This 3 Days Kruger Safari from Cape Town starts from Cape Town and you will get 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 experience begins with an early morning flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, followed by a scenic drive through the Mpumalanga province to reach the famous Kruger National Park. The Park, known locally as "Skukuza" after its first warden, spans an impressive 2 million hectares of pristine wilderness.
This immersive Kruger Safari showcases the park's incredible biodiversity, from its renowned Big Five populations to its diverse ecosystems. Based at the comfortable Tembo Guest Lodge near the Numbi Gate, you'll have prime access to the southern region's game-rich territories while enjoying authentic African hospitality.
Early morning and afternoon game drives in custom safari vehicles
Expert tracking of the Big Five in their natural habitat
Authentic bush breakfast at Skukuza Rest Camp
Scenic drive through Mpumalanga's Panorama Route
Comfortable accommodation at Tembo Guest Lodge
Multiple game viewing opportunities throughout the day
Professional wildlife guides sharing local knowledge
Convenient flight connections from Cape Town
Your Kruger Safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Cape Town hotel at 4:00 AM for your flight to Johannesburg. The Kruger Safari experience continues with a scenic 4-hour drive through the Mpumalanga highlands to reach Kruger National Park's Numbi Gate. Your afternoon Kruger Safari includes a thrilling game drive through the southern sectors, covering approximately 40km of prime wildlife territory.
The second day of your Kruger Safari starts at dawn with a morning game drive through the park's famous central region. This full-day Kruger Safari experience includes multiple game viewing opportunities around the legendary Skukuza area, known for its high predator density. The afternoon Kruger Safari drive explores the Sabie River region, a hotspot for elephant and leopard sightings.
Your final Kruger Safari Day begins with an extensive morning game drive through the park's southern territories. The Kruger Safari continues until mid-morning, maximizing your wildlife viewing opportunities before the journey back to Johannesburg. Your memorable Kruger Safari concludes with an evening flight back to Cape Town, covering a total safari distance of approximately 120km.