4 Days Kruger Treehouse & Private Lodge Safari
Embark on an exploration adventure in South Africa’s largest game reserve, the Kruger National Park. On this epic Kruger Treehouse and private safari you will spot the Big Five – lion, leopard, cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos.
Maximize your wildlife watching opportunities with an action-packed itinerary including a sunset game drive, a full-day safari in an open-top Gameviewer, and a bush walk in the Balule Game Reserve. You will also enjoy a traditional bush braai (barbecue), a visit to the Blyde River Canyon and spend the nights in a treehouse and a private lodge.
Highlights of 4 Day Kruger Treehouse & Private Lodge Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Balule Game Reserve
Day 2: Great Kruger Private Game Reserve and Treehouse Camp
Day 3: Safari in Kruger National Park & Treehouse Camp
Day 4: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 4 Day Kruger Treehouse & Private Lodge Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Balule Game Reserve
Your South Africa commences in Johannesburg where you will be collected from your hotel or at the airport. Head east into the scenic Mpumalanga Province of South Africa, passing through the Highveld grasslands on the way to the Greater Kruger Park.
In the afternoon, you will have time to refresh and take a dip in the lodge’s swimming pool, relax in the bar and enjoy the lodge’s lush garden. In the late afternoon, we embark on our first exhilarating game drive in the Balule Game Reserve of the Greater Kruger National Park. The sunset game drive takes us in search of the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffaloes, as well as various other wild animals.
Once the dark rolls in, we use spotlights to fin the nocturnal wildlife in this private concessions including sightings of jackals, hyenas and lions. Make a stop for a memorable bush braai (barbecue) in the heart of the private game reserve. Dinner is prepared over an open fire at the Marula Tree Boma, as the stars come out. After our relaxing braai in the wild, our thrilling game drive continues into the night. We lookout for predators prowling in the darkness, maybe even encountering the elusive leopard.
Return back at the private game lodge inside the game reserves, we unwind and retreat to our comfortable en-suite chalets with air-conditioning. The private game lodge is set in an lovely subtropical garden.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Great Kruger Private Game Reserve and Treehouse Camp
Wake up early, have a cup of coffee and some biscuits, then we drive to the Olifant’s River in Balule Private Game Reserve at sunrise where we will proceed on foot. This 2-3 hour guided bush walk is an ideal way to get up-close to the micro-ecosystems of Greater Kruger.
Your experienced guide leads you along the river, pointing out interesting animal tracks, plants, birds, and small creatures. The guide will be armed to ensure your safety in case you encounter big animals in the bush.
After the delightful walk in the private game reserve, we return to the safari lodge with hearty appetites for lunch. In the afternoon, we return into the bush on an afternoon game drive in the Balule Game Reserve of the Greater Kruger Park, teeming with wildlife. Then we depart from the Private Game Lodge and drive to our next stop – a Treehouse Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Safari in Kruger National Park & Treehouse Camp
After breakfast, we travel to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate where we transfer to a specially designed game viewing vehicle with open sides allowing for the best visibility game viewing, as well as immersing you in the smells and sounds of the African bush. In addition to not having windows, also the safari vehicle is elevated to maximize your photographic opportunities in Kruger Park.
This region of Kruger National Park that we explore today boasts one of the highest concentrations of lions in Africa, as well as numerous other predators. The Orpen-Satarap-Nwanezi area o Kruger consists of open grassy plains that attract large population of grazers, including big herds of zebras, giraffes, and various kinds of antelopes. The abundance of grazers in this area of course explains the high concentration of predators too.
During the game drive, we will stop regularly to watch wildlife and rest at Kruger Camps and picnic spots, as well as places of archaeological and historical interest.
At the end of our full-day – Kruger National Park Safari, we return to our charming treehouse lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Departure
Sadly, this is the last day of your South Africa Treehouse safari. Wake up early for a cup of coffee and set off into the bush on foot (weather permitting). The short bush walk offers you the chance to get a closer look at signs of wildlife activity and the smaller creatures and plants that are often overlooked on gam drives.
This early morning walk is an excellent opportunity to discover more about the remarkable details of the bush and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna of the private reserve. Your experience ranger will point out animal tracks and droppings that you encounter on the walk, as well as birds and insects inhabiting the game reserve.
Returning to the lodge, enjoy full breakfast before leaving the enchanting treehouse camp. We journey through the beautiful Panorama Route on your way back to Johannesburg pausing to admire the Three Rondawels and impressive Blyde River Canyon.
Arrive in Johannesburg in late afternoon, you will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 4 Day Kruger Treehouse & Private Lodge Safari.
