Heading north from Johannesburg - "The City of Gold", like many intrepid explorers have done before us, our journey takes us through the outskirts of the capital - Pretoria, and then out into the vast open plains of Africa. Lunch today will be in the historic gold mining village of Haenertsburg. After lunch we descend into the Magoebaskloof, a spectacular lush mountainous area presided over by the Rain Queen - Modjadi. The last stretch of our journey today takes us into the Greater Kruger - world renowned for its protected natural environment and vast free-ranging animal populations. For the next two nights we get cosy at our well-appointed Bush Lodge, situated in a private reserve within the greater Kruger - where animals roam freely and unrestricted. This privately owned reserve allows us the freedom to explore the wilderness in open game drive vehicles in search of a variety of animals, both during the day and into the evening. The lodge casually blends into the bush and offers crisp comfortable beds and stunning views over the surrounding wilderness, including a water hole regularly frequented by animals. Retire to bed whilst listening to a symphony of sounds from the African Bush. Meals: D (Lunch own expense) Distance: 530 Km Accommodation: Bush Lodge - twin-bedded units Included Highlights/Activity: o Scenic drive down to the Lowveld region o Private Game Reserve Accommodation Optional Activities: o None, all included