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Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 83 Reviews
$1,160 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the serene wilderness of the majestic Olifants River from a riverboat, and game drives in Kruger National Park. You may spot animals from the river in the morning, and enjoy your breakfast on the boat. This tour boasts some unforgettable scenic views, magic moments and many hours of game drives in Kruger National Park with your private safari guide on your open safari vehicle.
Route
South Africa  |
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| Start | Johannesburg (Day 1) |
| Day 1-3 | Kruger NP |
| Day 4 | O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg) |
| End | Johannesburg (Day 4) |
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
2 Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Activities & Transportation
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Activities: game drives & boat trip
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Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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Getting around: minivan & normal 4x4 vehicle
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We can book domestic flights for clients, and advise about international flight options. help
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A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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DayAccommodationMeals
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1Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (Town) – Dinner IncludedDinner Included
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2-3Satara Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp inside Central Kruger NP – Breakfast & Dinner IncludedBreakfast & Dinner Included
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4End of tour
(No accommodation) – Breakfast IncludedBreakfast Included
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- This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
- If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
- This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Khalanga Safaris.
$1,160 pp (USD)
- This tour is offered in ZAR. Show rate in ZAR
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Khalanga Safaris
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5.0/5
83 Reviews - Offices:
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South Africa
- Founded In:
- 2016
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- 1-5
Customer Reviews
Another Fantastic Visit to The Kruger With Shoes
This was our second time with Khalanga and Shoes and this trip was even better than the first. In 2023/24 we went to the South Kruger and that was fantastic! This time we were looking for a different experience and Shoes made sure that is...
Another Fantastic Visit to The Kruger With Shoes
This was our second time with Khalanga and Shoes and this trip was even better than the first. In 2023/24 we went to the South Kruger and that was fantastic! This time we were looking for a different experience and Shoes made sure that is...
PL
Kruger National Park & Panorama Blyde River Canyon
We would like to thank you for the perfect organization of our five-day trip to Kruger National Park. Transport, accommodation, meals and care were of a very high standard. All information and communication before and during the trip was...
ES
A really MEMORABLE experience: incredibly talented guide and perfect organization!
We had a really MEMORABLE experience: everything was really PERFECT. Our guide (Shoes Matabula) found for us all the animals in the park and we could see all of them at short range. We could enjoy lions (including an albine male lion!!!),...
DE
An excellent tour in Kruger National Park with many animal sightings and a very experienced guide!
We did a full-day safari in Kruger National Park with Shoes. We were even lucky enough to be the only guests, so we had a private tour. We were picked up at our lodge in Hoedspruit about an hour earlier. Shoes is a very knowledgeable guide...
Professional, Passionate and Reliable
Cannot recommend this enough! If you are a nature and animal lover, Shoes is your guy! During our 4 days safari we have been taken by Shoes and we have enjoyed every moment! The Kruger park itself is an incredible experience, and...
US
Khalanga Safaris delivers a positively unique and unforgettable experience experience.
Khalanga Safaris delivers everything you hope for in a touring adventure in a faraway land: responsive communication, value, quality, knowledge and passion, and an unforgettable experience. Our group of seven highly recommends this tour...
DE
Fantastic Tour with a very experienced guide.
We had a fantastic Tour with a very experienced guide. He let us see so much and give very good explanations. We got the real bush feeling. Thanks a lot.
Hanno from Germany
excellent tour
Shoes is a very experienced tour guide , with an excellent knowledge about nature , animals and birds . he is not doing that Ferrarie Rally’s like most of the other guides . The tour was focused on learning the tourist the African...
CH
Authentic safari experience
The safari was amazing. The tour guides really knew their stuff and showed us all the big 5‘s and much more. We are really happy
NL
Perfect organized safari with the best professional guides!
We booked a day safari tour for the third time with Khalanga and that' s because the trips where so good and so worth the money! If you send a mail fwith a qestion or something you get very soon response. The day before your excursion you...
BR
Unforgetable experience
Since the begining, Shoes was always helpful and thoughtful with all my questions, even before I hired him. He managed to tailor the experience exactly to my needs and wishes. During the days we spent on safari with him, he was very good...
CA
The most amazing safari guide - MUST BOOK
We were a group of 9 family and friends spending 4 days in Skukuza and 3 in Olifants Camp. We were absolutely thrilled by this safari - in large parts as a result of our amazing guide: Shoes Mathebula is the best! Every step of the trip...
US
Professional
We booked an 5 days safari ( panoramic route and Kruger). The safari with Khalanga exceeded all expectations and left us with beautiful memories. From start to finish, their attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine passion for...
AT
Perfect safari with a very experienced guide!
Before booking, we got many different proposals, programmes and ideas to find the right one to fit within our needs (travelling with children) and budget. Everything was perfectly organised and the accomodation well-chosen. The programme...
SG
Great private experience :)
Shoes and team was very prompt with response from planning/booking the trip. The entire experience my wife and I had was really excellent, from the private dining with chef Desmond (whose food really helps fighting the home sickness while...
NZ
Amazing Tour Operator
Shoes is by far the best Safari Tour Guide you could hope for. His skills and passion for the wildlife and nature is very evident.
A very well planned trip that went like clock work.
I highly recommend Khalanga Safari Tours!!
Amazing tour guide!
We did a 5 days panorama route and Kruger national park and the whole experience was amazing! We had the chance to see the big 5 in Kruger (even a rhino in the last day) and the time we spend with our tour guide Derrick made the whole...
DK
Another amazing day tour in Kruger.
Khalanga Safaris is amazing. It is easy to book a trip, the communication is super good, and pick-up at a Kruger camp was arranged. It was our 5 or 6 trip with Khalanga's owner Shoes. Shoes was born and raised in the bush, and has a great...
US
Absolutely top notch safari operator. Could not imagine a better experience
I cannot imagine a better safari experience than the one I had with Khalanga Safaris. They are a locally-owned and operated tour company. Shoes and Ishmael were born in Kruger National Park and were incredibly knowledgable about the park...
US
Great Safari experience with a personal touch
My wife and I had a wonderful time w/ Khalanga Safaris. Shoes and Johanna were very responsive and helpful when it came to planning our trip and looking through different options . They helped us organize a 6 day tour including the Soweto...
HK
Met with my need, plan is unique for me
I was well connected with Shoes from the start to end. Whatever I got any problems she’s ready to get them solved for me in a very short time. It made my planning more easier & smooth. My group consisted 2 parties. One of them can only...
SE
Very professional team in Kruger
We booked Khalanga safaris for five fulldaysafaris under our 11 days in Kruger National Park. We have our own car but it is more relaxing to enjoy the nature in Khalangas safari car, just me and my wife, with a professional guide. We booked...
Amazing organize for us. Perfect fits my trip plan. Thank you so much
It was an excellent trip. Our private guide is very professional. He knows all the knowledge of animals and teach us how to track the animals. That’s amazing time in the Park !
NL
Fantastic experience
We booked a 6 day safari to the Tshukudu Bush Camp and Kruger Park, starting with the panoramic tour. We were accompanied by Donald who was our (very good) private guide and also prepared some delicious meals for us. A fantastic experience...
AE
dependable company
reliable dependable company to see animals in the Kruger. pickup and dropoff times were accurate. view from panorama tour was also great. i would pick kalanga again
CA
An unbelievable experience!
Me and my wife had our honeymoon trip to SA late last year, and one of the first items on the itinerary was a Safari with Khalanga. We first started our tour by doing a day trip within Blyde River canyon area. Ishmael was our guide, and he...
CA
Amazing experience!
We had a wonderful time in South Africa with Khalanga Safaris! We did a 6 days tour with Panorama route. Sadly, the weather wasn't on our side for the Panorama route but the safari was AMAZING! Our guide Donald was amazing at finding all...
MY
Enjoyable, educational and totally worth it!
Communication with Shoes Mathebula who runs Khalanga Safari was rapid and simple. Transportation was reliable and the tour gave us a good overview of the beauty and variety of activities at the Kruger National Park and surrounds in 5 short...
US
Incredible trip - Kalanaga exceeded expectations!
We are two families with 5 college age children and this was our first safari experience. We spent a lot of time researching all dimensions of the different options - accommodations, tour operators, vehicles options, and...
SI
Very unique and fantastic experience
Very good organization, we drove on side roads as well and we saw all big 5, except the rhino (we saw leopard
SE
Excellent, personal, professional, attentive - a great experience
We spent three nights in Kruger Park with Khalanga Safaris. It was absolutely fantastic. We got wind, we got rain, we got sun. We enjoyed the different places, the food and the service. It was easy to book and the owners are very attentive...
The best! Such a wonderful team and amazing safari
Incredible safari, reservations team were amazing, they managed to accomodate all our requests at very short notice, and exceeded our expectations. Great knowledge and choice of lodges that were perfect for our needs, and all at a very good...
DE
Tour operator with professionality and love for nature!
Shoes is an abolute professional. This was clear from the first minute we met him. He picked us up in our lodge and after a drive of one hour we arrived at Ophan Gate / Kruger N.P. Every meter of the safari was excellent. Shoes showed us...
BE
Shoes knows how to do a real safari!
A safari of 5 unforgettable days. We have seen and done so much. From the Blyde canyon to almost every point of the Kruger Park. The big five is not difficult to find with Khalanga safaris. Shoes always knows how to find the beautiful spots...
US
Fantastic safari with Khalanga!
We chose Khalanga to organize a safari for us and our three older teens. What a great choice! Shoes took our requests and coordinated a fabulous 5-day trip for us. We stayed at Olifants (amazing view over the river valley) and Talamati in...
Our second time and could happily do a third
We did a 5 night trip through Kruger with a group of 6 friends/family and we had Donald as our guide. From pick up to drop off everything was perfect. Donald was so knowledgeable and friendly and not only did we have some amazing sightings...
FR
Everything went smoothly, from the first contact to the start of the tour. Explanation were clear.
We were 6 friends, 3 couples. Everything went smoothly, from the first contact when we got the explanation of the tour. Shoes listened to our specific request for a wedding anniversary and responded perfectly. Great communication before and...
BE
Amazing private safari!
We had an amazing private safari with Shoes and our guide Donald. As of the first email, Shoes was very quick to reply and to address our questions and concerns. Shoes was our guide for the Panorama route and has shared with us so much...
US
10/10 experience!!
The tour was amazing from start to finish! They communicated everything before we even had to ask, which was greatly appreciated. Donald, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and was excellent at spotting them - we were...
Kruger safari tour
Our Safari tour with Kalanga was overall an excellent experience. Like any 4-5 day tour some aspects didn’t go quite as planned but the staff at Kalanga were very quick to respond. They tailored the tour slightly to suit our needs and...
US
Amazing!
Shoes was an incredible safari guide! His love for the land and the animals was apparent in his actions and his words. I would explain my experience on safari as a spiritual one. Shoes also has such a wonderful teaching ability, teaching...
US
Shoes, the owner and operator of Khalanga safari is absolutely PHENOMENAL
My friend and I booked a 5 day safari with Khalanga and were absolutely BLOWN away!! Shoes was our guide, and from the very first contact we were so impressed with his professionalism. He helped coordinate our private safari via email, he...
US
Amazing Adventures with Khalanga
Wow! What an amazing adventure we had with Shoes from Khalanga Safaris in Kruger National Park. During our 5 days we saw all big 5 along with so many other interesting animals. Shoes was an excellent guide- he could spot animals that we...
CH
Perfect 5 Days Private Tour
From the airport pick up to the safari in the Kruger including the return trip everything was well organized! Everything was as discussed by email; all of our questions were answered right away and we felt well looked after. The Soweto...
FR
Shoes is fantastic
What an amazing expérience. Shoes was fantastic during our 2 days stay. He knows his stuff, he knows where to go, he is very considérate and understanding. Spécial mention to his cooking skills :) It was overall à brillant expérience,...
BR
Amazing
Simply spectacular. The guide was very, very attentive and friendly. In addition to having a deep understanding of the animals' habits, he knows how to cook very well, he made great breakfasts and a wonderful dinner, always adding typical...
Smooth booking process, well planned and well guided by a very experienced man named Shoes.
Khalanga Safaris is definitely a 10/10 in our books, so much so that I was already planning the next trip with my partner prior to the tour finishing. Our guide Shoes was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and really took the time to...
DK
Amazing safari
Can only recommend Khalanga Safaris. Our 5 trip with Shoes as field guide was fantastic. Shoes has a great knowledge of wildlife, birds, landscape and fauna. Driving with Khalanga Safaris is never boring. Shoes is friendly, really funny and...
DE
Incredible and interesting experience
The tour with Shoes was the best experience in our vacation. He is really knowledgeable and have a lot of experience. We learned a lot and could explore the Kruger-Nationalpark in our own pace. He did the extra miles and tried everything to...
PL
incredible adventure
I started my adventure in Johannesburg where I explored the city and its surroundings in a safe way. Then a visit to the Kruger Park, organization at a high level. Shoes has a great knowledge of animals and people. I am happy with every...
ES
Amazing safari
The organisation from the beginning was perfect, they adapted to all we wanted to do. And the tour guide was also perfect.
PL
Better service in the Kruger Park and along the Panorama Route is not possible!
During the preparations, we defined each point of the program in detail. Then the program was carried out exactly as we had agreed earlier. Shoes is a great organizer, a great guide and a very good driver. He has a great knowledge of Africa...
IN
Fascinating experience of the African bush with beautiful Panorama
We had organized a tailor-made 6-days 5 nights tour with Khalanga Safaris starting & ending from Johannesburg. The communication was handled over email and was professional. Their responses were prompt and the team was always in contact...
RO
Excellent private safari
We are a group of seven and we made a 5 days private safari with Khalanga.Our guide was Shoes and he was great.We have seen all the big five and much more.Everything was well organized and the price we paid was much better then other offers...
A truly wonderful experience for our family!
A truly wonderful experience for our family! We have recently returned from a very special trip to Kruger where Shoes was our guide for 4 days! We wanted to see as much as possible of the park and he tailor made our trip to ensure this...
US
Trip of a lifetime
If you're thinking of booking Khalanga Safaris, look no further. We had an absolutely wonderful time with Shoes as our guide. Johanna was extremely responsive and wonderful with handling logistics and we felt in very capable hands through...
DE
It was perfect!
I was on a 4 days game drive with Khalanga Safaris in Kruger National Park. Khalanga Safaris took me to this place even if I was the only tourist. Coming from Germany after the boarders recently opened there were not that much tourists. I...
RO
Safari - Once in a lifetime worth doing it!
We were a group of 7 people from Romania and have searched a lot for choosing a safari company and we made the right choice. Khalanga Safaris has done a great job, Shoes was a great guide and company, cooking and sharing with us all we...
Expert and fun
Starting in the central Kruger we travelled all the way to the north and experienced the baobabs and forested areas, then travelled all the way to the south and experienced the mountains of the South. Over the ten days in the park Shoes...
Khalanga is full of excellent knowledge of the bush.
We have used Khalanga for our overseas clients for many years, when they are going on Game drives in Kruger. They always come back to our lodge full of wonderful experiences after the drives. Mr. Shoes is full of knowledge. He can tell you...
DE
Shoe is great person, dedicated to what he is doing.
It was a perfect day exploring the Kruger National Park with Shoes from Khalanga Safari, who was born inside the Kruger and raised in the same Kindergarden where all animals have their kids. He speeks their language, knows the best...
DE
Extremely charismatic and passionate about his job
It was such a great experience, Best game drive tour so far, Mr.Shoes is extremely passionate about his job, He explains very well everything you need to know about the animals and likes to respect their habitat, he is very patient with...
Round transfer from Hoedspruit to Polokwane and back. Enjoyable, safe, good conversation and prompt
The communication was excellent and interesting and informative. John was born in the Timbavati and his knowledge of the Tsonga culture was interesting. Our conversation made the trip go all too quickly. The service was excellent; the...
AT
Best Safari ever!
We had amazing two days with Shoes. He picked us up early in the morning and we spent two whole days with him. The first day was very hot (over 42 degrees) but he still managed to show us lots of animals. It was incredible to see all the...
CH
Relaxed tour through infinite Kruger
Our Guide Shoes met us on time at 06:00 in our lodge. After "imigration" formalities at Kruger Gate, Shoes let us participate of his enormous knowledge of all what has to do with Kruger: plants, animals, enviroment. We booked a "private...
US
Khangeli Safaris was so much better than expected
A thrilling three night adventure to a secluded location in Hwange National Park. Mike Scott and crew provided a wonderful personalized experience for the two of us overlooking a river filled with Hippos and close to the territories of...
US
Fantastic guide, stunning wildlife, trip of a lifetime!
My wife and I booked a 7-day safari in Kruger with Khalanga, after reviewing options with a number of tour operators. While others had fixed itineraries which they were not willing to modify at all, Khalanga tailored everything to suit our...
NL
Great gamedrive safari with excellent ranger!
A great service, nice people, they give you a full day safari and do everything for you to make it unfotgetable.
And that is what it was!!
Thank you for everything.
If you want to make a good trip, choose Khalanga Safaris.
IT
Fabulous experience.
Perfect communication and organization. Experience recommended to everyone.
DE
Amazing Kruger Tour
We booked two transfers and a two days/one night Kruger Tour with Khalanga safaris and everything – from the planning and booking with their team, which was very quick to answer all emails and helpful to customize our tour, to our...
Absolutely Amazing!
From the beginning we had great communication fromKhalanga safaris helping us to organise our trip. The suggestions of which camps to stay in to best suit our dates and get the best value of animals was much appreciated. Shoes picked us up...
DE
Transfer and Safari
The company is characterized by reliability, punctuality, willingness to communicate and competent employees. We were reliably picked up from the airport and brought to our lodge - as exemplary as the transfer back! The Safariausfug in the...
Amazing !
We travelled as 1 x couple and 1x family of 4 thru Kruger for 4 nights with Shoes as our guide. From planning to the end of the trip we have received first class treatment . I know they can’t control the animals you see but we got Big 5...
Back again for second time !!
We were fortunate to be able to book "Shoes" for a second private vehicle Kruger day trip in a month with another lot of overseas guests. It is with piece of mind knowing that the level of service and commitment is outstanding. Our friend...
What a find !!!
Our private vehicle day trip in Kruger Park was 10/10. Shoes spoke very good English and we were able to understand the valuable knowledge that he was providing. The game viewer is in excellent condition. We were thrilled with our sightings...
BR
Wonderful
Amazing experience! Khalanga Safaris was the best choice for Safari! Their people know exactly where are the animals and they are very kind! Thank you for everything.
US
Excellent Service and Hospitality
Khalanga Safaris provided me and my friends an amazing experience in and around Kruger Park. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of booking. You won't regret it. I even was able to book a vehicle for myself for some specific photo...
US
Absolutely Incredible!
I had the most incredible time with Khalanga Safaris. I am a South African myself, and grew up going to the Kruger. I moved to the states and on my trip home to visit I was lucky enough to book a trip with Khalanga. John, aka Shoes, was my...
CO
Amazing and Friendliest Tour Guide. Highly Recommended!
Shoes was not only a tour guide but was a friend to us by the end of our trip. We did not have a car during our trip to Hoedspruit and had depended on your operators to get us around. We tried others but Shoes we felt was the best. He was...
BR
Amazing experience
One of the best experiences in my life, and Shoes (Khalanga staff) was resposible for that. We saw a lot of animals, including the big five. Shoes made his best to make sure we would have our best safari experience. I fully recommend.
Shoes has great knowledge and wonderful enthusiasm which is superbly infectious
Communication is a real strong point with Khalanga safaris. Every step of your tour is thought about and expectations managed. You always have an interesting, fun and informative tour with Shoes.
IS
Our four days with Khalanga Safaris in and around Kruger National Park were outstanding.
Everything from first contact to departure was perfect. Our guide had superior knowledge and insight, pleasant, and a good storyteller. Excellent value tour at all points.
from bookings to the actual day,Khalanga Safaris went out of their way to make us happy and they did
response to emails on point, assistance in finding accommodation and great service on the tour. we enjoyed our stay and tour by Shoes...I am very happy and will be using them always.
