Mahlori Itinerary

Mahlori Itinerary

from R28,000 /per person

  • 7 Days
  • 2-6 People
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Overview

HOEDSPRUIT, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & GREATER KRUGER

Embark on an unforgettable South African safari adventure beginning in Hoedspruit, the gateway to the wilds of South Africa, with the “Mahlori Itinerary”. The word means “Wonders” in the local Tsonga language refers to the wonderous environment of this part of the world. This itinerary combines the thrill of game drives in the renowned Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger where you’ll witness an immensely diverse array of wildlife in their natural habitat.


You’ll also be treated to private 5-star catering services featuring South African inspired meals, private guided safari on horseback, use of eBikes, a tour of The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center, and more! This expedition will lead you to panoramic vistas, unforgettable animal encounters and stunning wilderness landscapes that showcase the beauty of South Africa.

  • 7 Day Curated Itinerary
  • 7 Private Catered Meals
  • 4 Private Safari Drives
  • 4 Private Guided Tours
  • 3 Sundowners & Canapaes
  • 4 Exclusive Use eBikes
  • 1 Horseback Safari

Itinerary

HOEDSPRUIT, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & GREATER KRUGER

This 7 day itinerary is centered around Hoedspruit, South Africa, and includes game drives through Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger, and private guided safaris on foot and horseback.

Welcome to Hoedspruit, your Intrepid Odyssey awaits! Your first day will ensure you are settled into your villa and oriented to the natural surroundings and amenities at your disposal. The evening will include a catered traditional South African meal to get you fully immersed in the days to come!

Meals
  • Light Snacks & Dinner
Free Time
  • Evening

Airport Greeting & Transfer

You will be greeted at the Arrivals hall of Eastgate Airport by your Private Guide, where they will assist with your preferred transportation…

Timing

  • Midday

Welcome Meeting

When you arrive at your private villa, your guide will familiarize you with your accommodations, review your itinerary…

Timing

  • Midday
Meals
  • Light Snack & Refreshments

Wilderness Area Orientation

Your guide will meet you at your villa and take you into the estates wildlife area. He will familiarize you with the vast landscape…

Timing

  • Afternoon

Catered Dinner: Traditional South African

South African cuisine is a unique fusion of many external cultural influences, to include Dutch, French, Indian and Malaysian…

Timing

  • Evening
Meals
  • 3 Course Dinner

Spend the entire day in Kruger National Park in your own open safari vehicle. You can choose to self-drive to Kruger Orpen Gate or be picked up at your villa. Breakfast will be served at one of the scenic overlooks in the park and stop for lunch at Satara Rest Camp where you will have plenty of dining options. When you return from a long day in the park, all that you will need to do is, sit back, relax and enjoy a traditional South African Braai prepared by your private chefs.

Meals
  • Breakfast & Dinner

Kruger National Park Game Drive

Embark on a captivating journey through Kruger Park, personally guided by an expert with deep insights into ecology…

Timing

  • All Day
Meals
  • Breakfast

Catered Dinner: South African Braai

Indulge in the warm embrace of South African hospitality as you savor a traditional Braai…

Timing

  • Evening
Meals
  • 2 Course Dinner

Enjoy sunrise AND sunset in the wilderness! First, you will set out on a private guided sunrise nature walk to experience the wilderness and animals quietly come to life. Early evening, you will set out for a Greater Kruger Big 5 Game Drive, enjoy sundowners from a vast vantage point, then return to the villa to enjoy a traditional South African Potjie prepared by your private chefs.

Meals
  • Light Snacks & Dinner
Free Time
  • Mid Day

Sunrise Wilderness Walk

Venture out on foot with your Private Guide through a protected wilderness area and experience a connection to the surroundings like none other.

Timing

  • Morning

Greater Kruger Game Drive

Hoedspruit is home to the Great Kruger, a group of private reserves open to Kruger National…

Timing

  • Afternoon
Meals
  • Canapes & Sundowners

Catered Dinner: South African Potjie

Potjie, pronounced ‘poi-key,’ consists of a variety of local ingredients, typically meat or…

Timing

  • Evening
Meals
  • 3 Course Dinner

Start the morning with a visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center for an up close tour of the rehabilitation and re-wilding programs. Lunch will be on your own, then pack up for an unforgettable overnight sleepout in a Big Five Reserve. Dinner will be served over an open fire prepared by your safari guides.

Meals
  • Dinner
Free Time
  • Mid-day

Endangered Species Center

Immerse yourself into another critical layer of South Africa’s story – conservation. The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre…

Timing

  • Mid Morning

You’ll set off in the early morning for a Greater Kruger Reserve in a private open safari vehicle and have breakfast at one of the scenic overlooks. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to simply enjoy or explore!

Meals
  • Breakfast
Free Time
  • Afternoon & Evening

Greater Kruger Morning Game Drive

The allure of heading back out on a game drive, is that no two experiences are ever the same!

Timing

  • Morning
Meals
  • Breakfast

Wilderness Area Canapés & Sundowners

Sundowners pay a delightful homage to a decades old tradition of enjoying a Gin at the end of long days work…

Timing

  • Evening
Meals
  • Canapes & Sundowners

Adjacent to the estate is a world class riding school, where you will set off on a horseback safari through the wilderness area! Later in the afternoon, another Big 5 Game Drive will await, with traditional canapes and sundowners.

Meals
  • Light Snacks
Free Time
  • Mid-day

Wilderness Horseback Safari

Discovering wildlife on horseback is an undeniably special experience! The animals in the reserve are remarkably calm in the presence…

Timing

  • Morning

Greater Kruger Game Drive

Once again, you’ll set out to traverse a Big Five reserve, ready to apply your newfound spotting and identification skills!

Timing

  • Afternoon & Evening
Meals
  • Canapes & Sundowners

Good bye is always tough, but your guide will be there to see you off. They will answer any final questions and make sure you get off to the airport without any issues.

Airport Transfer

Your guide will ensure a safe journey back to Eastgate Airport, via your own transportation or we can arrange for transfer services. 

Timing

  • Mid-day

Available Villa

ZANDSPRUIT ESTATES - VILLA TALL HORSE

Guests can add accommodations to their itinerary with our preferred villa, Villa Tall Horse. Situated within the highly exclusive Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estates, we have graciously partnered with Villa Tall Horse to offer our guests the utmost in luxury and privacy. Comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests in its three generously appointed en suite bedrooms, this villa provides unparalleled wilderness amenities and unobstructed sunset views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains.

Learn more by visiting Villa Tall Horse online.

  • Access to Private Game Reserve
  • 3 en Suite Bedrooms
  • Private Heated Swimming Pool
  • Private River Overlook Deck
  • Private Boma with Braai and Camp Chairs
  • Private eBikes
  • Solar Backup Power
  • Air Conditioning
  • Full Service Linens and Towels
  • Cleaning Services
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
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Heated private pool
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Spacious living room and fireplace
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Two en suite Master Bedrooms with soaking tubs and walls of glass
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Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with two refridgerators and induction cooktop
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What's Included

Our entire staff is here to ensure your itinerary aligns with your wishes, down to the fine details. Few additional items, such as booking with our preferred luxury villa, can easily be added to your booking request.

Included in the Itinerary

  • Private Safari Guide
  • Private Chefs
  • Admission fees
  • Transfer Services
  • Private eBikes
  • Welcome Kit

Options Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Hire Car
  • Accomodations (Available upon request)
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Timing
  • Mid Day
Meals
  • Light Snack & Refreshments

Welcome Meeting

When you arrive at your private villa, your guide will familiarize you with your accommodations, review your itinerary, introduce you to the other members of the team and the extensive amenities.

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Timing
  • Afternoon
Transportation
  • Pickup

Wilderness Area Orientation

Your guide will meet you at your villa and take you into the estates wildlife area. He will familiarize you with the vast landscape you have access to, educate you on common locations and methods to find animals, as well as, talk to you about basic bush safety. All this to ensure a safe, immersive experience.

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Timing
  • Evening
Meals
  • 3 Course Catered Meal

Catered Dinner: Traditional South African

South African cuisine is a unique fusion of many external cultural influences, to include Dutch, French, Indian and Malaysian flavours and techniques. Indigenous African tribes have lived off the produce of the land for generations, so their food was, and still is defined by what is easily cultivated, locally grown and available. This meal will embody the history, tastes and textures of local Afrikaans style of cooking freshly prepared and served in your villa.

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Timing
  • All Day
Meals
  • Breakfast & Dinner
Transportation
  • Self Drive or Pickup
Difficulty Level
  • Moderate

Kruger National Park Game Drive

Embark on a captivating journey through Kruger Park, personally guided by an expert with deep insights into ecology, entomology, and zoology. Explore the diverse wildlife and intricate ecosystems of South Africa’s world renowned national park while benefiting from the wealth of knowledge provided by your private guide.

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Timing
  • Evening
Meals
  • 2 Course Catered Meal

Catered Dinner: Traditional South African Braai

Indulge in the warm embrace of South African hospitality as you savor a traditional Braai. Local meats are expertly grilled over open flames, creating a culinary experience that embodies both flavor and camaraderie. Enjoy this heartwarming tradition of shared meals amongst cherished company, prepared and served in your villa.

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Timing
  • Morning
Transportation
  • Pickup
Difficulty Level
  • Low
Age Req
  • 6+

Sunrise Wilderness Walk

Venture out on foot with your Private Guide through a protected wilderness area and experience a connection to the surroundings like none other. Find yourself eye-to-eye with antelopes, wildebeests, giraffes, and zebras. Take in the sounds and scents of the bush, study tracks, and uncover the story behind the flora and fauna, insects, birds, and smaller mammals that sustain Africa’s larger wildlife.

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Timing
  • Afternoon
Meals
  • Canapes & Sundowners
Transportation
  • Self Drive or Pickup
Difficulty Level
  • Moderate

Greater Kruger Game Drive

Hoedspruit is home to the Great Kruger, a group of private reserves open to Kruger National Park allowing for natural animal migration, including Africa’s Big Five. Here you will traverse off-road, in an open vehicle offering opportunities to be closer to the animals than ever imagined! We will head upland to a beautiful vantage point and enjoy the sunset with traditional South African canapes and sundowners.

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Timing
  • Evening
Meals
  • 3 Course Catered Meal

Catered Dinner: Potjie

Potjie, pronounced ‘poi-key,’ consists of a variety of local ingredients, typically meat or fish and vegetables, and as its name suggests, layered in a round cast-iron pot and placed on open coals. This style of cooking dates back to the 1500s and epitomizes South African cuisine, rivaled only by the braai! You’ll have your choose of meats or fish, and our chefs will go to work to bring this tradition to you, prepared and served in your villa.

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Timing
  • Mid Morning
Transportation
  • Self Drive or Pickup

Endangered Species Center

Immerse yourself into another critical layer of South Africa’s story – conservation. The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating, protecting and rewilding these fragil species. This expertly guided tour brings you eye to eye with these majestic animals to observe while learning about cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, southern ground hornbills, rhinoceros and more.

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Timing
  • Evening
Meals
  • Light Snacks & Refreshments
Transportation
  • Self Drive or eBikes

Wilderness Area Canapes & Sundowners

Sundowners pay a delightful homage to a decades old tradition of enjoying a Gin at the end of long days work. So, as the sun sets, we’ll set up an authentic sundowner picnic overlooking the watering hole in the Wilderness Area. You will savour delicious South African inspired canapes and await the sun to put on yet another spectacular display.

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Timing
  • Morning
Meals
  • On your own
Transportation
  • Self Drive or Pickup
Difficulty Level
  • Moderate
Age Req
  • 6+

Wilderness Horseback Safari

Discovering wildlife on horseback is an undeniably special experience! The animals in the reserve are remarkably calm in the presence of horses, which gives you a very unique sense of being among them. You’ll set off from the stables adjacent to the wilderness area, and have the chance to navigate through natural game trails that might prove demanding on foot, but are effortlessly traversed by the horses.