Safari in Kruger Park South Africa, on a Rustic Safari at a budget price. Stay in air-conditioned Kruger Park Bungalows on a 3 Day Kruger Safari, 4 Day Kruger Safari, 5 Day Kruger Safari & 6 Day Kruger Safari in KRUGER NATIONAL PARK to see the Big 5 on a majestic game drive in here in South Africa. Kruger Park transfer from OR Tambo Interantional Airport, Johannesburg.

Pick-up is at OR Tambo Int. or at your hotel situated within Johannesburg or Pretoria.

For guests flying into Nelspruit airport, we advise guests arrange their flights to arrive around 11h00 on the morning their Kruger park safari starts, where your guide will pick you up off your flight and continue your safari.

Safari Highlights:

• Departs from Johannesburg or Nelspruit.

• Small group size.

• Bungalow or chalet accommodation (no camping).

• Air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom.

• Guided open vehicle game drives/Comfy air conditioned vehicles in best game viewing areas.

• Trails Bush Walk

• Courtesy binoculars, map book, reference books and refreshments on board.

• Priced from per person sharing ZAR 5, 950.00 and Single Occupancy ZAR 6, 750.00.

All night game drives are included in the price and are conducted in a specially designed open safari vehicle with a knowledgeable and registered guides/gmae rangers. The guide/game ranger will help you to spot the animals and will interpret their behaviour and explain fascinating details about the bush around you.During each morning drive you can enjoy a scrumptious mid-morning bush brunch at one of the most beautiful rest camps overlooking the SABI River.

Various optional extras can be arranged, including guided bush walks in the Kruger Park, and night drives with powerful search lights on an open safari vehicle, looking for leopards, lions and other nocturnal mammals.

Itinerary: Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

We depart from Johannesburg between 07h00 and 07h30 in the morning and make our way to the Kruger National Park, arriving around 12h00. Before entering the Kruger we will stop for lunch in one of the small town’s en-route to the park. Our first afternoon will be spent driving inside the Kruger searching for wild animals, accompanied by a professional guide, who gladly divulges information to you, on the parks amazing diversity of wild and plant life.

We get to our first camp in the late afternoon where you check into your accommodation and have enough time to go for a swim, purchase necessary items at the camps shop, or simply take a stroll around the camp to stretch your legs after a long days driving.

Your guide begins preparing the evening meal, situated just outside your chalet, under the stars and served by candlelight. Apart from the cooking your guide is of course available to identify all the nocturnal sounds you hear, and possibly entertain you with some amazing experiences encountered over many years of guiding in Africa. Wine is served and included in evening meals. Dinner included 

Day 2: Kruger National Park

The early morning knock on your door signals the start of your second day in the Kruger. After a cup of coffee and some snacks, your guide packs the vehicle and you begin your early morning drive. It’s still really early in the morning, nice and cool, and a perfect time to spot elusive predators that at this time of the day are still very active.

After a successful morning drive you stop at a picnic spot to enjoy a relaxed breakfast.

After breakfast we continue driving, searching for animals. You will find your guide to be a wealth of knowledge not only concentrating on animals but also identifying birds, trees, insects and explaining some of the parks fascinating geology.

After a full morning’s driving we reach our next camp where you check in and have a couple of hours to relax during the hottest part of the day, when animals are generally less active and hiding from the midday sun. All the camps we use also have restaurant facilities so you will be able to purchase lunch.

In the late afternoon you embark on sunset/night drive which gives you an opportunity to spot some of Africa’s elusive, nocturnal animals such as hyena, leopard, owls, nightjars, civet, genet etc. Upon your return, your guide has already prepared your evening meal. And has corked the wine which is now sufficiently aired and at the perfect temperature. Sitting outside on a balmy African night listening to lions roaring in the distance, or the whoop of a hyena is a fantastic experience and one which often brings our guests back to Africa. Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Like clockwork, your guide gently knocks to indicate another early start. As the day before, you start off with a fresh cup of coffee before heading out on the morning drive. 

Time spent on game drives increases your chances of seeing unusual and spectacular animals, but we do not only cater to guests wanting to see the best Africa has to offer in terms of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) For us, it truly is all spectacular from the huge elephant’s and giraffe down to common antelope such as impala and kudu. Not to mention an amazing diversity of birds. 

The privilege of being out in the African bush is not something we take for granted or are blasé about. This passion and dedication to Africa will be evident in your guide’s behaviour and enthusiasm.

After the morning drive you return to camp and have an opportunity for a midday siesta or just general relaxation time. Kruger’s camps are well established with large, old indigenous trees, housing many different bird’s reptiles and even bats. So it’s nice at this time of the day to also enjoy what the camps have to offer.

In the afternoon you head out again on a drive, returning just before the gates close. In total you will do about 6-7 hours driving each full day in the Kruger. This allows us enough time to show you many different animals and birds. Once again your guide cooks your meal out under the stars. Breakfast and Dinner include

Day 4: Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Five days in the Kruger allows us sufficient time to show you many animals but also afford you the opportunity to go on an exciting morning walk, which lasts about 3-4 hours.

The walk gives you an opportunity to experience Africa in a way different to being in a vehicle. Smells and sounds come alive as your senses are heightened and nerves are tingled at the possibility of encountering wild animals on foot. Walks are conducted by trained, professional guides with many years of experience and the necessary qualifications to successfully and most importantly, safely show you Africa from ground level.

After your walk, you return to camp, your guide prepares breakfast and affords you some time to relax before an afternoon drive. As on previous days, you return to camp in the early evening where your guide prepares dinner. Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 5: Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Safaris is all about early mornings, getting out there and seeing animals. This morning is no exception and whilst you are leaving Kruger today, there is still time for a couple of hours drive in the hope of seeing and possibly photographing animals you have not yet seen. Your guide knows the Kruger intimately and will focus on areas he knows produce animals you still need to see, it’s not guaranteed but you stand a good chance.

Sadly after a couple of hours we depart Kruger and make our way back to Johannesburg. But not before showing you some of South Africa’s most spectacular scenery. 

The panorama route includes Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Waterfalls and Pilgrims Rest, where you stop for lunch. After lunch it’s a good four hours drive back to Johannesburg and you arrive back at the Outlook Lodge or your hotel around 18h00. Breakfast included Pre and post touraccommodation: Please note that we offer convenient pre and post tour lodge accommodation for our clients.

Included

• Transport for the duration of your safari,

• Pick up and drop off in Johannesburg/Pretoria,

• Professional guides, Meals as indicated in the itinerary,

• All day drives in the Kruger National Park,

• All entry fees and daily conservation levies,

• Accommodation with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning (accommodation is also mosquito proofed),

• Sunset/ night drive, Bottled mineral water during the day,

• Wine with evening meals, • Panorama route on the last day

Excluded:

• International flights,

• Gratitude’s and Tips for guides plus staff,

• Visas, travel insurance,

• Lunches,

• Personal expenses, drinks,

• Optional extras,

• There are no hidden costs not mentioned here

• Drinks other than bottled water and wine On our safaris,

We make use of facilities and accommodation situated within Kruger National Park, and do not stay outside Kruger, unless forced to do so because of availability.