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Take advantage of your visit to South Africa by embarking on a thrilling 3 day safari through Kruger National Park. Because travel, lodging, and some meals are covered by the price, you won’t need to spend as much time doing research to figure out where to stay and how to get from one location to another.During this safari adventure, you will get to experience a sunset drive in Big 5 Game Reserve, a full day in Kruger National Park, a bush walk in the Motlala Reserve, and many more interesting activities. Game drives in open vehicles provide excellent opportunity for game viewing and photography.
You will stay in one of eight rustic chalets at the Masango Camp, a wildlife lodge located within 30 kilometres of Hoedspruit. Wild creatures such as buffalo, nyala, impala and giraffe are frequent guests at Masango Camp because it is located within the Motlala Game Reserve. The lodge is designed in such a way that it brings guests into close proximity with the views, sounds, and smells of the natural environment.
The camp features a swimming pool of a respectable size in addition to an open boma and barbecue area. In addition to indoor dining areas, the primary communal space features a bar, a breakfast nook, a lounge and dining areas. Buffalo, nyala, impala, and giraffe are frequent visitors to the Masango camp as it is located within the Motlala Game Reserve.
Accommodation
The camp comprises 8 en suite chalets that each sleeps 2 people. Each free-standing chalet is furnished with 1 double bed or 2 x single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, washbasin and toilet.
Units contain an overhead fan, electric lights, and power points, as well as mosquito nets fitted on each bed.
Take advantage of your visit to South Africa by embarking on a thrilling 3 day safari through Kruger National Park. Because travel, lodging, and some meals are covered by the price, you won’t need to spend as much time doing research to figure out where to stay and how to get from one location to another.During this safari adventure, you will get to experience a sunset drive in Big 5 Game Reserve, a full day in Kruger National Park, a bush walk in the Motlala Reserve, and many more interesting activities. Game drives in open vehicles provide excellent opportunity for game viewing and photography.
You will stay in one of eight rustic chalets at the Masango Camp, a wildlife lodge located within 30 kilometres of Hoedspruit. Wild creatures such as buffalo, nyala, impala and giraffe are frequent guests at Masango Camp because it is located within the Motlala Game Reserve. The lodge is designed in such a way that it brings guests into close proximity with the views, sounds, and smells of the natural environment.
The camp features a swimming pool of a respectable size in addition to an open boma and barbecue area. In addition to indoor dining areas, the primary communal space features a bar, a breakfast nook, a lounge and dining areas. Buffalo, nyala, impala, and giraffe are frequent visitors to the Masango camp as it is located within the Motlala Game Reserve.
Accommodation
The camp comprises 8 en suite chalets that each sleeps 2 people. Each free-standing chalet is furnished with 1 double bed or 2 x single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, washbasin and toilet.
Units contain an overhead fan, electric lights, and power points, as well as mosquito nets fitted on each bed.
During this safari adventure, you will get to experience a sunset drive in Big 5 Game Reserve, a full day in Kruger National Park, a bush walk in the Motlala Reserve, and many more interesting activities. Game drives in open vehicles provide excellent opportunity for game viewing and photography.
You will start this exciting safari early in the morning when you depart from OR Tambo International Airport and travel through the Highveld and Lowveld of Mpumalanga to Masango Lodge.
You will have time to refresh before the real adventure start with a game drive in the private game reserve. Enjoy sundowners in the bush, then return to the camp to gather around the boma fire for dinner and stories about the day's adventures.
Your day may proceed in one of two ways: an early departure for Kruger National Park with a bush breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.
The exact departure times will be communicated to you the night before as it will be decided according to animal activity at the time to give you the best opportunity for game viewing.
Your safari in Kruger will last about 7 to 8 hours, during which you will have ample time for exciting animal sightings. You will return to the camp with ample time to unwind and get ready for a starlit dinner around the fire in the boma.
Your day will start early again, this time with a 1-hour bushwalk before breakfast. After breakfast it is time for good-byes and return to Johannesburg. Alternatively, you have the option to stretch the adventure a little longer by adding a scenic Panorama Route tour at an additional cost of R1 500 per person on your way back, or with a 3 hour open-vehicle safari drive in a Big 5 reserve at an additional cost of R1 500. The Panorama Route is a lovely trip that takes in many historical and natural wonders. This adventurous route is located in Mpumalanga, near the Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest canyon (and the largest green canyon). Numerous waterfalls and one of South Africa's largest forested regions are among the many natural attractions located here.
This added route will take you past Berlin Falls, God's Window, Blyde Canyon, and Three Rondavels before you finally leave the Lowveld. You should arrive back at OR Tambo International Airport not later than around 17:00 or 18:00.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Group tours
MoAfrika Tours and its service providers offer cost effective group tours and transfers ranging from 2 – 12 persons per vehicle, please do inform us if you would prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).
Collection / Drop off
Collection from any Hotel or address in Johannesburg between 06:30am – 09:30am depending on collection location.
Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 17h00
Please note
If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of the safari tour, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00.
Enjoy three days of exploring Kruger on game drives, spotting the Big Five and other amazing wildlife. In the evenings, relax in your chalet, enjoying delicious meals and stargazing under the African sky. Here is your itinerary for this 3-day budget safari in Kruger:
You will start this exciting safari early in the morning when you depart from OR Tambo International Airport and travel through the Highveld and Lowveld of Mpumalanga to Masango Lodge.
You will have time to refresh before the real adventure start with a game drive in the private game reserve. Enjoy sundowners in the bush, then return to the camp to gather around the boma fire for dinner and stories about the day’s adventures.
Your day may proceed in one of two ways: an early departure for Kruger National Park with a bush breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.
The exact departure times will be communicated to you the night before as it will be decided according to animal activity at the time to give you the best opportunity for game viewing.
Your safari in Kruger will last about 7 to 8 hours, during which you will have ample time for exciting animal sightings. You will return to the camp with ample time to unwind and get ready for a starlit dinner around the fire in the boma.
Your day will start early again, this time with a 1-hour bushwalk before breakfast. After breakfast it is time for good-byes and return to Johannesburg. Alternatively, you have the option to stretch the adventure a little longer by adding a scenic Panorama Route tour at an additional cost of R1 500 per person on your way back, or with a 3 hour open-vehicle safari drive in a Big 5 reserve at an additional cost of R1 500. The Panorama Route is a lovely trip that takes in many historical and natural wonders. This adventurous route is located in Mpumalanga, near the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third largest canyon (and the largest green canyon). Numerous waterfalls and one of South Africa’s largest forested regions are among the many natural attractions located here.
This added route will take you past Berlin Falls, God’s Window, Blyde Canyon, and Three Rondavels before you finally leave the Lowveld. You should arrive back at OR Tambo International Airport not later than around 17:00 or 18:00.
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