Big 5 Encounters
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Highlights
Start and end in Johannesburg!
With the safari tour Big 5 Encounters, you have a 4 day tour package taking you through
Johannesburg, South Africa and Kruger National Park.
Big 5 Encounters
includes
accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport.
- Age range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Accommodation
- Camping
- Transportation
- Coach / Bus
- Travel style
- Safari
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Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1: Depart Johannesburg. Greater Kruger NP
- Day 2: Kruger National Park
- Day 3: Kruger National Park
- Day 4: Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Travel guide
Prepare for an adventure in this stunning destination with our travel guide.
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Questions & Answers
Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
What are the accommodation options for this tour?
The accommodation normally used on our Big 5 Encounters tour is as shown below:
- Johannesburg - Belvedere Estate
- Kruger - Nkambeni Safari Camp
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.What type of vehicle do you use on your Africa tours?
On our Africa tours we use overland vehicles for the majority of road transfers.
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- Martina25th April 2018The website is very complete and easy to navigate. All the information I could need was there and it made it easy for me to research and choose the tour that suited me the most. Moreover I got nice discounts. Will definitely keep using TourRadar
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About the countries
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Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Vaccinations
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid
- Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A
- Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera
- Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis
- Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B
- Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever
- Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Policies
- Location
- Start and end in Johannesburg.
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- Deposit
- TourRadar only requires a deposit of $250 to confirm this Encounters Travel booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 14 January 2019 the full payment of $853 is necessary.
- Cancellation policy
- No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $853 for Big 5 Encounters, but the deposit of $250 is non-refundable. If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies.
- Availability
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- Credit Cards
- The following cards are accepted for Encounters Travel tours: Visa - Master Card - American Express
Destinations
Covering a total distance of approx 868 km.
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- 434 km
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- 434 km
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
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