Kruger National Park 5-Day Safari

Do you dream of experiencing South Africa's most famous natural spot? Join us on a 5-day safari in Kruger National Park, soaking in the stunning scenery and searching for the incredible wildlife of the African savannah.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Johannesburg - Hazyview

Welcome to South Africa! We'll pick you up at Johannesburg Airport or your hotel and head northeast. After about four hours, we'll arrive at a lodge in Hazyview. Drop off your bags, have a light lunch, and rest if you'd like. In the evening, we'll head into the most popular wilderness area in South Africa to view the sunset over Kruger National Park, followed by dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Hazyview - Kruger Park - Hazyview

We start with an early sunrise safari in Kruger National Park to spot the Big Five. After about three hours, we'll enjoy a picnic breakfast before continuing our tour of the park. The exploration concludes at a park rest area, where you'll have time for lunch on your own before heading back to the lodge for an afternoon by the swimming pool and dinner.

Day 3: Hazyview - Drakensberg Mountains - Hazyview

After breakfast, we'll tour the Drakensberg Mountains, with stops at God's Window viewpoint and Bourke's Luck Potholes Gorge in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. We'll then visit Lisbon Falls and shop in Graskop for lunch. Return to the lodge for the afternoon and dinner.

Day 4: Hazyview - Kruger Park - Hazyview

After breakfast, we embark on a new safari in Kruger National Park. By midday, we'll return to the lodge for lunch, with the afternoon free before dinner.

Day 5: Hazyview - Kruger Park - Hazyview - Johannesburg

Depart early for another sunrise safari in Kruger Park. After this, we'll have a picnic breakfast before returning to the lodge to collect our luggage. We'll head back to Johannesburg Airport, dropping you off between 5 pm and 6 pm.

Accommodation

This safari includes four nights of accommodation with breakfast at the Umbhaba Eco Lodge (3-star) or a similar hotel. Prices are per person in a double room.

Flight and Transfer Details

On the first day, our pickup from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport will occur at the Shuttle and Bus Terminal, scheduled between 6:30 am and 7 am, with departure to Hazyview by 7:15 am. Ensure your flight arrives no later than 5 am. We recommend staying overnight in Johannesburg at your own expense. Alternatively, we offer pickups from nearby hotels between 6:30 am and 6:45 am.

On the last day, we plan to arrive in Johannesburg between 5:30 pm and 6 pm, with drop-off options at the airport or a hotel within 5 km (3 mi) of the terminal. Please do not schedule domestic flights before 8 pm or international flights before 9 pm on this day.