Day 1
Goeiedag! Welcome to beautiful South Africa!
On arrival at Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit your guide will collect you in an open safari vehicle for the 20-minute transfer to Bundox Safari Lodge.
You'll be welcomed with a refreshing drink before being shown to your tent, with plenty of time to settle in and orientate yourself in the beautiful forest-like surroundings before enjoying a 60- minute spa treatment at Spa@Bundox.

Upon your return, there is time to freshen up for pre-dinner drinks. Relax around the fire in our open-air boma and swap stories about life in the bush before enjoying a wonderful three-course dinner in our restaurant.

Day 2
You'll be up very early for the start of a full day of adventure in the legendary Kruger National Park! With fresh coffee and rusks in our reception area before departing before dawn for the 40-minute drive to the Orpen Gate in an open safari vehicle, you'll also receive a packed breakfast to enjoy either en-route or at a scenic spot in the park.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of the highlights of South Africa. It's home to a diversity of species including the fabled Big Five. The area you will traverse is one of the most game-rich regions of the park, renowned for its predator and elephant sightings.

You will stop at Satara Rest Camp restaurant for lunch (for your own account) before continuing your explorations, arriving back at camp just before sunset with time to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks around the fire while reminiscing about the day’s amazing sightings before dinner is served.

Day 3
A chance to sleep a little later! After a hearty breakfast, you'll head out to the breath-taking Blyde Dam for a leisurely boat cruise in the shadow of the Blyde Canyon and magnificent Three Rondavels.

The canyon is the third largest in the world and the largest green canyon thanks to its lush subtropical foliage. The cruise is led by an experienced tour guide who will explain the various geological and natural features of the dam and its surrounding canyon.

On arrival back at the lodge, there's time for lunch (for your own account) and some relaxation before you are collected for an afternoon game drive on a nearby private game reserve.

You'll stop for sundowners in the bush before heading back to the lodge to freshen up before dinner.

5 day package also includes:

• Tour of local animal rehabilitation centre

Day 4
Every journey comes to an end, and yours will end with another wonderful sunrise in the African bush.

Stay in bed a little later and enjoy coffee on your private deck overlooking the wilderness around you.

After breakfast you'll be collected for your transfer back to Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport and your onward journey.

Sala gabotse! Totsiens! Hope to see you again! Remember your journey will never end with Bundox, this is just the beginning.

5 day package also includes

• A scrumptious breakfast
• Guided game drive in an open safari vehicle on a nearby private Big Five game reserve.
• Sundowners in the bush before heading back to the lodge to freshen up before dinner.

Start & Finish Time:

This trip starts and ends in Johannesburg. We depart very early on Day 1 so it is essential that you overnight in Johannesburg the day before the tour. If you want to explore Johannesburg at either end of the tour, please allow additional days.
This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 4/5. On arrival in Johannesburg, you can be dropped at the airport. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm this evening.

Min Age for Bush Walk:

Due to Kruger National Park safety regulations, children under 16 are not permitted to participate in the bush walks.

Joining point instructions

You can be picked up and dropped off at OR Tambo Airport. We cannot pick up from residential addresses due to delays caused.
Departure times will vary according to the required pick-up locations on each departure.
**It is your responsibility to confirm with us which pick-up point you would like to be collected from.
Our local operations team will leave a message at the front desk of your pick-up location the evening before departure to advise your specific departure time. We ask you to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time as we won't be able to wait.

Pre and Post-trip accommodation can also be arranged on request, please advise your agent at the time of booking which hotel if you need assistance.

What to take

Generally speaking, you should pack as lightly as possible, we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb.

CLOTHING:
You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing, some warm items for the evenings, and long shirts and pants for protection against mosquitoes. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry. Some people like to take jeans for evenings out but they can be tough to dry and should not be used for trekking. Avoid nylon and other synthetics, which can be very uncomfortable in hot weather. Ex-military or military-style clothing and equipment are NOT recommended.

CLOSED-IN SHOES:
As this trip includes bush walking we highly recommend that you take a pair of comfortable, closed-in walking shoes. Closed-in shoes will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grass-lands, and will also act as a barrier protection in rare cases against bites or stings from dangerous animals in this environment.

Health

Kruger National Park is a Low-Risk Malaria Area. We recommend taking precautions against malaria, however, it is not compulsory.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory on this trip. You should be covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
You won't be permitted to join this trip until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by our local representative.
If you have credit card insurance our local representative will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact telephone number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.