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Kruger, Limpopo and Mashatu

Enjoy splendid wildlife viewing in private ares of the Greater Kruger and cross into Botswana to stay in a fabulous luxury lodge for game viewing, walks, cycling or horse rides.

This is a suggested itinerary and the number of nights can be changed to suit, but we suggest 3 nights in Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana where in addition to amazing game viewing by vehicle, you can enjoy walks, horse riding or cycling then back into South Africa for two stunning Kruger area locations, Pafuri which is in the remote and tranquil north and Mala Mala a luxurious location in a private part of Greater Kruger.

Mashatu Main Camp is located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana (folloe the link above for further details).  Excellent game viewing and bird watching is found here in stunning scenery.

Pafuri Camp is on the northern bank of the Luvuvhu River within a lush riverine forest.  The tented rooms have river views.  Game drives (day and night) and walks are offered here.  

Mala Mala Main Camp is a luxury camp in a great big 5 game viewing area.  See the accommodation link for further information and photos.

Trip highlights

  • An amazing journey through easilly accessible but little visited reserves.
  • Mashatu has some of the biggest herds of wild roaming elephants in Southern Africa
  • Options to upgrade to cycling or horse riding trips in Mashatu
  • Luxury camps with big 5 expertly guided game viewing at Mala Mala

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Johannesburg and road transfer about 5 hours to the Botswana border, cross the Limpopo into Mashatu Game Reserve, afernoon game viewing activity.  Mashatu Main Camp. (D).
  2. Days 2-3: Two days of game drives and other exciting activities such as walking safaris, research drives or horse or cycle rides (extra costs for the latter).(FB)
  3. Day 4: After breakfast drive back into South African through the northern Limpopo across to Pafuri Camp in the northern Kruger. (FB)
  4. Day 5 & 6:  Day and night drives and bush walks at Pafuri, Kruger. (FB)
  5. Day 7: Transfer south to the private game reserve of Mala Mala which borders the main Kruger Park.  Big 5 game viewing in open vehicles here for 2 nights in luxury lodge. (FB)
  6. Day 8: Game viewing in Mala Mala.  
  7. Day 9: After this morning’s activity you will be take a flight back to Johannesburg to connect to your night flight home. (B)

Price

2008: From £1995 per person based on twinshare accommodation. 2009: From £3015 per person based on twinshare accommodation. Single and seasonal supplements will apply. These prices do not include flights.

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Duration and details

9 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, suitable for all. Perfect for those with a sense of adventure.

Best times to go

In the dry winter months from May to August wildlife tends to congregate at the waterholes. Nights can be cold. The vegetation can be dense in the rainy season from October to March, particularly in the south of Kruger.

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Included

Accommodation and meals as specified, transfers, game viewing (drives and walks).

Not included

Cycling, horse riding or research drives in Mashatu, drinks, flights, visas, travel insurance, tips.

Getting there

There are direct flights from UK to Johannesburg which cost from about £500 plus taxes.

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