$1,777 to $1,837 pp (USD)
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Khalanga Safaris
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
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ZA
Khalanga Safaris offers tailored safari tours expertly crafted by our knowledgeable and helpful travel consultant, and lead by one of our qualified nature guides who can’t wait to share their enthusiasm and love for nature with our local and international guests. Khalanga Safaris is a family run tour operator founded by Shoes Mathebula in 2016 after many years of working as a guide, ranger and tracker for Kruger National Park and privately owned establishments in the region.
Reviews117
Excellent communications and arrangements
For me, the trait that I want from a travel agency above all else is timely communications. On that front, Khalanga was really superb. It responded to all of my inquiries in a timely and responsive manner. We knew very little about South African safaris when we started the process. But I gave Khalanga the dates of my proposed travel and they gave us a few options. We picked one of the options, and Khalanga arranged an awesome trip (game drives and scenic tours) for us. Everything from the transportation, to the drives, to the tours, and, of course, the lodging, was seamlessly arranged.
SG
Professional, reliable, and great value, with outstanding guides who make every safari memorable.
We had a fantastic family safari with Khalanga Safaris and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Kruger National Park.
From the very beginning, the communication was excellent. Thamia and Johana were always responsive and patient, answering my many questions through both WhatsApp and email. The booking process was smooth and gave us confidence that we were in good hands.
Our guide, Shoes, was exceptional. His knowledge of Kruger National Park was outstanding, and it was obvious that he knows the park inside out. He worked very well with other guides and staff throughout the park—everyone seemed to know him. His strong network and communication with other guides helped us locate animals efficiently, and his tracking skills were incredible. Thanks to Shoes, we managed to see the entire Big Five during our stay, including a memorable leopard sighting just before park closing time.
What impressed us most was that Shoes never rushed us. He took time to explain animal behaviour, answered all our questions, and made every game drive enjoyable. He was also thoughtful enough to prepare halal BBQ meals for my family, which we greatly appreciated.
The safari was excellent value for money. The service, professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Khalanga Safaris delivered an unforgettable experience for our family, and we would not hesitate to book with them again.
If you are considering a safari in Kruger, I strongly recommend Khalanga Safaris.
SI
An Unforgettable Kruger Safari – Big Five Before Lunch!
We booked the 4-Day Private Game Reserve & Kruger National Park Safari and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. Thamia was incredibly responsive and helpful from the moment I first requested a quote, answering all our questions and making the booking process seamless.
One of the things we appreciated most was that everything was organised for us from the moment we landed at Hoedspruit Airport. Thamia also helped tailor the itinerary to our interests, which made the experience feel much more personal. In addition to the safari activities, we enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the Panorama Route, which was a wonderful complement to the wildlife experience and allowed us to see another beautiful side of the region.
The absolute highlight of our trip was our day in Kruger National Park. Our guide, Shoes, was exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly highly experienced. Thanks to his expertise, we managed to see all of the Big Five before lunchtime, which is truly remarkable and far from an ordinary safari experience.
We learned so much throughout the day and were continually impressed by Shoes' ability to spot wildlife and share fascinating insights about the animals and their behaviour. This was a trip we'll never forget, and we would highly recommend Khalanga Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable, and authentic safari experience in South Africa.
DE
A wonderful day safari with plenty of wildlife sightings
We booked a day trip and were absolutely satisfied with the whole trip. Lots of animals sights and a nice and polite guide has guided our tour.
The trip was absolutely worth it and we definitely come back again.
Another fantastic trip with Khalanga Safaris
Another great experience with Shoes and Khalanga Safaris. Probably not quite the experience we were expecting due to the unusually high rainfall earlier in the year; the evidence of which was still visible throughout the Park in May. This did mean that the vegetation was still quite lush and water was still plentiful. It also meant that many of the ‘off road’ tracks were closed. However, thanks to Shoes’ knowledge of the Park and great experience – he is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of ‘his Kruger’- we still had the most amazing time. This year (this was our third trip) we extended our stay in each area again! Starting with 2 nights in Punda Maria – definitely not the swankiest of accommodations but worth it for the amazing variety of birdlife seen on the Game Drives. Sometimes overlooked in the search for the Big Five, the birds of the Kruger are simply beautiful – and if you go looking for the birds, guess what, you see the most spectacular animal sights along the way! We then went to Mopani for 3 nights, Olifants for 3 nights, Satara for 2 nights and finished in Skukuza for our final night and every single day/Drive gave a different experience delivering something new. From the courting Bataleur’s, Rhinoceros crossing directly in front of the vehicle, Wild Dogs in the road, Lions relaxing by the river to the African Harrier Hawk , carefully picking out its prey, and the Martial Eagle with its kill; it was fantastic. I really wanted to see the Yellow throated Longclaw –we did and what a beautiful bird! The African Paradise Flycatcher, Green Wood Hoopoe and the Pearl Spotted Owlet were amazing as were the Cheetah, Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile (for such large creatures they move incredibly stealthily and fast!) Jackal, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Warthog (my favourite!) – the list of sightings is very long and we have some stunning pictures! We felt we saw everything, apart from the elusive Leopard and the Secretary Bird! However, we have seen the Leopard on 2 previous occasions so we weren’t too disappointed and the proximity to the Rhinos this year certainly compensated! The Secretary Bird keeps eluding us but we will find it! The organization and communication were superb; from the initial idea of what we wanted to do right through to leaving us at the pickup for the journey back to Jo’burg airport, Khalanga Safaris provided an excellent service. As I have said before, it is probably not hard to go to the Kruger and see some great sights but the experience offered by Khalanga Safaris is far more than this and we could not recommend it highly enough. We are now looking forward to journeying through the ‘autumn Kruger’ with Shoes in 2027.
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4-Day Kruger Park Safari Escape
$1,466 to $1,486 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Northern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
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4-Day Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,580 to $1,621 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
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5-Day Safari with Night Drive and Panorama Route Tour
$1,942 to $2,033 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
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4-Day Private Game Reserve & Kruger National Park Safari
$1,480 to $1,653 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Wild Rivers NR, Kruger NP, Hoedspruit (End)
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5-Day Kruger Safari and Johannesburg City Tour
$1,776 to $1,784 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
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5-Day Kruger National Park and Olifants River Safari
$1,865 to $1,904 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Phalaborwa (Town), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
