Stretching over more than two million hectares, the famous Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and a truly remarkable destination. Owing to its exceptional size, visitors are able to experience fantastic diversity – from changing scenery and ecosystems to an impressive array of animals, plant life and birdlife. The park is home to over 130 mammals and over 500 bird species
Boulders Bush Lodge is a thatched living area linked to 5 chalets on a boulder-strewn hill in Kruger Park. All of the chalets are built on raised platforms supported by concrete stilts. The camp has no fences which allow guests the opportunity to view a variety of game from the safety of the raised cottages. The property is powered by solar energy and features a dining room, a lounge area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Day 1: Boulders Bush Lodge, Kruger National Park (Sun, 1 November)
Depart early from Johannesburg with breakfast and lunch on route. On arrival at Phalaborwa gate we start our game viewing until we reach Boulders Lodge.
Dinner at Boulders prepared by your Guide
Overnight: Boulders Bush Lodge
Boulders Bush Lodge is a thatched living area linked to 5 chalets on a boulder-strewn hill in Kruger Park. All of the chalets are built on raised platforms supported by concrete stilts. The camp has no fences which allow guests the opportunity to view a variety of game from the safety of the raised cottages. The property is powered by solar energy and features a dining room, a lounge area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Day 2: Boulders Bush Lodge, Kruger National Park (Mon, 2 November)
After a leisurely breakfast prepared by your host and enjoying the view and bush we head off towards either Mopanie or Letaba to enjoy game viewing.
Lunch at one of the camp before we return to Boulders and dinner
Day 3: Boulders Bush Lodge, Kruger National Park (Tue, 3 November)
Today we enjoy a bright and early departure and we head off to Shingwedzi for brunch after we enjoyed coffee and rusks at Boulders. Returning to Boulders to relax a bit and enjoy the camp. Dinner in camp.
Day 4: Boulders Bush Lodge, Kruger National Park (Wed, 4 November)
Breakfast in camp or at Letaba. Today we relax more and enjoy our amazing views from the deck of our rooms after we visited Letaba camp.
Enjoy a Braai prepared by your host
Day 5: The Critchley Hackle Lodge, Dullstroom (Thu, 5 November)
Dullstroom
Situated in South Africa’s beautiful Mpumalanga Province, the quaint village of Dullstroom is known for its excellent fishing opportunities and fresh country air. Aptly named, Dullstroom (‘stroom’ meaning stream) enjoys an abundance of water, marking the beginning of the Crocodile River and home to other major tributaries. Dullstroom piques the interest of many newcomers with its sub-alpine climate, three endangered crane species, abundant wildflowers, rare mammals, great fishing and features the highest railway station in South Africa at over 2000 metres above sea level.
Enjoy our last morning at Boulders camp with breakfast and we pack up and start our journey back to Johannesburg. Lunch on route.
Check into our accommodation in Dullstroom with dinner at the Lodge.
Overnight: The Critchley Hackle Lodge
With her picture-postcard style and elegance, Critchley Hackle Lodge is the ideal place to plan a getaway... Dullstroom's original majestic mountain retreat.
Day 6: End of Itinerary (Fri, 6 November)
Breakfast and we head back to Johannesburg