Day 1: Thornybush Game Reserve - Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Depart Johannesburg on a direct Federal Air flight to your choice of lodge situated within the Thornybush Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger area
Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, within the famous Thornybush Nature Reserve , we find a variety of lodges – from your rustic moderate lodges to your five star luxury lodges – finding yourself spoilt for choice. Choose the lodge that best suits your needs – from your family friendly to your romantic and private Honeymoon destination.
A late afternoon Game Drive with your ranger is the perfect start to your safari – returning to the lodge in the evening for a hearty dinner
Spend the following 3 nights at one of the following lodges [ Thornybush Main Lodge / Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp / Serondella Game Lodge / Simbambili Game Lodge or Shumbalala Game Lodge ] - enjoying the warm african evenings in upspoilt nature.
Day 2 & Day 3: Thornybush Game Reserve - Kruger National Park
The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call, coffee, tea & rusks are served on the main deck overlooking the riverbed. Shortly after, you depart in your open Land Rover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you.
After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets.
After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, you are offered walks to suit your interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker.
Walks allows you a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail.
The Shangaan trackers will enthral you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.
The afternoon game drive is preceded by high tea and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight.
Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge - guests can socialise with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day's adventure.
Day 4: Departure Day
After your morning game drive, transfer to the Airstrip for your Federal Air flight back to Johannesburg
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