7 Day Golden Rhino Safari
Lodge/Chalet Accommodation

Day 1  

Arrive at Oliver Tambo International Airport, met by African Outposts and transfer to the Falstaff Inn for overnight. (DB)

Day 2 

After breakfast we depart northwards into open country. Within a few hours we are in the bushveld, passing scattered giant baobab trees on our way to Mapungubwe Park. Here we will visit Mapungubwe Hill, where the ancient king lived in seclusion from his people. This kingdom (1300s) was the forerunner of the Zimbabwe civilization and was the first kingdom in southern Africa and derived its power from control of trade to the Indian Ocean. Overnight in a comfortable lodge. (BD)

Day 3    

Take a morning game drive in Mapungubwe. Spend the afternoon joining researchers in Venetia Nature Reserve for some radio tracking of wild dog. Overnight at your lodge. (BD)

Day 4

We depart this exciting area and drive parallel to the Limpopo River as we head east to the northern Kruger National Park, an area seldom visited by tourists, and check into Punda Maria rest camp. (BD)

Day 5

A full day is spent exploring this fascinating area. We stop at 'Crooks Corner' where the park joins the borders of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. 'Crooks Corner' owes its name to the colourful characters who gathered there to keep one step ahead of the law in all three countries. We also visit Thulamela, an archaeological treasure chest, while viewing the magnificent flora and fauna in the area. Overnight at Punda Maria. (BD)

Day 6

We head south in the park viewing game en-route to Letaba Rest Camp, where we stroll through the Elephant Museum Overnight at Letaba. (BD)

Day 7

Depart the Kruger Park via the Blyde River Canyon Route and return to Johannesburg, where your tour ends. (B)

1. All accommodation, with meals as indicated
2. All entrance and park fees
3. All tours and transfers as indicated
4. Bottled water in our vehicle
5. Services of a naturalist tour guide
6. Transport in air conditioned safari vehicle