Departure takes place from the OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg by shuttle to Gecko Lodge Raw luxury in the heart of Mpumalanga, in association with Shinzelle Safaris, situated 15 minutes from the Kruger Park where you will stay for your 4 nights on safari, our charming country cottages are ideally situated in the picturesque Sabie River Valley close to Hazyview, surrounded by natural forest, providing the perfect gateway to explore the Kruger Park and Panoramic tour of the Blyde river canyon, nestled perfectly between the two attractions. After arrival and check in we will depart for our night safari in the Kruger National Park, this safari takes you into Kruger after sunset when the nocturnal predators like lion and leopard are on the hunt, you’ll be able to enjoy the nocturnal animals with spotlights in an open safari vehicle with a professional field guide before returning to the lodge to enjoy an authentic african inspired menu specially prepared by the local chef.

Your Kruger Park Safari experience begins in the early morning. To explore the Kruger Park by open safari vehicle giving you a full 180 degree panoramic view of the african savanna from a higher vantage point than an ordinary vehicle, in search of all the iconic animal species including the Big 5 with a dedicated professional field guide, who will use expert knowledge of the area to interpret the natural environment for you in every detail. Your guide will frequent various waterholes and river systems as well as other Kruger hotspots to maximize your opportunity to see as much as possible and ensure the scenery on display is ever changing and picturesque. Breakfast will be individually packed by our chef to be enjoyed at a restcamp or picnic spot, before we continue on safari for the rest of the day, stopping for lunch in between. We will return to Gecko Lodge in the afternoon before dinner is expertly prepared and served at the lodge restaurant.

On our 3rd day we will depart for the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, this natural wonder is one of the largest green canyons in the world and is a must see when visiting the Kruger region. Our day will include a short and scenic 30 minute drive to the pretty town of Sabie where we will visit the breathtaking Lone Creek Falls, where we will enjoy a picnic breakfast under the tree canopy, from there we will visit the cascading Lisbon falls before we head to the magnificent Three Rondawels view point of the Blyde River Canyon, before heading back along the canyon to Bourcks Luck Potholes, once we’ve enjoyed the potholes, we will head for the famous and beautiful gods window before heading the tourist town of Graskop to enjoy a famous pancake lunch, completing a day of natural wonder and breathtaking views. After the tour we will head back to Gecko Lodge for a delicious meal prepared by the in house chef.

Another full day in the Kruger park gives you maximum game viewing opportunities, once again you will be escorted by a personal field guide, an expert in the Kruger Park who will take you to all the animal “hotspots” in the area to give you the best opportunity to see as much as possible. Just like the first full day safari, breakfast will be served in the Kruger in breakfast packs specially prepared by our head chef, we will stop during the course of the safari at lunch time for something to eat at one of the main restcamps or picnic spots. Your guide will follow a different route than the one travelled on your first full day safari, ensuring you see as much of the Kruger National Park as possible also giving you the best opportunity to hopefully encounter all the creatures on your wish list and much much more. After your safari we will return to Gecko Lodge in the afternoon before dinner is expertly prepared and served in the restaurant.

On your final day, you will enjoy a morning safari in the Kruger Park, this safari will also take place in the most animal rich area of the Kruger with an expert local guide in an open safari vehicle (game viewer) ensuring the best game viewing experience, giving you maximum exposure to the Kruger National Park over your 4 days on safari. Breakfast will be prepared and packaged by our chef to be enjoyed during your morning safari in the Kruger. After your morning Kruger safari you will meet your shuttle at Gecko Lodge, that will transfer you safely back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, with a lifetime of memories from a complete and unforgettable Kruger Park safari experience.