Kruger Park with your children in All Weather vehicle PRIVATE Safari - 4 star lodge and this child friendly safari is planned with the family in mind. Priivate Safari have exclusive vehicle use.
This Safari offers you the opportunity to enjoy an UPMARKET Africa BIG 5 Safari with your family in a child friendly environment.
Your Lodge and our Safaris cater specifically for families with young children Kids under 12yrs pay only US$ 395 is staying with 2 adults
What do we offer to make life easier for young children? - Spacious Air-conditioned Vehicle, - Baby seats, prams and baby beds when needed, - No long drives, only short drives with plenty of stops, - Lodge environment that offers safe play area, swimming pool, viewing deck, - Spacious air-conditioned room with on suite bathroom, - Tour guides that is child friendly, - Flexible itinerary to accommodate the feeding, bathing, sleeping and playing times of children.... and parents!
Where do we go? Your lodge is a 4 star property overlooking the Sabie river bordering Kruger Park and is ideally situated 500m from the Kruger Park entrance gate.
What do we do? Day 1 Your guide will meet you at the Johannesburg International Airport or at your hotel. You depart after breakfast or as soon as you have cleared customs and immigration.
Soon you leave the concrete jungle behind as you travel across the eastern Highveld towards Mpumalanga. The first two hours of your journey takes you past maize fields, grasslands, coal mines, power stations to the edge of the escarpment. As you decent down the escarpment you can sense the change in climate and see the vegetation changing. At Nelspruit you will pass through the subtropical Lowveld region and continue to Kruger Park.
(Frequent stops at convenience shops with clean rest rooms will be made along the way.) Your journey to your lodge will take approx 5hrs.
You will arrive at the lodge around mid-day - you have time to unpack, relax, put your feet up or scout the lodge environment. Mid afternoon is time for your first safari - search for Giraffe, Kudu, Zebra, etc.... and yes the BIG 5: Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.
Back at the lodge you enjoy a sundowner drink on the viewing deck overlooking the Sabie river, listen to the sounds of the African Bush. After a multi course restaurant dinner you can enjoy the stars that fill the African sky before heading to bed.
** Restaurant offer children’s menu’s and colour-in pages with crayons (so that you can have a relaxed dinner)
Overnight: Lodge. Meals: Dinner.
Day 2: Your choice of either an early morning safari, returning to the lodge for breakfast; or a mid-morning safari, returning to the lodge around mid-day.
As you travel through the park your guide will share his knowledge about the history of the park, animals - big and small, birds and other creatures found in the park.
Remember: Because of the family focus of the safari you will have freedom of choice to stay longer at sightings that interest the children. Eg. They may enjoy looking at a troop of baboons and spend considerable time watching them play – no problem that is why our safaris are appreciated – private and flexible!
After lunch you will have some free time. Have a walk in the lodge gardens, spend some time bird watching, play with the kids, have a swim or relax on the safari deck with that special book…
Your afternoon safari will be around 15:30. Apart form searching for wildlife, you visit some waterholes, scenic stops and vista viewpoints - the ideal opportunity to take that picture that show the wide plains of Africa.
As the sun set in the west you will return to the lodge. A sumptuous dinner bring this exiting day to a close.
Overnight: Lodge. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 3: Check-out is after breakfast.
Today you have choice of either another safari in Kruger Park (entrance fees to Kruger Park for this day is not included in the safari price), departing the park around midday returning to Johannesburg,
or
touring the Panorama Route on the way back to Johannesburg. You will visit God’s Window, Bourke”s Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon.
Arrival in Johannesburg/Pretoria will be late afternoon or early evening. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or at the airport.
Overnight: None, but available on request. Meals: Breakfast.
Included: - Full time qualified guide - Pick-up and drop-of at a destination of your choice (Johannesburg/Pretoria and surrounds) - Transport in air-conditioned minibus - Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms - Daily breakfast and dinner - All safaris - Entrance fees and conservation levies - Baby seats, pram and baby bed when requested.
Excluded: - International Flights - Actvities not listed in itinerary - Kruger Park entrance fees for Day 3 - Drinks - Items of personal nature - Gratuities for porters, waiters and guides
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ADD-ON:
Why not extend your stay to include: Blyde River Canyon, Burke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Windows, A close encounter with wild animals and birds in rehabilitation (Moholoholo) or the a visit to the famous white lions!
Final: This safari can be customised - send us your wish-list by completing the enquiry form and we will design a tailor made safari.
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We've returned from a trip of a lifetime, it was thoroughly fabulous.
The tour operator managed to take care of every aspect of our trip and the itinerary was fantastic.
Each of the safari destinations were unique and your selection was superb. We'd be hard pressed to decide on just one and thus the three selected were perfect. Cape Town and Victoria Falls were also incredible travel destinations.
We cannot thank the operator enough and sincerely appreciate their experience and efforts.
We will not hestitate to use your services in the future, nor will we hestitate to reccomend your services.
I had a great time on my safari adventure in southern Africa. The arrangements all worked perfectly for me, and they were pretty complicated as I had seven different lodging venues and all the transportation moving between them required.
I particularly enjoyed my stays n the Timbavati Private Game Preserve, and in Thornybush Private Game Reserve. The animal viewing was fantastic and the experiences provided by the staffd members and facilities were really first rate.
The trip exceeded my already high expectations, as you would expect since an African safari was No. 1 on my "bucket list."
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Client:
Jeannie - from United States
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Trains, animals and food are some of the few passions I have in life (not necessarily in that order).
My decision to go to South Africa was mainly to experience an intimate encounter with wildlife in an environment that is as close to their natural environment as possible. My initial contact was to inquire about a package tour that was advertised on the Africa Guide that includes the Blue Train, Big 5 Safari and Cape Town. From the very beginning, Cecil was the specialist that took care of me. I knew what I wanted from the trip but the challenge was to design an itinerary that would accommodate time constraints (the trip was a last minute decision and I had to be back home by certain date) and to include the Blue Train with its limited time schedule. Cecil worked hard in designing several itineraries to best fit my schedule and budget. All throughout, Cecil was always very patient and replied professionally and promptly to all of my questions.
I didn't know what to expect from the trip as I had never travelled to any countries in Africa. All of the tour guides were very professional, knowledgeable, prompt, pleasant, and friendly. Cape Town was beautiful and the people felt genuinely nice. Being in the Blue Train was quite an experience. It’s the perfect backdrop for an Agatha Christie's novel - mysterious, elegant, and classic. Service was superb and the train was truly a moving 5-star hotel.
The safari is a photographer's dream. There were so many momentous events to capture. I am still dumbfounded as to how close we can get to these wild animals. Pierre and Service, the assigned ranger and trekker were quite a team. They tracked all Big 5 and many other wildlife. Pierre was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the region. It's always gratifying to learn from one who shows much enthusiasm in his field.
I learn so much about the history and peoples of South Africa. Of course the opinions of the history, culture and points of view differ in range with people from different backgrounds and economic status. All politics aside, South Africans were very approachable, courteous and warm. Overall, it was a spectacular and unforgettable experience.
From a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being top marks) I give this trip a score of 10!
I had an excellent time and really enjoyed myself to the point that I am looking at returning next year.
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Client:
Pamela Davidson - from United States
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Thank you for a amazing trip. It was more than I thought it would be. I did so much and saw so many awesome animals , I saw four of the big five. The places I stayed was great. Cliff Top was one of my favorites , beautiful place and huge game farm for the animals. The staff was so nice there. The Ranger Sebastian was awesome and funny.
The Elephant Safari was a highlight as well as the great tour of Cape Town. Cape Town is a great city. I went to the waterfront thanks for the suggestion I got to spend a good amount of time there. Thanks again. Also the drivers were nice and great also. Everything went smooth with the transfers.
We enjoyed a wonderful safari holiday thanking the competence and the seriousness of the tour operator and of our guide/interpreter/driver Mrs.Carla Dogliani.
I just returned from the most wonderful holiday in Africa! It's my first visit and it will certainly not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, from camping at Victoria Falls to Safari at Kruger and finally at the most beautiful Cape Town.
The operator was helpful. He was very responsive from the beginning and I am very grateful for his help in booking 4days/3 nights at a tent at Waterfront Resort, Livingstone, Zambia. The arrangement including transfer from OR Tambo was flawless and it was a very auspicious start of my holiday :-)
Now I am planning my next trip to Africa and will certainly turn to your website for ideas and suggestions. Thank you for the great site and keep up the good work.
The trip was WONDERFUL! We had a FABULOUS time and we would do it all over again!
The whole thing was VERY organized! Right from the start, Cecil, was great at answering our questions and staying in contact with us!
The tour guides were fun and professional, the hotels were perfect (some fancy and some bungalows), the food was good and the tours/safaris were exactly what we were looking for (not too fast and not too slow)! I would highly recommend both a trip to Africa and using this operator to go!
The operator took care of my every need for my first trip to Africa. I was a bit nervous traveling as a single female, but they made all the arrangements and everything was taken care of for me.
My safari in Kruger Park was unforgettable. Marc's Treehouse Lodge fit the occasion perfectly, although I did have a few unwanted guests the first evening :-). The hostess was very sweet, the food delicious, and the safari exciting. The guides were not only knowledgeable but anyone could tell they were completely dedicated and enthralled with their jobs. That made our safari even more special.
Victoria Falls was breathtaking. The tour on the falls and the river cruise just made the experience that more memorable. I have photographs of scenes that I could never have imagined. Again, the accommodations at the Zambezi Sun were lovely and the food excellent. The staff were helpful, always polite and always with a smile.
Cape Town speaks for itself. Africa definitely is a place of surprises. First a safari, then to the falls, then on to a bustling metropolis with a small town flair. Only in Africa :-). Both guides in Cape Town were phenomenal!! They answered every question and more. They were as excited as their guests to show them their town and all the beautiful sites. They made my stay that much more special.
I want to personally thank Cecil and all his Team for making my first trip to Africa as memorable as I knew it would be. I will definitely return and hope to build more fond memories...and hope to bring my family and friends along too.
The Safari was great. Everything was organised well. Thank you very much again.
Just something small. What I would suggest is that just one night will be at Marc's Treehouse and the other nights at an other hotel. The Marc's Treehouse is very special, but me and also other people thought that they have to do some renovatings. Once we had a big rain at night. I was lucky with my room but the others not. Some people had water in the room.
But after that everything was ok and the tour in Cape Town was also well organised.
