Name: 3-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa

The Mzansi Experience

Duration: 3 days

Group size: 1 - 8

3-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari

Kruger National Park, South Africa

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The Mzansi Experience

Duration: 3 days

Group size: 1 - 8

The picturesque animals of Kruger National Park are waiting! Join us for an exciting Big 5 Safari experience in the world-renowned Kruger National Park with accommodation at a well-appointed lodge… all delivered at a surprisingly affordable price. This is our best-selling tour with a perfect balance of duration and price.

On this Safari, you will enjoy awesome guided game drives in Kruger National Park and access to the well-appointed lodge communal areas.

With guaranteed daily departure, you can join on any day whether a solo traveller or a larger group! Room availability applies.

Personal Items
Please ensure you bring personal items along for this trip
Tips & Gratuity
Tips to our staff is up to your own discretion in amount (a guideline is USD 5 to 10 per day)
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is highly recommended, and for your own cost
Lunch
Lunch is for your own account, as we will stops at a food stop or restaurant while being out for the day
Flights
All international and local flights are for your own account
Drinks & beverages
All drinks and beverages other than what is offered with some meals, is for your own account and can be ordered at the bar area.

Day 1
Day 1
Johannesburg/Nelspruit to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive
This Kruger National Park safari departs daily from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport (alternatively Kruger International Airport Nelspruit). You need to be at the OR Tambo shuttle terminal by 06:30AM. We will send you full instructions when you book your safari. The shuttle departs no later than 07:00AM.

You will travel East passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands on route to our lodge near Kruger National Park. There will be some comfort stops along the way. You will also be able to buy snacks and refreshments and visit restrooms during these comfort stops. When arriving in Nelspruit (Mbombela) there will be a change-over to a different vehicle transporting you to our lodge, about an hour’s drive away.

Expected time of arrival in Hazyview is around 12:30PM.

You will be checked-in by our friendly reception staff and shown to your accommodation.

After check-in, you will have time relax and freshen up before boarding an open sided 4×4 game drive vehicle for an exciting afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park. The lodge is about 15 – 20 minutes’ drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

After your safari game drive, you return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks on the deck at the bar and relax before dinner served at 19:00PM in the restaurant area.

Included: Transfer from Johannesburg, Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner

Excluded: All Other Meals (while in transit)
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Day 2
Day 2
Kruger National Park – Full Day Game Drive
This morning you, you need to wake up early and get ready for a full day out in the bush. You will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on full day of game viewing (approx 8 hours in total) in the Kruger National Park, entering at the Phabeni Gate. A Packed breakfast is included and will be served at a picnic area which is safe.

The Skukuza area of Kruger National Park is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (own account). After lunch we start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park.

We will arrive back at the lodge at about 15:00PM, after which you will have some free time to relax and freshen up before joining us for dinner at the main restaurant at about 19:00PM.

You can retreat to your room afterwards or relax on the deck at the bar a while longer before going to bed.

Included: Full Day Game Drive, Picnic-Style Breakfast, Dinner

Excluded: Lunch
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Day 3
Day 3
Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive)
This is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari. This morning you have a choice between another morning game drive or relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the great facilities it offers.

Should you choose to stay at the lodge, you can enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast at the restaurant. If you join us on the morning safari, a picnic-style breakfast will be served at one of the picnic spots in the park.

The morning game drive is entirely optional and for your own account (payable at the lodge). It is a great way to spend your last morning on tour if you feel the need to see wild animals one last time.

Optional Morning Game Drive @ approximately ZAR 1080.00 per person

You will be picked up at the lodge (from reception) at about 11:00AM for your return to Johannesburg with the shuttle. Comfort stops on the way. Drop off at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport around 17:30PM. Please do not book a flight for earlier than 19:30PM to allow enough time for airport procedures.

This is the end of your Kruger National Park Safari.
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Day 1

Johannesburg/Nelspruit to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

This Kruger National Park safari departs daily from Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport (alternatively Kruger International Airport Nelspruit). You need to be at the OR Tambo shuttle terminal by 06:30AM. We will send you full instructions when you book your safari. The shuttle departs no later than 07:00AM.

You will travel East passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands on route to our lodge near Kruger National Park. There will be some comfort stops along the way. You will also be able to buy snacks and refreshments and visit restrooms during these comfort stops. When arriving in Nelspruit (Mbombela) there will be a change-over to a different vehicle transporting you to our lodge, about an hour’s drive away.

Expected time of arrival in Hazyview is around 12:30PM.

You will be checked-in by our friendly reception staff and shown to your accommodation.

After check-in, you will have time relax and freshen up before boarding an open sided 4×4 game drive vehicle for an exciting afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park. The lodge is about 15 – 20 minutes’ drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

After your safari game drive, you return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks on the deck at the bar and relax before dinner served at 19:00PM in the restaurant area.

Included: Transfer from Johannesburg, Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner

Excluded: All Other Meals (while in transit)