7 DAY TOUR OF JOHANNESBURG AND KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Start: Every Friday
See and understand the African South Africa
Start: Every Friday
See and understand the African South Africa
Day 1: Friday
Province Gauteng and Johannesburg, the “City of Gold
Upon arrival in O.R. Tambo Johannesburg Airport, you will be greeted by your personal guide Ms.Thuli Khumalo. Our guide will travel you by car during the full tour. Then head straight for a ride to the famous Melville / Rosebank art district in Johannesburg. There you will also find your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights (our recommendation). First, move into your room and have some time to freshen up / rest /downtime.
In the early afternoon your tour-program begins with a visit to the city of Johannesburg, which was founded in October 1886 as a small gold digger settlement and tent city and is still called “place of gold”. The tour takes you first to a stadium where you can admire the breathtaking skyline from above. You will learn from your guide how Johannesburg came into existence and has developed into the country’s economic metropolis over time.
In between, we stop at a local, where you take a small snack.
When visiting the city center, you can look at the most important historic buildings. Then we drive to Gold Reef City, where the Apartheid Museum stands.
Here’s an idea of what the situation at the time during racial segregation looked like.
At well-known restaurant, you’ll begin the evening, which ends with a visit to a musical, visit a theatre production or a jazz club.
Overnight at Pablo Guesthouse https://pablohouse.co.za in Melville. (our recommendation)
Day 2: Saturday
City tour Soweto
The tour starts after breakfast. More than four million people live in the suburb of Soweto, Africa. The visit will allow you to get an idea of the reality of this country. On the way through Soweto, you pass Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in Africa. They visit a kindergarten and the Catholic Church Regina Mundi, which was declared a National Monument a few years ago because of their commitment to apartheid (racial segregation). You will see the monument and the museum in honor of Hector Pieterson, one of the first children killed during the political turmoil of 1976.
It continues with the Mandela Family House Museum: Here Nelson Mandela lived before his arrest with his family.
The last stop in Soweto is one of the many Shebeens, formerly illegal pubs or restaurants. They were created during apartheid. Since Africans were not allowed to buy or sell alcohol, they did so in the so-called Sheebens, which were also a haven for political discussions. After the visit, we will have lunch at a Restaurant and then drive back to your hotel, which we will reach in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Pablo Guesthouse https://pablohouse.co.za/ In Melville.
DAY 3 Sunday
KRUGER NATIONALPARK:
JHB _ KRUGER NATIONAL PARK ; Distance: 490 km
Departing from the Guesthouse in Johannesburg, Melville we set off early morning on the scenic road to Mpumalanga.We enjoy a brunch stop in the historic town of Dullstroom before we wind down the Drakensberg escarpment and into the untamed Lowveld.The road is filled with scenic beauty of the mountain passes over the African bushveld.
Stops to take photos
We spend the next four nights at a well-chosen beautiful Skhukhuza Private Lodge, which is in the scenic Mpumalanga.
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/tourism/skukuza-safari-lodge.php
Meals: Dinner incl. information about the lodge and the next days
(Lunch at Own Expense)
Accommodation: Skhukhuza Private Lodge
Included Highlights / Activity
DAY 4 Monday
-don`t forget your passport !
As is custom in the bush, we start the day early 06h00 with a light breakfast of coffee and rusks before embarking on a guided game walk within thisBig 5 Area. Although we will walk for some three hours, the purpose is not to cover distance but rather to search for animals and to focus on the smaller things one misses while out driving around in the bush. Before the heat of the day, we return to the Skhukhuza Lodge for a scrumptious brunch, after which its time to relax.
Rest of the day at leisure
In the afternoon, we conduct an open vehicle game drive which develops into an extensive night drive, all the time searching for animals. Being in the bush at night provides us with the opportunity of viewing nocturnal animals and enjoy the comfortable evening dinner at the Skhukhuza Private Lodge
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/tourism/skukuza-safari-lodge.php
Meals: Brunch
Dinner
Accommodation: Skhukhuza Private Lodge
Included Highlights/Activity
Morning Guided Game-walk in “Big 5 Area”
Afternoon Game drive/Night drive
DAY 5 Tuesday
PANORAMA ROUTE; Distance: 195km
Rising with the African sun, we enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off to explore the highlights of the Panorama Route. Our first stop will be to view the impressiveBlyde River Canyon, then on toBourkes Luck Potholes,Gods Windowand the cozy little town of;Graskopwhere we enjoy lunch (at your own expense).
The Panorama Route offers you some of the best and beautiful natural wonders in the area and we will spend as much time as possible at each of the highlights.
This afternoon we descend/drive down theKowyns Passand after a full day, we make our way toSkhukhuza Private Lodge
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/tourism/skukuza-safari-lodge.php
Meals: Brunch
Dinner
Accommodation: Skhukhuza Private Lodge
Included Highlights/Activity:
DAY 6 Wedneday
Kruger National Park; Distance: +-160km
-don`t forget your passport !
An early start, we depart at sunrise and travel the short distance to enter a different area of theKruger National Parkfor a full day of game viewing. Slowly traversing in search of the many animals that inhabit this area, we enjoy the high vantage point and comfort of our well equipped vehicle.
Our ranger will take time to explain the behavior of the animals we see in this fascinating environment.
Although most of the day will be spent game viewing, we will stop at various designated sites to stretch our legs, to enjoy brunch, and to wander around one of the parks rest camps. Late this afternoon we drive back to our accommodation, Skhukhuza Private Lodge
https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/tourism/skukuza-safari-lodge.php
Meals: Brunch
Dinner
Accommodation: Skhukhuza Private Lodge
Included Highlights/Activity:
Southern Section of Kruger National Park
Full Day Game Drive
DAY 7 Thursday
JOHANNESBURG
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK JHB; Distance:430km
After a relaxed breakfast, we depart from the Kruger National Park through Numbi Gate and make our way back to Johannesburg.
Stops for Photos
The tour ends in the late afternoon at O. R. Tambo International Airport, for you to proceed to destinations of their choices
An exact arrival time cannot be guaranteed.
Meals: Brunch
Lunch
Included Highlights/Activity:
Long Tom Pass
Scenic Drive on our way back to Johannesburg
DEPARTURES
This tour departs from Johannesburg every Friday
INCLUSIONS
7 Day Services of a Professional Driver Guide
Apartheid Museum Entrance fee
Accommodation in the recommended Guesthouses and Lodge incl. Breakfast
The first Dinner on Day 3 in Skhukhuza Private Lodge
Vehicle at disposal for 7 Days
Entrance fee for the Kruger National Park
Entrance fees for the Panorama Route
Evening and morning open vehicle game drives
Transport by a Private vehicle
Wi-Fi in vehicle
Insurance: for all guests during the tour a motor passenger personal accident insurance is included
EXCLUSIONS
Gratuities (Optional)
Tickets to attraction unless specified in inclusions
Meals & Drinks unless specified in inclusions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guest need not carry a print-out of the voucher in order to avail this service, mobile vouchers are acceptable
A valid photo id proof of the Lead Traveler is mandatory to avail this service. (Passport)
Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult to avail above travel service
At all entrances to the Kruger National Park a passport is mandatory for every person
Departs: Fridays
Duration: 07 (seven) Days
Pick-up Point: Recommended Guesthouses, Airport
Price:
995,- Euro per guest, children under 12 years old pay 50%
Price in Euro per guest
Children under 12 years pay 50% of the price
Children younger 2 years are free.
Deposit: 50% at booking.
Final Payment: 7 Days prior to travel date.
No. of Participants: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
Payment via PayPal: atamela@gmail.com
No charge if tour is cancelled 14 Days prior to travel date.
Cancellation fee between 13 Days and 8 Days prior to travel date 50% of deposit
Cancellation fee after 7 Days prior to travel date 100% of deposit.
The Union Buildings in Pretoria form the official seat of the South African government. The imposing building complex is 275 metres long and shaped in a semi-circle, with a wing on either side to represent the country’s two official languages, English and Afrikaans.
The Sterkfontein Caves are a series of karst caves located near the town of Krugersdorp, northwest of Johannesburg. The caves are of particular interest for paleoanthropological research, as a number of fossils from early hominins (members of the human lineage) were found here.
Originally a market hall, the Market Theatre today comprises the Museum Africa, Kippies Jazz Club and the Market Theatre complex, which is home to three theatres, two galleries and a variety of bars and restaurants.
Situated in the Market Theatre complex, Museum Africa is the place to go for a real taste of South Africa’s art and culture.
