6 Days Kruger Park Safari And Community Service At Bongan Lodge Or Wits Bushcamp (From R15995.00 Package Tour).

Day 1:
We collect you from your accommodation in Johannesburg around 6am and transfer you to the shuttle service at OR Tambo International Airport. Shuttle service departs in an air-conditioned bus to Hoedspruit. You will pass through the picturesque Mpumalanga farmlands en route to your lunch destination in Hoedspruit (client’s that fly into Hoedspruit Eastgate airport will be collected). After lunch (at own cost), we proceed to your first overnight accommodation at Bongan African Lodge in an African Village near the Manyeleti Reserve. Upon arrival, our dedicated staff will welcome you and show you to your chalets, where you can relax for a while. Your first official safari experience will commence shortly after settling into your accommodation – the Sunset Drive. Enjoy as the last rays of the gorgeous light bathe the African bushveld in vivid reds, yellows, and pinks (Hint: the lighting will add a romantic element to your photographs!). The Sunset Drive allows you the unique experience of spotting some nocturnal creatures that ordinarily are hidden during the day – watch out for eyes glowing in the dark! Return to the Bongan African Lodge for a delicious dinner around 7pm – where the day’s adventures can be shared over a warm meal. Stay overnight in your comfortable chalet..
Day 2:
Wake up early and enjoy a packed breakfast on your way to your entire day game viewing experience in the Kruger National Park. Searching to see the Big 5! Dinner will be served from 7:30pm in the Bongan boma..
Day 3:
After Breakfast, your guide will take you to the Funjwa Children’s School, where your first day of engaging in community projects begins. This provides an educational opportunity to immerse yourself in the local children’s way of life, ideal for the humanitarian traveller wishing to learn, grow and participate. Community service projects include: • Reading books to the students • Environmental education (climate change, eco-awareness, wildlife conservation, etc) • Assisting in planting a self-sustaining vegetable garden • Painting classrooms • Assisting in sports activities / extra-curricular entertainment (eg. games and challenges) • English language skills • We are assisting in cooking meals for the children
Day 4:
After breakfast, continue with your community service projects. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Manyeleti Reserve or Kruger Park. Keep your eyes peeled, and your cameras ready as your guide takes you on yet another immersive game-viewing experience.
Day 5:
Panoramic tour for the day. Depart after breakfast. Visit Three Rondawels, Bourkes Potholes, God’s Window, and Mac Mac Falls
Day 6:
An early game drive in Manyeleti / Kruger Park. After breakfast at 10am, we transfer you to your shuttle service in Hoedspruit who will the take you to OR Tambo International Airport.

10 Days Community /Kruger Park At Bongan Lodge Or Wits Bushcamp (From

R23795.00 Complete Package)

Day 1:
Begin your journey with a sunrise pickup from Johannesburg, where we whisk you away to OR Tambo for a transfer to Hoedspruit. En route, soak in the picturesque Mpumalanga farmlands before arriving at Bongan Lodge or Wits Rural. Upon arrival, settle into your chalet and embark on a captivating Sunset Drive, immersing yourself in the enchanting colours of the African bushveld. Share stories of the day’s adventures over a delectable dinner at Bongan Boma.
Day 2:
Rise early for a full day of thrilling game viewing in Kruger National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for the majestic Big Five as you explore the vast wilderness in an open vehicle safari.
Day 3:
Engage in meaningful community work at Funjwa Children’s School, participating in various projects aimed at enriching the lives of local children. From reading books to environmental education and assisting in sports activities, immerse yourself in the local culture while making a positive impact.
Day 4:
Continue your community service projects in the morning before embarking on an afternoon game drive in Manyeleti Reserve or Kruger Park, where you’ll encounter an array of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Day 5:
Embark on a panoramic tour of the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, visiting iconic landmarks such as Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Potholes, Gods Window, and Mac Mac Falls, followed by a delightful dinner back at Bongan Boma.
Day 6:
Dive deeper into community engagement before embarking on a village tour and visiting a traditional healer in the afternoon, gaining insights into local customs and traditions.
Day 7:
Enjoy another full day of exhilarating game viewing in Kruger Park, capturing unforgettable moments amidst the wilderness.
Day 8:
Combine community work with leisure as you embark on a boat cruise in the scenic Blyde River Canyon, admiring the stunning landscapes and wildlife along the way
Day 9:
Bid farewell to the community as you visit the Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, learning about conservation efforts and rehabilitation programmes before returning for a final evening in the village.
Day 10:
Conclude your adventure with an early game drive or bushwalk in Kruger Park, followed by a hearty breakfast. We then transfer you to Hoedspruit for your journey back to Johannesburg, leaving behind cherished memories and a sense of fulfillment from your immersive safari and community service experience.