3 Days Best of Kruger Safari from Cape Town
This 3 Days Best of Kruger Safari from Cape Town gives you a chance to get close to the Big 5. With pick-up and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel and return domestic flights from Cape Town, this is the best Big 5 safari from Cape Town. The majestic Kruger National Park allows you to see wildlife in its fauna and flora and offers the best opportunity to come close to Africa's predators and other mammals.
Your Kruger Safari adventure encompasses the park's southern region, known locally as "Sabi," renowned for its high density of big cats and diverse ecosystems. From the banks of the mighty Sabie River to the pristine wilderness around Skukuza (meaning "he who sweeps clean" in Tsonga), each moment brings new possibilities for extraordinary wildlife encounters.
This immersive Kruger Safari experience combines comfortable accommodations at Tembo Guest Lodge with extensive game drives through the park's most productive wildlife areas. Expert guides share their profound knowledge of the area's flora and fauna, ensuring you maximize every moment in this remarkable 2-million-hectare wilderness.
Tour highlights
This 3 Days Best of Kruger Safari from Cape Town gives you a chance to get close to the Big 5. With pick-up and drop-off from your Cape Town hotel and return domestic flights from Cape Town, this is the best Big 5 safari from Cape Town. The majestic Kruger National Park allows you to see wildlife in its fauna and flora and offers the best opportunity to come close to Africa's predators and other mammals.
Your Kruger Safari adventure encompasses the park's southern region, known locally as "Sabi," renowned for its high density of big cats and diverse ecosystems. From the banks of the mighty Sabie River to the pristine wilderness around Skukuza (meaning "he who sweeps clean" in Tsonga), each moment brings new possibilities for extraordinary wildlife encounters.
This immersive Kruger Safari experience combines comfortable accommodations at Tembo Guest Lodge with extensive game drives through the park's most productive wildlife areas. Expert guides share their profound knowledge of the area's flora and fauna, ensuring you maximize every moment in this remarkable 2-million-hectare wilderness.
Price Includes:
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- All scheduled game drives and activities
- Ground transport in a custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at Tembo Guest Lodge
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer from Cape Town toJohannesburg then Kruger National Park
Your Kruger Safari adventure begins with a pre-dawn pickup from your Cape Town hotel for your flight to Johannesburg. The Kruger Safari experience continues with a scenic five-hour drive through Mpumalanga Province to reach Hazyview, the gateway to Kruger National Park. Your first Kruger Safari game drive explores the southern sector around Lower Sabie (380km from Johannesburg), where big cats are frequently spotted in the late afternoon light.
- Day2Kruger National Park Safari
Begin your full-day Kruger Safari with a dawn game drive when predators are most active. The Kruger Safari continues with extensive exploration of the Skukuza area, known locally as "Sikhukhuza" after James Stevenson-Hamilton, the park's first warden. Your afternoon Kruger Safari drive covers the game-rich terrain between Skukuza and Lower Sabie camps, a prime area for wildlife viewing.
- Day3Transfer from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg then Cape Town
Your final Kruger Safari morning starts with a farewell game drive through the park's southern sectors. The Kruger Safari experience includes a last chance to spot the Big Five before beginning the journey back to Johannesburg (approximately 5 hours). Your memorable Kruger Safari concludes with an evening flight back to Cape Town.