Bundox Safari Co. has introduced Live Wild Packages, combining guided wildlife safaris, distinctive accommodation and thoughtfully arranged experiences across South Africa's Greater Kruger region. With our optional PLUS extensions, travellers can build on their core safari with additional destinations and activities, creating a more complete African holiday.
Key Takeaways
- Live Wild Packages combine accommodation, guided game drives, meals and transfers into organised Greater Kruger safari journeys.
- Live Wild & Conserve connects traditional safari experiences with conservation awareness at two different camps.
- Live Wild & Retreat combines wilderness exploration with the comfort and slower pace of a river lodge.
- PLUS extensions include the Panorama Route, Kruger National Park, wilderness stargazing and sleep-outs, and South African Winelands.
- Bundox coordinates the core safari and helps travellers arrange suitable extensions according to their interests and travel plans.
Live Wild Packages: A Different Approach to Greater Kruger Safaris
A safari holiday in South Africa can take many forms. Some travellers prefer to settle into one lodge and spend their days exploring the surrounding reserve. Others want to experience different landscapes, accommodation styles and activities as part of a connected journey.
Our Live Wild Packages are designed around that second approach.
Rather than treating accommodation, game drives and activities as separate bookings, we bring them together into complete multi-camp safari experiences. Each location contributes something different to the overall holiday, while the arrangements between them form part of the itinerary.
Within the Greater Kruger, our packages combine the authentic tented safari experience of Bundox Explorer Camp in Olifants West Nature Reserve with either the conservation-focused experience at Khanya Tented Camp or the riverfront retreat of Amava River Lodge, both situated in the Olifants View Nature Reserve, Balule Area.
These combinations allow travellers to experience different aspects of the Greater Kruger, from guided game drives and conservation awareness to river experiences and time to relax.
Each Live Wild Package is a complete safari journey in its own right, with accommodation, activities and transfers arranged as one connected experience.
Two Distinctive Live Wild Safari Experiences
Our current Live Wild collection includes two established Greater Kruger journeys, each built around a different travel preference.
Live Wild & Conserve: Safari and Conservation
Our Live Wild & Conserve Package is a four-night, five-day Greater Kruger safari combining Bundox Explorer Camp in Olifants West Nature Reserve with Khanya Tented Camp in Balule.
At Explorer Camp, guests enjoy guided morning and afternoon game drives, traditional tented accommodation and wildlife viewing from the camp's underground photographic hide. At Khanya Tented Camp, the experience expands to include conservation talks and a positive-impact conservation activity, offering insight into wildlife protection in the Greater Kruger.
The package also includes an Olifants River boat cruise, meals, transfers and conservation levies, bringing together wildlife encounters, authentic safari accommodation and meaningful conservation experiences.
Live Wild & Retreat: Safari and Riverfront Comfort
Our Live Wild & Retreat Package is a four-night, five-day Greater Kruger safari combining Bundox Explorer Camp with Amava River Lodge on the Olifants River.
Guests experience guided game drives and traditional tented safari accommodation at Explorer Camp before enjoying Amava's luxury tented suites, private pergolas with wellness amenities and peaceful riverfront setting. The itinerary also includes an Olifants River boat cruise, a riverside breakfast and time to unwind between safari activities.
With meals, transfers and conservation levies included, Live Wild & Retreat combines authentic wildlife experiences with riverfront comfort and relaxation, particularly suited to couples and travellers seeking a balanced safari holiday.
PLUS Extensions: Take Your African Safari Beyond Greater Kruger
A Live Wild Package provides the foundation for a Greater Kruger safari. Our PLUS extensions allow travellers to build on that experience by adding destinations or activities that complement their original itinerary.
Live Wild is the core safari package, while PLUS refers to optional extensions arranged around that package. PLUS is not a separate, fixed itinerary. It gives travellers the flexibility to combine a structured safari with additional parts of their South African holiday.
We currently offer four popular PLUS extension options.
Panorama Route Explorer
The Panorama Route introduces travellers to the dramatic landscapes of Mpumalanga's escarpment, including Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes and scenic viewpoints.
It offers a contrast to the safari environment of the Greater Kruger, shifting the focus from wildlife viewing to landscapes, geology and sightseeing.
This extension suits travellers who want to experience more of the natural scenery surrounding the Greater Kruger rather than spending their entire holiday on safari.
Kruger National Park Extension
For travellers who want more time exploring South Africa's wildlife areas, we can arrange additional safari experiences in Kruger National Park.
Options include additional nights in the national park or day-trip experiences, depending on the itinerary.
This is a natural extension for guests whose main interest is wildlife and who want to spend more of their holiday in the bush, exploring another part of the greater Kruger ecosystem.
Stargazing & Sleep-out
Our wilderness stargazing and sleep-out extension offers a different way to experience the African bush.
Rather than adding another conventional lodge stay, travellers can enquire about spending a night in a wilderness stargazing tent.
The experience introduces another dimension to the safari, with time spent enjoying the night-time atmosphere of the bush. It is an option worth considering for travellers interested in a more unusual overnight experience.
South African Winelands Getaways
A safari does not need to be the only part of a South African holiday.
Our Winelands extension offers travellers the opportunity to combine the Greater Kruger wilderness with another of South Africa's established tourism regions.
The contrast between safari landscapes and wine country makes this option suitable for couples and international visitors looking for greater variety within a single holiday.
Each PLUS extension is arranged separately from the core Live Wild Package, with details confirmed according to the traveller's chosen itinerary.
Safari Package Inclusions and Practical Travel Planning
One of the advantages of booking a structured safari package is knowing how the main arrangements fit together before arriving in South Africa.
Our Live Wild Packages include accommodation at the specified camps, meals, scheduled morning and afternoon game drives, transfers between camps and transfers to and from Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport.
The packages also cover conservation and bed levies, as well as specified refreshments during game drives. Additional experiences included in an individual itinerary, such as an Olifants River boat cruise, are detailed on the relevant package page.
It is important to distinguish these inclusions from additional expenses.
The standard Live Wild inclusions do not cover general drinks beyond those specifically listed, optional activities or extras that are not included in the confirmed booking. PLUS extensions are arranged as additions to the core itinerary, rather than automatically being included in every package.
As we explain in our article on
safari retreats and experiences beyond game drives, the character of a safari holiday is influenced by more than its wildlife activities. The accommodation, pace and opportunities to experience the surrounding landscape all contribute to the journey.
Plan Your Live Wild Safari with Bundox Safari Co.
Choosing a Greater Kruger safari package begins with deciding what you want from your time in South Africa.
For some travellers, the priority is spending time in Big Five territory, enjoying guided game drives and experiencing the atmosphere of the bush. Others want conservation to form part of their holiday, while couples may be looking for a balance between safari activities and time to relax.
Our Live Wild Packages provide different ways to experience the Greater Kruger, while PLUS extensions allow the holiday to continue beyond the core safari.
We can also help travellers explore further travel options in
South Africa and
Botswana, depending on their interests and the journey they would like to plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Kruger safari package cost?
The cost of a South African safari depends on the number of nights, accommodation type, included activities and transport arrangements. Bundox Safari Co.'s Live Wild Packages combine accommodation, meals, guided game drives and transfers into organised Greater Kruger safari journeys. Optional PLUS extensions are arranged separately, allowing travellers to choose additional experiences according to their interests and budget.
What is included in an all-inclusive Kruger safari package?
Inclusions vary between safari operators and packages. Bundox's Live Wild Packages include accommodation at two Greater Kruger camps, breakfast, lunch and dinner, scheduled guided game drives, airport and intercamp transfers, and specified conservation and bed levies. Additional activities, such as the Olifants River boat cruise, are included in the relevant itineraries. Travellers should check the individual package details for refreshments, exclusions and optional PLUS extensions.
How do I get from Johannesburg to a Kruger safari lodge?
Travellers can arrange a connecting flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport, which serves the Greater Kruger region. Bundox's Live Wild Packages include transfers between Eastgate Airport and the safari accommodation, as well as transfers between the camps. Guests arriving through another airport or travelling by road should confirm their transport requirements with Bundox before booking.
Is Greater Kruger better than Kruger National Park for a safari?
Both offer excellent wildlife experiences, but the way you explore them differs. Kruger National Park allows self-drive safaris and guided game drives on designated roads, while the private reserves of Greater Kruger offer lodge-based safaris with professional guides and more flexible wildlife viewing arrangements. Neither guarantees sightings. Bundox's Live Wild Packages explore the private reserves of Greater Kruger, with the option to add a Kruger National Park extension for travellers who want to experience both.
Can I combine a Kruger safari with Cape Town or Victoria Falls?
Yes. A Greater Kruger safari can be combined with Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Botswana or other Southern African destinations. As a safari tour operator and destination management company (DMC), Bundox Safari Co. can organise your complete holiday, including accommodation, transfers, guided experiences, excursions and travel arrangements between destinations. Our Live Wild Packages provide a Greater Kruger safari experience, while our PLUS extensions and tailor-made travel services allow you to explore more of Southern Africa within one coordinated itinerary.
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