3 Day Self Drive Masango Kruger Safari

This package is intended for tourists that wish to drive on their own to Kruger Park and environs. Our scheduled overland packages operate on tight timelines and pack a lot of safari activities in a short time. However, some tourists may prefer to spend more time at the various scenic sights on the way from Johannesburg to Kruger. These may include the spectacular Blyde River Canyon.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Bush BBQ/Venision Potjie around campfire
• Full day in Kruger on open gameviewer
• Morning bush walk with armed ranger

INCLUDED:

• 2 nights accommodation on a DBB basis at Masango Camp in the Motlala Nature Reserve.
• All entry and conservation fees to Kruger Park.
• Full day Kruger Park safari on Open Vehicle.
• Bush Walk with armed ranger.

EXCLUDED:

• Lunch at Satara Camp in Kruger Park.
• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal items

PROGRAMME:

DAY ONE : Drive at your own pace and with your own breaks through the scenic Panorama Route and arrive at Masango Camp by 20h00 in time for a sumptuous Boma Dinner. The dinners will be held around a campfire and will alternate between a traditional Braai (BBQ) and a typical South African venison potjie. We operate a cash bar. Overnight in an air-conditioned en-suite chalet and listen to the calls of hyenas and lions.

The pool at Masango Camp

DAY TWO : After a full South African breakfast, go on a Viva Safaris open vehicle for a full day guided tour of Kruger Park. We enter this famous wildlife sanctuary at Orpen Gate and drive to Satara Camp for lunch (own expense). The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi sections of Kruger Park boast the highest concentration of lions in the entire Greater Kruger Park. The open plains allow for excellent game viewing and great photographic opportunities. Return late to Masango Camp for Boma Dinner and overnight.

Get up close in our open game viewers

DAY THREE : Early wake up call for coffee and rusks before departing for a morning Bush Walk with an armed ranger. The Motlala Nature Reserve has many animals and you will approach these on foot. Your experienced and knowledgeable ranger will show you many interesting things that are not noticed while traveling on a vehicle. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast. There is time for a rest and swim before proceeding on your self-drive tour.

Bush walk along Klaserie River

MASANGO CAMP is on the same property as Marc’s Treehouse Camp. The camp comprises 8 en suite brick and mortar chalets with mosquito nets on all beds. There is a swimming pool, outside Boma and covered lounge/diningroom/ bar area. There is a newly built outside Lapa overlooking a floodlit waterhole where animals come to drink.

Room interior

New Lapa at Masango Dam.