In the Footsteps of Africa: Panorama Route and Kruger Reserve

Arrival at Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, located at an altitude of 1765m and renowned as the largest and most important airport on the continent. Meeting with the Italian-speaking guide and the rest of the group for a welcome.

Departure from OR Tambo International Airport at 11:00 for the Mpumalanga region with an English-speaking driver. (The Italian-speaking guide is not present during this transfer.)

ATTENTION: Departure from the airport is scheduled for 11:00, so the international flight must arrive in Johannesburg early in the morning to allow time for customs and baggage collection.

The Mpumalanga region is known for its natural wonders, from large parks to geological formations. The route, from the Johannesburg plateau, descends to about 530m, and it is fascinating to see the change in landscape and vegetation between the two provinces.

Upon arrival at Muluwa, meeting with an Italian-speaking guide who will be present for the rest of the Per Mano in Safari itinerary.

With panoramic views over valleys and mountains, the Muluwa Lodge is located between White River and Nelspruit in agricultural countryside and bushland that perfectly represents the Mpumalanga region, which has a great agricultural wealth and an even greater natural and wildlife heritage.

Overnight, dinner, and breakfast at Muluwa/Ndhula in standard room. Drinks excluded.

Breakfast and departure with the Italian guide to visit the most renowned sites of the Panorama Route, including the third largest canyon in the world! The Blyde River Canyon stretches for 26 km in length and is 800 meters deep.

The visit also includes the Three Rondavels, so called because they resemble the typical huts of African villages, and the ancient cylindrical rock formations of Bourkes Luck.

Arrival at Karongwe River Lodge in time for lunch.

The Karongwe Private Game Reserve covers about 9000 hectares of this scenic, wild, and wildlife-rich land, and here you’ll find Karongwe River Lodge, an elegant bush retreat along the Makhutsi River, in an exclusive private concession.

Karongwe River Lodge is immersed in the bush, perfectly blending in without altering the nature or disrupting the view. It is located along the Makhutsi River. Tastefully furnished, everything recalls the colonial era but also incorporates the latest trends in interior design.

Very helpful and friendly staff, the rangers and guides are exceptional, and they follow you throughout your stay, becoming in some way key points of reference.

Overnight at Karongwe River Lodge in luxury room with full board. Drinks excluded.

A day dedicated to exciting photosafaris in search of the Big Five in open vehicles under the guidance of expert rangers.

The reference program is as follows:

• Wake-up call at 05:00 for those wishing to participate in the morning safari.
• Tea and coffee served at 05:15, before departing for the morning safari around 05:30.
• The journey lasts about three hours, depending on sightings; afterwards breakfast is served.
• Relax time until lunchtime. Lunch is served from 14:00.
• The afternoon safari departs at 16:00 in an open 4x4 vehicle in search of the famous Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephant.
• Dinner is served at 20:00.

In July, morning safaris will depart 30 minutes later at 06:00, and afternoon safaris 30 minutes earlier at 15:30.

Traditional Shangaan/Afrikaans evening: a unique traditional Shangaan or Afrikaans dinner. The cuisine offers a distinctive insight into a culture and its people. This fun experience will leave you with a new understanding of cultural diversity, alongside a full experience and comprehension of the beautiful Shangaan or Afrikaans culture.

Overnight at Karongwe River Lodge in luxury room with full board included. (Includes 1 bottle of wine per couple with the traditional dinner; all other drinks excluded.)

After the last morning safari and breakfast at the lodge, transfer with an English-speaking driver to Hoedspruit airport.

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