Kruger National Park Photographic Safari
Kruger National Park Photographic Safari
10 Days Starting and ending in Kruger International Airport (MQP)
Visiting: Tatenda Guesthouse, Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Skukuza Rest Camp, Paul Kruger Gate, Lake Panic Bird Hide, Phabeni Gate Kruger National Park
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
3 - 6
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
Private Available:
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From:
$3494 (USD)NB: Prices correct on 18-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
If ticking off seeing the Big 5 — leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo — is on your bucket list, then choose a Kruger safari. It’s not unusual to see all five in one day. As one of the oldest conservation areas in Africa, Kruger regularly delivers fantastic wildlife sightings with healthy populations of sought-after species like cheetah and wild dog plus excellent birding Don’t expect vast sweeping savannahs like you see in Out of Africa. The vegetation here is thicker than in East Africa and much of the landscape is open woodland or denser acacia scrub. It is beautiful and is studded with giant trees which are perfect for leopards to hang out in. Rocky hills known as koppies that are often the territory of klipspringers: small, monogamous antelope that mate for life.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kruger National Park Photography Safari
Location: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Tatenda Guesthouse
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Personal pick up from Kruger International Airport (MQP), following evening flight from the UK and internal flight from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB).
Transfer to Tatenda Guest House
Day 2 : Kruger National Park
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse, Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Tatenda Guesthouse
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Each morning will be an early rise to get to the Kruger National Park before the gates open. Kruger is home to a multitude of wildlife including the Big 5, providing many photographic opportunities. An included breakfast and non-included lunch will be taken in the Park, which has plenty food outlets and restrooms.
Day 3 : Kruger National Park
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse, Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Tatenda Guesthouse
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Each morning will be an early rise to get to the Kruger National Park before the gates open. Kruger is home to a multitude of wildlife including the Big 5, providing many photographic opportunities. An included breakfast and non-included lunch will be taken in the Park, which has plenty food outlets and restrooms.
Today's drive will be to Lower Sabie, can be one of the biggest traffic jams your ever be in due to huge herds of Elephants, Buffalo and prides of Lions.
Day 4 : Kruger National Park
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse, Skukuza Rest Camp, Tatenda Guesthouse
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Each morning will be an early rise to get to the Kruger National Park before the gates open. Kruger is home to a multitude of wildlife including the Big 5, providing many photographic opportunities. An included breakfast and non-included lunch will be taken in the Park, which has plenty food outlets and restrooms.
Day 5 : Kruger National Park
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse, Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Each morning will be an early rise to get to the Kruger National Park before the gates open. Kruger is home to a multitude of wildlife including the Big 5, providing many photographic opportunities. An included breakfast and non-included lunch will be taken in the Park, which has plenty food outlets and restrooms.
Day 6 : Kruger National Park
Location: Paul Kruger Gate, Lake Panic Bird Hide, Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will go through the Paul Kruger Gate, so you can see this famous statue of Paul Kruger before going on to Lake Panic Bird Hide.
This is often people's favourite place, and you can stay here all day watching and photographing what come to the lake.
Skukuza is 10 minutes away if restrooms are needed. We shall drive down the S1 to our normal gate for sunset.
Stopping at Nyamundwa Dam this is great place for lions due to the amount of Buffalo that come down to drink.
This road is also one of the best places to see Leopard.
Day 7 : Kruger National Park
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse
Accommodation Name: Tatenda guest house
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is a trip up to Satara, this is Kruger plains and always provide amazing photographic opportunities.
We never know what happens, so if the plans change its always due to Wildlife sightings.
You also have the opportunity, If you would like to just stay in the gardens of Tatenda, photographing the birds at the reflection pool.
Day 8 : Next Destination
Location: Tatenda Guesthouse, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast on the patio before returning to the Kruger International Airport for your journey home
What's Included
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Accommodation
Guest House
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Air condition mini bus
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Entrance Fees
Kruger National Park
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Only at Tatenda Guest House
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Fully Guided
Photographic tour leader
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Game Drives on Safari
Full Day
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast Box on Safari
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
You can buy Alcohol and keep it in your fridge
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
This is up to you
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
Private transfers from and to airport and private vehicle for your safari including beanbags.
Accommodation
Tatenda Guest House
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes with a detailed Intinary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides speak English , we also have guides that speak German on request
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
I'm afraid due to the locations it would be difficult to join the tour, but we would always try to work things out
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Specialist photographic Vehicles
These can vary depending on which safari and country, such as in South Africa you are not allowed open sided vehicles. These will be tiered allowing for 6 photographers and ensuring everyone has a window seat (not that there are any windows!).
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Wildlife Dreams is very much involved with wildlife conservation. We only work with Ethical Travel credential companies.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Full itinerary details and what would you should bring on safari.
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How long should I go on safari? How many days do I need?
Three days is not enough time to really enjoy an African safari. It’s barely enough for a taste. Instead, we recommend planning at least seven days and six nights on safari. This will allow you to visit at least two different locations, which is important and truly immerse yourself in mother nature. The truth is that the more time you spend on safari, the more time you’ll have to see something
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Two years
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What's the best Month to go on Safari ?
The best month to go on safari depends on what you want to see, experience, and do. Every month offers something different for visitors. In general, most safari destinations can be visited year-round. However, the weather does change each season, particularly when it comes to rainfall and thus game viewing.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All our safari camps/lodges and vehicles are cleaned every day for Covid-19
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Malaria in Africa?
Although malaria is prevalent in Africa the chance of you as a visitor contracting the disease is very small. It is essential to take prophylactics which must be administered by your doctor before departing on your safari. Covering up in the evenings and using repellent on the areas that can’t be covered, will assist in preventing mosquitoes biting.
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Dates upon request ?
Our tours are specially designed trips for photography enthusiasts who are particularly interested in wildlife and landscape photography. Whilst we endeavour for all our tours to depart on the given departure dates, they are not guaranteed until we have confirmation of availability from our accommodation and tour guide partners'.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We would find a date for you to go on your amazing Safari, but we can't give a full refund due to our terms and conditions
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our camps and lodges meet the full local health and safety regulations and why we use them for every safari.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All our prices are single supplement rates
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Your travelling companions will have the same passion as you for photography and wildlife. You will come as strangers but leave as friends.
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Camp sizes
Most people don’t realize that most camps are very small. So they don’t impact on the environment. So bookings for camps for the world market can be intense. Wildlife Dreams have been working to secure these camps just for our tour groups, but our opportunity doesn’t last forever.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our profits from all our tours go towards our conservation partners on our website.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wildlife dreams charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.