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Day 1 Kwa Madwala Reserve
An early start from Johannesburg, we travel through the north eastern Province of Mpumalanga en route to Kwa Mawala Game Reserve, located on the southern side of Kruger National Park. We take a 3 hour game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle in the evening. Keep your eyes open for elephant, lion, leopard, and rhino as well as many other species of animals and birds. After dinner there is a local dancing performance.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Dorm room: (4 bed dorms) Gazebo Game Lodge http://www.kwamadwala.net/gazebo-game-lodge.html
Facilities: Shared ablutions per dorm room, swimming pool, bar.
Included activities: 3 hour evening game drive in the Reserve, local traditional dancing after dinner
Route: Johannesburg to Kwa Madwala Reserve. ±440 km
Travel time: ±8-10 hrs

Kwa Madwala Reserve
Kwa Madwala, meaning ‘place of rock’, is an independent wildlife conservancy covering 4 000 hectares of the Lowveld just south of the mighty Kruger National Park. It is relatively new, started 10 years ago, and has a well-managed eco-system supporting lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and a wide variety of other general game as well as a diverse birdlife. The focus is not only on the big game here, but also the small and the rare. Due to the small size of the reserve, guests can expect to get close to most species on a game drive. Kwa Madwala has also initiated a Leopard Conservation Project to provide a safe haven for leopards in the area, and gradually increase their numbers.

Day 2 Kruger National Park
Before leaving Kwa Madwala we have a morning guided walk, and then spend the afternoon game driving in Kruger NP. Keep your eyes open for the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park, and it’s easier to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation. Optional Activities: Night game drive with SANP Game Ranger.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp: Pretioruskop or other SANP campsite www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger
Facilities: Shared ablutions, shop, restaurant
Route: Kwa Mawala Reserve to Kruger National Park ±150 km
Travel time: We will be game driving through the park for the duration of the day
Included: Morning walk (1 Hr), afternoon game drive in Nomad truck

Kruger National Park
Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its wildlife and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Approximately 145 mammal species including the ‘Big Five’, a list of over 500 bird species, some of which are not to be found elsewhere in South Africa, and 336 tree species occur in the park.
When the first tourist cars visited the park in 1927, they made their own camps in thorn-bush enclosures and had to carry weapons to protect themselves from predators. During the Second World War the park was closed to the public, and reopened in 1946 under new management. Today it is one of the most famous safari destinations in the world with all the facilities that one would expect from a world class holiday destination, but it has retained the untamed, unspoilt environment where you can experience Africa just as you imagined it.

Day 3 Kruger National Park
Another day spent driving in the park, keep your eyes open for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo, known as Africa’s ‘Big Five’ as well as many other species of animals and birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp: Pretioruskop or other SANP campsite www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger
Facilities: Shared ablutions, shop, restaurant
Included activities: Full Day Game Drive in Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Travel time: We will be game driving through the park for the duration of the day.

Day 4 Panorama Route – Johannesburg
There is the opportunity to go on an optional guided morning game walk before we pack up for our journey back to Johannesburg. On the way we travel along the spectacular Panorama Route. Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtaking views of formations such as God’s Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River. Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Morning Game Walk with SANP Game Ranger, Dinner in a Local Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Own Arrangements / Post tour accommodation can be booked through Nomad
Included Activities: Panorama Route, including God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon & Bourkes Luck Potholes
Route: Kruger National Park Area to Johannesburg. ±600 km
Travel time: ± 9-10hrs