Kruger Park and Kenya holiday
| country: | Kenya, South Africa |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | Departs most Sundays throughout the year except April |
| price: | From £2695 (13 days) excluding flights. Domestic flights £145. We can arrange flights from the UK |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Kruger Park and Kenya holiday
This great safari combines spectacular game-viewing and cultural experiences in Kenya and South Africa over 13 days. Beginning in the classic safari tradition in East Africa, the tour continues on to the newer and more dynamic private game reserves of Greater Kruger National Park, providing a feast of wildlife opportunities.
Kenya's wildlife reserves are among the best in the world, with large quantities of animals inhabiting vast tracts of lands that are easily accessible from Nairobi. Our classic safari features three very different habitats, with the opportunity to observe a variety of unusual species common only to this part of Africa. The ecosystems, landscapes and variety of wildlife highlight the diversity of this region and our guide will be happy to explain the intricacies of it all to us. Other key features of our safari include the utilisation of comfortable lodges and an atmospheric permanent tented camp, as well as travelling in 4WD safari vehicles during your game-viewing excursions. The pop-top roof system ensures excellent wildlife viewing experiences, whilst the use of 4WD rather than minivans ensures comfort and allows access to off-the-beaten-track places. Our specialist local guides not only share with us their incredible wildlife knowledge, but also their passion for their homeland.
Kruger National Park and the adjoining private reserves of Greater Kruger National Park form one of Africa's finest wildlife areas, offering superb viewing opportunities all year round. In one of the first national parks to be established in Africa, the custodians of Kruger faced tragedy, triumph and hardship, as they have strived to protect a pristine wilderness region that is sanctuary to over 700 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. We spend 3 nights in a private game lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park, which boasts a similar range of animals to those found in the park proper. These include the 'Big Five', but the private reserves offer more opportunities for varied and close-up encounters. With open 4WD vehicles and a maximum of 9 people in each, there is ample space to observe the many different species as they interact with each other and their environment. Keen photographers also have the chance to take those special shots of unexpected and sometimes dramatic wildlife interactions, as well as of peaceful bushveld scenes.
The tour spends one night in Hazyview, a base from where we explore the impressive Blyde River Canyon and visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, as well as enjoy views of the Three Rondavels and the vista from God's Window. We also visit a local Shangaan village, where we gain an insight into their unique way of life.
Kenya's wildlife reserves are among the best in the world, with large quantities of animals inhabiting vast tracts of lands that are easily accessible from Nairobi. Our classic safari features three very different habitats, with the opportunity to observe a variety of unusual species common only to this part of Africa. The ecosystems, landscapes and variety of wildlife highlight the diversity of this region and our guide will be happy to explain the intricacies of it all to us. Other key features of our safari include the utilisation of comfortable lodges and an atmospheric permanent tented camp, as well as travelling in 4WD safari vehicles during your game-viewing excursions. The pop-top roof system ensures excellent wildlife viewing experiences, whilst the use of 4WD rather than minivans ensures comfort and allows access to off-the-beaten-track places. Our specialist local guides not only share with us their incredible wildlife knowledge, but also their passion for their homeland.
Kruger National Park and the adjoining private reserves of Greater Kruger National Park form one of Africa's finest wildlife areas, offering superb viewing opportunities all year round. In one of the first national parks to be established in Africa, the custodians of Kruger faced tragedy, triumph and hardship, as they have strived to protect a pristine wilderness region that is sanctuary to over 700 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. We spend 3 nights in a private game lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park, which boasts a similar range of animals to those found in the park proper. These include the 'Big Five', but the private reserves offer more opportunities for varied and close-up encounters. With open 4WD vehicles and a maximum of 9 people in each, there is ample space to observe the many different species as they interact with each other and their environment. Keen photographers also have the chance to take those special shots of unexpected and sometimes dramatic wildlife interactions, as well as of peaceful bushveld scenes.
The tour spends one night in Hazyview, a base from where we explore the impressive Blyde River Canyon and visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, as well as enjoy views of the Three Rondavels and the vista from God's Window. We also visit a local Shangaan village, where we gain an insight into their unique way of life.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | (Sun) Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2-3: | Drive to Samburu National Reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives. |
| Day 4-5: | Drive to Nakuru. Afternoon nature walk in Menengai Crater. Full-day game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. |
| Day 6-7: | Drive to tented camp in Masai Mara National Reserve. Game drives, game walks and night drives. |
| Day 8: | Game walk in private reserve adjoining Masai Mara. Fly to Nairobi and transfer to international airport for flight to Johannesburg (flight not included). |
| Day 9-11: | Drive to Timbavati Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. Game walks, morning and afternoon game drives and night drives. |
| Day 12: | Morning game drive. Explore Blyde River Canyon region. Traditional dinner in a Shangaan village. |
| Day 13: | Return to Johannesburg where tour ends on arrival (Fri). |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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We are involved in assisting a number of projects that have a positive contribution to the welfare of communities, wildlife or environment around the globe. One of these causes is the Timbavati Bush School: each year we award scholarships to the two bush school graduates whom have impacted most on their communities. The scholarships enable the recipients to attend a three-week field guide’s course at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC).
We are also a continuing financial supporter of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), a non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa. The trust endeavours to conserve through initiating research and conservation action programs, supporting sustainable resource management, educating the community in the principles of sustainable living and positive conservation practices. When you travel with us, you support our Community Trust, which provides funds for local community projects and initiatives that promote responsible and sustainable tourism development in the destinations in which we operate. First and foremost, but not exclusively, the Trust supports projects and initiatives that advance education and employment within the tourism and hospitality industry. The Trust operates on a not-for-profit basis, with every cent of funds donated by us, our staff and our travellers, going to the nominated projects. As part of our responsible travel policy we also employ local leaders and actively avoid international hotel chains, preferring to give our patronage to authentic, centrally-located and owner-managed establishments whenever possible. Our locally born and raised leaders are highly qualified and will be a great part of your holiday because of their intimate knowledge of the sights, culture and customs, history and language of their homeland. The maximum group size on all of our adventures is 16 passengers. Travelling in small groups ensures we make significantly less impact on the natural environment, as well as breaking down many of the communication barriers presented by a larger group. In 2009, we aim to neutralise all major emissions created by most of our trips, so they can be offered as the best green alternative available. We have conducted detailed analysis to assess the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the ground component of our adventure holidays. This means that the greenhouse gases emitted by transport and accommodation during most of our trips will be balanced and reinvested in projects that offer Gold Standard (or similar) Carbon Credits, and are aimed at ‘neutralising’ your contribution to greenhouse gases. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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