4 Day Best of Kruger: All-Inclusive Safari Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1

Johannesburg , South Africa

Embark on your unforgettable Kruger National Park adventure with seamless, stress-free transfers: we offer convenient pickups from OR Tambo Airport area hotels and lodges (within 5km) between 6:30-7:00 AM, ensuring a prompt 7:15 AM departure, or direct flights to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga airports with complimentary guide collection. Enjoy a comfortable journey to our Hazyview lodge, arriving around midday for relaxation and a light lunch, followed by an afternoon swim or scenic walk. As the sun begins to set, join us for an exhilarating Sunset/Night safari in Kruger, maximizing wildlife viewing with longer night drives in winter and breathtaking sunset experiences in summer, before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner and restful night, ready for your full-day Kruger safari experience.

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Sunset Safari in Kruger National Park

Day 2

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Experience the magic of Mpumalanga, “the place of the rising sun,” with our pre-dawn safaris, capturing the Kruger National Park’s most vibrant wildlife moments. As the first rays illuminate the landscape, your expert guide will lead you through prime Big 5 and predator viewing areas. Enjoy a convenient breakfast break after three hours, complete with lodge-prepared packs and fresh coffee, before delving deeper into Kruger’s diverse ecosystems, from rivers and watering holes to vast plains and bushveld. A midday rest camp stop offers lunch, curio shopping, and refreshing beverages. Your afternoon safari continues, culminating in a return to the lodge around 3:30-4:00 PM, allowing time for relaxation, a swim, and a well-deserved dinner after a day of incredible wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Full Day Open Safari Drive in Kruger National Park

Day 3

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Embark on an unforgettable Kruger National Park safari, starting before sunrise to witness the magic of the African bush awakening, where expert guides lead you through diverse eco-zones—from riverbanks teeming with life to vast plains—in pursuit of the Big 5 and captivating wildlife encounters. Experience the thrill of unpredictable sightings, enjoying a bush breakfast and strategically planned rest camp stops for lunch and curio shopping, ensuring each day offers a unique adventure before returning to the lodge for relaxation and a well-deserved dinner, making every moment a highlight of your South African safari experience.

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Full Day Open Safari Drive in Kruger National Park

Day 4

Kruger National Park – Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience a final, thrilling pre-dawn safari in Kruger National Park, where expert guides strategically target elusive lions and leopards, leveraging their early morning activity. With 148 mammal and over 500 bird species, every moment is a chance for extraordinary wildlife encounters, and no two safaris are ever alike, as guides explore diverse, seasonally-varied routes across Kruger’s vast road network. Enjoy a brief bush breakfast before concluding your game drive around midday, bidding farewell to your guide and preparing for your return journey. A comfortable shuttle awaits at 12:30 PM, transporting you back to Johannesburg OR Tambo shuttle terminal and nearby lodges, with an expected arrival between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, leaving you with lasting memories of your Kruger adventure.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Morning Safari in Kruger National Park

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.