Encounter the pristine wilderness of Kruger Park and a Big Five Private Reserve on open 4×4 Game Drives. Try out a local African dish whilst experiencing a Boma Dinner under the evening skies. Enjoy a day of leisure soaking up the African sun sipping cocktails alongside the swimming pool or partake in some of the exciting optional activities on offer. Learn fascinating facts about the African bushveld on an early morning game walk with experienced nature guides before exploring the Blyde River Canyon.
Highlights
Game drive to Kruger National Park
Operating days: every day
Departure time: 0700 hours
Duration: 4 days
Departure point: Johannesburg accommodation pick-up
Arrival point: Johannesburg accommodation drop-off
Special instructions: please contact across Africa tours & travel to confirm your departure details at least one week prior to your first day of the visit. If you’re flying out of one of the airports close to Kruger Park, you will be dropped off by 11h00/11h15pm unless you have arranged prior to your safari to be dropped off later. Flights can be taken from either Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) or Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) or Skukuza Airport
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Flights to Thornhill Safari Lodge
Airport taxes on Fly-Ins
Airport Transfers and gate fees into Thornhill (Airport transfers available upon request)
Optional activities
Drinks & Gratuities
We depart Johannesburg as we make our way to the Greater Kruger National Park where our Safari adventure begins. After travelling through the Highveld farmlands we descend the Drakensberg Escarpment and into the Lowveld, home to some of the most pristine Private Game Reserves in South Africa and the world renowned Kruger National Park. We arrive at Thornhill Safari Lodge in time for a delicious lunch. After some relaxation time, we venture out on a late afternoon/evening Big Five game drive in open 4×4 Safari vehicles in one of the neighbouring Private Reserves. We take a break for Sundowner drinks and snacks at one of the waterholes en route enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the African Bushveld before continuing our game drive into the night. Located within the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve and forming part of the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem, Thornhill offers comfortable accommodation in authentic thatched roof chalets. Vibrant fabrics and local hardwood furniture all create that rustic yet stylish bush atmosphere. Sit back and relax in our Bar/Lounge area or sip cocktails around the swimming pool and treetop viewing deck overlooking the Drakensberg Mountain Range and never ending wilderness.
Included Activities: Big 5 Open 4×4 Vehicle Game Drive in a Private Reserve open to the Kruger Park
Meals Included: Lunch &Dinner
Useful Information
Thornhill Safari Lodge is a 45 minute drive to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate. Big 5 Game Drives on this itinerary are conducted in the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Private Game Reserves. Please note that if Thornhill is full you will be accommodated in a similar lodge within the Greater Kruger Park region.
An early rise as you are greeted by your guide and enjoy coffee and rusks before embarking on a day of exploration in the celebrated Kruger National park. The Park offers an unrivalled wildlife experience that ranks with the best not only in Africa, but around the world. Its rich history dates back to 1898, and its goal has always been to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld. Today, this national treasure offers two million hectares of unspoiled African bushveld. Truly the flagship of the South African National Parks, Kruger remains home to an impressive number of species ranging from 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 517 birds and 146 mammals. Look forward to a safari experience that unfolds from the moment you enter the Kruger Park, and explore the best game drive routes the Park has to offer. Our game drive takes us through varied topography with an amazing variety of wildlife, birds, plants and trees. We break at a remote picnic site to enjoy our packed breakfast before continuing our Safari discovering the unspoilt, untamed wilderness that makes Kruger Park so special. Our journey continues as we stop off at the various viewpoints and waterholes whilst game viewing and bird watching along the way.
We return to the comforts of Thornhill Safari Lodge, and enjoy yet another taste of traditional African cuisine before retiring to the peaceful sounds of the African night.
Included Activities: Full Day Open 4×4 Safari Vehicle Game Drive in Kruger Park
Meals Included: Packed breakfast &Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before departing on the Panorama Route tour.We enjoy the day exploring the sights and sounds along the Drakensberg Escarpment’s Panoramic Route including the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Gods Window and a few quaint little villages along the way. We then return to Thornhill late in the afternoon and arrive just in time to
freshen up before enjoying some delicious bushveld cooking.
Meals Included:Breakfast& Dinner
Rising early, we head off on a game walk where you can explore the reserve on foot. Ourrangers know how to entertain guests with fascinating facts as they lead you in tracking game in the wild.. Please don’t book any international flights before 10pm this evening.
Included Activities: Morning Big 5 game drive in Private Nature Reserve
Meals Included: Breakfast
