Kruger & Escarpment Safari By Road

Accommodation at the 4-Star Phumulani Game Lodge & the Royal Hotel Pilgrim's Rest, Game Drives in the Kruger Park in 4x4 Safari Vehicles, Night Game Drive in the Kruger Park, Visit to Skukuza - Kruger Park Headquarters and the Stevenson Hamilton Library, Panorama Route including God's Window, Pilgrims Rest and Waterfalls. Stroll back in time, down the historic main street of Pilgrim's Rest, taking you back to the days when dreamers and desperadoes from around the world converged on this little-known valley in a hectic scramble for the riches that lay beneath its grassy hillsides.

DAY 1

Drive from Johannesburg to Pilgrim's Rest. The entire town of Pilgrim's rest has been declared a national monument where visitors can relive the days of the old Transvaal gold rush. The history of this quaint and delightful village dates back to 1873 when a miner, Alex Patterson, discovered alluvial gold. Though the discovery was kept a secret, once a second prospector named William Trafford also discovered gold close by, the inevitable happened and optimistic prospectors from all over the world arrived. Check into the Royal Hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure (D)

DAY 2

Morning at leisure. Transfer from Pilgrim's Rest to the Kruger National Park via the Panorama Route, including the sights of God's Window, Graskop, and some magnificent waterfalls. After check in at Phumulani Lodge you will embark on an evening game drive in the Park. Game drives are conducted in specially adapted, open 4x4 safari vehicles, by experienced guides. (BD)

DAY 3

Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives (BD)

DAY 4

Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast and a drive back to Johannesburg (B)

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation as stated
• Breakfast on all days
• Dinner on days 1,2 & 3
• Transport in a luxury airconditioned vehicle & 4x4 safari vehicles
• Services of a English speaking guide
• Entrance fees and excursions where applicable