This classic Kruger self-drive 13-night trip will embark on an adventure like no other. Guests will be able to experience a true African safari staying at two luxury lodges located on the borders of the Kruger and the third in the heart of the Sabi Sands. Being able to drive through the South African countryside to your destination can be so much more rewarding. Start your journey staying at Cape Vulture Lodge. Dedicated to conservation of more than 650 pairs of Cape vultures nesting on the cliffs of the Northern Drakensberg Escarpment, this lodge is one not to be missed. From here you will continue onto the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve and stay 3-nights at Nsala Wilderness camp. Open 4x4 game drives with knowledgeable game rangers and escorted nature walks are among the activities available on a safari. The last leg of the Safari experience will end at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, located in the Sabi Sands and lastly from here you will fly to Cape Town to enjoy some time in the Mother city.
Arrive at Johannesburg International airport where you will collect a pre-arranged rental vehicle through Avis car hire and will start your journey to Cape Vulture Lodge. Here you will stay in a luxury tented suite that are elegant in design and inspired by the wilderness. Each Tent has its own private deck that looks over the awe-inspiring mountain range that dominates the horizon. When you come and stay at Cape Vulture Lodge, you won't be bored. There are plenty of options thanks to the variety of activities provided on the 1800 ha Cape Vulture Conservancy and the abundance of things to see and do in Hoedspruit and the Greater Kruger area. The Kruger National Park is just a short drive away and full or morning/evening guided game drives can be arranged for the greater experience.
Following your morning pursuits and leisurely brunch you will take a drive through to Nsala Wilderness Camp, situated in Umbabat Private Nature Reserve. Here you will enjoy a 3-night comfortable stay in one of the five thatched chalets, each being fully enclosed with a small private patio where you can relax amongst the wilderness. Guests can experience daily game drives and ample game activity throughout whilst enjoying plenty of down time in between.
Following your morning game activity, you will continue your journey to Umkumbe Bush Lodge, entering the Kruger Park at the Paul Kruger gate and taking a scenic drive across the plains of rough terrain providing extra opportunity to get up close with nature. Upon arrival here you will stay in standard tented accommodation for 3 nights offering stylish and spacious surroundings each with a raised private deck overlooking the vast wilderness beyond. Home to the Big 5 daily game activities that are included are sure to guarantee good game sightings whilst being able to enjoy coffee stops and sundowners in the evenings.
After your morning game activity, you will make your way to Nelspruit where you will fly via Airlink to Cape Town International Airport. Upon arrival you will collect a pre-arranged rental vehicle and make your way to the Lawhill Apartments that are situated at the iconic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Here you will stay 4 nights in luxury accommodation overlooking the V&A Waterfront Marina. The ideal base to explore the Mother City and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.
Cost
From R84,324.00 per person sharing
(approx US$4,529.00 per person sharing)
General Inclusions
All accommodation, game viewing activities, road transfers, conservation levies, bed & breakfast at Cape Vulture, all meals at Nsala & Umkumbe.
General Exclusions
Scheduled domestic & International flights
This short 9- night self-drive package allows guests to experience both the bush and the city. Being able to drive through the South African countryside to your destination can be so much more rewarding.
As with all the tours on our website, these are just an example of the safaris we are able to arrange. We take pride in creating holidays and safaris from scratch, placing particular emphasis on matching the destinations and properties to your budget. Contact us now to start the process of arranging your dream holiday and safari.
Each of Cape Vulture Lodge's nine tented suites is a safari experience in its own right. Light, bright and very airy, the focus is on clean, elegant design inspired by the wilderness
The lodge has been built with the breathtaking views and our resident vultures in mind. Each of our nine tented suites is positioned to make the most of the dramatic landscapes.
We have a wide variety of plains game on the Conservancy and a dazzling array of birdlife, not the least of which are the 650 breeding pairs of Cape vultures.
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