On Safari in South Africa – Kruger National Park – NEW

On Safari in South Africa – Kruger National Park

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This very special tour includes an all-inclusive six-night stay at a luxury tented safari camp by Kruger National Park.

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Available Jan to Dec 2022 & Jan to Dec 2023 Fly from (flight upgrades available). Prices from

• Heathrow £1,859 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) Personalise your holiday

• Night Safari – from £100 • Sunset Cruise and Blyde Dam – from £60 Room for Sole Use from £333

Please note: The itinerary is only a suggestion. At the tour manager’s discretion, activities that are weather dependent may need to be moved around. Zimbabwe

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Kruger National Park Camp Bethel

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• Go in search for the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and

Greater Kruger National Park • Family friendly tour • Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre • Picturesque tour, of the Lowveld and the

Blyde River Canyon’s best sights • Guided nature walk at Camp Bethel • Fascinating Nyani cultural village tour • Traditional South African braai (barbeque) on your last night • Nature walk at the African Pride Irene

Country Lodge • Exciting optional tours, including a night safari and boat cruise on the Blyde River • Six nights’ carefully chosen all-inclusive three- and five-star accommodation, one night full board plus two nights on the aircraft • 21 meals, including seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners • Included water, coffee, tea and juice, together with local beers and wines during your stay at Camp Bethel • Return flights to Johannesburg, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist

From your authentic safari base, you’ll head out into Kruger National Park on three fantastic open-air safaris, visit a nearby animal rehabilitation centre, enjoy a wonderful panoramic tour, which takes in some of South Africa’s most dramatic scenery, and much more! Camp Bethel is an intimate, family run – and family friendly – safari camp, with just six canvas-style luxury tents on elevated platforms amongst the pristine African bush – an essential part of the African safari experience!.

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Kruger National Park

Day One – Fly to Johannesburg Overnight flight. Day Two – Arrival Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and transfer to your five-star lodge near Pretoria. Enjoy lunch, then perhaps join your guide for a brief tour of the sumptuous lodge grounds, before an included dinner. Day Three – Transfer to Camp Bethel and optional night safari Make the scenic transfer to Camp Bethel, your home for the next six nights. When you arrive, you’ll have the chance to freshen up, followed by a late lunch and brief camp orientation. At dusk, why not join the optional night safari, giving you the unique opportunity to witness how the bush changes as the sun goes down, and a different animal kingdom emerges? Keep an eye out for caracals, bush babies, porcupines and ant bears! Enjoy a first night in the African bush, perhaps with a sundowner in hand, as the sunset turns the sky a vibrant patchwork of red, orange and yellow. Day Four – Included full-day Kruger National Park safari Rise and shine early this morning, for the short journey to Kruger National Park, home to some truly majestic animals, including the iconic Big Five – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo – together with birdlife such as vultures and eagles. Today you’ll explore the southern part of Kruger, which covers almost 2 million hectares of unspoilt terrain overall. The south of the park is lush and green, with plenty of knob thorn and bush willow trees, whereas the north is arid and sparse. We’ll stop to enjoy lunch at a rest camp, where you can choose from a delicious variety of meals. After a full day’s exploring, you might fancy an early night. A relaxing dinner will be served to an atmospheric campfire backdrop. Day Five – Included wildlife rehabilitation tour and nature walk Head out to a local wildlife rehabilitation centre where they take care of injured and poisoned animals that, sadly, will not be released back into the wild. Watch a film presentation before you head out into the centre’s grounds on a two-hour tour, where you will have the chance to get up close and personal with animals including cheetahs, African wild dogs and vultures. Later this afternoon, join your guide for a fascinating nature walk around the camp, which sits on its own private reserve. Keep an eye out for wonderful creatures such as zebras, kudu, nyala and warthog that frequently wander through the camp. Day Six – Included morning safari to Kruger National Park and optional Blyde River Canyon boat cruise Rise and shine early once again, as you head back to Kruger National Park for a wonderful morning safari. Keep your eyes peeled for buffaloes and elephants, as your guide shares their expert wildlife knowledge. After an exciting morning, a well-deserved lunch will be served in a dry riverbed back at camp. This afternoon, you’ll have the chance to join the optional boat cruise, which will take in some of the Blyde River Canyon’s most picturesque sights, including the ‘living’ Kadishi Tufa Waterfall. Snacks and refreshing soft drinks will be available on the tour, adding to the enjoyment of a wonderful afternoon. Day Seven – Included panoramic mountain tour After a sumptuous breakfast, set out on a stunning panoramic mountain tour of the Drakensberg Mountain Range, taking in the Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window, named for its sweeping panoramic views of the Lowveld and lush forest-clad ravines below. We’ll make a lunch stop at Graskop, a small town known for pancakes and curio shops, before starting our scenic journey back to camp. Day Eight – Included morning safari to Greater Kruger National Park and Nyani cultural village tour, followed by farewell dinner This morning, enjoy a final included safari into a private game reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park as you savour every second spent in this unique natural paradise. This afternoon, head to the Nyani cultural village on a fascinating excursion, where you’ll learn about the local culture as you watch a performance, featuring music and dance from local tribes. Return to the camp for your final night in the African bush, where you will feast on a braai later – a traditional South African barbeque. Day Nine –Departure Bid farewell to the wonderful staff at Camp Bethel as you transfer to Johannesburg airport for your return flight. Day 10 – Arrive in the UK Arrive early in the morning after an unforgettable wildlife adventure. African Pride Irene

HHHHH Country Lodge, Pretoria night 2

This charming, five-star lodge is set amongst sweeping, private grounds and even has its own lake. Rooms are decorated in English country style, with wooden furnishings emphasising the lodge’s connection with nature, together with a private terrace and a TV. The lodge also boasts an outdoor pool, hot tub and restaurant.

Camp Bethel,

HHH near Kruger National Park nights 3-8

This family-friendly, intimate tented safari camp features just six canvas-style tents and is located amongst the pristine African bush. From your spacious, well-equipped safari-style tents with private viewing decks, you’ll be surrounded by South Africa’s most astonishing nature and wildlife – it’ll feel like you have the whole place to yourself! Your stay at the Camp Bethel will be all-inclusive, which covers all meals as well as water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and local beer and wines.