3-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big Five Safari

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

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to be at the OR Tambo bus terminal by 6:30 am. We will send you full instructions when you book your safari. The shuttle departs no later than 7:00 am.

There will be a brief change-over of vehicles at Nelspruit, where you'll travel in a smaller vehicle to the lodge about one hour away.

The expected time of arrival at our lodge in Hazyview is around 11:30 am.

After check-in, you'll have time to relax and freshen up before boarding an open-sided 4×4 game drive vehicle for an exciting afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park, starting at 3:30 pm. The lodge is about 15–20 minutes' drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

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:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger National Park – Open Vehicle Game Drives

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 (at your account). After lunch, you'll 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 your tour, you’ll make your way back to your lodge or camp. Dinner will be served at the bush bistro.

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

Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive)

This is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari. This morning, you'll have a choice between another morning game drive or relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the great facilities it offers. 

Should you choose to stay at the lodge, you can enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. If you join us on the morning safari, a picnic-style breakfast will be served at one of the picnic spots in the park.

The optional morning game drive is approximately ZAR 1080.00 per person (payable at the lodge).

You will be picked up at the lodge (from the reception) at about 11:00 am for your return to Johannesburg with the shuttle.

There will be a brief change-over into a larger shuttle, which will depart at 1:00 pm. You'll be dropped off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at around 5:30 pm. Please do not book a flight for earlier than 7:30 pm to allow enough time for airport procedures.

This is the end of your Kruger National Park Safari.

• is entirely optional and up to your own discretion.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

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.