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| TRIP NAME: |
LOWVELD ENCOUNTER (KRUGER PARK)
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| TRIP CODE: |
MPLE
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| Start Point: |
Johannesburg
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| End Point: |
Johannesburg
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| Start Date: |
Flexible (recommended start on Mondays)
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| End Date: |
Flexible (recommended end on Tuesdays)
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| Duration: |
9 Days (8 nights)
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| Trip Style: |
Accommodated (camping option available on request)
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| Accommodation |
4 or 5 nights guesthouse
2 or 3 nights tented camp
1 night chalet/bungalow/safari tent (KNP
restcamp)
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| Group Size: |
Usually 4 to 8 people
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| Meals Included: |
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
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Tour
Description
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This exceptional 9-day
adventure excursion combines the scenic splendour of the Northern Drakensberg
mountain range, with close up encounters with some of South Africa's incredibly
diverse wildlife and wilderness areas, and showcases some of South Africa's
historical highlights in the region. We spend two full days in the famous
Kruger National Park, in search of the Big-5 and its wealth of other wildlife,
as well as spending some time exploring the area and enjoying a day of leisure
in the area.
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Highlights:
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 Panorama Route
(Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes &God's Window)
2 days in Kruger National Park
1 day of leisure in Hazyview area (optional
adventure or other activities)
Sudwala Caves, Dinosaur Park and Nelspruit
Botanical Garden
Walking
trails and game drives in Loskop Dam Nature reserve
Optional visit to Shangana Cultural
Village
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Illustrative
Itinerary
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Please note that all our
tours are customized to specific requirements and to conditions prevailing at
the time of booking.
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| Day No. |
Day |
Overnight Location |
Daily Summary of Activities and Routing |
Meals Included |
| 1 |
Monday |
Johannesburg |
Meet and greet at OR Tambo Airport (Jhb), Transfer
to guesthouse. Optional activities available (pre-arranged - ask for
details). |
D Only |
| 2 |
Tuesday |
Graskop or Sabie |
Transfer to Panorama Route (via Pilgrims
Rest). |
BD Only |
| 3 |
Wednesday |
Hazyview |
Sudwala Caves and Dinosaur Park. Nelspruit
Botanical Garden. Optional evening festival at Shangana Cultural
village. |
B Only |
| 4 |
Thursday |
Hazyview |
Adventure Activities in Mpumalanga Lowveld
Region. |
B Only |
| 5 |
Friday |
Restcamp in KNP |
Kruger National Park (Southern
Region). |
BLD |
| 6 |
Saturday |
Hoedspruit |
Kruger National Park (Southern
Region). |
BLD |
| 7 |
Sunday |
Loskop Dam |
Transfer to tented bush lodge at Loskop
Dam. |
BLD |
| 8 |
Monday |
Loskop Dam |
Game drives and/or bush walks in Loskop Dam Nature
reserve (3 of Big-5). |
BLD |
| 9 |
Tuesday |
Nil |
Return to Johannesburg. Departure Day. |
B Only |
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Inclusions
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The following items are
specifically included in the pricing:
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All accommodation indicated (5 nights guesthouse, 1 night
bungalow in KNP, 2 nights tented lodge) - subject to availability at time of
quoting and booking. |
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All meals indicated in the itinerary (8 breakfasts, 4 lunches,
6 dinners) |
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The provision of a suitable tour vehicle, depending on group
size, fully licenced and permitted, with standard passenger liability
insurance |
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The provision of an experienced, qualified and registered
driver-guide for the duration of the trip |
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The provision of specialist guides at specific venues where
required |
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All activities specifically indicated in the itinerary (unless
specified "optional" or "own cost") |
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Meet and greet at OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), and
transfer to guesthouse |
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Departure from OR Tambo Airport or other suitable venue in
Johannesburg |
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Entrance fees and conservation fees to the various venues as
indicated |
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All fuel, toll fees, entrance fees and statutory fees for the
vehicle |
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Exclusions
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The following items are
specifically excluded from the above offer:
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Refreshments and soft and alcoholic drinks en
route |
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Optional activities en route |
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Items of a personal nature |
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Curios, etc |
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Activities and items not included in the detailed
itinerary |
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Insurance and Emergency evacuation cover (we insist that
guests carry their own comprehensive Travel Insurance) |
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Visa fees |
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Gratuities for local guides, waiters, chambermaids, service
providers, etc. |
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Kindly Note The
Following:
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Accommodation and activities are subject to availability at
time of booking, and, in some cases, dependent on other conditions prevailing
on arrival. It may not always be possible to use the proposed establishment or
campsite, and in some cases an alternative must be found, possibly at a
different price. Early booking helps prevent variations of this
nature. |
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The final itinerary and pricing will be confirmed at time of
quoting and booking |
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This routing may be subject to changes due to environmental
conditions |
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Allow for a meal allowance of approx R500.00 for meals not
included |
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