4 Days Olifants West Nature Reserve Greater Kruger Safari
This 4 Days Olifants West Nature Reserve Greater Kruger Safari offers you a short and adventurous safari experience. We'll go out in the overwhelming nature of the African bush in South Africa. You will be taken on various daily game drives, a full-day Kruger Park safari, a full-day Panorama Route tour and a bush walk. Enjoy exciting encounters with many animals. Quality, exclusivity, professionalism and individual guidance are the main features of this bush adventure. Come and experience the fantastic magic of Arica with us.
Your Kruger Safari journey takes you through diverse landscapes within the Greater Kruger ecosystem, from the lush Olifants River Valley to the breathtaking Panorama Route with its spectacular natural wonders. The Kruger Safari experience is enhanced by knowledgeable guides who share insights into the intricate ecosystem while tracking wildlife through pristine bushveld known locally as "Nkwali," meaning abundant wilderness.
This immersive Kruger Safari adventure balances thrilling wildlife encounters with cultural discoveries and scenic explorations, creating a comprehensive South African experience. From early morning game drives to evening bush dinners under the stars, each moment of your Kruger Safari is designed to create lasting memories of Africa's untamed beauty and the extraordinary biodiversity that makes this region a world-renowned wildlife destination.
Tour highlights
Game drives in Olifants West Private Nature Reserve
Off-road tracking of Big Five animals
Expertly guided bush walks with an armed ranger
Full-day exploration of the spectacular Panorama Route
Visit to Blyde River Canyon and God's Window
Close encounters with elephants at the Olifants River
Evening game drives for nocturnal wildlife viewing
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and excursions
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide and tracker
- Driver allowances and park fees
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrive in Johannesburg and Transfer to Olifants West Private Nature Reserve
Your Kruger Safari begins with morning arrival at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, followed by a comfortable 5-hour shuttle transfer (approximately 450km) to the gates of Olifants West Private Nature Reserve. Your exciting Kruger Safari experience continues with a warm welcome at Ku Sungula Safari Lodge, nestled in the heart of "Ndlopfu" territory – the local Shangaan name for elephant country. The afternoon Kruger Safari activity features your first game drive into the reserve, where expert guides track wildlife through untouched wilderness before returning to the lodge for a traditional South African dinner under the stars.
- Day2Game Drive in Olifants West Private Nature Reserve
Wake at dawn for your full-day Kruger Safari adventure beginning with a 3-hour morning game drive departing at 5:30 AM to the Olifants River area, located 12km from the lodge. This immersive Kruger Safari experience focuses on tracking elephants, lions, and leopards through the diverse habitats of the reserve, with your guide explaining the intricate ecosystem relationships. Your afternoon Kruger Safari continues after a midday rest with another thrilling game drive into different sectors of the reserve, offering opportunities to witness nocturnal predators beginning their nightly hunts as the African sun sets over the bushveld.
- Day3Tour the Panorama Route
Today, your Kruger Safari ventures beyond wildlife to explore the renowned Panorama Route, departing at 7:00 AM for a full-day excursion (approximately 300km round trip) through some of South Africa's most spectacular landscapes. The comprehensive Kruger Safari sightseeing tour includes visits to the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon (Motlatse Canyon), God's Window viewpoint, and the fascinating Bourke's Luck Potholes formed by centuries of water erosion. Your Kruger Safari Day concludes with the return journey to Ku Sungula Lodge by sunset, where you'll enjoy a farewell dinner featuring traditional South African cuisine and tales of the bush from your experienced guide.
- Day4Bush Walk and Transfer to Johannesburg
The final day of your Kruger Safari begins at 5:00 AM with an invigorating guided bush walk through the pristine wilderness of Olifants West, where you'll experience the African bushveld from a unique perspective. This intimate Kruger Safari activity allows you to discover the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, from medicinal plants to tracking techniques, during a 2-hour exploration on foot. Your memorable Kruger Safari experience concludes with a hearty breakfast before your 10:45 AM departure for the return shuttle to Johannesburg (approximately 450km), arriving at OR Tambo International Airport between 5:00-6:00 PM with unforgettable memories of South Africa's wildlife paradise.