We visit the northern region of Kruger Park with riverine forests along the Luvuvhu River, Dense Mopane woodlands, Sandveld areas, lots of Baobab trees, and Fever Tree Forest. The area also has some animals that is not normally seen further south like Roan, Eland, and a few others.
Day 1: Saturday 1 June
As it is a long day ahead of us, we depart early morning from Johannesburg to avoid most of the peak hour traffic. We will enjoy brunch on the way to Kruger Park. We will travel north and enter at Punda Maria Gate. Game viewing until we reach Sirheni camp, where we will check-in for the first 3 nights stay. Relax in the camp until it is time for dinner. Dinners for the whole trip will be prepared by your host
Day 2 & 3: Sunday / Monday 2 & 3 June
We will do various drives from the camp, enjoying breakfasts and lunches at either picnic spots, or at some of the surrounding camp’s restaurants. On one of these days, we will visit Crooks Corner. Enjoy coffee and rusks before departing on the game viewing for the day. The days are set out to explore the area but also to relax and enjoy our camp.
Day 4: Tuesday 4 June
Early morning wake up with coffee and rusks. We check out of the chalets for the day’s travel to the next rest camp searching for the elusive big 5. We will stop at the Babalala picnic spot to enjoy a lovely brunch. Visit Shingwedzi camp for coffee. On arrival at Mopanie, we will check into the chalets for the next two nights' stay in the park. Dinners will be either at the camp restaurant or prepared by your host.
Day 5: Wednesday 5 June
We will explore the areas further south and visit Letaba and Olifants camps during our 2 full days in the Park. Spend some time at the viewpoint near the restaurant overlooking the lake.
Day 6: Thursday 6 June
We depart after breakfast for our return to Johannesburg. Arrival in Johannesburg will be late afternoon