6 Night Kruger Explorer
Our 6-night Kruger Explorer package explores contrasting reserves, while staying at Umkumbe, Nyala, and Chacma. This incredible safari offers the best of romance, adventure, and authenticity.
Spend two nights tracking leopards in the Sabie Game Reserve with the team from Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside. Stay in your choice of standard rooms or superior suites overlooking the seasonal Sand River. Spend nights in the rustic boma area, around the roaring campfire under the stars.
When staying at Nyala Safari Lodge, don't forget to spend time on the wooden viewing deck overlooking the floodlit waterhole. There's also an expansive lounge area with bar, firepit, pool and wooden walkways connecting beautiful spaces.
Charming Chacma Bush Camp is an intimate camp, catering for families and couples. The boma area, dining section and pool all face a small waterhole in front of camp frequented by elephants. Chacma's landscape is also unique to the Kruger, as it offers exquisite undulating rocky terrain.
Please note that these are suggested packages, and the rate listed is the from rate, subject to availability, and doesn't included extras or single supplement.
- Road transfer or self-drive to Umkumbe
- Afternoon game drive
Arriving from KMIA Airport, enjoy a swift two-hour journey directly to the lodge. Alternatively, you can opt for a flight to Skukuza Airport, a quick one-hour drive, and exiting the National Park to reach the lodge.
When you arrive, you will receive a warm welcome and camp orientation. Your dedicated camp manager/host will then escort you to your room, allowing you to settle in and admire the views of the seasonal Sand River.
Later in the day, after a hearty lunch and some downtime, set out for an afternoon/evening game drive in the Sabie Game Reserve. The Sabie Game Reserve is a Big 5 reserve home to a wealth of birds, mammals and predators. This is an area known for its high density of leopards.
During your game drive, you'll stop for sundowners at a breathtaking scenic spot and enjoy a brief night drive back to camp, where a crackling campfire awaits you in the boma area.
Indulge in a buffet-style dinner served in the open-air boma area, savouring a variety of culinary delights amidst the sounds of the African night.
- Morning game drive
- Optional bush walk
- Afternoon game drive
An early wake-up call will be met with coffee and rusks at the main area of lodge before you depart on the morning game drive.
After your morning activity, you’ll return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by an optional bush walk (weather permitting).
You'll have the rest of the day to explore the lodge. Spend some time around the pool overlooking the seasonal Sand River, a drawcard for wildlife. It's from this vantage point where you can spot buffalo and elephant herds.
Lunch will be served, buffet style, later in the day before you depart on an afternoon game drive, including sundowners and a night drive back to camp.
Dinner is served in the boma, followed by your last night at Umkumbe Safari Lodge.
- Morning game drive
- Self drive or road transfer to Nyala Safari Lodge
- Sunset game drive in the Balule Game Reserve
Start your day with an early wake-up call, followed by a quick cup of coffee and rusks in the main area of the lodge, preparing you for an exciting morning game drive.
After your game drive, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. There is still time for one last bush walk before preparing for your onward journey.
Meet your Nyala Safari guide at the Jejane Gate for a quick 40-minute drive to the lodge. Arrive to a welcome drink, and receive a briefing by the camp host before being shown to your classic rondavel-style chalet under the trees.
Then it's time for lunch in the main area, after which you will depart for your afternoon game drive. Your guide will pack a cooler box with your choice of drinks and you'll "drop anchor" in the bushveld to observe golden hour in the bushveld.
Enjoy the Mohlabetsi beauty and wildlife for a couple of hours before returning to camp for dinner and your first night at Nyala Safari Lodge.
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
Rise to an early wake-up call followed by coffee and rusks. After a warm cuppa, you will depart for a morning game drive and hopefully encounter some of the Big 5 on drive.
Upon returning to camp, breakfast will be served. Sit down and enjoy a good meal, followed by an afternoon siesta, or a spot of birdwatching around camp. Enjoy the viewing deck overlooking the waterhole, poolside or various relaxation spots around camp.
Lunch is served later in the afternoon, followed by an afternoon game drive that moves into sunset.
After your game drive, return to camp to enjoy the campfire and a three-course dinner before your last night at Nyala Safari Lodge.
- Morning game drive
- Self-drive Road Transfer to Chacma Bush Camp
- Afternoon game drive
Begin your day with an early morning game drive, followed by a delicious breakfast prepared by the chef at Nyala Safari Lodge. After breakfast, return to your room, freshen up and bid farewell to Nyala Safari Lodge as you depart for Chacma Bush Camp via the Grietjie Gate.
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted warmly and receive a comprehensive briefing from the camp host before being escorted to your comfortable thatched chalet.
After settling in, indulge in a delicious lunch served in the main area overlooking the waterhole. Elephants frequently put on a display at the waterhole - don't be surprised to see them while at lunch.
Later in the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive. Your knowledgeable guide will prepare a cooler box stocked with your preferred drinks as you journey into the wild, immersing yourself in the wonders of the wilderness.
After a couple of hours of wildlife sightings, return to camp for a sumptuous dinner, marking your first memorable night at Chacma Bush Camp.
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
Rise to an early wake-up call followed by coffee and rusks. After a warm cuppa, you'll depart for a morning game drive to track some of the Big 5 on drive, while being introduced to other wildlife in the area.
Upon your return to camp, indulge in a delicious breakfast to refuel for the day's adventures. Take some time to relax with an afternoon siesta or relax on the pool patio overlooking the waterhole and wilderness.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a satisfying lunch before embarking on a picturesque afternoon/sunset game drive, complete with your choice of sundowners to cap off the day's exploration.
After your memorable game drive, return to camp and unwind around the campfire, swapping stories of the day's sightings. Then, relish in a delectable three-course dinner, marking your final night at Chacma Bush Camp before bidding farewell to this remarkable wilderness retreat.
- Morning game drive
- Self drive or road transfer back to Hoedspruit Airport
Start your day with an exciting early morning game drive, soaking in the sights and sounds of the African bush as you search for wildlife in the company of experienced guides. Following your adventure, indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast prepared by the talented chef at Chacma Bush Camp.
After breakfast, take some time to freshen up and bid farewell to the dedicated team at the camp. Then, embark on your journey back to Hoedspruit Airport, reminiscing on the unforgettable experiences and cherished memories created during your stay in the heart of the wilderness.
