3 Days Classic Safari to Kruger National Park
This 3 Days Classic Safari to Kruger National Park includes 5 game drives in the Big Five areas of Kruger with an open safari vehicle for elevated viewing. We offer small groups with 2 - 6 passengers & an experienced driver/guide. Return transport from Johannesburg with pick up at O R Tambo Airport, hotels & guesthouses. Overnight at Sabie River Bush Lodge has game viewing from the deck plus 1 night at Skukuza on the Sabie River where you have a sunset drive & night spotting. Breakfasts & dinners included.
Your Safari to Kruger National Park combines comfortable accommodations with thrilling game drives at optimal wildlife viewing times. Experience the magic of dawn and dusk in the African bush, when predators are most active while traveling with professional guides who know exactly where to find the most spectacular sightings within this vast wilderness.
This Safari to Kruger National Park offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, with time to enjoy both the rugged bushveld and modern amenities between game drives. From the mighty Sabie River to the expansive savanna plains of Skukuza, each day brings new wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes during this authentic African safari experience.
Tour highlights
5 game drives in prime Big Five territory
Overnight at the scenic Sabie River Bush Lodge
Stay inside Kruger Park at Skukuza Rest Camp
Evening game drive with spotlights for nocturnal species
Professional guides with extensive local knowledge
Spectacular bird-watching opportunities
Close encounters with African wildlife
Comfortable accommodation with modern amenities
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park entrance and conservation fees
- 5 game drives with professional guides
- Ground transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during activities
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for staff and guides
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Johannesburg - Southern Kruger Park - Afternoon Safari Drive
Your Safari to Kruger National Park begins with an early morning collection from Johannesburg, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive east through Mpumalanga's dramatic landscapes. The Safari to Kruger National Park experience continues as you enter through Malelane Gate in the southern section, embarking on your first game drive along the Crocodile River Road. Your evening Safari to Kruger National Park concludes at Sabie River Bush Lodge, located just 800 meters from the park boundary, where hippos can often be heard grunting from your accommodation.
- Day2Full Day in Kruger Park - 3 Safari Drives in Big 5 Areas
Dawn breaks over your Safari to Kruger National Park as you enter through Numbi Gate for an early morning game drive through the prime wildlife areas around Pretoriuskop, covering approximately 40km of diverse terrain. Your Safari to Kruger National Park adventure continues with a mid-morning drive through the central plains toward the legendary Skukuza Rest Camp, located along the banks of the Sabie River. The day's Safari to Kruger National Park culminates with an unforgettable sunset drive in an open safari vehicle, offering approximately 3 hours of wildlife viewing with spotlights illuminating the nocturnal world.
- Day3Early Morning Safari Drive - Return Transfer to Johannesburg or Nelspruit KMIA Airport
The final day of your Safari to Kruger National Park starts with a sunrise game drive around the wildlife-rich area of Skukuza, known in the local Shangaan language as "Sikhukhuza" (sweeping clean). Your Safari to Kruger National Park experience includes one last opportunity to spot elusive predators during the 2–3-hour morning drive through riverine forests and open plains. Your magnificent Safari to Kruger National Park concludes with a comfortable 5-hour return journey to Johannesburg, traveling via the panoramic Schoemanskloof route that showcases South Africa's breathtaking highlands.