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Wildlife & Kruger

This is an excellent safari for getting an understanding of the wildlife of Kruger, and indeed even wider regions. It is a perfect family safari.

Your first stay is at a lovely camp which is next to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilation Centre.

The Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre is a well-known and successful centre for the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife and the breeding of endangered species. Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre specializes in birds of prey but has a large number and variety of mammal species. This facility provides an encouraging insight into what is being done to ensure that injured, orphaned and endangered species have the best chance possible of surviving.

Not far from Moholoholo is the Blyde Dam. This is situated at the base of the Blyde River Canyon, providing a beautiful nature experience by boat. It is a great place to view the canyon from below, as well as visit the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall.

From here, you head into Kruger, firstly staying within a private concession area within Kruger, and then having some time within the National Park itself.  These days are your chance to get a good look at the excellent wildlife within the park.

Your last stop is at the world renowned Jane Goodall Institute - home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from their natural habitat.  The JGI has made this tranquil venue their South African sanctuary and has committed itself to the rescue and care take of chimpanzees in need of refuge. 
Being the 1st and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa, this venue will be able to bring the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education, tourism and modern technology.  Entering the reserve, a mere 15 km from the bustling city of Nelspruit, visitors can expect to be captivated by the beautiful bush surroundings with most of the natural game species roaming the reserve.

You can enjoy a guided tour for tour groups through Education hall, curios centre, and enclosure walkways, plus there is a 1 hour 30 minutes feeding time special at 10h00 & 14h00 each day.

Trip highlights

  • Superb wildlife viewing in Kruger National Park.
  • Excellent game viewing also in a private concession within Kruger.
  • The only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa.
  • A wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary.
  • Excellent quality accommodation.

Itinerary


DAY 1:
  On arrival into O.R Tambo airport, you will be met by our representative who will hand you your travel documents and assist you with the collection of your Europcar vehicle hire.
Depart airport and make your way via the famous Panorama Route (God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes & the Blyde River Canyon) before arriving at Moholoholo Forest Camp in the late afternoon.After settling in to your accommodation, an afternoon game drive is included.
Overnight:                 Moholoholo Forest Camp  (dinner)

DAY 2: A tour of Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre is included after breakfast.
After lunch an afternoon Boat Trip on the Blyde Dam is included.
Overnight:                 Moholoholo Forest Camp (full board)

DAY 3:  Before breakfast an early morning guided walk is included.
Depart Moholoholo and continue your journey into a 12,000 ha private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. This unique wilderness area offers ecotourists the ideal place for encounters with the Big Five and allows visitors to track elephant and rhino on foot or view them from the comfort of open safari vehicles.
Overnight:                 Rhino Post Safari Lodge (Full board)

DAYS 4 & 5:  Spend 2 full days at Rhino Post Safari Lodge enjoying an ultimate African Safari.
Overnight:                 Rhino Post Safari Lodge (Full board)

DAY 6:      Continue from Rhino Post Safari Lodge to a Southern Kruger Park rest camp. While at the rest camp, you can use the restaurant for meals, or possibly self cater if you prefer.
You can also book guided game drives in open vehicles as well as guided game walks at reception.
Overnight:                 Southern Kruger Park Camp (room only)
Included:                   Daily conservation fees

DAY 7:     From Kruger make your way towards the Nelspruit/Barberton area.  Ensure you arrive before 14h00 for the tour to Chimpanzee Eden.
Overnight:                 Umhloti Lodge / standard suite (b/fast, dinner)

DAY 8:     Depart Nelspruit and make your way back to O.R Tambo airport in Johannesburg, drop off your hire vehicle before checking in for your return flight home.

Price

£1270 pp not inc flights, based on 2 sharing. For a family of 4 with 2 children under 12yrs, this would be £1270 per adult and £590 per child.

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Duration and details

8 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, and also excellent for families.

Best times to go

Any time of the year.

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Included

¨ Meet and greet on arrival at O.R Tambo airport ¨ Assistance with the collection of your hire car ¨ 8-day Europcar vehicle hire (GRP B Nissan Almera or similar) ¨ Twin or double room accommodation ¨ Meals as specified ¨ Activities as specified ¨ Bed levies and community levies where applicable

Not included

¨ All flights ¨ Certain costs pertaining car hire – see terms of rental below ¨ Drinks, tips, gratuities and all items of a personal nature ¨ Optional extra activities ¨ Meals not specified ¨ Travel and medical insurance

Getting there

To come

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Comments

I know my children would love this wildlife holiday, and planned it with them in mind. However it will also be an excellent option for anyone with an interest in wildlife.
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