Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Greater Kruger National Park
You'll arrive in Johannesburg and meet your group for the drive into Greater Kruger National Park. During the journey, you'll pass through some dramatic landscapes including God's Window, Wonder View, the Pinnacle, and Blyde River Canyon. After settling into camp, dinner kicks off the trip with a relaxed welcome meal.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- View God's Window, Wonder View, the Pinnacle, and Blyde River Canyon en route to camp
Landmarks/POIs God's Window Blyde River Canyon - Day 2
Greater Kruger National Park
Early morning game drive gets things started as you learn about the Ingwe Leopard Research Project. You'll track leopards and wild cats by spotting paw marks and work on setting up camera traps to record animal movements and behavior throughout the reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive through Greater Kruger National Park
- Ingwe Leopard Research Project - track leopards and wild cats by identifying paw marks
- Set up camera traps to gather data about animal movements
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 3
Greater Kruger National Park
After breakfast, a morning game drive takes you out followed by a nature walk with an expert naturalist guide. They'll point out local plants and wildlife as you wander through the bush. Keep watch for the Little Five (elephant shrew, buffalo weaver, leopard tortoise, antlion, and rhino beetle) and you might spot some on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive through Greater Kruger National Park
- Nature walk into the bush with expert naturalist guide to learn about local flora and fauna
- Observation of the Little Five (elephant shrew, buffalo weaver, leopard tortoise, antlion, rhino beetle)
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 4
Greater Kruger National Park
The morning game drive focuses on tracking the Big Five while learning about poaching challenges in the region. Back at camp in the afternoon, you'll attend a session covering the area's history, culture, and the local communities you'll visit. An evening drive rounds out the day when nocturnal animals become more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in search of the Big Five
- Learning session about poaching
- Afternoon session on history, culture, and community
- Evening game drive spotting nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 5
Greater Kruger National Park
You'll get access to the Kruger anti-poaching K-9 unit, normally restricted to tourists. Rangers will walk you through poaching issues and introduce the specially trained dogs working to protect the park. This behind-the-scenes look gives real insight into conservation challenges across Kruger and Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Behind-the-scenes visit to Kruger anti-poaching K-9 unit
- Meeting with rangers about poaching issues
- Interactive experience with specially trained K-9 dogs
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 6
Greater Kruger National Park
The morning takes you to an elephant sanctuary where conservationists discuss threats facing African elephants and you'll see the sanctuary's residents. Afternoon brings a visit to Jessica, a hippo famous from National Geographic features. By evening, you'll relax with a glass of wine as the sun drops below the horizon at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning visit to elephant sanctuary
- Conversation with conservationists about threats to African elephants
- Visit with sanctuary elephants
- Afternoon visit to Jessica the hippo
- Evening wine and sunset viewing at camp
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 7
Greater Kruger National Park
Morning starts at Moholoholo, a rehabilitation sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals. Staff will show you their recovery work and rare species they care for. After that, the Zingela Ulwelzi Project visit introduces you to their permaculture programs and self-defense workshops that support women and children from nearby townships.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Moholoholo rehabilitation sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals
- Learning session about animal rehabilitation issues
- Close observation of rare species being cared for
- Visit Zingela Ulwelzi Project supporting women and children from nearby townships
- Learn about permaculture programs and self-defense workshops
Landmarks/POIs Moholoholo Wildlife Sanctuary Zingela Ulwelzi Project - Day 8
Greater Kruger National Park
A full-day game drive covers the heart of Greater Kruger, where 147 large mammal species live. You'll meet park staff who explain their conservation techniques. Returning to the lodge in the evening, dinner provides time to relax and reflect on what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive through Greater Kruger National Park
- Meeting with park staff to learn about conservation techniques
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 9
Greater Kruger National Park
The morning stays relaxed at the lodge before heading out on your final game drive. You'll collect the camera traps from earlier in the trip and look through the wildlife data captured during your stay. A Farewell Dinner wraps up the evening with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Final game drive through Greater Kruger National Park
- Retrieval of camera traps set earlier in the trip
- Review of wildlife data collected during stay
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 10
Greater Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
You'll have a quiet morning at the lodge, then fly to Johannesburg in time for your return flight home or connect to any post-trip extensions you've arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-trip extensions available
