4 Days Classic Kruger National Park Safari
This 4 Days Classic Kruger National Park Safari will enjoy a fully guided 4-day safari to Kruger. It includes 7 game drives in the Big Five areas of Kruger National Park, with an open safari vehicle for elevated viewing. We offer small group tours with 2-6 passengers (min 2 adults) & an experienced guide. Return transport from Johannesburg with pick up at O R Tambo Airport, hotels and guesthouses. Spend two nights at Sabie River Bush Lodge and one night at Skukuza on the Sabie River, where you have a sunset game drive. Breakfasts & Dinner included.
Your Kruger National Park Safari journey combines luxury accommodation at Sabie River Bush Lodge with thrilling game drives in specialized safari vehicles led by expert guides. The carefully designed Kruger National Park Safari itinerary balances sunrise and sunset game viewing opportunities with relaxation time, creating the perfect blend of adventure and comfort in the African bush.
This classic Kruger National Park Safari experience showcases the park's southern region, known locally as "Sabi Sabi," where the life-giving Sabie River attracts abundant wildlife year-round. From the moment you enter through Numbi Gate, located approximately 400km east of Johannesburg, until your final morning drive through the acacia savannas, every aspect of this journey delivers authentic African wildlife encounters.
Tour highlights
Expertly guided Big Five game drives in the wildlife-rich southern Kruger
Luxury accommodation overlooking the famous Sabie River
Open vehicle safari experiences at optimal wildlife viewing times
Potential sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo
Exploration of diverse habitats, including riverine forests and open plains
Sundowner experiences overlooking hippo-filled waters
Exceptional bird watching opportunities in prime habitats
Professional wildlife photography opportunities at scenic viewpoints
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park conservation fees and entrance fees
- All scheduled game drives and activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Complimentary bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at Sabie River Bush Lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide with extensive wildlife knowledge
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional extras
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer to Kruger National Park with an Afternoon Big Five Game Drive
Your Kruger National Park Safari begins with an early morning pickup from O.R. Tambo International Airport or your Johannesburg hotel, followed by a scenic 4–5-hour drive (approximately 400km) eastward through Mpumalanga's dramatic landscapes. This introductory Kruger National Park Safari Day includes entering through the historic Numbi Gate, one of the park's oldest entrances, established in 1926. Your afternoon Kruger National Park Safari experience continues with a thrilling game drive through the Pretoriuskop region, known locally as "Shabeni," before arriving at Sabie River Bush Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Day2Full Day Game Viewing in Kruger Park with Open Safari Vehicle
Rise before dawn on your Kruger National Park Safari for an early morning departure into the bush when predators are most active. Your comprehensive Kruger National Park Safari adventure continues with a three-hour exploration of the Skukuza region, approximately 45 minutes from the lodge, where diverse wildlife congregates along the Sabie River. The afternoon Kruger National Park Safari drive takes you through the renowned Nkuhlu area, located 25km east of Skukuza Rest Camp, offering exceptional viewing of elephants and buffaloes against the backdrop of the Lebombo Mountains.
- Day3Safari Southern Kruger's Wildlife Hotspots
Today's Kruger National Park Safari focuses on the legendary wildlife corridors between the Sabie and Sand Rivers, an area spanning approximately 30km of prime habitat. Your morning Kruger National Park Safari drive traverses the famous H4-1 road, known among locals as "Voortrekker Road," renowned for its high concentration of leopard sightings. The afternoon Kruger National Park Safari experience includes visiting Lake Panic Bird Hide, located just 7km from Skukuza, where you can observe crocodiles, hippos, and numerous waterbirds in their natural environment.
- Day4Sunrise Safari Drive and Return Transfer to Johannesburg or Nelspruit KMIA Airport
The final day of your Kruger National Park Safari begins with a farewell sunrise game drive, offering last opportunities to spot elusive predators in the golden morning light. Your memorable Kruger National Park Safari experience concludes with a hearty breakfast at Tshokwane Picnic Site, located 30km northeast of Skukuza, before exiting through Paul Kruger Gate. The return Kruger National Park Safari journey takes approximately 5 hours back to Johannesburg, traveling through the scenic Panorama Route, with arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport by 16:00.