Phalaborwa Trip Overview
Steven Kelly is an award winning tour guide being voted in the top 10% worldwide on trip advisor in 2020 , With 5 years experience working as a big cat handler Steve has the gift for spotting his favorite animals Lions and Leopards
He reads each groups needs and knows how to give his guests what they never knew they wanted and has a wide knowledge of the parks hotspots as he monitors the areas in which the big cats patrol having a good understanding of the cats movements.
He has selected the 3 best area’s in the Kruger to locate and photo the apex predators of Southern Africa and more often than not develops lifetime friendships with his guests
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Phalaborwa, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Steven Kelly is an award winning tour guide being voted in the top 10% worldwide on trip advisor in 2020 , With 5 years experience working as a big cat handler Steve has the gift for spotting his favorite animals Lions and Leopards
He reads each groups needs and knows how to give his guests what they never knew they wanted and has a wide knowledge of the parks hotspots as he monitors the areas in which the big cats patrol having a good understanding of the cats movements.
He has selected the 3 best area’s in the Kruger to locate and photo the apex predators of Southern Africa and more often than not develops lifetime friendships with his guests
Itinerary
Day 1: Setara
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
On day one your big cat specialist field guide Steven will collect you from your hotel or airport and tranfer you to the Phalwaborwa gate , once entered the park we begin the 5 hour drive through the park where the magic of the tour begins. We head down to Setara Camp which is known for its abundance of big cat and apex predators
Once checked in , Your guide will prepare a traditional African BBQ known to us locals as a braai , You will have the chance to hear and possibly see the predators of Kruger while your meat sizzles on the grill
After dinner and a long day you will need a good night rest in your 2 sleeper safari Chalet
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Traditional African Braai with 2 meats , Salads and rolls with a a choice of 2 desert’s
Accommodation included: 2 Sleeper Safari Chalet
Day 2: Skukuza
Stop At: Skukuza, Skukuza, Mpumalanga
After a good night rest , We have an early full english breakfast and head into the park to begin our 5 hour drive down to our next camp , the world renowned Skukuza Rest camp which was the 1st camp to be built in the Kruger, It is known for its abundance of wildlife and the big 5 can often be seen from the deck of the camps restraunt and perimeter fence
Once checked in we will head down to the restraunt for a early dinner so that you can head out on a night drive in the open safari vehicle with one of the camps rangers, This is where you get to witness the big cats when they are most active and will often see the shy animals that are nocturnal and not seen in the day
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Full English
• Lunch: variety of sandwiches
• Dinner: Al a carte menu at the Camps amazing restraunt
Accommodation included: 2 Sleeper Chalet with private bathroom
Day 3: Lower Sabie
Stop At: Sabie, Sabie, Mpumalanga
After another long day and night we head back into the park on the last day to our favorite camp in the Kruger , the world famous Lower Sabie where it has the highest amount of Lions, Leopards and cheetah in Southern Africa , We drive along the route known to locals as the Catwalk due to having the highest concentration of leopard in Southern Africa . We take a slow drive along the Sabie river where Lions are known for following the huge herds of buffulo
Once checked in at camp , you can enjoy a relaxing swim before getting ready for another traditional braai made by your guide
After dinner you will get another night drive to locate the wildlife you may have missed on your 1st night drive before heading back and settling down for the night getting an good night rest so you can be fresh for your early morning bushwalk the next morning where you will get to experience the Kruger on foot with the safety of 2 armed rangers , This truly is an experience not to be missed
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Full English
• Lunch: Hotdogs and Burgers
• Dinner: 2 Meat Braai with pap and relish and a homemade potato bake with an option of 2 deserts
Accommodation included: 2 Sleeper Chalet with private shower and bathroom
Day 4: All Good things come to an end
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
On our last morning you will be woken up extra early to go on an once in a lifetime experience where you will get to walk among the big 5 of Africa with the Safety of 2 armed rangers , This 3 hour walk will give you the chance to see the tracks and signs never seen from a vehicle
After your walk you will return back to camp for a well earned breakfast prepared by your guide
After breakfast we pack up and begin the transfer back to your hotel or airport taking a slow drive through the park to soak up the beauty of the park and hopefully see any of the animals we missed in the last 3 days
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Full English
No accommodation included on this day.
