4-Day Safari in South Africa in Kruger National Park
This 4-day safari in South Africa in Kruger National Park is an en-suite chalet option for an adventure to find Africa’s Big Five elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, and buffalo. The Kruger National Park is the most exciting African safari destination in South Africa. Guests stay in traditional 2-sleeper bungalows in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, with guided open vehicle safari drives conducted by professional safari guides.
From the moment you enter the iconic Kruger National Park through the Numbi Gate near Hazyview, you'll be immersed in a wildlife spectacle featuring the famous Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo. Your base at the historic Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, the park's oldest rest camp situated at an elevation of 600 meters above sea level, provides the perfect vantage point for exploration.
The meticulously planned Safari in South Africa includes dawn-to-dusk game drives through diverse landscapes, from the granite outcrops of the Shabeni and Pretoriuskop koppies to the mixed woodlands and savanna grasslands that characterize the southern region of Kruger. Each day brings new possibilities of encountering the park's 147 mammal species and over 500 bird species in their natural habitat.
Tour highlights
Transfer through the scenic Mpumalanga province from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Daily open-vehicle safari drives through prime game-viewing areas
Exclusive starlit dinners at Pretoriuskop's private camp
Encounters with the Big Five and countless other wildlife species
Expert guidance from experienced local rangers
Comfortable accommodation in traditional African chalets
Early morning game drives when wildlife is most active
Authentic South African bush brunches during game drives
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park entrance fees
- All game drives and activities as mentioned
- 4x4 safari vehicle transportation
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at Pretoriuskop Camp
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All specified activities
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa fees
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Additional beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for guides and camp staff
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Pick Up from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Your Safari in South Africa begins with an early morning departure from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International bus terminal at 07:00. The scenic 380km journey to Hazyview takes you through the beautiful Mpumalanga province. After lunch, your Safari in South Africa continues as you board an open safari vehicle for your first game drive through Kruger National Park. The day concludes with a magical dinner under the African stars at Pretoriuskop Camp, where your Safari in South Africa experience truly comes alive.
- DayDay 2Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari
Your Safari in South Africa intensifies with a dawn start at Pretoriuskop Camp, heading out at 06:00 for a full-day exploration of the southern Kruger's rich wildlife areas. During your Safari in South Africa, you'll traverse the famous Voortrekker Road and Transport Dam areas, known for excellent predator sightings. The day's Safari in South Africa includes stops at legendary viewing points like Shitlhave Dam and Afsaal Trader's Rest Camp.
- DayDay 3Southern Kruger National Park Safari
Today's Safari in South Africa takes you deeper into the park's southern region of Kruger National Park, where you'll explore the game-rich areas around the Mtshawu Dam and Nwatimhiri Road. Your Safari in South Africa adventure continues through diverse landscapes, from open savanna to dense woodland. The day's Safari in South Africa includes visiting the famous Skukuza area, known for its high concentration of leopards.
- DayDay 4Final Game Drive and Return
The final day of your Safari in South Africa begins with a sunrise game drive from Pretoriuskop Camp, making the most of the early morning wildlife activity. Your Safari in South Africa experience includes one last exploration of the park's western boundary before breakfast. The memorable Safari in South Africa concludes with a return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving between 17:30 and 18:00.