{"id":31881,"date":"2021-06-02T19:02:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T17:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/?page_id=31881"},"modified":"2022-02-04T11:03:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T09:03:33","slug":"safari-in-south-africa-intro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.upplevsydafrika.se\/en\/safari-in-south-africa-intro\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari in South Africa intro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Try to imagine the most exciting safari experience, with elephants, rhinos, wild dogs and lions among others, in one of the private nature reserves in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Madikwe Game Reserve, Eastern Cape or in the world’s oldest and largest game reserve, Greater Kruger National Park. Where you, if you are lucky, will see the mighty Big 5, i.e. rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, but also a lot of other exciting animals such as the agile cheetahs, towering giraffes, lazing hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upplev Sydafrika assist with bookings for the most spectacular safari experience in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Madikwe Game Reserve – all three malaria-free areas, Greater Kruger National Park (South Africa’s largest national park) and in the pleasant sun basking area near KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Which safari should you choose?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upplev Sydafrika recommend a safari in a private park \/ reserve, with accommodation at a private lodge and where the price is usually all inclusive, which includes all food (3 meals a day) and 2 guided game drives per day. In the private reserves, you are allowed to drive in more inaccessible terrain off road together with skilled guides and trackers, which makes it easier to spot the animals in its natural environment and get very close to the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A typical 2 nights \/ 3 days safari itinerary <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Day 1 \u2013 Arriving the lodge. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arrive at the lodge in time for check-in, which is usually at 2 pm (if lunch is included, arrive earlier in time for lunch). After check-in, in the afternoon it’s time for “high tea” and some snacks before the afternoon game drive, which last about 3 hours. The game drive takes place in a 4X4 landrover together with a knowledgeable guide (ranger) and usually a tracker. In the private reserves, the guides are allowed to drive off road, which makes it easier to get closer to the animals. Before the sunset, there is usually a stop for sundowner and an opportunity to stretch your legs. Back to the lodge for refreshments followed by dinner before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Day 2-3 \u2013 Safari.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early morning wake up call, before the sun rise. Coffee \/ tea etc. before morning game drive, about 3 hours. Breakfast has to wait until after the game drive, but a coffee stop and a leg stretch is included during the game drive. Back to the lodge for breakfast. Then free time and opportunity to rest, visit the spa, relax by the pool etc. After a lunch, own time for eg reading \/ rest etc. unitl it is time for “high tea” and the procedure is repeated from the previous day with exciting game drives and dinner. At some lodges they offer bush walks \/ walking safari. Check-out time is usually after breakfast, the last day of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Drawing of a typical safari day:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Best Time To Visit<\/strong>. Overview:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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