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Kruger Express Camping

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4 days (ex Johannesburg/Kruger National Par)

Destinations visited: South Africa, Johannesburg, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Answer the call of the Kruger, South Africa's vast and famous game park, teeming with Africa's most iconic creatures. This four-day safari puts you right in the thick of the park's grasslands and forests, filled with birdlife and big game. Keep an eye out for grazing elephants, giraffes and wildebeest from your safari vehicle and try to spot prowling lions and leopards at night. This might be a short adventure, but it's certainly an action-packed and memorable one.

Highlights

Learn the secrets of tracking game.
See the spectacular Blyde River Canyon.
Camp under a starry African sky.
Go in search of Africa's Big Five.
Take a memorable sunset safari in Kruger National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1 Johannesburg/Kruger National Park

Depart the urban wilds of Johannesburg, and discover the vast plains of the Kruger National Park where the Big Five roam. The park is home to 150 species of mammals including cheetahs, lions, zebras and aardvarks. The staggering amount of bird species, plus the wide variety of insects and reptiles, makes this the ultimate wildlife experience. Jump on board an open safari vehicle to explore the park in search of Africa's iconic animals.

Day 2 Kruger National Park

Depart at first light for an entire days game viewing. With luck, there will be close encounters with lions, elephants and even a giraffe or two. At night, head out once more for a sunset safari drive and keep an eye out for night predators and other animals who make up Kruger's nocturnal community.

Day 3 Greater Kruger National Park

Enjoy another full day of game-viewing in Kruger before travelling to a private reserve in the late afternoon. In the evening, settle into a lodge and enjoy a drink and a tasty, traditional South African dinner.

Day 4 Greater Kruger National Park/Johannesburg

Complete the safari experience with an early morning nature walk. Explore the wilderness one last time with a field guide and learn how to track wild animals. Sadly, it's then time to bid the African wilderness farewell. Travel along the Drakensberg Escarpment and see the spectacular Three Rondavels while overlooking the awesome Blyde River Canyon. Continue on to Johannesburg where this short but thrilling adventure ends.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (2 nts), Lodge (1 nt)

Transport

Overland vehicle

Budget

Allow USD $40 for meals not included.

Pricing Details

AUD $905.00 per person single share

AUD $700.00 per person twin share

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