5 Days Greater Kruger Safari – Balule Game Reserve
This 5 Day Greater Kruger Safari – Balule Game Reserve takes you on a safari to the private Balule Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park, the leading Big 5 safari area in South Africa.
On this safari, you will embark on open 4×4 game drives in the early morning and late afternoon offering you an opportunity to get closer to nature, experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells of the game –rich Africa bush, undisturbed
Highlights of 5 Day Greater Kruger Safari – Balule Game Reserve
Day 1: Johannesbug to Balule Game Reserve –Greater Kruger Park
Day 2 to 4: Balule Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
Day 5: Balule Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park to Johannesburg
Day 1: Johannesbug to Balule Game Reserve –Greater Kruger Park
Your 5 Day Greater Kruger Safari – Balule Game Reserve commences with being collected from your hotel in Johannesburg or at OR Tambo International Airport at 07h00 and travel northeast to the Balulue Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park.
On this scenic drive to Balule, we skirt the Waterburg Biosphere Reserve before descending the beautiful Magoebaskloof Mountains and continuing to the Kruger Lowveld region. Arriving at Balule Game Reserve, you will continue to your lodge situated inside the reserve. Check in and have some time to settle in before afternoon tea and then set off on your first game drive in the Greater Kruger Park. This afternoon game drive provides an exciting introduction to Greater Kruger, its bushveld and incredible wildlife and birds. The experienced guides take you in search of the Big 5 animals and other wildlife inhabiting Great Kruger.
Along the drive, we stop to marvel at a beautiful African sunset which we toast with sundowners and snacks. As darkness falls the afternoon game drive turns into a night drive en-route back to the safari lodge. Keep an eye out for the nocturnal animals that are beginning to stir the bush. Back at the lodge, a hearty dinner is served in the boma (weather permitting) around the campfire. Relax around the campfire under the starry African night sky and listen to the sounds of the night, before heading to your comfortable bed.
Accommodation: Balule Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 to 4: Balule Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
Spend the next three days exploring the Greater Kruger on game viewing in Balule Game Reserve.
On safari in the African bush, our days start early as we set our body clocks to nature’s rhythm. Many of the Africa wildlife and bird species are most active in the early morning hours which makes it one of the most rewarding times for game viewing. Also, early mornings are ideal light for taking photos of the African bush coming alive.
We start our days with fresh coffee or tea and tea biscuits before setting off on our dawn game drive. The open 4×4 safari vehicle is ideal for taking guests off-road, into the bush to get close to all the exciting wildlife action. The game rangers are in constant communication with each other, so if there is an interesting wildlife sighting you won’t miss out. One of the benefits of staying in a private game reserve is that the number of safari lodges, and guests accommodated at these lodges is limited to ensure an exclusive African safari experience. You won’t find hoards of tourists in the private Balule Game Reserve.
The anticipation of meeting a beautiful, wild creatures up close is heighten by the open safari vehicle and really gets the adrenalin flowing. Also, these drives are a excellent learning experiences as the well-trained ranger explains the mysteries of the bushveld. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn about the smaller creatures in the environment, as well as doing some bird watching and taking stunning photos.
As the day warms up, we return to the lodge and tuck into a big breakfast. During the heat of midday, you can relax at the safari lodge, enjoying the scenery and swimming in the pool, or taking a siesta. Afternoon tea is served in the late afternoon before we head back into the Great Kruger park in open safari vehicles. As always, the guides use their superb skills to give you the best game viewing experience possible. As the sunsets, we enjoy a sundowner out in the African bush. Then as darkness falls you proceed on a night game drive with a powerful spotlight.
At the end of our memorable days in the bush, we return to the lodge to relax and feast on tasty dinners. Sit back and enjoy the age-old traditional of sitting around the campfire discussing the day’s wildlife sightings and what is in store for the next day.
Accommodation: Balule Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Balule Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park to Johannesburg
Today is the last day of your 5 Day Greater Kruger safari, after a cup of coffee, it is time for our last game drive in the Big 5 Balule Game Reserve. Your guides take you in search of the Big 5 and any other animals on your wishlist that you have missed in the previous game drives.
We return to the safari lodge for a delicious breakfast, then say good bye to Balule Game Reserve and embark on a journey back to Johannesburg where you will be dropped off either at the hotel or at OR Tambo Airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 5 Day Greater Kruger Safari – Balule Game Reserve
