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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Kruger National Park and Sunset Game Drive

Transfer to Kruger National Park and Sunset Game Drive

Your exciting African safari adventure starts with a pick-up from your hotel near the airport or Pretoria or the O.R Tambo Airport from where you will head to the iconic Kruger National Park. Have a stopover on the way to enjoy breakfast, overlooking a game enclosure containing some of Africa's wildlife. Continue with your drive towards the Kruger National Park and arrive in the afternoon. As soon as you enter the park, you will start to see some wildlife.

Arrive at Skukuza, situated next to the beautiful Sabi River which attracts plenty of wildlife. Settle in and relax. Explore the campgrounds and be on the lookout for frequent camp visitors such as bushbuck, baboon, warthog and impala to name but a few.

At 16:30, you will go on your first exciting open-vehicle game drive, and be especially on the lookout for the famous Big 5. Afterward, enjoy dinner under African skies prepared by your guide in the true African safari way.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Exciting Bush Walk and Open Vehicle Sunset Game Drive

Exciting Bush Walk and Open Vehicle Sunset Game Drive

This adventure-filled day will start early with a 3 to 4-hour morning bushwalk which departs at 04:30. It will give you a chance to encounter some of Africa's magnificent fauna and flora on foot and truly feel a part of nature.

On your return to camp, you can enjoy a tasty breakfast prepared by your guide before departing for the rest of the day's excursion.

You will visit interesting attractions such as waterholes, bird hides and viewpoints whilst on the lookout for Africa's Big 5 and many other animals. Back at your accommodation, you will have some time to relax before departing on your second sunset game drive at 16:30. Enjoy the beautiful African sunset and keep an eye open for any nocturnal animals starting to move around.

Enjoy a tasty dinner back at the camp.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Last Game Drive and Transfer to Johannesburg

Last Game Drive and Transfer to Johannesburg

Go on a last open-vehicle sunrise game drive starting at 04:30. Enjoy the African sunrise during your drive and be on the lookout for the animals that eluded you during your previous excursions. After your game drive, return to camp and enjoy a tasty breakfast before you depart from Skukuza. Make your way to the gate where you will exit the Kruger National Park.

Enjoy the drive back to Johannesburg, arriving in the late afternoon with a drop-off either at the airport or at your hotel where your safari tour will come to an end.

Note: It is recommended to overnight at a hotel on the last day of your safari due to the long distance from Kruger Park and your safari activity on the last day of your tour. If you would like to book a departing flight on your last day, we recommend that you book the flight to depart in the evening around 19:00 to make sure you arrive in time for your flight.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Red Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Red Africa Safaris.