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13 Day Mpumalanga / Limpopo Province Self Drive (JIA-2-JIAZ)
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Olifants Camp Kruger National Park
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Catalogue Booking Code: 41030
Tour Duration: 13 days
Start: Johannesburg International Airport
End: Johannesburg International Airport
Relax in some of the most beautiful surroundings in South Africa, learn more about South Africa's interesting cultures and explore the famous Kruger National Park. Stay in luxury lodges and hotels as well as comfortable cottages in the Krugerpark. A most magnificent trip!
Tour Type: African Safari, Self drive
Regions covered:
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo Province, Kruger Park - MP, The Panorama, South Africa
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Tour Details
Day 1:
Fly to South Africa with your favorite Airline. On arrival at Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo Int.) Airport, guests will be met and assisted with the collection of their rental car and furnished with detailed maps and directions. From Johannesburg, travel to Zebra Stables at the Zebra Country Lodge north of Pretoria.
Zebra Stables is situated on the shores of Zebra Lake and features beautiful suites with ethnic themes. Activities include open-vehicle game safaris, walking safaris, birding and a visit to the Ndebele Cultural Village where you can experience the culture and colorful crafts of the Ndebele People.
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Days 2 to 3:
Travel through the beauty and splendour of the Mpumalanga Province towards Sabie where the accommodation for the next two nights is situated in the picturesque Sabie Valley.
The Woodsman is perfectly situated nearby various scenic attractions. It is also an ideal place from where you can venture out on beautiful hiking trails as well as mountain bike trails.
A beautiful route to explore is the Panorama Route that takes you past magnificent waterfalls, God's Window from which you can enjoy fantastic views, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon.
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Day 4:
A short drive from Sabie, just off the beautiful Panorama Route, is the old mining village Pilgrims Rest where you will experience a wonderful stay for tonight.
This entire town was born during the exciting days of the gold rush and is now a national monument. During the late 1800s scores of prospectors came from all over the country in the hope of finding their fortune here. It was the richest gold mining area of that time and Pilgrims Rest was born, serving as the social and commercial focal point for the diggers.
The residents of the area are still involved in the tradition of gold panning and you may want to try your hand at it yourself!
Overnight at the Royal Hotel Pilgrim's Rest, a beautifully renovated building, furnished in the old Victorian Style.
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Days 5 to 6:
Enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the Panorama Route and the Blyde River Canyon. Travel in a northerly direction towards Phalaborwa, known as the town of two summers. Phalaborwa experiences very hot summers and mild winters when the average day temperature is 23 degrees Celsius.
The next two nights you will stay at the Hans Merensky Lodge set in the splendor of the bushveld offering a unique Africa experience. The famous Kruger National Park stretches along the entire length of the Estate's eastern boundary. Enjoy a game of golf on the 18 Hole, Par 72 Championship golf course, where crocodile and hippo add spice to the normal 'hazards'. A variety of game including elephant, lion and giraffe are often seen on the golf course & in the surrounds.
Sports such as swimming, tennis, squash and a gymnasium are also available. The nearby Cleveland Game Park, open exclusively to guests staying at the hotel, offers the chance to see lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard as well as a wide variety of other African game.
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Days 7 to 8:
Enter the famous Kruger National Park via the Phalaborwa Gate and start your self-drive safari right here.
The Kruger National Park is the flagship of South Africa's game reserves. It is best known for the 'Big Five' (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino) but is home to a huge variety of game and birds. Due to its variety of ecosystems, the Park boasts a great diversity of vegetation. The Kruger National Park has a network of well-maintained roads, which enables you to go on safari in your own car.
Travel to Olifants Camp, an absolute favorite amongst guests. This scenic camp is positioned on a rocky promontory and towers above the Olifants River, near the river's confluence with the Letaba. Game viewing is possible from Olifants Camp where a shaded lookout platform is positioned. Here you are sure to spot hippopotamus, crocodiles in the Olifants River as well as elephants crossing the river.
Because the area around Olifants Camp boasts two very distinctive types of vegetation, a wide range of game and an abundant birdlife lives in here. The perfect way to learn more about the bush is on guided walks, which can be booked at the camp. Here you can book guided morning- and night safari drives as well.
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Day 9:
While on safari in the Krugerpark, you will make your way towards the Letaba Camp, situated north of Olifants Camp.
Letaba is a green and thriving oasis situated along the Letaba River. Near Letaba are often very good elephant sightings as well as an abundant birdlife at the nearby 3 dams. Letaba has various facilities such as a restaurant, fuel station and first aid post.
At the offices at Letaba, you can book a night game drive, which commences during the twilight hours of the day and lasts for approx. 3 hours.
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Day 10:
A final safari drive will see you leaving the Kruger National Park and via scenic roads, you will travel towards Polokwane (Pietersburg). En-route you will pass the many tea plantations surrounding Tzaneen, which is renowned as an attractive subtropical garden.
A little south of Polokwane is where your will find your next hotel in absolute beautiful surroundings. The Protea Hotel The Ranch is a 'home away from home' where guests will enjoy warm hospitality. All rooms are set in beautiful lush tropical gardens. The hotel boasts a sparkling swimming pool for sun-seekers while the outdoor enthusiast can go horse riding, walking and bird watching. A special feature of this hotel is the on-site Lion Park & Wildlife Park. View the lions and other game from an open unimog vehicle.
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Day 11:
Traveling further south through the Limpopo Province, you will make your way towards Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) where you will be staying at Mabalingwe, a 12000 ha malaria free nature reserve that offers fantastic game viewing. Another opportunity to spot the 'Big Five' as well as lots of other game! Enjoy game viewing from open safari vehicles or go on a horseback safari. The reserve features a number of well marked hiking trails.
Accommodation is in stylish chalets.
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Day 12:
Before this great trip comes to an end, you will be able to enjoy some last minute shopping at the modern shopping complexes in Sandton, dine in one of the many restaurants offering excellent cuisine or simply relax and soak up the African sun next to a sparkling swimming pool.
The Garden Court Sandton City has an informal atmosphere and offers most efficient service. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping malls and a health centre.
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Day 13:
Today, this fantastic trip comes to an end. Return the rental car to the rental agency at Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo Int.) Airport where you will board your homebound plane or from where you will continue with your onward travels.
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