3-Day The Heart of the Bush - Uncover Kruger's Secrets

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

Welcome to kruger

Arrive at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport or Hoedspruit Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your guide. Enjoy a scenic transfer to your carefully selected luxury lodge or private camp located in or near Kruger National Park.

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a welcome drink and brief orientation about the park’s history, conservation efforts, and what makes this region so unique.

After settling in, embark on your first afternoon game drive, venturing into the bush in an open 4x4 vehicle with a professional ranger and tracker. Begin uncovering Kruger’s secrets—whether it’s a pride of lions lounging under acacias or a lone elephant quietly crossing your path.

Return to camp for a gourmet dinner under the stars, followed by relaxation around the firepit. Listen to the sounds of the wild as night falls—your African safari adventure has officially begun.

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:

Kruger Phuti Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kruger full day

Awaken before dawn for tea or coffee before setting out on an early morning game drive, when the bush is alive with movement and energy. With your expert guide, explore deeper into Kruger’s diverse habitats, following tracks and sounds to spot elusive wildlife like leopards, rhinos, wild dogs, and a dazzling array of birdlife.

Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and time to relax—enjoy the pool, read on your deck, or treat yourself to a massage.

After lunch, head out again for an afternoon game drive, exploring a different region of the park. Learn how to read the bush like a local—from identifying animal tracks to understanding subtle behavioral clues. Your guide will reveal hidden stories of the ecosystem that most visitors miss.

Enjoy sundowners in the bush before returning to the lodge for a fire-lit dinner. End the day with storytelling from your ranger, or simply listen to the calls of the night—a true immersion into Kruger’s untamed secrets.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Kruger Phuti Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Farewell

Wake to the sounds of the bush one last time and enjoy a leisurely morning game drive or bush walk (time permitting), offering a final chance to spot any wildlife you may have missed and to reflect on the magic of your Kruger adventure.

Return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast, followed by check-out and your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

As you leave Kruger behind, you take with you not just photos, but the unforgettable memories and hidden stories of Africa’s wild heart—the secrets of Kruger now uncovered.

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)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.