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Daily Kruger Shuttle Transfer: Johannesburg to greater Hoedspruit area

Shuttle Details


Departure Day: Daily (except 25 December)
Total Day:1 day
Pickup Location:Johannesburg / Pretoria
Pickup Time:05h30 - 07h30 (see below)
Drop-Off Location:Hoedspruit, Eastgate Airport, Timbavati Gate, Balule's Olifants West & York Gates, Three Bridges on the Olifants, Karongwe/Makalali small boom gate
Drop-Off Time:12h15 - 13h45 (see below)
Group Composition:Minimum 1 person
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INDEFINITE SPECIAL (please refer to the relevant conditions below)
R650 pp each way for 1-7 people
R600 pp each way for 8+ people


INDEFINITE SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
  • All bookings placed before the termination of the special will attract the special rate, regardless of the actual date of travel
  • Bookings are all strictly subject to seat availability at the time of reservation
  • Rates are per person one way for all adults and children - discounts cannot be given for children or infants
  • Clients must book together onto the same shuttle departure to qualify for the 8+ rate
  • Payment must be received at least 7 days in advance of the first leg of each shuttle booking (or immediately for last minute bookings)
  • Failure to meet the above payment requirement will result in re-invoicing at the normal advertised shuttle rates
  • Once payment has been received 100% cancellation fees apply regardless of reasons for cancelling
  • Unless otherwise mentioned above, all normal shuttle locations, add-on fees, timing, conditions etc will apply


NORMAL KRUGER SHUTTLE RATES:

R870
per person one way (Valid until 31 October 2013)

Rates are the same for all adults and children and are subject to change without notice. No single supplements

PLEASE NOTE:
Clients must overnight in Johannesburg or Pretoria the night before the transfer. For Johannesburg we recommend hotels/B&Bs within 5kms of OR Tambo International Airport


Description

Arriving in the Hoedspruit area around midday, you will be collected from the nearest convenient shuttle drop-off location by your game lodge or private transfer company, and transferred the final short distance to your game lodge in time for lunch and your first game drive.

Some excellent reasons to book the Ashtons Kruger Shuttle

  • One of the most affordable & reliable ways to get between JHB and the Greater Kruger
  • Guaranteed daily departures with no single supplements
  • Wide range of drop-off/collection points close to all major reserves in the Hoedspruit area
  • Endorsed by all the major game lodges and tour operators that operate in the area
  • Vehicles are of international standard - Toyota Quantum 10/14 seaters with trailers
  • Focus on comfort and safety - air-conditioning; individual seat belts; satellite tracking
  • Relevant transport permits plus R100 million passenger liability insurance
  • Experienced drivers with valid licences and professional driving permits
  • Each driver drives only one shuttle leg per day (6-8 hours of driving)
  • Ashtons has been in operation since 1993 - SATSA Bonded National Member # 486

Ashtons Kruger Shuttle: Timing and Collection/Return Locations

At the time of reservation please specify collection/return locations from the list below
The Ashtons driver will have an Ashtons Kruger Shuttle signboard and a list of clients
The Ashtons Kruger Shuttle vehicles are branded accordingly

Pick-up Pretoria

Shuttle clients can be collected from Pretoria or Centurion
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 05h30-06h00

Pick-up Johannesburg
Shuttle clients can be collected from any accommodation facilities located strictly within 5kms of OR Tambo International Airport at no extra charge. Collection from any other Johannesburg accommodation facilities will be subject to pre/post shuttle transfer rates (details on application)
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 06h30-07h30

Pick-up OR Tambo International Airport
Shuttle clients will be met inside the Bus Terminal Building (on the chairs provided at the Magic Bus office) at OR Tambo. Follow the overhead signboards through the airport stating Transport or Car Rental or Bus Terminal or ask at the Information Desk for directions
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013:
06h45-07h15

Arrive Karongwe/Makalali southern boom gate (on the R36)
Shuttle clients bound for game lodges located in the Karongwe and Makalali Reserves will be delivered to the small southern boom gate in the bottom right corner of the Karongwe Reserve (not the reserve's main gate). From there you will be collected by your game lodge for your onward transfer to the lodge
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 12h15-12h45

Arrive Three Bridges Restaurant (Olifants River, R40)
Shuttle clients bound for game lodges located north of the Olifants River and north of Mica will be delivered to Three Bridges Restaurant at The Outpost on the Olifants River. From there you will be collected by your game lodge or private transfer service for your onward transfer to your final destination
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 12h30-13h00

Arrive Balule's Olifants West & York Gates (on the R40)
Shuttle clients bound for game lodges located south of the Olifants in the Balule Reserve will be delivered to Balule's Olifants West and York gates on the R40. From there you will be collected by your game lodge for your onward transfer to the lodge
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 12h45-13h15

Arrive Hoedspruit (Kamogelo Tourism Centre)
Shuttle clients bound for Hoedspruit itself, the nearby game lodges, Manyeleti Reserve, or northern Sabi Sands will be delivered to the Kamogelo Tourism Centre in Hoedspruit. From there you will be collected by your game lodge or private transfer service for your onward transfer to your final destination. If early you can enjoy a drink/meal at the Wimpy (own cost)
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 13h00-13h30

Arrive Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit)
Shuttle clients bound for the Kapama Reserve (or nearby lodges) will be delivered to Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport. From there you will be collected by your game lodge or private transfer service for your onward transfer to your final destination
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 13h15-13h45

Arrive Bones Bush Pub (Timbavati Gate)
Shuttle clients bound for the Timbavati, Klaserie and Thornybush Reserves (or nearby lodges) will be delivered to Bones Bush pub, located 200 metres from the Timbavati Gate near Hoedspruit. From there you will be collected by your game lodge or private transfer service for your onward transfer to your final desitination. If early you can enjoy a drink/meal (own cost)
1 November 2012 - 31 October 2013: 13h15-13h45

PLEASE NOTE

The above is purely a guideline - timing is affected by traffic, weather, comfort stops and road conditions. Should unavoidable delays occur Ashtons will make contact with the relevant agents, transfer companies and accommodation providers.

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