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8 Day Kruger Park Safari Experience
"The Complete Kruger Safari"
Duration: 7 Nights & 8 Days
Price: From R 43,528 pp sharing (min 2pax)(A rate of R 35,950pp charged for groups of 5+)
Includes: Accommodation in the Park, Breakfast's & Dinner's, all KNP Conservation Fees
Highlights :
Big 5 Animals
Family friendly
AC/Fan in Room
Camp Restaurant
Swimming pool
Camp Shop & ATM
Private Safari
Year round travel
Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime! Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the African wilderness with our Private 8-Day Kruger Park Safari, led by the experienced and knowledgeable guide, Andy Wagner. This exclusive journey promises not only breathtaking encounters with the diverse wildlife that calls Kruger National Park home but also a personalized and enriching safari experience.
Under the guidance of Andy Wagner, a seasoned expert in the region's flora and fauna, you'll embark on a captivating exploration of one of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas. From the majestic Big Five to over 500 bird species and the sensational wonders of this every changing savanna ecosystem, every moment will be a discovery.
What our guests say :
"In November 2023 I went on a tour in Kruger with Andrew. I was extremely impressed not only with his knowledge of the park and its denizens - not only birds but flora, other fauna, its history & geography but his connection with it all. A regular visitor to the park since he was a lad and he knows it by heart, in his heart and in his bones. He delivers it all in a delightful package of humor, fun, gravitas (where appropriate) and service. Where else do you get your morning coffee fresh-made off the back of the vehicle while discussing the day’s plans. We saw 200+ birds and lots of other creatures in 4 days - his bird calls are incredible and he can even call in a Crocodile! After a tour with Andrew you leave Kruger wondering if you will ever be in such a magical place again. Then you start thinking about how to get back there"
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Its your Safari. Its your Story. We'll help you tell it
To Safari is to Journey. It’s a voyage of discovery out in the African savanna. Its not a destination, it has no ending and it cannot be described or explained. It’s one of the true origins of adventure and it evokes emotions that take you to life's living edge. To Safari in the Kruger National Park is to explore a wilderness that has been protected for over a 100 years and witness one of earths last natural treasures. Our Safaria Overnight Kruger Park Safaris have been designed to take you deep into the heart of Kruger with the guidance of an expert who will share a wonder-filled story board of its history, heritage and of course diverse wildlife. After all its your Safari. It's your Story. We just want to help you tell it.
Journey through the south into the Central Grasslands and up to the Northern stretches of Kruger over 8 Days
For guests that want to truly experience the Kruger National Park and have 8 Days to do so, we have created the Ultimate Kruger Safari experience that takes you on a journey of incredible bio-diversity through the South, Central and the furthest Northern stretches of the Kruger Park. This Safari will offer you wonderful insights into alternative eco-zones that showcase Kruger’s expansive diversity and offer you a truly authentic Kruger Experience. On your Safari you will be guided by Andrew who is an Expert on the area, you'll be staying in authentic Kruger accommodation and having your very own private Open Safari Vehicle.
For guests that want to visit the Kruger National Park and have 8 Days to do so, we have created the Northern Kruger Safari that takes you on a journey of the old "Ivory Trail” in search of solitude and Big Tuskers. This Safari will offer you wonderful insights into alternative eco-zones that showcase Kruger’s expansive diversity. On your Safari you will be guided by and Expert on the area, staying in authentic Kruger accommodation and having your very own private Open Safari Vehicle. There is no better way too experience Kruger.
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Accommodation:
Accommodation in the Northern Kruger National Park will be dependant on availability over the period of travel. With our preference on staying at Letaba Camp, we select the best and most appropriate accommodation based on the size of your group and availability. Your guide will take you on a journey of the history and heritage of the area and the camp and share with you the wonder and wildness of the Park.
Bungalows range form a single room with 2 single beds to Guest Houses that can accommodate up to 10 guests. Dependant on the size of the Bungalow guests will either have their own bathroom on suite or one to share. Each Bungalow is fully furnished and serviced daily with bed linen, towelling and the necessary amenities. Each Bungalow is based on a self-catering basis and is equipped with a basic kitchen and braai (barbecue) area on the patio. All rooms and living areas are equipped with ceiling fans and air-conditioning units. Whilst each Bungalow has a basic kitchen our guests will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinners at camp restaurants. In the evenings after dinner we like to light a fire outside eh bungalow and Finnish the evening with a review of our check-lists and a few stories.
Day 2: Satara Camp and surrounding areas North Exploration - Morning and afternoon game drives with Andy Wagner, focusing on the diverse wildlife of the central grasslands of Kruger. - Relax at the camp during the midday heat or take an optional guided bushwalk. - Experience a traditional South African braai (barbecue) for dinner.
Day 3: Satara to Letaba Camp - Depart Satara after breakfast, heading north toward Letaba Camp. - En route, stop at waterholes and lookout points for wildlife viewing. - Arrive at Letaba Camp, situated along the Letaba River. - Evening game drive or leisure time along the riverbank.
Day 4: Letaba Camp and Surroundings Area - Morning game drive exploring the Letaba region with Andy. - Afternoon visit to the Elephant Museum within the camp. - Relax with a sunset river drive. - Dinner with the soothing sounds of the river in the background.
Day 5: Letaba to Mopani Camp - Depart Letaba after breakfast, traversing the Mopani region. - Stop at various viewpoints and waterholes for wildlife encounters. - Arrive at Mopani Camp, situated on the banks of the Pioneer Dam. - Sunset game drive or leisure time to enjoy the camp's surroundings.
Day 6: Mopani to Shingwedzi Camp - Depart Mopani, continuing north towards Shingwedzi Camp. - Scenic drive with stops at viewpoints and waterholes. - Arrive at Shingwedzi Camp, set along the Shingwedzi River. - Sunset game drive or leisure time to enjoy the camp's amenities.
Day 7: Shingwedzi to Olifants Camp and Departure - Morning game drive in the Shingwedzi region. - Depart for Olifants Camp, known for its stunning views of the Olifants River.
Day 8: Olifants Camp to Skukuza for departure - Departure early from Olifants Camp for Skukuza Airport - Brunch stop at Tshokwane Outpost - Skukuza Airport back to OR Tambo Johannesburg
Kindly Note: This itinerary includes accommodation, meals, and drinks, along with conservation fees. The solo travel option ensures a personalised experience with your private safari guide, Andrew Wagner.To Safari is to Journey. It’s a voyage of discovery out in the African savanna. Its not a destination, it has no ending and it cannot be described or explained. It’s one of the true origins of adventure and it evokes emotions that take you to life's living edge. To Safari in the Kruger National Park is to explore a wilderness that has been protected for over a 100 years and witness one of earths last natural treasures. Our Safaria Overnight Kruger Park Safaris have been designed to take you deep into the heart of Kruger with the guidance of an expert who will share a wonder-filled story board of its history, heritage and of course diverse wildlife. After all its your Safari. It's your Story. We just want to help you tell it.
- Camera
- Binoculars
- A good bush hat for summer months or warm beanie in winter
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
We don't recommend for heavily pregnant women or persons recovering from recent back or hip injuries/surgery.
What to Wear:
Summer Months : September to April
Cool functional attire preferably in dull darker shades to create uniformity with environment. Always remember a good hat as well as sunscreen. Midday summer temperatures can reach upward of 40 degrees and afternoons can experience thundershowers. All vehicles are equipped with blankets and waterproof ponchos for our guests.
Winter Months: May to August
During the winter months we typically experience blue skies with a daily average temperature of 20 - 25 degrees Celsius. Early morning and late afternoons are cooler and we recommend warmer attire as this is amplified particularly when travelling on an open safari vehicle.
Departure Point: Click on name for direction
Kruger National Park Gates:
(Close to Nelspruit) Malelane Gate GPRS
(Close to Hazyview) Numbi Gate GPRS | Paul Kruger Gate GPRS | Phabeni Gate GPRS
Return Point:
Kruger National Park Gates:
(Close to Nelspruit) Malelane Gate GPRS
(Close to Hazyview) Numbi Gate GPRS | Paul Kruger Gate GPRS | Phabeni Gate GPRS
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▪ All Safaria rates are quoted on a per person basis unless specified.
▪ A min of 2 clients per booking unless a solo tour is booked and rate accepted.
▪ The camps mentioned in each itinerary are based on availability at the time confirming the booking. Should an alternatives Kruger Park camp or bungalow be used, we will endeavour o ensure that it is on the same standard and quality.
▪ A full, detailed overnight itinerary will be provided on confirmation and payment of your safari.
▪ It is compulsory to sign both the Safaria and Kruger National Park indemnity forms on entering the Park.
▪ We reserve the right to change the guide at the last minute. This would only be done under exceptional circumstances but will ensure that a suitable like for like guide will be replaced.
▪ Whilst the Kruger National Park and the surrounding reserves are Big 5 destinations we cannot guarantee game sightings.
▪ Safaria Trading Pty Ltd t/a Safaria reserves exclusive right to determine which bookings it accepts and releases.
▪ All guests assume full responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with our booking terms and conditions in the same way that they will familiarise themselves with their itineraries.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
*We strongly advise all guests to take out the appropriate travel insurance to cover both their travel itineraries as well as personal items whilst travelling and on safari.
We recommend our guests bring with them photographic gear to see and capture those unforgettable wildlife sightings but sadly we cannot be held liable for and damage or loss caused to any personal items particularly photographic equipment and binoculars. This also includes any personal luggage held whilst on Safari. Should any of our guests personal items be left in the vehicle we will endeavour to have it returned however the owner will be liable for any costs incurred.
BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS
Please note that a booking is only considered 100% confirmed once payment is made in full, for the individual or Safari group and has been acknowledged by Safaria.
BOOKING PAYMENT METHODS
Option 1 – Payment made via Electronic Funds Transfer :
Guests will be provided with a proforma invoice for deposits or full payment requirement. This will include local banking details.
Payment to be paid in ZAR Rands ( local South African currency). Proforma number and guest booking name to be used as reference. Once payment is made a confirmation email will be provided with invoice. All banking charges to be incurred by client. Option 2 – Secure Credit Card Payment Link :
Guests will be provided with an email that contains a proforma invoice for deposit or full payment requirement. The email will also include a secured credit card payment link that will indicate the following :
Payment amount indicated in ZAR Rands ( local South African currency). Booking details with clients name and payment reference number will be indicated on link. Once payment is made a confirmation email will be provided with invoice to client. All banking charges to be incurred by client. For all credit card payments Safaria utilises PayBridge(Pty) Ltd which is administrated by NightsBridge (Pty) Ltd a global bookings platform and is an approved payment gateway supported by Nedbank South Africa. PayBridge provides guests peace of mind with the required industry standards of encryption, Secure Socket Layer 3 (SSL3) and no personal credit card details will be stored or cached against the link or on our Safaria website and payment gateway.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
For all secure credit card payment links provided, payments are accepted by MasterCard and Visa credit card holders.
Electronic Fund Transfers are accepted directly into our Safaria bank account, guests to provide invoice and name as reference as well as forward a proof of payment to the booking confirmation email received from Safaria.
We don’t accept cash on the day of safari.
CANCELLATION POLICY: DAY SAFARIS
We require full 100% payment prior to going on Safari. No cancellation fees will be applied if a booking is cancelled and moved to another date within 12 months. If park entrance fees have been included into a booking payment, and the booking is moved forward by 12 months, then they SANParks entrance fee portion may be subject to a 5 - 10% increase as imposed by SANParks annual entrance fee increases. The Safaria rate remains the same but clients will be liable for daily conservation rate difference. Bookings that are cancelled after securing deposit has been paid OR booking has been paid in full (and a final confirmation of booking is provided to client) will be subject to the following cancellation policy : 3 Days or less notice = 100% cancellation fee 4 to 7 days notice = 50% cancellation fee of total 8 to 14 days notice = 25% cancellation fee of total 14 to 21 day notice = 15% cancellation fee of total 31+ days notice will receive a 60% refund. In the case of a cancellation where a 3rd party, Lodge, Destination or Operator is involved, such as accommodation, flights, transfer shuttles or coaches, the prevailing Lodge, destination or Operators cancellation policy will apply and will be facilitated by Safaria. Please note that this may take several weeks. PLEASE NOTE - A non-refundable deposit (actual deposit amount) is levied against any booking that is cancelled within 45 days of departure, or which was made 6 months or more in advance, and is for a period greater than 2 days. eg If you make a group booking for more than 2 people for more than 2 days, and booking is made 6 months in advance but is then cancelled 45 days prior to departure, or the deposit was paid and the booking held for more than 6 months, the deposit will be deemed non-refundable as we are small private safari operator who exclusively book the year/time/days in advance. Any booking where we Safaria or Andrew is required to reserve and extended period of time that is cancelled 60 days prior, the deposit will be be held to cover lost business. This applies to direct bookings or bookings via alternative 3rd Party booking platforms ie. TripAdvisor OVERNIGHT / MULTI DAY SAFARI TOURS
Any booking that is cancelled after Safaria has received confirmation via email, deposit payment or the booking is paid in full, the following cancellation policy will be applied :
We require full 100% payment prior to going on Safari. Bookings that are cancelled : 46 Days + notice = non-refundable deposit as cancellation fee 16 to 29 days notice = 50% cancellation fee of total 8 to 15 days notice = 70% cancellation fee of total 1 to 7 day notice = 100% cancellation fee of total In the case of a cancellation where a 3rd party, Lodge, Destination or Operator is involved, such as accommodation, flights, transfer shuttles or coaches, the prevailing Lodge, destination or Operators cancellation policy will apply and will be facilitated by Safaria. Please note that this may take several weeks. PLEASE NOTE - A non-refundable deposit (actual deposit amount) is levied against any booking that is cancelled within 65 days of departure, or which was made 8 months or more in advance, and is for a period greater than 2 days. eg If you make a group booking for more than 2 people for more than 2 days, and booking is made 8 months in advance or is then cancelled 65 days prior to departure, or the deposit was paid and the booking held for more than 8 months, the deposit will be deemed non-refundable as we are small private safari operator who exclusively book the year/time/days in advance. Any booking where we Safaria or Andrew is required to reserve an extended period of time that is cancelled 65 days prior, the deposit will be be held to cover lost business. This applies to direct bookings or bookings via alternative 3rd Party booking platforms ie. TripAdvisor We recommend that such booking take out travel insurances to cover them if they are required to cancel and fall into the above.
SAFARIA INSURANCE COVERAGE
Safaria Trading Pty Ltd t/a Safaria is a SATIB insured Safari operator that holds R20 million general liability coverage and R50 million personal liability coverage for each activity / event.
GUEST TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
On acceptance and payment of your Day Safari you willingly acknowledge and accept the following terms and conditions:
I voluntarily agree to participate in the afore-mentioned activity arranged and provided by Safari Trading Pty Ltd and conducted in the Kruger National Park and surrounding areas. 2. My general health is good and there is nothing that renders me unfit to participate in the above mentioned activity. 3. I acknowledge that there are risks and dangers involved in the aforementioned activity. 4. I understand that I will/ may be transported by an Open Safari vehicle, which is open and exposed, and subject to the natural elements and road conditions. 5. I am aware of the hazards and distribution of malaria in Southern Africa and acknowledge that I will be entering a malaria area. 6. I am aware of the potential dangers of exposure to the sun - directly or indirectly - and that serious sunburn may result from unprotected exposure. 7. I accept Safaria Trading Pty Ltd as well as SANParks conditions of participation and I voluntarily assume the risk inherent in taking part in such a tour. I together with my heirs, executors and administrators hereby release Safaria Trading Pty Ltd, its officers, servants, agents and representatives, from any liability, in connection with my participation in any tour, and from any liability or claims that could accrue to me or my heirs, executors and administrators arising out of my participation in the tour or in any related activities irrespective of whether such claim or claims arose through the negligence of any person, or from any of the risks, dangers or hazards inherent in an African Safari tour, or of any loss of, or damage to, any property from any cause whatsoever and I further indemnify and hold harmless Safaria Trading Pty Ltd.
PROVISIONAL BOOKINGS
Provisional bookings will be held for a maximum of 2 days after which there will be an automatic release of the space.
SAFARIA RESERVED RIGHTS
In the event that Safaria, at any time, receives another firm enquiry, accompanied by the payment of a minimum 15% deposit, seeking available day safaris or accommodation being held by any of the Parks or Lodges for the Guest, then Safaria reserves the right to cancel and unconfirmed booking.
REFUNDS
In the event of an agreed refund, the final refund payment will exclude any bank charges and currency fluctuations incurred from when payment was received by Safaria. Any credit card merchant charges which will be covered by client and NOT Safaria.
TRAVEL CANCELLATION INSURANCE
It is the guests responsibility to ensure that they have taken out adequate travel insurance to cover the financial implications of a cancellation or any losses incurred. The Guest will bear the sole and absolute responsibility of the implications.
GENERAL ACCOMMODATION POLICY OF CANCELLATION
(Please note that the prevailing Lodges Cancellation Policy will apply)
NB : Kindly note that T&C's are subject to change. We advise guests to ensure that they take out the necessary travel insurance cover to mitigate against any potential losses. Ensure that you have reviewed these T&C's in advance.
For any further clarification please forward an enquiry to info@safaria.co.za
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