Trip Info
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flights
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2-20
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to be provided for during the trip
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Johannesburg
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game drive and leisure
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English, French,Spanish,Chinese, Arabic
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to be provided for during the trip
Overview
Spend three unforgettable nights inside Kruger National Park, where you can encounter Africa’s Big 5 along with a wide range of other fascinating wildlife. Take part in exciting safari adventures including a guided Panorama Route Tour, a thrilling Gorge Glass Lift ride, a scenic Canyon Boat Cruise, a guided Bushwalk, and open-vehicle game drives at sunrise, sunset, and even late at night—plus many other memorable experiences.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses hotels.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Not for solo travelers Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 6 years: The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Itinerary
Your guide will pick you up early morning from Johannesburg & head straight to the Iconic Kruger National Park.
You will make a stop along the way to stretch your legs and buy some refreshments.
As soon as you enter the park, you will start to see some wildlife, be especially on the look-out for the famous Big 5.
Arrive early afternoon, at your accommodation situated inside the park, next to the beautiful Sabi river that attracts plenty of wildlife.
There will be time to relax before going on your first exciting Sunset open vehicle Game drive around 16:00, in search of the numerous species of wildlife in the area.
Enjoy a delicious dinner afterwards.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Skukuza Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Enjoy an exciting Open Vehicle Sunrise Drive with a duration of 3 hours, early morning, which is perfect Game viewing time.
On your return to camp, you can enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by your guide. Depart afterwards and enjoy a closed vehicle mid-day Game drive through Kruger National Park to provide you with more opportunity to spot Africa’s amazing wildlife OR you can relax at Camp, buy a souvenir or take a dip in the swimming pool.
At 18:00 you will be able to enjoy a tasty dinner before going on a late-night open vehicle Game drive that starts at 20:00, the perfect time to spot Nocturnal animals.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Skukuza Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start this day bright and early in the true African way, enjoy the beautiful African Sunrise and get close to Nature on foot by going on an adrenaline packed Bushwalk.
Enjoy a tasty breakfast afterwards back at camp. Depart after breakfast and enjoy another closed vehicle mid-day Game drive through the park on the way to your next night’s accommodation, situated in the Western area of Kruger. You will be visiting interesting waterholes and look-out points along the way.
After arrival in the afternoon, there will be time to enjoy lunch and relax before going on another Sunset open vehicle Game drive around 16:00.
Afterwards you can enjoy a delicious dinner back at your accommodation.
• The Bushwalk can be substituted with a Sunrise Open vehicle Kruger Game drive.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Receive a packed breakfast as this exciting day starts with an early departure on a full day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari. You will have the whole day to explore one of the largest Reserves in Africa, try to spot Africa’s famous Big 5(Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo), view diverse Bird species and enjoy the Mountains, Bush plains and forest areas which all form part of Kruger’s beautiful landscape.
Enjoy lunch at one of Kruger’s restaurants (Own account)
Continue with your Kruger Park Adventure after lunch. Arrive at the Lodge around 15:00, where you will stay the last 3 x nights of your tour, in more-upper class accommodation situated close to Kruger. Enjoy a tasty dinner at the Lodge’s Restaurant around 18:00.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After you have enjoyed breakfast, you will make your way to the first stop on the Panorama Route, which will be the breathtaking Three Rondavels, with the best view over the Canyon from above. Next you will stop at Bourke’s Luck Potholes with amazing natural rock formations, created by the turbulent confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers.
The following stops will be Lisbon Falls, the highest falls in the region and lastly the Pinnacle Rock look-out point.
After your Pinnacle stop, you will head to the town Graskop, where there will be time to enjoy lunch.
After lunch, you will head to the Graskop Gorge Glass lift, with an absolute magical view of the lowveld valley, that stretches out over a vast forest land towards the Kruger national Park area. The glass lift takes you down into the mesmerizing world of the area’s indigenous rainforest where you can go on a boardwalk walking trail and explore this natural treasure.
Return to the Lodge late afternoon and enjoy dinner at 18:00.
Main Destination: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before departing, making your way the to Moholoholo wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Here you will be able to go on a very interesting and educational tour starting at 09:30. At the Centre you can get close to Africa’s wildlife and learn more about some of Africa’s threatened and rescued animals. Animals that can be viewed are Leopard, Lions, Serval, Vultures, Honey badger (famous Stoffel) etc. to name but a few.
After your Wildlife rehabilitation tour, your will head to the the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
Enjoy a very unique and scenic Blyde River Boat Cruise from inside the Canyon with a chance to see many species of water birds, antelopes, crocodiles and hippopotamus.
Return to the Lodge afterwards in the afternoon and enjoy dinner around 18:00.
Main Destination: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After you have enjoyed breakfast, around 07:30, you will be going on an exciting Elephant Tour, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a truly amazing experience, and learn more about the largest land animals on earth, South Africa's Gentle Giants.
After your Elephant tour, you will make your way back to Johannesburg. Enjoy the scenic drive with a comfort stop along the way, where you will also have an opportunity to buy lunch. Arrive at your specified Destination/Hotel late afternoon where unfortunately your Safari tour will come to an end.
Please note - Although we provide planned Itineraries our tours are totally flexible and can be customised to suit your needs/interests. Extra activities can be added or if there are activities/services that you are not interested in, we could just easily leave them out and send you a new quotation.
Main Destination: Johannesburg (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
The Ultimate Kruger Safari Tour stands out for its carefully crafted itinerary that combines diverse wildlife experiences, luxury or comfortable accommodations, and exclusive activities not found in standard tours. Guests enjoy a mix of open-vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, and scenic excursions, ensuring a well-rounded and unforgettable Kruger experience.
The Ultimate Kruger Safari Tour typically spans multiple days—often between 4 and 7—depending on the chosen package. It includes accommodation inside or near Kruger National Park, all meals, guided game drives, park entry fees, and selected excursions such as Panorama Route highlights. Some packages also include unique activities like sunset safaris or boat cruises.
Yes, the Ultimate Kruger Safari Tour is designed to maximize your chances of spotting Africa’s famous Big 5—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. By combining early morning and late afternoon drives, the tour increases your opportunity to witness these animals in their natural habitat, along with countless other fascinating species.
Absolutely. In addition to wildlife adventures, the Ultimate Kruger Safari Tour often incorporates visits to scenic wonders like the Blyde River Canyon and Panorama Route, as well as cultural stops such as traditional villages or local markets, offering a deeper connection to South Africa’s heritage.
Accommodation during the Ultimate Kruger Safari Tour varies from luxury lodges with private decks and plunge pools to comfortable tented camps or rest camps inside the park. Guests can choose a style that matches their budget and preference, all while enjoying proximity to incredible wildlife and nature.
