7 Day South Africa Wildlife Safari with Game Drives & Flights

Johannesburg Mpumalanga

Departing from the Greenfire Lodge Johannesburg at 6.30am, we set off on the scenic road to Mpumalanga. We enjoy a lunch stop in the historic town of Dullstroom before we wind our way down the Drakensberg escarpment and into the untamed Lowveld. The road is filled with scenic beauty from mountain passes to the Acacia trees scattered across the African bushveld.

We spend the next two nights at the Greenfire Bush Lodge, which is situated in a private reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park; an area where animals roam naturally and unrestricted. Being on a privately owned reserve allows us the freedom to explore the wilderness in search of a variety of animals both on foot and in open game drive vehicles.

The tented lodge blends into the bush and offer comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, a refreshing splash pool, and stunning views over the surrounding wilderness. Dinner tonight is cooked in the traditional manner over an open fire.

Accommodation: Greenfire Bush Lodge

Meals included: dinner

Bush Lodge

As is the custom in the bush, we start the day with a light breakfast of coffee and rusks before embarking on a guided game walk within this Big 5 area. We will walk for approx. three hours to search for animals and to focus on the smaller things one misses while out driving around in the bush. A guide and/or tracker will lead the walk. Before the heat of the day, we return to the lodge for a sumptuous brunch, after which it’s time to relax around the lodge and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding wilderness. A nearby waterhole in front of the camp is the source of water for many animals that come here to quench their thirst.

In the afternoon, we conduct an open vehicle game drive which develops into an extensive night drive, all the time searching for animals. Groups will drive in search of animals until just before the sunset when the guide will stop and we have time to enjoy a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld. Once it is dark we continue our game drive. Being in the bush at night provides us with the opportunity of viewing nocturnal animals. This evening we enjoy a hearty bush “braai” cooked on an open fire. Fall asleep to the sounds of the wild.

Accommodation: Greenfire Bush Lodge

Meals included: brunch and dinner

Panorama Route

Rising with the African sun, we enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off to explore the highlights of the Panorama Route. Our first stop will be to view the impressive Blyde River Canyon, then on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and the cosy little town of Graskop where we enjoy our own expense lunch. The Panorama Route offers guests some of the best natural wonders in the area and we will spend as much time as possible at each of the highlights.

This afternoon we make our way to the tranquil Greenfire Lodge Hazyview, a log cabin built spectacularly on stilts in the indigenous forest on the banks of the Sabie River. Time permitting guests are able to do a nature walk on the property and enjoy the surrounding forest. We spend two nights here.

Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Kruger National Park

An early start, we depart at sunrise and travel the short distance to enter a different area of the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Slowly traversing in search of the many animals that inhabit this area, we enjoy the high vantage point and comfort of our well-equipped vehicle. Our guide will take time to explain the behaviour of the animals we see in this fascinating environment.

Although most of the day will be spent game viewing, we will stop at various designated sites to stretch our legs, to enjoy brunch, and to wander around one of the park’s rest camps. Late this afternoon we exit the park and return to the comfort of our Greenfire Lodge Hazyview.

Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview

Meals included: brunch and dinner

Johannesburg 

After a relaxed breakfast, we depart Hazyview and make our way back to Johannesburg. The tour will end in the late afternoon on arrival at the Greenfire Johannesburg Lodge. 

Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Johannesburg

Meals included: breakfast

Johannesburg Australia

After a relaxed breakfast, please catch a taxi to Johannesburg airport for your flight home to Australia.

Meals included: breakfast and inflight