Best of Kruger National Park, Spanish-speaking guide, Private Tour
Best of Kruger National Park, Spanish-speaking guide, Private Tour
Best of Kruger National Park, Spanish-speaking guide, Private Tour
5 Days Starting in Hazyview and ending in Johannesburg
Visiting: Hazyview, Parc Kruger, Johannesburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36095
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Join our five-day tour and see its remarkably untamed wilderness and astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely through Kruger National Park, a massive unfenced game reserve. Get an insight of the Panorama Route and get amazed by the Blyde River Canyon. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Kruger National Park: The largest game reserve in South Africa, home to a variety of different species of wild animals, including the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Blyde River Canyon: One of the most spectacular canyons in the world with beautiful mountainous backdrops and panoramic views of the Mpumalanga province. Graskop: At an altitude of 1,400 m above sea level lies this small scenic mining town on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. It is the ideal starting point from which to explore Mpumalanga’s highlights, such as Kruger National Park, Pilgrims Rest and the Blyde River Canyon.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Johannesburg – Hazyview (390Km – 4Hrs)
Location: Hazyview
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
In the early morning (between 06:30-07:00 am) your Spanish speaking driver-guide will meet you either at Johannesburg Airport or at one of the airport hotels (5 km radius); pre-night in Johannesburg Airport is available as an optional extra, upon an additional cost. From there you drive to your accommodation. After your arrival, check-in and enjoy a light lunch (own expense) before departing on the first safari to Kruger National Park. Depart Johannesburg and enter the Mpumalanga Province. Fantastic sceneries, legends of various tribes, a huge diversity of flora and the fascinating world of animals make Mpumalanga to one of the main destinations for travellers. Not only Kruger National Park, but many more nature and game reserves offer homes and protection to an abundance of animals. Many coal mines are operating in the Witbank area. This region is home to the Ndebele people, well known for their artistic talents. They are well known for their colourful dresses, their beadwork and their beaded hoops. Their houses are decorated with geometrical patterns. Past Belfast and Lydenburg to the Long Tom Pass. It got its name from the Long Tom cannons used during the Anglo-Boer war. The original pass was a treacherous one with steep gradients hairpin bends and hair raising drops. It was originally the route followed by pioneer wagon drivers transporting goods from Mozambique to Lydenburg. The road leads into the village Sabie, found during the gold rush that swept through this area around 1880.Â
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 2 : Hazyview – Kruger National Park – Hazyview
Location: Hazyview
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Discover the wonderful wildlife of the Kruger National Park on this guided, full-day tour. In the early morning, meet with your ranger who will give you an introduction to the Kruger National Park. You drive in an open 4x4 vehicle and see animals on the way that are just waking up and those that end a night with hunting. If you're lucky, you'll encounter the Big 5 throughout the day. After your breakfast stop in one of the camps, the journey continues on various routes through the bush. Enjoy your lunch (own expense, clients can purchase at the Rest Camp inside the Park) in the shade before slowly returning to the departure point and enjoying the wonderful nature and its diverse inhabitants on the way. The Kruger National Park extends over almost 2 million hectares and borders on Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The ideal time for game viewing is in our winter (May to September) when the climate is mild and the landscape is dry and bare. With the first rains in November, nature comes to life again. This is also the time when most animals give birth to their young. The Kruger National Park offers an animal world that is one of the most diverse and impressive in Africa. In addition to the "Big Five", you can also observe giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and many species of birds on game drives.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 3 : Hazyview – Panorama Route – Hazyview
Location: Parc Kruger
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast will be served at the lodge, thereafter you will make your way to the Panorama Route. The Panorama Route includes a variety of scenery such as spectacular canyons, rugged mountains, misty waterfalls and tranquil lakes. Pilgrim’s Rest is the place where Gold was first discovered in 1837. Pilgrim’s Rest, a national monument that has maintained its historic appearance, captures the spirit of the era and gives a unique insight into the gold rush days. Many of the authentic buildings can be visited ranging from the modest house of a gold digger to the stately mansion of the director of the Transvaal Gold Mining Estate Ltd. The route passes Ohrigstad and leads into the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and Blyde River Canyon. The 26-kilometre long valley is one of the most important natural wonders of South Africa. Viewpoints, spanning several hundred meters down into the Canyon, are situated all along the Panoramic Route. North of the route lies the Three Rondavels, the Blyde River Canyon’s most striking feature. Huge rocks resemble mushrooms growing out of the mountain and are similar in appearance to traditional African round huts, namely Rondavels. Bourke’s Luck Potholes are a complex of smooth, cylindrical potholes and natural rock sculptures that have been hollowed out by water erosion through the Blyde River over millions of years. South of the route another spectacular viewpoint is named God’s Window. The seemingly endless views over-dense forests, the lush and fertile Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon are magnificent.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 4 : Hazyview – Kruger National Park – Hazyview
Location: Parc Kruger
Accommodation Name: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Early morning wake up call. You will depart on another safari to Kruger National Park. Discover the astonishing variety in wildlife at Kruger National Park on a guided game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle. The tour starts early in the morning with meeting the ranger and an introduction into Kruger National Park. Whilst driving to one of the camps, you will drive past many animals, some just waking up others finishing a busy night with tracking and hunting. With some luck, the Big 5 will make their appearance in the course of the day. After a breakfast stop, you continue your journey through the bush on various routes. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in the shade before driving back to your meeting point enjoying the wonderful nature and encounter inhabitants of the bush.
Overnight in Hazyview.
Day 5 : Hazyview – Depart Johannesburg (390Km – 4Hrs)
Location: Johannesburg
In the early morning, you go on a game drive one last time. Upon your return to the hotel at around 11:30 am, you will be transferred back to Johannesburg. The tour ends either at O.R. Tambo International Airport or at an airport hotel of your choice (5 km radius). Arrival in Johannesburg is between 5 pm and 6 pm. Please do not book domestic flights with a departure time before 7:00 pm or international flights with a departure time before 8:00 pm. It is recommended to stay overnight in Johannesburg, the extra night is available as an optional extra, upon an additional cost. If an extra night is booked the departure transfer to the airport is not included, also available as an optional extra, upon an additional cost.Â
What's Included
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Spanish-speaking local driver-guide
Operated with a Spanish-speaking local driver-guide from Day 1 to Day 5.
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Accommodation
4 nights’ accommodation included.
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Meals
4 breakfasts and 4 dinners included.
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Private Transfers
Arrival and departure private transfer from/to O.R. Tambo International Airport or nearby airport hotels.
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Safari Vehicle
Open safari vehicle for game drives.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including Kruger National Park half-day game drive (Day 1), Kruger National Park full-day game drive (Day 2), and Panorama route including Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, and God's Window.
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Meet & Greet
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Mineral Water
Mineral water provided on all drives.
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Porterage
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Operated with Spanish-speaking local driver-guide (Day 1-5)
What's Not Included
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Visa Fees
Visa fees are not included.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are not included.
Recommended arrival flight on Day 1 is before 6:00 am, and recommended departure flight on the last day is from 7:00 pm. -
International Flights
International flights are not included.
Recommended arrival flight on Day 1 is before 6:00 am, and recommended departure flight on the last day is from 8:00 pm. -
Drinks During Meals
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours, if any, are not included.
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Airport Taxes
Airport taxes are not included.
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City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Gratuities and Souvenirs
Gratuities and souvenirs are not included.
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.
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Visa fees
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Domestic flights: on Day 1 the recommended arrival flight is before 6:00 am and on the last day recommended departure flight is from 7:00 pm
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International flights: on Day 1 the recommended arrival flight is before 6:00 am and on the last day recommended departure flight is from 8:00 pm
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Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
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Optional tours (if any)
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Airport taxes
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City tax not included payable on the spot
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Gratuities and souvenirs
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with private transfers from O.R. Tambo International Airport to your accommodation, and enjoy game drives in open safari vehicles for an immersive wildlife experience in Kruger National Park.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview, offering a serene environment and close proximity to Kruger National Park. The lodge provides a perfect retreat after a day of exciting safaris and exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle is used for the game drives in Kruger National Park?
The game drives in Kruger National Park are conducted in an open safari vehicle.
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Is there a Spanish-speaking guide available throughout the tour?
Yes, the tour is operated with a Spanish-speaking local driver-guide from Day 1 to Day 5.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Yes, arrival and departure private transfers from/to O.R. Tambo International Airport or nearby airport hotels are included.
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What are some of the key attractions visited on the Panorama Route?
The Panorama Route includes attractions such as Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, and God's Window.
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What is the recommended arrival and departure time for flights?
On Day 1, the recommended arrival flight is before 6:00 am, and on the last day, the recommended departure flight is from 7:00 pm for domestic flights and from 8:00 pm for international flights.
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Is there an option to stay an extra night in Johannesburg?
Yes, an extra night in Johannesburg is available as an optional extra at an additional cost. However, the departure transfer to the airport is not included and is also available as an optional extra.
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What should I expect during the game drives in Kruger National Park?
During the game drives, you will drive in an open 4x4 vehicle and have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including the Big 5, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs, and many species of birds. The drives start early in the morning and include a breakfast stop at one of the camps.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The accommodation for the tour is at Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview.
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Is mineral water provided during the drives?
Yes, mineral water is provided on all drives.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
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