Through a desire to share our passion for Africa with like minded adventurers, we established Intrepid Bundu. After the first democratic elections in 1994, The Bundu Safari Company was born. With only one minibus we began operating safaris in the Kruger National Park. Gradually the company has grown and now operates throughout Southern Africa. We have recently acquired our own Game Lodge, situated within the Greater Kruger Park area and have restructured our fleet to include custom designed safari vehicles.

Through our innovative and exciting new products and itineraries, we have managed to keep up with the growing trends,and ever changing markets. Growing from strength to strength, we never lose sight of our most important aim and that is to offer personalised and value for money safaris without sacrificing the comforts that would make your African experience a pleasurable one.

The Bundu Safari team is African born and bred. As owner run, we pride ourselves in service excellence at all times and are members of the various tourism governing authorities SATSA, FGASA, THETA, SATOUR and CAPTOUR. Operating with smaller groups we offer personalised and reasonably priced tours.

Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable and are qualified and registered with all the guiding bodies. Most important is that they have a passion for Africa and its people. Being involved in the safari industry for 10 years now, we have established a good working relationship with many of the National Parks on our itineraries. We have been chosen by the Kruger Park as a preferred operator to run a unique wildlife experience within the park. Our safaris are fun filled and energetic, overall a real African experience.

Magnificent scenery such as the Kruger Park, Blyde River Canyon, Drakensberg Mountains, Kwa-Zulu Natal coastline, Swaziland, Cape Town, Wild Coast, Garden Route, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta are just a few of the possible sights. Our varying itineraries not only combine the important elements of scenic, cultural and wildlife experiences but also add a taste of adventure and in some instances pure adrenalin.

So whether it is tracking dangerous game on foot, the thrill of jumping off the world’s highest bungee or rafting one of Africa’s wildest rivers, we have the right combinations to make your African experience an unforgettable one.

1. Transport and Vehicles
The vehicles we make use of range from semi-luxury microbuses, Safari trucks to open 4x4 Land-cruisers. The Bundu Safari Trucks have been custom designed to give the optimum in space, comfort and reliability. They have been specially constructed with large opening windows and viewing hatches to ensure the best possible photographic and game viewing opportunities. All vehicles carry a comprehensive medical kit and a complete set of tools. They follow a strict maintenance plan and are all fully certified by the South African Transport Board and carry the necessary transport permits and insurances.

2. Camping Equipment
We provide all camping and cooking equipment and all equipment is checked and maintained on a regular basis, thus adding to a smooth running tour. Sleeping bags are available to hire if needed at R50.00 per tour. We also provide comfortable mattresses on all our camping safaris.

3. Medical and Travel Insurance
It is highly recommended that all clients have travel and medical insurance as Bundu Safari Company can not be held responsible for injury and/or lose due unforeseen circumstances, changes to routes and changing conditions. Although we will do our utmost to ensure that safari runs according to schedule.

4. Accommodation while on Safari
Whether it’s at our Game Lodge or camping wild in the Kruger Park, we ensure that your comfort is top priority at all times. Accommodation on safari varies according to the chosen itinerary and ranges from luxury en-suite chalets, rustic bungalows and traditional tribal huts to spacious two person canvas dome tents with fitted ground sheets and built in mosquito nets.

5. Participation
Many of our safaris cover large distances throughout Southern Africa and therefore clients will be expected to assist when necessary. This participation is VERY limited and only for our longer tours.

All you will be requested to do:
- Assist with erecting and dismantling of your tent.
- Loading and unloading of your bags.

6. Visas and Vaccinations
All visa and vaccination requirements to be followed up on the client’s own accord, by contacting the closest Travel Clinic and Visa Shop. SAA and BA Travel Clinics can provide information on medical requirements, vaccinations as well as prescribe Malaria tablets.

7. Optional Activities
All optional activities en-route is at the client’s own expense.

8. Luggage Requirements
Clients requested to bring 1x backpack or bag up to 25kg and 1x daypack. If any client needs to bring excess luggage please contact the Bundu Safari office for authorisation.

9. Age Limits
Drive Games age limits - 6 years and older
Game walks age limits - 12 years and older
Mokoro trips age limits - 12 years and older but can be negotiated with operators.

10. Important tour cost information
TOUR COST
The tour cost is paid prior to departure and pays for the vehicle, equipment, crew fees, insurance, border & permits, advertising, business premises, staff training to name a few and basic salaries for our ground staff who keep the company's wheels turning. with all of this going on... we also try make a small profit to sustain a professional company for our clients.
LOCAL PAYMENT
The local payment is paid in US Dollars cash on departure. Due to fluctuating exchange rates in many African countries, local suppliers fix their rates in US Dollars. Thus we have to provide you with their services of exciting excursions, camping facilities, entrance fees and food. It is not a kitty for food alone but pays your way through out the tour. You will find that Wagon Trails includes a lot more in our local payment than other companies.

• Day 1 Johannesburg/ Kruger National Park: Depart the urban wilds of Johannesburg and discover the vast plains of the Kruger National Park where the Big Five roam. The park is home to 150 species of mammals, including cheetahs, lions, zebras and aardvarks. The staggering amount of bird species, plus the wide variety of insects and reptiles make this the ultimate wildlife experience. Jump on board an open safari vehicle to explore the park in search of iconic animals. At night, head out once more for a sunset safari drive and keep eyes peeled for night predators and other nocturnal animals.

• Day 2 Kruger National Park: Depart at first light for an entire day's game viewing. With luck there will be close encounters with lions, elephants and even a giraffe or two. Settle for the evening in a centrally located campsite and swap tales around the campfire.

• Day 3 Greater Kruger National Park: Enjoy another full day of game-viewing in Kruger before travelling to a private reserve in the late afternoon. In the evening, settle into a lodge and enjoy a drink and a tasty traditional dinner.

• Day 4 Greater Kruger National Park/ Johannesburg: Complete the safari experience with an early morning nature walk. Explore the wilderness one last time with a field guide and learn how to track wild animals. Sadly, it's then time to bid the African wilderness farewell. Travel along the Drakensberg Escarpment and see the spectacular Three Rondavels while overlooking the awesome Blyde River Canyon. Continue on to Johannesburg where this short but thrilling adventure ends.

• Day 1 Johannesburg/ Greater Kruger National Park: Depart the modernity of Johannesburg and set off early for an exciting journey into one of the world's best safari destinations. Reputed to have the continent's greatest variety of animals, this area is a sprawling stretch of savanna dotted with acacia thickets. Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive in a private reserve. This is the first golden opportunity to spot Africa's legendary wildlife. Stop to enjoy a drink at one of the waterholes, then continue the safari as dusk settles over the African bush. In the evening, share a traditional South African meal before retiring to sleep in a comfortable lodge on the outskirts of the park.

• Day 2 Kruger National Park: Spend the day on thrilling game drives along some of the Kruger's best routes. From the safari vehicle, keep eyes peeled on the search for the Big Five - elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and buffaloes. Watch out for many other species that flourish here, including giraffes, impala, hippos and hyenas. Admire various colourful bird species and visit waterholes - the perfect places to spy some of the park's more elusive inhabitants as they come to drink.

• Day 3 Johannesburg: At daybreak, head out on a morning walk with an expert local guide and uncover some African nature secrets. Learn about various animal and bird species as well as the many plants that flourish within the reserve. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious brunch at the lodge before heading back to the bright lights of Johannesburg, stopping along the way to take in awesome views of the Blyde River Canyon.

• Day 1 Johannesburg/ Greater Kruger National Park: Depart the heart and soul of modern South Africa early in the morning to start the safari adventure of a lifetime. Arrive in the Greater Kruger area just in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon on dramatic game drives in open 4x4 vehicles through a private game reserve. There’s plenty to see here so keep an eye out for Africa’s Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes. Afterwards, return to a comfortable lodge on the park’s outskirts and relive stories of close encounters over a traditional South African meal around a log fire.

• Day 2 Kruger National Park: Head out on a thrilling safari through African grasslands. Seek out lions lazing under shady bushes, search for elephant herds and spy the plethora of colourful birdlife darting through the trees. Afterwards, spend the evening relaxing at the lodge with a refreshing sundowner in hand.

• Day 3 Greater Kruger National Park: Head out on more game drives or settle in at the lodge to rest. In the late afternoon, embark on an exciting sunset game drive to see another side of the African wildnerness as nocturnal creatures venture into the open, ready for a night of hunting.

• Day 4 Johannesburg: Begin the day by rising early for a morning nature walk with a knowledgeable local guide, who will help to identify bird and plant species. Enjoy a tasty breakfast back at the lodge, then embark on a scenic drive back to the bright lights of Johannesburg, stopping for spectacular views over the gigantic Blyde River Canyon and the awesome Three Rondavels along the way.

• Day 1 Johannesburg/ Greater Kruger National Park: Leave the busy streets and skyscrapers of Johannesburg behind for the adventure of a lifetime in one of the world's most exciting safari destinations. Take to the savanna for a late afternoon game drive and keep eyes peeled for the iconic Big Five - lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes. After dark, enjoy a refreshing sundowner drink and tuck into a delicious meal before sleeping soundly in a lodge on the outskirts of the park.

• Day 2 Kruger National Park: Rise early for exciting game drives along some of the Kruger's best routes. Try to spot zebras, giraffes, bushbuck, baboons and buffaloes along the way. After the sun has set, retreat to the comforts of the lodge for an evening of relaxation.

• Days 3-4 Greater Kruger National Park/ Panorama Route: Take time to see surrounding sites - drive along the beautiful Drakensberg Escarpment, one of South Africa's most scenic regions. Travelling onward to the stunning Blyde River Canyon, take in the amazing views at God's Window, peruse the bizarre Bourke's Luck Potholes and gaze at the hulking Three Rondavels.

• Day 5 Johannesburg: Rise early and head out on a walk with a qualified ranger at daybreak to learn more about the African bush. Learn about various animal and bird species as well as the plants that flourish within the reserve. Enjoy a delicious brunch at the lodge before heading back to Johannesburg. Why not relive an extraordinary safari adventure over a celebratory meal at one of Johannesburg's cosmopolitan restaurants?

• Bookings & travel must occur between 13 February 2012 & 21 December 2012.

• These specials can not be combined with any other specials or discounts at the time of booking.

• Bookings are for land arrangements only and does not include airfares, trip kitties, travel insurance, extra accommodation, visas etc.