3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari
This 3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari is designed for those guests who would like to experience a safari to the world-renowned Kruger National Park while travelling on a budget. Your accommodation is in en-suite chalets or en-suite safari tents and is based only 10km away from the Phabeni Gate into the national park. The package includes all safari drives and a full-day tour of the Panorama Route.
Your Southern African Safari experience includes comfortable stays at Adventure Lodge in Hazyview, perfectly positioned for daily game drives into Kruger's southern sector. From dawn till dusk, expert guides lead you through diverse landscapes where lions roam and elephants gather at ancient watering holes.
This Southern African Safari offers the perfect balance of adventure and comfort, with opportunities to spot the Big Five while enjoying modern amenities. Whether you're watching a pride of lions from an open safari vehicle or enjoying dinner under the African stars, every moment is designed to create lasting memories.
Tour highlights
Multiple game drives in open safari vehicles
Opportunities to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo)
Comfortable accommodation at Adventure Lodge near Phabeni Gate
Professional wildlife guides and trackers
Scenic drive through Mpumalanga province
Al fresco dining experiences
Optional sunrise safari on the final day
Strategic location for optimal game viewing
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- All mentioned activities
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation as specified
- English-speaking driver-guide services
- Driver allowances
- All scheduled activities except optional ones
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages)
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Your Southern African Safari begins with an early morning departure from OR Tambo Airport, embarking on a 400km (5-hour) journey east to Kruger. This Southern African Safari Day includes check-in at Adventure Lodge in Hazyview, just 7km from Phabeni Gate. Your Southern African Safari experience continues with an afternoon game drive through Kruger's southern sector, ending with dinner under the African sky.
- DayDay 2Southern Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari Drive
Continue your Southern African Safari with a full-day exploration of Kruger's southern region, departing at 6:00 AM for optimal wildlife viewing. This Southern African Safari Day covers approximately 150km of prime game-viewing territory within the park. Your Southern African Safari includes strategic stops at popular waterholes and viewpoints, concluding with a traditional dinner at the lodge.
- DayDay 3Optional Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg
Conclude your Southern African Safari with an optional sunrise game drive in Kruger's southern sector (additional cost R1050 per person). This Southern African Safari morning offers final opportunities for wildlife photography before departure. Your Southern African Safari ends with a 400km return journey to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo Airport between 17:30-18:00.