Kruger National Park 4-Day Safari

On this 4-day safari around Kruger National Park, we'll tour the savannah in search of lions, elephants, zebras, and other species native to South Africa.

Description

Day 1: Johannesburg - Hazyview

Arrive in Johannesburg. We will collect you from the airport or your hotel and travel to Hazyview, approximately a 4-hour journey. Upon arrival, enjoy a light lunch at the lodge and then have time to rest. In the evening, we will view the sunset over Kruger National Park before returning for dinner and overnight lodging.

Day 2: Hazyview - Kruger Park - Hazyview

After an early breakfast, we will embark on a sunrise safari around Kruger National Park. This 2-hour safari focuses on spotting the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants. Post-safari, enjoy a picnic-style breakfast before continuing the tour. A break for lunch (own expense) and swimming will follow before returning to the lodge for the evening.

Day 3: Hazyview - Drakensberg - Hazyview

Enjoy breakfast before departing for the Drakensberg mountains. Visit God's Window Viewpoint and Bourke's Luck Potholes within Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. After viewing Lisbon Falls, we will stop in Graskop for lunch. Return to Hazyview for the overnight stay.

Day 4: Hazyview - Kruger Park - Hazyview - Johannesburg

Depart early for another sunrise safari in Kruger National Park. After the safari, breakfast will be provided. Return to the lodge to collect luggage and journey back to the Johannesburg airport, expected arrival around 5 or 6 pm.

Accommodation

This safari includes 3 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge (3 stars) or similar. Prices are per person in a double bedroom.

Flights and Transfers

On the first safari day, pickup from O.R Tambo International Airport occurs between 6:30 am and 7:15 am. Flights into Johannesburg should arrive no later than 5 am. Staying overnight in Johannesburg the night prior is recommended. Pickup from nearby hotels (within 5km) is provided between 6:30 am and 6:45 am.

On the final safari day, we aim to arrive back in Johannesburg by 5:30 pm - 6 pm. Drop-off is possible at hotels within 5km of the airport, ensuring connections can be made for flights after 8 pm (national) or 9 pm (international).