Kruger, Mpumalanga & Limpopo
Kruger National Park, located in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces , is five hours by road and 1.5 hours by air from
Johannesburg. Scheduled airlines provide a daily service into the region landing at Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit and KMIA,
Nelspruit.
Unrivalled for its diversity of wildlife and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques, Kruger
National Park is one of the world’s most renowned reserves and home to the famous Big 5.
Here you will discover hundreds of giraffe, large herds of elephant with adorable babies struggling to keep up with the adult
pace and herds of buffalo grazing on the plains. There are many different species of antelope, a large variety of birdlife,
crocodiles sunning themselves on banks of the Olifants River, ‘giggling’ hyenas, and if you are lucky you may spot a pack of
highly endangered wild dogs on the prowl.
The Kruger National Park enjoys a great year-round sunny climate and offers a variety of activities, ranging from guided safari
drives and bush walks with an armed ranger, to three-night walking trails in the deep wilderness areas.
For many visitors, a Safari in Kruger National Park is a ‘life changing’ experience.
Panorama Route
As you pass the north-eastern part of the Great Escarpment in the northern Drakensberg,
the land falls away sharply and opens up dramatic vistas of the Lowveld plains far below.
Welcome to South Africa's Panorama Route accessed via the Long Tom Pass, the highest
tarred road in South Africa, 2149 meters above sea level.
Breath-taking landscapes are punctuated by thundering waterfalls, steep mountains, dense
forest and the scenic landmarks of God's Window, the Pinnacle and Three Sisters. Raging
rivers over millions of years have created the unique Bourke's Luck Potholes.
The Blyde River Canyon and Dam in the north is where you will discover a variety of
wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, wildebeest and antelope. Look out for the eagles and
vultures that soar high over the Canyon.
In the quaint town of Pilgrim’s Rest, developed during the 1800’s gold rush, a historical gold
mining story is frozen in time. Explore the living museum of this charming national
monument town.
Down in the south a visit to the Shangaan Cultural Village in Hazyview will give you insight
into the Tribe’s fascinating ancient culture and traditions.
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