5 Days in South Africa with Greater Kruger Safari
This 5 Days in South Africa with Greater Kruger Safari game drives are conducted in Kruger and Greater Kruger Reserves thereby offering greater variety. With a mix of shared and private game drives, we try to maximize your game viewing experience. This package is fully inclusive of guide services, accommodation, meals, some snacks, transfers and safari activities.
The mesmerizing 5 days in South Africa adventure takes you through diverse ecosystems, from the vast savannas of Kruger National Park to the private wilderness of Sabi Sand, where intimate wildlife encounters await. Expert guides lead you through landscapes teeming with Africa's most magnificent creatures, including the celebrated Big Five.
This remarkable 5 days in South Africa safari experience features comfortable lodge accommodations, professional guides, and a perfect blend of activities, from morning bush walks to night safaris, ensuring an authentic African wilderness experience that will create lasting memories.
Tour highlights
Full-day game viewing in Kruger National Park's wildlife-rich Skukuza area
Exclusive sunset and night safaris in the prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Scenic Panorama Route tour featuring God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, and historic towns
Guided bush walks with armed rangers in prime Big Five territory
Comfortable lodge accommodations with full-board meals
Professional English-speaking guides and custom 4x4 safari vehicles
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees for Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- All specified activities and game drives
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during safari drives
- Full-board accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide services
- Driver allowances and fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional extras)
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel/life insurance
- Additional drinks (besides provided water)
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up Johannesburg and Transfer to Kruger National Park
Begin your 5 days in South Africa adventure with a morning pickup from Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport or your hotel. The scenic 5-hour journey (approximately 400 km) takes you east through Mpumalanga's picturesque landscapes to Hazyview. After checking into your lodge near Phabeni Gate, embark on a thrilling sunset game drive in Kruger National Park. Your 5 days in South Africa safari starts with possible sightings of elephants, lions, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Complete your first day with a relaxing dinner at the lodge, where your 5 days in South Africa experience truly comes alive.
- Day2Game Viewing in Kruger National Park
Your second day of the 5 days in South Africa safari begins at dawn in the renowned Skukuza area of Kruger National Park. Explore this wildlife-rich region during a full-day private game drive, where your 5 days in South Africa adventure reveals abundant wildlife including the Big Five. The afternoon continues with more game-viewing opportunities in different sectors of the park, making this day of your 5 days in South Africa journey unforgettable.
- Day3Panorama Route View and Transfer to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Today's portion of your 5 days in South Africa experience combines scenic beauty with wildlife encounters. Journey along the famous Panorama Route, visiting iconic locations like God's Window (1,700m above sea level) and the 26 km-long Blyde River Canyon. Your 5 days in South Africa adventure continues with an afternoon transfer to the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve, where a sunset and night safari awaits, offering chances to spot nocturnal wildlife during your 5 days in South Africa safari.
- Day4Game Viewing in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
This highlight of your 5 days in South Africa safari starts with an early morning bush walk, followed by premium game viewing in Sabi Sand. Your 5 days in South Africa journey reaches its peak with up-close encounters with wildlife in this prestigious private reserve. The day concludes with an evening game drive where your 5 days in South Africa adventure might reveal leopards and other nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat.
- Day5Transfer from Kruger to Johannesburg - End of Tour
The final day of your 5 days in South Africa safari begins with a sunrise game drive in Sabi Sand, maximizing your wildlife viewing opportunities. After breakfast, your 5 days in South Africa experience concludes with a transfer back to Johannesburg (approximately 5-6 hours), where your 5 days in South Africa journey ends with lasting memories of the African bush.