3 Days Southern Africa Safari with Kruger Big Five
Our 3 Days Southern Africa Safari with Kruger Big Five is for the time-strapped budget and adventure traveler, we have created an exciting Kruger budget 3-day safari. During these 3 days, you can enjoy some of South Africa’s finest wildlife spots at a very affordable rate! On this tour, you will experience the thrill of being on safari, observing the Big Five as well as a host of antelopes, birdlife, and amphibians. Be inspired by an authentically African atmosphere in this largest game reserve in South Africa.
This Southern Africa Safari experience combines comfortable lodge accommodation in Hazyview with thrilling open-vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park. Professional guides lead you through prime wildlife territories, sharing their extensive knowledge of the bush while tracking lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes.
This Southern Africa Safari offers flexibility in activities, from dawn game drives to sundowner experiences, all while staying at a lodge perfectly positioned for easy access to the Phabeni Gate. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or first-time safari-goer, this adventure provides an authentic African bush experience.
Tour highlights
Transfer through scenic Mpumalanga landscapes
Multiple game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
Opportunities to spot the Big Five
Comfortable accommodation near Kruger
Professional wildlife guides
Sundowner experiences at the lodge
Optional extra morning game drive
Strategic location near Phabeni Gate
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 morning game drive on day 3
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Johannesburg to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive
Your Southern Africa Safari begins with an early 7:00 AM departure from OR Tambo Airport for a 420 km journey (5 hours) to Hazyview. This Southern Africa Safari continues with a vehicle change in Nelspruit before arriving at your lodge near Phabeni Gate. Your Southern Africa Safari Day culminates in an afternoon game drive from 15:30, exploring the southern sectors of Kruger National Park.
- DayDay 2Kruger National Park – Open Vehicle Game Drives
Continue your Southern Africa Safari with a full day of game viewing in the Skukuza area, departing at dawn. Throughout this Southern Africa Safari Day, cover approximately 150 km of prime wildlife territory in open vehicles. Your Southern Africa Safari experience includes stops at scenic points and rest camps, ending with dinner at the bush bistro.
- DayDay 3Last Day: Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive)
Conclude your Southern Africa Safari with an optional morning game drive or leisurely breakfast at the lodge. This Southern Africa Safari morning offers flexibility before the 11:00 AM departure. Your Southern Africa Safari ends with a 420 km return journey to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo Airport around 17:30.