BUSHVELD TOURS

 

The following is a sample itinerary; therefore this package can be customised. This package can be taken as a self-drive or organized tour.
Group Size:	Min 2
Tour days:	4
Best season:	Whole Year
Depature & Return:	Pretoria / Johannesburg International Airport
Places visit:	*Drakensberg *Blyde River Canyon *Kruger National Park *Animal Rehab Centres
Tour Price (USD $):	P.O.R.

Day 1
From Gauteng we start the journey east to Mpumalanga .The road leads to the Drakensberg escarpment into Big Five Country. The Drakensberg are rich in rock wall structures, pockets of indigenous forest, grass covered mountain slopes and vast plantations. Passes through the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. From the top of the escarpment, the route descends to the low-lying Nature Reserves. We can enjoy guided trails and game drives.

Day 2
A fresh walk before breakfast. Some activities that you can do: Visiting the Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre, Kapama Cheetah breeding project, Day drives in the K.N. Park or just stay in the lodge and relax. A Nigh drive on an open vehicle explore the nocturnal activities of the bush. Visiting Pelgrim’s Rest, a historical town, Panoramic views of Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon, and Mariep’s Kop Mountain.

Day 3
After the morning breakfast we head westward through nature reserves. The journey leads us to a beautiful area with friendly faces of local children. A bumpy and dusty 4x4 track leads us up the mountain. Accommodation in a colourful decorated ethnic hut. Activities that you can do: 4x4 routes; Hiking for the more adventurous; Rafting Olifants River Gorge (in season); Wilderness experience with stunning scenery

Day 4
Homeward

BUSHVELD WITH LEGENDS TOUR

 

The following is a sample itinerary; therefore this package can be customised. This package can be taken as a self-drive or with a organized tour.
Group Size:	Min 2
Tour days:	4
Best season:	Whole Year
Depature & Return:	Pretoria / Johannesburg International Airport
Places visit:	*Venda Land and Culture *Sacret Forest *Kruger National Park *Crookes Corner and much, much more
Tour Price (USD $):	P.O.R.

Day 1
The land of legends. From Gauteng northwards to Venda. Our road leads us to lake Fundudzi and Thathe Vondo forest, held sacred by the Venda. Overnight in traditional Venda camp. This area provides panoramic views of the mist belt forest and coffee plantations below. Scenic forest walks, picnics, swimming in deep pools at the foot of waterfalls. The Venda people are warm hearted, friendly and have a lot of stories to tell. Listen to culture, myths and legend and attend a dance of the initiation ceremony of the young maidens.

Cites that you can Visit:

*Lake Fundudzi (where there is a believe of underwater spirits)

*The Sacred Forest (where the ancestor spirits guard the Venda Traditions).

*Potholes, Waterfalls

*Ruins, Tea Estate, Cycad Reserve, Nature Reserves

*Cultural attractions such as traditional beer brewing, traditional healers, Art markets, Venda pottery, Traditional architect, agricultural methods and lots more.

Day 2
Begin our day with a leisurely drive. Visiting the big tree – a baobab believed to be more than 3 000 years old. Order a drink at the bar in the middle of tree.

Day 3
Visiting “Crookes Corner” an ivory trade area. Day drive into the Kruger National Park as well as an outing to a archaeological site. Our Bush dinner for the night will be served under the stars.

Day 4
Early wake up call. Then for a short walk to the potholes in the river. After breakfast road leads us back over the Soutpansberg to Gauteng.

 

BUSHVELD WITH CULTURE, PAST & PRESENT TOUR

The following is a sample itinerary; therefore this package can be customised. This package can be taken as a self-drive or with a organized tour.
Group Size:	Min 2
Tour days:	5
Best season:	Whole Year
Depature & Return:	Johannesburg International Airport
Places visit:	*Waterberg Mountain Range *Big 6 Country *Nature at its best & much, much more
Tour Price (USD $):	P.O.R.

Day 1
From Gauteng we head north to Warmbaths and then north again through the scenic waterberg mountain range. There the area offer us fascinating excursions into local archaeology, history with very good birding along the way. Game drives, guided walking trails (rhino tracking), horse riding and a visit to a rhino museum can be arranged.

Day 2
The highlights of the day include the new Jerusalem pinnacle rock of some 200m high. This is sandstone formation, truly a rare sight. This region feature archaeological sites, rock art of international importance and wildlife.

Day 3
Excursions exploring a missionary station, guided visit to various cultural attractions, Pools for swimming in a River. After lunch a guided trail to the top of the mountain. For this you must be fit. Overnight in a camp, on top of the mountain.

Day 4
Once the early morning mist has disappeared, the trail leads to chief’s kraal. It is a circular route with dramatic scenery and opportunity for a unique cultural experience, including a visit to a traditional healer. Photograph giant indigenous yellow wood trees and overnight on top of the mountain next to the fire under the stars or in camp once again.

Day 5
Leaving the beauty of the mountain we descent the mountain to base camp. Back on the road to Gauteng.

BUSHVELD WITH WILDLIFE & CULTURE TOUR

 

The following is a sample itinerary; therefore this package can be customised. This package can be taken as a self-drive or with a organized tour.
Group Size:	Min 2
Tour days:	4
Best season:	Whole Year
Depature & Return:	Johannesburg International Airport
Places visit:	*Waterberg Mountain Range *Big 6 Country *Nature at its best & much, much more
Tour Price (USD $):	P.O.R.

Day 1
Visiting the legendary Rain Queen, Modjadje, at “Devil’s Kloof”. Walk through the cycad reserve with a guide giving you insight into the cultural importance of Lobedu, the 3-century-old dynasty of the Rain Queen and the botanical oddity that thrives there. Activities that you can look at: *Excellent Birding, *Guided tour to local artists, a traditional healer, traditional beer brewing, traditional games with locals, *Archaeological sites, *Hiking, *Fruit farming industry, Tea estates and much more Sleep the night in Traditional Style accommodation inside the reserve.

Day 2
Pre-Breakfast with a walk to the cycads plants. Leaving the reserve to the next tented safari camp on the Lataba River were hippos and crocodiles welcomes you. Activities: *Golfing with wild animals watching. *Afternoon game drive, guided walks *Day visit into the Kruger National Park with a visit to the Elephant Museum *Visit the Internationally known “Amaroela Cream” brewery *Look at the largest open pit mine in the world.

Day 3
Your next accommodation is built in tribal land near a hot spring. Extend your knowledge on river myths and legends surrounding the spring, the place of salt. The mineral rich water is the source of an ancient salt making process that is still in practise. The hospitality and friendliness of the community are characteristic. They share a deep lover for their land and culture.

Day 4
After breakfast the road leads us through the scenic Magoebaskloof back to Gauteng.

Some activities to do on the above mentioned Bush veld Tours. (not included in price)
*Africa Elephant Back Safaris	*Adrenaline type of activities
*Guided Bush walks or Game Drives	*Adrenaline type of activities
*Opportunity to visiting the well known Kruger National Park	*Visits to a Rehabilitation Centre for Endangered Species
*Overnight in a Traditional Historical Town, *Cultural Visits with activities such as dancing etc.	*Visits to Museums Historical and Nature Themes
*Visiting the farm for the well-known brand “Amarula Cream”. Brewed from a wild fruit that is common in the low veld.