4 Days in South Africa to Kruger National Park Safari
This 4 Days in South Africa to Kruger National Park Safari takes you to an unforgettable Kruger National Park safari in an open safari vehicle for the ultimate safari feel & end the experience with a night in a luxury lodge within a private game reserve. Enjoy golden African sunsets and the serene sounds of the South African bushveld. With a dedicated team, you are guaranteed to leave this adventure feeling fulfilled. This package includes returning airport transfers via shuttle, bed & breakfast, dinner transfers, and all entrance & conservation fees.
Your 4 days in South Africa journey takes you from Johannesburg to the charming town of Hazyview, gateway to the southern Kruger region, before immersing you in close wildlife encounters both in the national park and a prestigious private reserve. The contrast between these two safari experiences during your 4 days in South Africa showcases the different approaches to conservation and wildlife viewing that make this region globally renowned.
This 4 days in South Africa safari adventure balances thrilling game drives with intimate animal interactions, luxury accommodations, and authentic African dining experiences. From the moment you arrive until your departure, every aspect of your Kruger experience is thoughtfully arranged to maximize wildlife sightings while ensuring comfort and personalized service throughout this condensed but comprehensive South African journey.
Tour highlights
Intimate elephant interaction experience at Elephant Whispers
Full-day open vehicle safari in Kruger National Park
A luxurious stay at a 4-star guesthouse in Hazyview
Off-road game drives in a private game reserve
Close encounters with the Big Five
Expert naturalist guides throughout the journey
Authentic boma dinner under African stars
Panoramic views along the Mpumalanga escarpment
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park conservation fees
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transportation in open safari vehicles and shuttle transfers
- Bottled water during game drives
- Services of professional English-speaking field guides
- Driver allowances and park fees
- One-hour elephant interaction program
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to a Hazyview Guesthouse & Elephant Interaction Program
Your 4 days in South Africa adventure begins with a morning departure from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport for a scenic 4-hour drive to Hazyview, located just 12km from Kruger's Phabeni Gate. This 4 days in South Africa journey continues with check-in at your 4-star guesthouse where the lush gardens of the Lowveld welcome you to Mpumalanga province. The highlight of your first 4 days in South Africa experience is the afternoon visit to Elephant Whispers in the Sandford Conservancy, just 15 minutes from your accommodation, where you'll participate in an intimate hour-long interaction with rescued African elephants.
- Day2Safari in Kruger National Park
The second day of your 4 days in South Africa expedition starts before dawn as you depart Hazyview for the 20-minute drive to Kruger's Numbi Gate, entering the park as it opens at 5:30 AM. Your full-day 4 days in South Africa safari experience in an open game viewing vehicle provides unobstructed views of the park's diverse ecosystems spanning approximately 150km of game-rich terrain. The comprehensive 4 days in South Africa wildlife encounter includes stops at Skukuza Rest Camp and the iconic Lake Panic Bird Hide, returning to Hazyview by sunset after 10 hours of extraordinary game viewing through the Southern Kruger region.
- Day3Kruger Morning Safari & Transfer to the Private Game Reserve
Your 4 days in South Africa journey continues with an early morning departure from Hazyview for a final Kruger safari, exploring the central region around Tshokwane for approximately 5 hours. By midday, your 4 days in South Africa adventure transitions to the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, a 45-minute drive from Kruger's Paul Kruger Gate. The afternoon component of your 4 days in South Africa safari experience elevates to new heights at Umkumbe Safari Lodge along the Sand River, where an evening 4x4 off-road game drive offers intimate predator sightings before concluding with a traditional boma dinner under the starlit African sky.
- Day4Morning Off-Road Safari & Transfer to OR Tambo Airport
The final day of your 4 days in South Africa wildlife experience begins before sunrise with a dawn game drive through the pristine wilderness of the Sabi Sand Reserve. This 3-hour 4 days in South Africa safari excursion focuses on tracking predators returning from nocturnal hunts in the 65,000-hectare reserve. Your 4 days in South Africa adventure concludes with a farewell breakfast overlooking the Sand River before the 5-hour return journey to Johannesburg, traveling approximately 400km through the scenic Mpumalanga province with memories of an authentic African safari experience that will last a lifetime.