½-Day Kruger Safari from Hoedsptuit

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your adventure begins with a 5:00 AM pickup from your Hoedspruit lodge, whisking you to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate for a thrilling morning game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle, where you scan for lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and vibrant birdlife, guided by experts in radio contact to maximize sightings. A mid-morning break offers refreshing tea, coffee, and water, keeping you energized before a lunch stop at Satara Rest Camp, where you select meals at your own expense amidst a hub known for its proximity to big cat territories. The afternoon unfolds with another immersive safari, chasing iconic African wildlife across diverse landscapes, guided by your driver’s expertise. By late afternoon, you exit through Orpen Gate, returning to Hoedspruit between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.