The Kruger National Park is known worldwide and is the oldest Park in Africa known to be one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. Steeped in legend and history, the iconic park is waiting for you to explore its vast landscapes and spectacular African wildlife.

Kruger National Park covers an area of just under 20 000 square kilometres (7 500 square miles). It is about the size of Israel, home to the Big 5 (lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant and leopard) and 500 bird species. Due to its vast size and wildlife viewing options, you can spend weeks in the park but Cape Xtreme Adventure Tours has scaled it down to the perfect four-day tour that is sure to ignite the African Spirit.

Day 1 highlights: Sunset drive

Cape Xtreme Adventure Tours team collects you from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to the lodge in a Big Five Game Reserve. Transfer to an open Landcruiser for a Sunset Drive. After dark, spotlights are used to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the open Boma and overnight in air-conditioned chalets.

Day 2 highlights: Bush walk

Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve, where you enjoy a four-hour bush walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return for brunch. At around 14h30 there will be an afternoon game drive.

Transfer to Marc’s Camp where accommodation is in tents equipped with beds and bedding, soap and towels, electric light and fan. Dinner and overnight at in the camp.

Day 3 highlights: Orpen gate

After breakfast you travel on the open-sided Gameviewer to the Orpen Gate of Kruger. The added elevation and absence of windows allow for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small, that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. The zone of Kruger you visit has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and impala that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Camp.

Day 4 highlights: Bush walk – Johannesburg  

We enjoy an early morning Bush Walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and scats. You have an excellent chance of encountering Buffalo, Nyala and other game on foot. After breakfast, there will be a drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. Cape Xtreme Adventure Tours team will return you to your hostel or airport at around 17h00.