and, with the help of your expert guides, you’re bound to have unforgettable moments. Driving around in our 4x4s, we go deep into the park, stopping for lunch in the wild, before going even deeper still. Accommodation: Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp (or similar)
Day 5: Morning and afternoon game drives
Head back into the bushveld today, enjoying morning and afternoon game drives – even more opportunity to spot the abundance of wildlife that lives here. Unlike yesterday, we enjoy breakfast and lunch at the camp, offering a more relaxed safari experience, while dinner is served at the lodge. Accommodation: Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp (or similar)
Day 6: Morning bush walk with a ranger • Afternoon game drive
Leave the 4x4s behind this morning and head into the bush on foot, an incredibly immersive way to experience the Kruger wildlife. We’re joined by an armed ranger, whose extensive knowledge of the animals (and their favourite hiding spots) means we have the best chance of seeing wildlife. Alternatively, if you’d prefer a morning game drive instead, this can also be arranged. After lunch back at camp, we hop back into the 4x4s for even more wildlife watching. By now, you’ll feel like an expert at picking out those hard-to-spot animals. Accommodation: Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp (or similar)
Day 7: Final game drive • Witness natural wonders on the Panorama Route
Enjoy your final game drive of the adventure this morning – or you can sleep in for a leisurely breakfast and to enjoy the camp amenities one last time. We then bid farewell to camp staff and leave Kruger National Park. Our journey takes us to Graskop. But first, we experience the highlights of the Panorama Route: the Three Rondavels, the striking Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon, and God’s Window, which provides sweeping views of lush forests, waterfalls, and the lowveld below. At Graskop Forest, we ride the Viewing Lift, a 167ft (51m) ascent into the heart of the Afromontane forest. The glass walls provide excellent views over the Drakensberg Escarpment. At the top, you can take part in optional activities, such as a thrilling zipline experience or a cliff walkway. After an adventurous day, we arrive in Graskop, a history-soaked town known for its local crafts and delicious cuisine. Accommodation: Angels View Hotel (or similar)
Day 8: Adventure ends in Graskop
The adventure ends in Graskop today, and we begin our return journeys home. Alternatively, if you’d like to explore a little more, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.