Anyway, we launched a new safari, Kruger Under Canvas, apologies if we have stolen the name from someone else, but at 2am one Wednesday morning it was the only name that came to mind!! We did a private camping safari for a family of 6 in April and as it went so well we decided to see how popular it would be as a scheduled tour. It's ideal for families and small groups but even individual couples will enjoy it.
We are using the smaller camps such as Balule near Olifants and our tents are the big safari tents, 5m x 3.5m x 2m with a 1.5m veranda. We set up the tents so that they look out onto the bush and there are resident hyena who stroll around the perimeter all night, looking for food. For guests who have never seen a hyena before, let alone this close, it is very exciting. Our camp assistant lights the fire before we get back from game drive and the guide prepares the evening meal. We have a camping trailer with a built in kitchen and we set up a separate gazebo for dining. All we ask the guests to do is to keep the guide company while he's cooking!
We can offer a 3 night or a 4 night safari but personally I would go for the 4 night safari if you have enough time. We only arrive late on the first day and if guests are there for 4 nights they have 3 full days in which to explore the central section of the Park. It gives us the opportunity to travel further afield. We need a minimum of 2 guests for the tour to run and we can take a maximum of 8.
Our guides are English speaking but also speak German & Afrikaans. They are excellent chefs and specialist birding guides. Guiding is not a job, it's their passion and their ability to share that passion and knowledge is, we think, what sets our safaris apart from the norm.
Prices start from R5215 per person and the safari starts & ends in Hazyview or Hoedspruit. We include accommodation in twin bedded safari tents, open vehicle game drives, daily conservation fees, brunch & dinner daily, teas & coffees and mineral water.
