Day 01

Drive to the Kruger National Park. The road crosses the high central plateau, known as the Highveld, with its vast maize fields before reaching the escarpment and descending to the “Lowveld”. Enter the Kruger Park in the afternoon. Game viewing en route to the rest camp.

OVERNIGHT: KRUGER PARK

Day 02

Early morning game drive – you may see some of the nocturnal animals before they find a place to sleep during the day. Stop for breakfast. The remainder of the day is spent on game drives in the world famous Kruger Park, which covers about 2 million hectares and is unrivalled for its biodiversity. You may see African elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, white rhino, giraffe, kudu, impala, zebra and a host of other animals and birds. Recently the park was extended to include another 1 million hectares in Mozambique, creating the Greater Limpopo Frontier Park.

OVERNIGHT: KRUGER PARK

Day 03

Leave the Park and drive up the escarpment to Sabie. Founded after the discovery of gold here in 1895, Sabie is now the centre of the forestry industry. Continue to Pilgrims Rest which sprang to life in 1873 after the discovery of gold. There is time to visit this charming village. Take the Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon stopping at places like God’s Window and Three Rondavels for breathtaking views.

OVERNIGHT: BLYDEPOORT

Day 04

After breakfast drive to the high central plateau arriving in Pretoria in the afternoon.