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Johannesburg · Gauteng · South Africa
The Best of Kruger Safari 4N/5D
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The popular 5-Day Best of Kruger Safari is a 4-night/5-day safari in the Kruger National Park offering open vehicle game drives with an experienced safari guide. Includes a night drive and guided bush walk. Spend two nights each at two different camps, in different areas of Kruger Park, giving you the best game-viewing opportunities.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Regular, scheduled departures from Johannesburg
- Stay in two different Kruger camps, experience different areas of the park
- Ensuite, airconditioned bungalows
- Open vehicle game drives
- Experienced, professional safari guide
- Best game viewing areas
- Includes a bush walk with an expert, armed guide
- Thrilling night drive with spotlights included
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Johannesburg
The 5-Day Best of Kruger Safari departs from Johannesburg around 6:30 am, or from Nelspruit around 12h30 (same cost). We drive through the scenic province of Mpumalanga to the entrance of the Kruger National Park. The transfer is conducted in a luxury air-conditioned minibus.
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Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. When we get near the Kruger National Park, we transfer to an open safari vehicle to continue our journey into Kruger Park. Our first game drive begins as we enter the gates and make our way to the first overnight camp. We use some of the most popular camps in Kruger Park, situated in the best game viewing areas, in the southern part of Kruger.
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Johannesburg
Dinner will be prepared by your guide and may take the form of a traditional South African braai (barbecue), weather permitting. Alternatively, we may use the camp restaurant or catering services.
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Johannesburg
Night in one of the southern rest camps.
Day 2
Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. Rise with the sun to enjoy your first full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park. (subject to availability) On one of the mornings, there will be an opportunity to participate in a guided bush walk, led by an armed ranger from the Parks Board. This is not compulsory and is subject to availability as well as weather dependent. On a bush walk, you will be able to appreciate the smaller wonders of the wild: tracks left by wild animals, interesting plants and how they can be used and, with some luck, you may be able to see some wild animals while on foot.
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Johannesburg
We return to camp for a well-earned brunch (late breakfast) and spend some time relaxing in camp.
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Johannesburg
Relaxation & Fun. You may watch animals from the viewing deck, take a siesta in your air-conditioned bungalow, cool down in the swimming pool, or browse through the curio shop.
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Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. In the afternoon, we head out on another game drive, looking for the Big 5 and other animals like giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope species.
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Johannesburg
We return to camp by sunset. Dinner is again enjoyed outside around the fire, or in the camp restaurant.
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Johannesburg
Night in one of the southern rest camps.
Day 3
Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. Today is devoted to game viewing, and this is also the day that we pack up and make our way to another camp, in a different area of Kruger Park (subject to accommodation availability). This gives you the opportunity to experience a variety of habitats and vegetation types, which usually means slightly different game-viewing opportunities.
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Johannesburg
Camp, in a different area of Kruger Park (subject to accommodation availability).
Day 4
Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. Similar to days 2 and 3 in that our time is spent game viewing. The best time to do this is in the early morning and late afternoon, when the sun is not too hot and the animals are more active. Along the way, we visit waterholes, viewpoints and beautiful picnic sites, where we can stretch our legs (during game drives, we are not permitted to alight from the vehicle except in designated areas). On one of the evenings, a sunset drive or night drive with spotlights is included. This is conducted either at sunset or late at night, by one of the Kruger Park's rangers on an open truck, using powerful spotlights to try and find some of the more elusive nocturnal animals.
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Johannesburg
to another rest camp for the night and to explore a different area with different terrains, vegetation and resident wildlife.
Day 5
Johannesburg
Wildlife Safari at Kruger National Park. Our last day in the bush and time for a final early morning game drive in search of any animals that may have eluded us thus far.
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Johannesburg
After brunch, we make our way toward the exit gate, where we swap back to a luxury air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer back to Johannesburg or Nelspruit or connect with your onward travel plans. Normally, we arrive back in Johannesburg between 17h00 and 18h00, give or take an hour (depending on traffic).
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Return road transfers from OR Tambo International Airport (or surrounding hotels) in air-conditioned mini-bus Kruger Park entrance and daily conservation fees All game drives on open safari vehicles with an expert guide One sunset drive or night drive with one of Kruger Park's rangers
Not Included
A guided bush walk (subject to availability, max 8 per walk) Flights, visas, and airport tax Personal travel insurance Lunches/meals not specified Drinks Optional extras Personal expenses Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Loose, comfortable clothing, preferably in neutral colours (NO need to buy new!) Thick fleece/sweater for chilly morning and late afternoon game drives (also gloves, scarves, beanies) Light, rain-proof jacket /poncho in case of sudden rains Comfy walking shoes – well worn-in Sturdy sandals Swimming gear Wide-brimmed sunhat, preferably with tie-on Good pair of sunglasses Long-sleeved shirt Own binoculars recommended Water bottle Camera with sufficient memory cards and batteries
Restrictions
Children 8-11 years pay 60% of the adult rate. Children under 8 will need to request private departure (extra cost). Children 12 and older pay the adult rates. Single supplement is 25%
Meeting & Pickup
We depart from O R Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) or any of the surrounding airport hotels. Regular scheduled departures from Johannesburg or Nelspruit (same cost).
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2023-01-28
5.00 / 5
Nicky was tasked with one item, find my daughter a cheetah, that she did. While never a guarantee to see wildlife, this trip was everything that was promised and more. The staff are amazing, the tours were as described, the experience was worth every penny. Nothing is perfect, the only room for improvement was the food, Doug was very kind and, yes always subjective, but when wanting something cooked longer or even pulled off the fire sooner, seems easy enough to fix this concern by doing just that. I would recommend this to everyone looking for safari. Five true stars.
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