4-Day Kruger Eco Lodge Safari

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

Johannesburg to Hazyview, Kruger

This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg. From 7:30 am to 8:00 am, you'll be picked up from your hotel or OR Tambo Airport.

You travel East passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands en route to our lodge near Kruger. There are two 15-minute comfort stops en route. You will also be able to buy snacks and refreshments during these comfort stops. ETA in Hazyview is around 1:00 pm.

After checking in, you will have time to relax and freshen up before boarding an open-sided safari vehicle for an exciting 2 – 2.5 hour late afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park. The lodge is about 15 – 20 minutes' drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

After your safari game drive, you'll return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks and relax.

Main Destination:

Hazyview (Town)

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kruger National Park Game Drives

On this morning, you will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). A packed breakfast is included. Game drives are in small groups in specially modified open-sided land cruisers.

The Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open-sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (on your own account). After lunch, we will start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park.

During these game drives, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities. After our tour, we’ll make our way back to our lodge or camp.

Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

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:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Panorama Route

Today you will have the choice of either doing another full-day safari or the Panorama Route. You'll depart on this 8-hour scenic excursion just after a scrumptious full-course breakfast. Scenic stops along the Panorama Route include:

God’s Window
The Pinnacle
Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Blyde River Canyon
Wonderview
Three Rondawels
Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest
At least 1 of the following waterfalls: Lisbon Falls, Mac-Mac Falls, Lone Creek Falls. (It depends on the time of year and rainfall)
Enjoy lunch at Harries Pancakes at your own cost.
You'll then return to camp at around 4:00 pm.

Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kruger to Johannesburg

This is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari. On this morning, you can do an optional sunrise game drive or just enjoy a late breakfast and relax at the lodge.

At around midday, you'll depart for Johannesburg. Comfort stops are on the way. Drop off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at around 5:30 pm.

This is the end of your 4-day Kruger budget safari.

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.