| Beach holidays are great in their own way with | | | | around sunset, so be sure to be back in time |
| swimming, sun tanning, water sports and hopefully | | | | before they close. |
| some relaxation but how about a mix of sunshine, | | | | For a somewhat more exclusive safari there are |
| relaxation and loads of serious adventure? | | | | the private concessions in the Kruger National |
| Go on a Safari in South Africa!! | | | | Park.These concessions have the own properties |
| South Africa is home to the world famous | | | | which are not open to the public. There are no tar |
| “Kruger National Park” which has 2 million | | | | roads and many of them drive off-road to get |
| hectares of pristine bush with an abundance of | | | | closer to the game (Big 5) for better |
| wildlife. Within The Kruger Park you can see the | | | | viewing.There is a chance of seeing more game in |
| Big Five, zebra, giraffe, hippo, numerous antelope | | | | the private concessions as the guides are in |
| species, a staggering 500 bird species and much, | | | | constant radio contact, calling in the different |
| much more. | | | | sightings and locations of the animals. Many of the |
| For accommodation there are a number of | | | | lodges have experienced trackers that sit on the |
| different camps/lodges in the Kruger Park such as | | | | bonnet of the vehicles. The tracker looks out for |
| Skukuza Rest camp, Olifants Main Camp, Letaba | | | | fresh animal tracks to follow, thus increasing the |
| Rest camp, Pretorius Kop Rest camp and many | | | | chance of seeing more. |
| others. Most of the larger camps have swimming | | | | What also adds to the experience is that many of |
| pools, restaurants, curio shops and even grocery | | | | lodges in the concessions drive with open vehicles |
| stores. | | | | and at night if the sky is clear, you have the |
| Early morning and late afternoon are the best | | | | most mind-blowing and amazing view of the Milky |
| times to go on safari in search for wildlife, | | | | Way Galaxy! |
| especially in the summer months which can easily | | | | Up for some adrenalin? If so there go on a guided |
| reach temperatures as high as 40°C during the | | | | bush-walk. The guide with a rifle at hand for |
| day!Most of the camps offer game drives with | | | | obvious reasons takes you deep into the bush |
| qualified guides to who have a passion for sharing | | | | where you learn all about the birds, trees, insects, |
| their knowledge about the fauna and flora to | | | | animal tracks and maybe even come across one |
| make your safari an unforgettable experience. | | | | of the Big Five! A bush-walk is a must not miss |
| If you prefer to do your own safari, then just | | | | experience. |
| simply climb into your own vehicle and drive. You | | | | The private concessions are well known for their |
| don’t need a 4 x 4 as most of the roads are | | | | luxury lodges so be prepared to be spoilt with |
| tarred and in very good condition. A detailed road | | | | great food, superb service and excellent |
| map of the reserve can be attained at most | | | | accommodation. |
| camps and the roads are very well signposted | | | | If you’re up for an adventure of a lifetime |
| making it very easy to navigate through the | | | | then a safari in South Africa is the perfect choice |
| reserve.The gates to camps are opened early in | | | | for you. |
| the morning around sunrise and are closed again | | | | |