Africa
kruger park extension
trip highlights Game drives in Kruger National Park Panorama Route Blyde River Canyon Bourke’s Luck Potholes God’s Window
Trip Duration 4 days Trip Code: KPE Grade Adventure touring Activities Wildlife Safari and Adventure Touring Summary 4 day trip, 2 nights permanent campsite and 1 night hotel
welcome to World Expeditions Thank you for your interest in our Kruger Park Extension trip. At World Expeditions we are passionate about our off the beaten track experiences as they provide our travellers with the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures as well as wilderness regions of great natural beauty. We are committed to ensuring that our unique itineraries are well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups or individuals ‑ philosophies that have been at our core since 1975 when we began operating adventure holidays. Our itineraries will give you the very best travel experience, designed by people with incredible local knowledge who share our vision of authentic exchange and real exploration with a responsible tourism approach. Whether you like your adventures to include trekking, touring, cycling, mountaineering, kayaking or cruising World Expeditions can make it happen for you. We hope you will join us for a life changing experience!!
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why travel with World Expeditions? When planning travel to remote and challenging destinations, many factors need to be considered. Our extra attention to detail and seamless operations on the ground ensure that you will have a memorable experience in Africa. Our partners in South Africa take every precaution to ensure smooth logistics, our vehicles and equipment are the best available on the market. Most importantly, our adventures have always sought to benefit the local peoples we interact with, safeguard the ecosystems we explore and contribute to the sustainability of travel in the regions we experience. You will be accompanied by a guide whose knowledge and passion for wilderness and wildlife will add a unique dimension to your trip. Their experience and enthusiasm ensures that we maintain the leading edge in adventure travel and therefore providing excellent value for money. Itineraries are well planned and include numerous visits to national parks. This itinerary offers the best value‑for‑money in southern Africa. Our group size is small, never exceeding a maximum number of sixteen. Given our local knowledge, experience and excellent leadership, we are quite sure that this extension tour will be a trip of a lifetime.
kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
trip cost Joining Johannesburg:$979 All prices are per person
options & supplements 4 Days - Single Supplement:
$190
5 Days - Additional day supplement:
$260
5 Days - Single Supplement:
$260
4 Days - Single Traveller Surcharge:
$880
5 Days - Single Traveller Surcharge:
$1140
These short extensions usually operate for a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together, however most can be done if you are travelling alone (Single Traveller Surcharge). If there are two or more people travelling together who cannot or prefer not to share rooms a single supplement cost will be applicable. For competitive airfares and stopover ideas to join this adventure, contact our expert staff today to receive a detailed quote.
Inclusions Valued at USD$: Park & Entry Fees:USD$80
trip dates Departs daily year round
important notes NB: - It is possible to extend this trip to 5 days/ 4 nights - Additional supplement payable. Note: - Private safari lodge & flights option are also available; ask us for details Note: - Similar dates in 2019. Note: - prices valid up to 31/10/2017. For trips departing after this date, the price will likely increase subject to local inflationary pressures on operational costs.
the trip
Experience an authentic South African safari. As we search for “The Big 5” (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino) in Kruger National Park we will also discover an abundance of other wildlife. Our fantastically located safari camp is the perfect base for exploration. On our way back to Johannesburg from Kruger National Park we will travel to the Panorama Route and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. We will continue to Blyde River Canyon and see the “Three Rondavels” rock formations as well as the spectacular canyon, before the return journey to Johannesburg. The combination of bird and animal life as well as picturesque landscapes makes this a lovely excursion for those short on time. Note ‑ It is possible to extend this trip to 5 days /4 nights ‑ Additional supplement payable. Private safari lodge & flights option are also available; ask us for details.
at a glance DAY 1 ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG DAY 2 JOHANNESBURG TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK DAY 3 GAME DRIVES IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK DAY 4 MORNING SAFARI, PANORAMA ROUTE SIGHTSEEING, RETURN TO JOHANNESBURG
what’s included 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners 2 nights permanent safari camp (NB ‑ depending on availability at time of booking, some tours will stay in the one camp for 2 nights, whilst others will move from one camp to another on the second night) 1 night in 3 star hotel Airport transfers National Park fees valued at approx. US$80 Local cash payments are becoming increasingly popular with many operators in the adventure travel industry. The policy seems to benefit the tour operators, more than the local economies or travellers, as it avoids local taxes and transfers the cost and risk of cash handling to travellers. In accordance with our Responsible Travel practices we have chosen a policy not to ask for such payments.
detailed itinerary DAY 1 Arrive Johannesburg You will be collected from the Johannesburg International Airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel located nearby. The driver will be waiting outside the arrivals area with your name on a name board, please look out for your name. After check in at the hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. meals: NIL
DAY 2 Johannesburg to Kruger National Park We will meet our guide this morning and depart Johannesburg at 07:00hrs, and drive eastwards via Witbank and Middelburg to Nelspruit, and enter the Kruger National Park in the southern end of the park during the late afternoon. Our encounters with the wildlife starts here! Before sunset we arrive at our camp. Listen to the sounds of the African night, perhaps we can hear hyena or lion calls, and an orchestra of crickets and other nocturnal species will fill the night. Overnight at the rest camp in Kruger Park. meals: B,D
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kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
fast facts Countries Visited: South Africa Visas: Please check visa requirements with your reservations consultant* Vaccinations: Please consult a travel vaccination specialist for up to date information Private Groups: Private group options are available for this trip* Singles: A single supplement is available for this trip* Brochure Reference: Africa, Middle East *Ask our staff for more information.
DAY 3 Game drives in Kruger National Park Today is completely devoted to viewing Africa’s wildlife as we search for the ‘Big 5’ as well as other animals. An early departure is always recommended as the game viewing is optimal in the absence of the midday heat. As we drive along we hope to see several varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles. Not knowing what will meet us around the next corner adds to the attraction of visiting Kruger Park. Your guide will give information about the species seen, and answer any questions you may have. Following a relaxing lunch stop, the game drive continues. Your guide will consult with you and other fellow travellers as to length and duration of the afternoon drive. We reach our camp at or before sunset. You also have the opportunity to take an optional night-drive in an open safari vehicle utilising high powered spotlights to find nocturnal animals (own expense - must be prebooked). Dinner and overnight at the rest camp in Kruger Park. meals: B,D
DAY 4 Morning safari, Panorama Route sightseeing, return to Johannesburg After a final early morning game drive we drive to the Panorama Route and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Enjoy a walking tour of this area, where you can see extraordinary geological formations, formed by the confluence of two rivers. Our route continues to the Blyde River Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and see the majestic “Three Rondavels” and the impressive canyon formed by the erosion of the river. Stops will also be made at God’s window and Lisbon Falls. We enjoy this spectacular scenery before we make our way back to Johannesburg - where we arrive in the late afternoon. Trip concludes on arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. No flight departure before 20:00. Alternatively, additional nights in Johannesburg can be arranged if required (extra cost applies). meals: B This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control.
itinerary at a glance – 5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary (2) DAY 1 ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG DAY 2 JOHANNESBURG TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK DAY 3 GAME DRIVES IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK DAY 4 MORNING SAFARI, PANORAMA ROUTE SIGHTSEEING DAY 5 PANORAMA ROUTE SIGHTSEEING, RETURN TO JOHANNESBURG
detailed itinerary: 5 Days / 4 Nights Itinerary (2) DAY 1 Arrive Johannesburg You will be collected from the Johannesburg International Airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel located nearby. The driver will be waiting outside the arrivals area with your name on a name board, please look out for your name. After check in at the hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. meals: NIL
DAY 2 Johannesburg to Kruger National Park We will meet our guide this morning and depart Johannesburg at 07:00hrs, and drive eastwards via Witbank and Middelburg to Nelspruit, and enter the Kruger National Park in the southern end of the park during the late afternoon. Our encounters with the wildlife starts here! Before sunset we arrive at our camp. Listen to the sounds of the African night, perhaps we can hear hyena or lion calls, and an orchestra of crickets and other nocturnal species will fill the night. Overnight at the rest camp in Kruger Park. meals: B,D
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kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
responsible travel The environments we travel through are fragile. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence. World Expeditions were the proud recipients of the inaugural Australian National Travel Industry’s Environmental Achievement award for our Responsible Travel Guidebook. This detailed guide to responsible and sustainable travel is provided to all World Expeditions clients before they travel. Please ask your consultant if you have not received your copy of our award winning book. Alternatively, you may like to download a copy from our website www.worldexpeditions.com
trip grading
Adventure touring Although there is no commitment to extended walking on this journey we nonetheless want to keep the ‘accent on the active’. We therefore advise that any physical training you complete before undertaking the trip will be to good effect.
adventure travel By its very nature adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak with your consultant or travel agent.
DAY 3 Game drives in Kruger National Park Today is completely devoted to viewing Africa’s wildlife as we search for the ‘Big 5’ as well as other animals. An early departure is always recommended as the game viewing is optimal in the absence of the midday heat. As we drive along we hope to see several varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles. Not knowing what will meet us around the next corner adds to the attraction of visiting Kruger Park. Your guide will give information about the species seen, and answer any questions you may have. Following a relaxing lunch stop, the game drive continues. Your guide will consult with you and other fellow travellers as to length and duration of the afternoon drive. We reach our camp at or before sunset. You also have the opportunity to take an optional night-drive in an open safari vehicle utilising high powered spotlights to find nocturnal animals (own expense - must be prebooked). Dinner and overnight at the rest camp in Kruger Park. meals: B,D
DAY 4 Morning safari, Panorama Route sightseeing After a final early morning game drive we drive to the Panorama Route and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Enjoy a walking tour of this area, where you can see extraordinary geological formations, formed by the confluence of two rivers. Our route continues to the Blyde River Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and see the majestic “Three Rondavels” and the impressive canyon formed by the erosion of the river. Stops will also be made at God’s Window and the Pinnacle Rock. We enjoy this spectacular scenery before we travel to Sabie for dinner and overnight. meals: B,D
DAY 5 Panorama Route sightseeing, return to Johannesburg This morning we stop at Lone Creek Falls, before proceeding to the town of Pilgrim’s Rest. Take a walk through the main street and get carried away to the last nineteenth century when this little village was bustling with activity during the gold rush, before we make our way back to Johannesburg - where we arrive in the late afternoon. Trip concludes on arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. No flight departure before 20:00. Alternatively, additional nights in Johannesburg can be arranged if required (extra cost applies). meals: B This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control.
joining instructions
Complete joining instructions will be included with your final documentation approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure You will be collected from the Johannesburg International Airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel located nearby. The driver will be waiting outside the arrivals area with your name on a name board, please look out for your name. If you are arriving earlier, we can pre book transfer for you. Please ask for rates.
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kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
important note These trip notes represent the most current information for this itinerary, and may supersede any information in the current brochure, including but not limited to the itinerary and price. The itinerary should be seen as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to inclement weather, forces of nature and other circumstances beyond our control.
country information
South Africa is a huge and diverse nation covering the entire Southern Tip of the African continent. The Rainbow Nation is home to an incredible diversity of peoples who are working on forging a new future a decade after the fall of the Apartheid regime. The land is as diverse as the people, from the postcard perfection of Cape Town and the Table Mountain to the rugged splendour of the Orange River and the teeming metropolis of Johannesburg.
climate
Southern Africa experiences a generally dry climate. In and around Johannesburg ‑ There is a summer rainy season from November to March. The dry season from April to October includes the winter, when rain is rare and the nights can be very cold. Days are usually clear, warm and sunny and nights can get frosty in June and July. In and around Cape Town, the rain falls through winter (April to October) with a dry, warm summer (November to March).
a typical day
This tour involves a lot of driving, with up to 12 hours sitting in the vehicle. The drive from Johannesburg to Kruger Park, depending on how many / how long stops are made on the way, will take approximately 5 hours; this is to reach one of the Kruger Park entrance gates. Then, from the gate to the camp (with speed limit max 50 km on tar roads, max 40 km/hr on gravel roads) will take another 1‑2 hours. As you are travelling through the park, you will also stop when you see animals. It is therefore impossible to give timings, however you should be prepared to spend a lot of time in the vehicle (up to 12 hours) both driving to/from Kruger, and also whilst you are inside the park itself. Please note: this trip is operated in sedan vehicles (if there are 2 or 3 clients), or in 7‑seater vehicles (if there are 4 or more clients). In Kruger Park we usually leave camp each morning when the gates open at 6:00am. The animals are most active during morning and late afternoon. All visitors must be at their camp before the gates close at 18:00pm (otherwise you will be locked out and fined). During the middle of the day, you will either rest (if spending more than one night in same camp), or you will travel from one camp to the next – often also stopping at a waterhole (if there is shade) to see what animals come to drink during the middle of the day.
dietary requirements
Provided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances). Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us well in advance (at least 1 month prior to your trip) to determine whether we can cater to such dietary requirements on your chosen adventure. Please note that options are likely to be limited in very remote locations or alternatives may be more expensive or unavailable. There may be times when those with special requirements may need to provide their own food. We are unable to guarantee a peanut‑free or allergen‑free trip, and therefore, we strongly encourage that travellers with life‑threatening or severe allergies take all necessary medical precautions to prepare for the possibility of exposure. Passengers must travel with all necessary medications for food allergies and be capable of self‑administering these medications.
accommodation on the trip
In the Kruger region we stay in safari style ‘rondavels’ – round huts (equivalent to 3 star). All rooms are comfortably furnished, with en suite shower and toilet. Depending on availability at time of booking, some tours will stay in the one camp for 2 nights, whilst others will move from one camp to another on the second night.
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kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
what you carry
In your daypack you will need to carry extra warm clothing (early morning game drives can be quite chilly), a rainjacket, water bottle, camera gear, valuables and personal items such as sunscreen, lip balm etc.
equipment required
Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes (a comprehensive gear list is provided in the predeparture information provided on booking).
non exclusive trips
Please note that this trip is not exclusive to World Expeditions clients and is operated by our partners in South Africa. Your participation and involvement is an integral part of an enjoyable and successful journey. Groups are pleasantly informal, usually comprising a wide range of nationalities and are aimed at healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.
wildlife
The wilderness areas of Africa are populated by large numbers of wild and potentially dangerous animals. The trip aims to view these animals in their natural habitat, uncontrolled by fences. Your experienced guides will make every effort to ensure the safety of the group at all times. Please be aware that all safari travel, including vehicle safaris in the proximity of wild animals is never entirely without risk. By travelling into wild areas in search of wild animals, all participants accept that they are choosing an adventure that includes an element of risk and this is an inherent aspect of the enjoyment of this style of travel.
vehicles & safety
During the course of your trip, we will use a variety of vehicles, all of which are fit for purpose and the conditions encountered. It should be noted that laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and on occasion some vehicles may not have seat belts fitted. While game viewing within a national park could be one example, public bus transfers or specialised transport such as ‘tuk‑tuk’s’ could be another. Where seat belts are not provided we strongly recommend that you hold tight to a fixed part of the vehicle at all times.
what’s not included international flights meals not mentioned items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc. tips visa travel insurance airport and departure taxes bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
info nights
World Expeditions invites you to attend our inspiring adventure travel information nights. These special evenings are designed to inform and entertain and are hosted by our most experienced and passionate adventure travellers and mountaineers. Ask our staff for a info night schedule or register on our website ‑ www.worldexpeditions.com. Shows can fill early so it is important to register your attendance so we know to save a seat, or two!
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kruger park extension On safari in Kruger National Park enjoy a comfortable wilderness experience capped by incredible wildlife
private groups
The adventures featured in our brochures, and on our website, are just a starting point for many of our private group travellers. Working closely with our Groups Department we can organise custom designed itineraries for groups of friends, clubs, charity’s, schools or even work colleagues. Our team will assist you with all aspects of your private group adventure from itinerary design to group flights. Contact our team today.
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trip availability
If this trip seems right for you then we encourage you to call us now to check availability. There are many reasons why you may not be able to join your desired departure and limited space on our small group departures is just one of them. Many of our adventures require us to secure services on your behalf; such as trekking permits, train travel and visa invitation letters. The demand is increasing each year making it difficult to join a trip last minute. To ensure we can assist you onto your adventure of a lifetime we ask that you check your trip availability with our team at your earliest convenience.
how to book
To book a World Expeditions trip, you will need to complete a booking form and pay a non refundable deposit which you can do by using our online booking function for most trips, or if you prefer, download a booking form from the website and return to us by fax, or mail your booking form and deposit to your nearest World Expeditions office or travel agent. We can also help you with any additional arrangements that you require, such as competitive airfares to get you to your destination, stopovers, pre or post trip accommodation or any additional tours that you wish to take in conjunction with the main World Expeditions trip.
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