Bushveld & Kruger National Park

Your safari tour begins around 6:30 am with the drive east. You stop for lunch in the historic little town of Haenertsburg and then drive down the glorious Magoebaskloof Pass into the Lowveld. During the afternoon you reach Drifters Bush Lodge in the private Balule Nature Reserve on the edge of the famous Kruger National Park. There are no fences on the border with Kruger, so the animals can move freely. Look forward to an exclusive safari experience in this private wildlife reserve! From the tented lodge, which blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, you enjoy beautiful views of the wilderness. Settle into your room at your leisure and look out for wildlife from the terrace. The swimming pool invites you to cool off. You spend two nights at Drifters Bush Lodge.

The safari day begins early with a cup of coffee and rusks. Then you set off to explore the game reserve, accompanied by an experienced guide. You go in search of tracks and also get to know the small wonders of nature that often remain hidden to an untrained eye. In the late morning you return to the lodge, where a delicious brunch is already waiting for you. You can spend the hot part of the day relaxing at the lodge. In the afternoon you set off again, taking an extended game drive in an open safari vehicle. Keep a keen lookout for wildlife, because you never know what is hiding around the next bend. As the shadows lengthen, you take a break and can admire the sunset with a cool sundowner drink. On your night drive back to the lodge, with a little luck you will spot nocturnal animals. A day full of exciting animal encounters slowly comes to an end.

After a delicious breakfast you leave Balule Nature Reserve behind and set off for the Panorama Route. Numerous natural highlights are waiting to be discovered by you. Your first stop is at a viewpoint with a grand view of the Blyde River Canyon. The journey continues to Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window with its magnificent view. You stop for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) and then drive towards Hazyview and your next accommodation. Greenfire Lodge Hazyview, built on stilts, is nestled in a patch of woodland on the banks of the Sabie River. If there is still time, you can stretch your legs on a walk and enjoy the forest.

You start the day at sunrise and drive into the unique Kruger National Park. Look forward to a day full of wildlife viewing. On a game drive in your overland truck you explore the southern part of the national park and, with a little luck, track down giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards and many more. Alongside your guide, you see your surroundings through the eyes of a local and learn a great deal from him about the wildlife and the ecosystem. In the late afternoon you head back to Greenfire Lodge Hazyview.

After a leisurely breakfast you leave Hazyview. You drive back to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon, where your safari tour ends.

Breakfast

Single rooms are only available on request and in limited numbers! Solo travellers are welcome to share a room with other travellers of the same sex at no extra charge.