Wake up early morning and prepare to embark towards Kruger National Park for your full day game drive. We typically depart the lodge at 05:00 AM – with an estimated arrival just as the Kruger gates open to visitors. The drive through Marloth Park, and towards the Crocodile Bridge Gate of Kruger National Park will be about 30 mins in total. Please note the game drive vehicle might also collect other guests along the way to join on the game drive. A packed breakfast will be provided as you leave the lodge, to enjoy in the park while on your safari. 

We will enter Kruger National Park between 05:30 AM and 06:00 AM. The southern section of Kruger National Park is notorious for wildlife sightings almost right into the gate, and a favorite area for herds of elephants to graze close by the river. The game drive will continue throughout the park, with stops at nearby rest camps and picnic areas positioned along the way. This will be your opportunity to take advantage of the restrooms, giftshops, or convenience stores and enjoy a leg stretch. 

Lunch can be enjoyed at one of the restaurants located within the spacious rest camps, which will be for your own account. Your guide will allow enough time for you to enjoy a quick meal, before getting back onto the game drive vehicle to continue your safari adventure.

The game drive will conclude around about 15:00 PM, after which we exit the Crocodile Bridge Gate and head back to the lodge in Marloth Park. You should arrive back at the lodge latest 16:00 PM.

You'll have the opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate on the deck or explore the nearby bird hide for birdwatching during your free time.

Dinner is served at 19:00 PM on the deck or dining area.

After dinner, you can choose to retire underneath the starlit sky, lending your ear to surrounding nocturnal sounds, or retreat to the comfort of your room for a good night’s rest.

Accommodation: Well-appointed lodge room, with ensuite bathroom

Included: Full Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park, Packed Breakfast, Dinner

Excluded: All Other Meals, Lunch & Beverages

In the morning, you'll wake up early and get ready for an exhilarating early game drive in the Kruger National Park. You will depart the lodge around 05:00 AM in the morning. You'll be given a packed breakfast to enjoy during your game drive in the Kruger National Park, which will take approximately 30 minutes to reach after departing Marloth Park to Crocodile Bridge Gate. Please be aware that the game drive vehicle may also pick up additional guests along the way. 

We will enter Kruger National Park between 05:30 AM and 06:00 AM. The southern section of Kruger National Park is notorious for animal sightings right as you enter the gate, and a favorite area for herds of elephants to graze close by the river. The game drive will continue throughout the park, with stops at the rest camps and picnic areas positioned along the way.

We will exit the park at Crocodile Bridge Gate by about 11:00AM and head back to the lodge in Marloth Park.

You will have free time to refresh, relax on the deck (or cool down in the pool during summer), walk some of the river trails in the conservancy or visit the nearby bird hide for some birdwatching. Please take care to have proper sunscreen applied while being outdoors and staying hydrated.

A light lunch will be served – please discuss this with the lodge reception which time you prefer your meal.

This afternoon at 15:30 PM, we will depart on one of the highlights of this safari package. Please ensure to wear long sleeved clothing and take a warm jacket with for later, as it can become cold during evening drives. We will head towards the Crocodile Bridge Gate to start our sunset and evening game drive safari in Kruger National Park, followed by a traditional bush dinner inside the park itself. 

The alure of this particular game drive is to see the animals active during the day coming to rest, while the nocturnal animals start to emerge. Wildlife during sunset safari game drives is known to be highly active as it is a prime grazing time for animals after the day's heat has subsided.

After sunset there will be spotlights on the safari vehicle (or handed to the guests) to light up the surrounding bushveld as we drive on the meandering roads to try and catch sight of passing animals. Your guide will provide fascinating insights and information about the spotted animals.

We will reach the fenced-off open air dining area by about 19:30 PM, where you will be welcomed by the friendly staff and showed to the designated seating area next to a crackling boma fire. Drinks will be offered for refreshment before dinner. There are also bathroom facilities onsite.

Once all guests are ready to join, a buffet-style dinner with unique South-African dishes will be served. Guests will join the intimately lit dinner table to discuss the animal sightings and interesting stories from the guides during dinner. After the main course, guests can relax next to the open fire or dinner table, after which delicious desserts will be served. 

After dessert we will get ready to embark on a short, but sweet, game drive towards the Crocodile Bridge Gate exit – hopefully catching glimpse of the resident lion pride soaking up the heat from the tar road. 

Expected arrival back at the lodge is about 22:00 PM.

Accommodation: Well-appointed lodge room, with ensuite bathroom

Included: Packed Breakfast, Light Lunch, Guided Morning Game Drive, Sunset Game Drive & Bush Dinner

Excluded: All Other Meals & Beverages

This morning, you need to be up and ready for the shuttle to collect you from the lodge at about 05:15 AM, for your return transfer to Johannesburg. A snack pack will be provided for the road with bottled water or juice.

Convenience stops will be made along the way where you can utilize restrooms or stretch your legs. Your expected arrival time in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport will be about 12:00 PM.

This is the end of your tour.