3-Day Big 5 Budget Safari, Kruger National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Johannesburg - Kruger National Park

This safari departs daily from O. R. Tambo International Airport at 6.30 am. The shuttle driver will meet you at the OR Tambo shuttle terminal. You will travel east, passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands on your way to Kruger National Park. There are two 15-minute comfort stops along the way where you will be able to purchase snacks and refreshments

On arrival at the Kruger Adventure Lodge, you will check in, have some time to freshen up and then take part in a sunset game drive in the Kruger Park. Game drives are conducted in 10-seater open sided game viewers. You will then return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks, enjoy dinner and settle in for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Kruger Adventure Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger National Park

You will have an early morning wake-up call and be offered coffee/tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game drive in the Kruger National Park with a packed breakfast to enjoy during the drive. Kruger’s Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open-sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities.

The game drive consists of three legs of about 2 hours each. There is sunrise drive followed by a breakfast stop. Then a morning drive followed by a lunch stop. You can buy food and drinks at on of the shops at the rest camp. After lunch, you will embark on an afternoon drive. You return to lodge around 3 pm.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Kruger Adventure Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Johannesburg

On the last day of your Kruger safari, you will have a choice between an optional morning game drive or a relaxing day at the lodge. At around mid-day, you will check out and begin your travels back to Johannesburg. Drop off will be at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at around 5:30 pm. This is where your safari will end.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.