Departing from the Greenfire Lodge Johannesburg at 06h30, set off on the scenic road to Mpumalanga. Enjoy a lunch stop in the historic town of Dullstroom before we wind our way down the Drakensberg escarpment and into the untamed Lowveld. The road is filled with scenic beauty from mountain passes to the Acacia trees scattered across the African bushveld.
Spend the next two nights at the well-appointed private bush lodge, which is situated in a private reserve within the greater Kruger National Park; an area where animals roam naturally and unrestricted. Being on a privately owned reserve allows us the freedom to explore the wilderness in search of a variety of animals both on foot and in open game drive vehicles.
The tented lodge blends into the bush and offers comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, a refreshing splash pool, and stunning views over the surrounding wilderness. Dinner tonight is cooked in the traditional manner over an open fire.
As is custom in the bush, start the day with a light breakfast of coffee and rusks before embarking on a guided game walk within this Big 5 area. A guide and/or tracker will lead the way in the walk, taking around 3 hours. Although you may not cover much distance the aim is to search for animals and to focus on the smaller things that are often missed while out driving around in the bush. Returning back to the lodge before the heat of the day, a sumptuous brunch will be waiting for you. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure where you can enjoy your surroundings. There is a waterhole nearby that us frequented by many animals as they come to quench their thirst.
Later in the afternoon, travel out on an open vehicle game drive that carries on into the evening evening giving you the opportunity to spot nocturnal animals such as owls and bushbabies. Just before sunset we stop for a sun downer drink another great custom on a game drive. Returning back to the lodge once more, where you will enjoy a hearty bush “braai” (BBQ) cooked on an open fire.
Rising with the African sun, enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off to explore the highlights of the Panorama Route. The first stop will be to view the impressive Blyde River Canyon, then on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and the cozy little town of Graskop. The Panorama Route offers guests some of the best natural wonders in the area and we will spend as much time as possible at each of the highlights.
Continue on to Hazyview this afternoon and check into Greenfire Lodge Hazyview. Here you will stay in a log cabin built on stilts in the indigenous forest on the banks of the Sabie River. If time allows you will be able to do a nature walk on the property.
Departing the lodge at sunrise, travel the short distance to enter a different area of the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Slowly traversing in search of the many animals that inhabit this area. The knowledgeable guide will take time to explain the behaviour of the animals that you will hopefully see.
Although most of the day will be spent game viewing, a stop will be taken to allow a stretch of the legs and to enjoy brunch. Later in the afternoon you'll return to your lodge.
After a relaxed breakfast, you depart Hazyview and make your way back to Johannesburg. The tour ends in the late afternoon.
