4 Day Kruger Manyeleti Game Reserve South African Safari Tour
This 4-Day Kruger Manyeleti Game Reserve South African Safari Tour stays at the Manyeleti Reserve (Main Camp). The Manyeleti Reserve is incorporated into Kruger Park. It is not as commercial as the bigger camps and offers an authentic safari experience. Game drives are often off-road. This guided safari includes open vehicle game drives, bush walks, an animal rehab center, comfortable accommodation, tasty food, top-notch service, professional transfers and the Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon).
Our South African Safari tour through the pristine wilderness of Kruger National Park and Manyeleti Game Reserve. This carefully crafted journey combines luxury accommodations with thrilling wildlife encounters, taking you through some of Africa's most spectacular landscapes. The diverse ecosystems of these renowned conservation areas provide the perfect backdrop for extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities.
Your South African Safari tour ventures deep into the heart of the Greater Kruger area, where the private Manyeleti Game Reserve offers exclusive game viewing experiences. The reserve shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, allowing for free movement of wildlife and creating an authentic wilderness experience that few other destinations can match.
This intimate South African Safari tour provides unparalleled access to the African bush, with expert guides and trackers ensuring you maximize every moment. From sunrise game drives to guided bush walks and night safaris, each day brings new adventures and opportunities to encounter Africa's most iconic wildlife in its natural habitat.
Tour highlights
Exclusive game drives in open safari vehicles
Guided bush walks with armed rangers
Night game drives to spot nocturnal wildlife
Visit to Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Center
Scenic tour of Blyde River Canyon
Luxury accommodation at Manyeleti Main Camp
Professional guides and trackers
Traditional African sundowners
Campfire dinners under the stars
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- All guided game drives and bush walks
- Ground transport in 4WD safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at Manyeleti Main Camp
- Professional English-speaking guide and tracker
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Tips for guides and staff
- Life insurance
- Additional beverages beyond the provided water
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Pick Up from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
This South African Safari tour begins with an early morning departure from Johannesburg, traveling 420 kilometers east through the stunning Mpumalanga province to reach Kruger National Park in approximately 5-6 hours. The journey on your South African Safari tour takes you through the picturesque Panorama Route, showcasing dramatic landscapes and historic mining towns. As your South African Safari tour enters Manyeleti Game Reserve, located in the Bushbuckridge region, you'll be welcomed at the luxurious Manyeleti Main Camp, where your afternoon will culminate in an exciting sunset game drive led by expert rangers.
- DayDay 2Safari Activities at Manyeleti Game Reserve
Dawn breaks over your South African Safari tour with the sounds of the African bush, as you embark on an early morning game drive through Manyeleti's 23,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Your South African Safari tour guide navigates through diverse habitats, from open savannah to dense woodland, maximizing opportunities to spot the Big Five. The afternoon of your South African Safari tour brings another chance to explore this wildlife paradise, with a sunset game drive offering spectacular photographic opportunities in the golden light.
- DayDay 3Bush Walk and Animal Rehabilitation Center
Your South African Safari tour continues with a thrilling guided bush walk through the Manyeleti Game Reserve, allowing you to experience the African wilderness on foot. The morning portion of your South African Safari tour provides intimate encounters with smaller wildlife and learning about bushcraft from expert guides. Your South African Safari tour then takes you to the renowned Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Hoedspruit, approximately 40 kilometers away, where you'll learn about wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
- DayDay 4Game Drive and Blyde River Canyon
The final day of your South African Safari tour begins with a farewell game drive in Manyeleti, followed by a scenic journey to the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon. Your South African Safari tour showcases this natural wonder, which stretches 26 kilometers through the Drakensberg escarpment. The South African Safari tour concludes with a visit to the historic town of Graskop for lunch, before making the return journey to Johannesburg, covering approximately 500 kilometers in 6-7 hours.