4 Day Kruger Park Walking Safari - South Africa Small Group Safari
A classic adventure safari in South Africa's Greater Kruger. Enjoy a unique safari experience in a private concession within the Balule Private Game Reserve, staying in walk in safari tents in comfortable surroundings, enjoying expert guiding and superb 'bush' cuisine.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Bulele Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Days 2 & 3: Kruger National Park, Wilderness Trail Camp Day 4: JohannesburgTour Highlights
- Blyde River Canyon
- Open vehicle game drives
- Walking safari in the African bush
- Kruger National Park
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Blyde River Canyon, Balule Private Game Reserve (Dx1)
Leaving Johannesburg we head through scenic Mpumalanga passing by spectacular scenery as we ascend the Drakensberg escarpment and over-look the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. We stop to see the beautiful Three Rondavels rock formations which dominate the area.
After lunch we continue to the Balule private game reserve which borders the Kruger National Park. On arrival at Balule we make our way to the Tsakane Walking Trail Camp where we unpack and begin to unwind in the peaceful surroundings of the Africa bush.
Days 2 & 3: Kruger National Park, Wilderness Trail camp (Bx2 / Lx2 / Dx2)
Over the next two days we explore the Balule reserve. Each day we wake to coffee brewing on the fire and a light cereal breakfast before venturing out on a walking safari. The morning walk takes place from (about) 07h00 to around 10h00 in winter and from around 06h00 to 10h00 in summer. Depending on sightings and safety considerations we cover between 4km and 7km. These walks are designed to explore the smaller components of the reserve's ecology although still hoping big game such as elephant, buffalo and lion. Walking in the reserve - with no physical man-made boundary between you and the animals - is an exhilarating way to encounter wildlife. On returning from the walk 'brunch' is prepared and served. We then rest for a few hours during the heat of the day (just as do most of the larger animals) before going out again on an afternoon game drive. More ground is covered in our open safari vehicle but keep in mind that we are in a natural habitat, not in a wildlife park or zoo and so patience is needed while the driver search for wildlife.
Each evening we enjoy dinner and relax around the camp fire before retiring to bed.
Day 4: Kruger National Park, Johannesburg (Bx1)
We have a final early morning walk before leaving Balule and the Kruger area. We transfer back into mini-vans and make our way through Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces to Johannesburg where we aim to arrive by late afternoon/ early evening.
