This 3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari is tailored for guests eager to explore the famous Kruger National Park without breaking the bank. Your lodging consists of en-suite chalets or en-suite safari tents, located just 10km from the Phabeni Gate into the national park. The package encompasses all safari drives along with a comprehensive full-day tour of the Panorama Route.
Your Southern African Safari experience features enjoyable accommodations at Adventure Lodge in Hazyview, ideally located for daily game drives into the southern sector of Kruger. From dawn till dusk, skilled guides navigate you through varied terrains where lions wander and elephants congregate at time-honored watering spots.
This Southern African Safari presents an ideal blend of excitement and luxury, providing chances to encounter the Big Five while relishing modern amenities. Whether you’re observing a pride of lions from an open safari vehicle or savoring dinner beneath the African stars, each moment is crafted to forge enduring memories.
Tour highlights
Multiple game drives in open safari vehicles
Opportunities to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo)
Comfortable accommodation at Adventure Lodge near Phabeni Gate
Professional wildlife guides and trackers
Scenic drive through Mpumalanga province
Al fresco dining experiences
Optional sunrise safari on the final day
Strategic location for optimal game viewing
Day 1 : Transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Your Southern African Safari starts with an early morning departure from OR Tambo Airport, setting off on a 400km (5-hour) journey east to Kruger. This Southern African Safari Day features check-in at Adventure Lodge in Hazyview, located just 7km from Phabeni Gate. Your Southern African Safari adventure unfolds with an afternoon game drive through the southern sector of Kruger, ending in a delightful dinner beneath the vast African sky.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Open Vehicle Safari Game Drives in Southern Kruger National Park
Embark on your Southern African Safari with a comprehensive full-day adventure in the southern region of Kruger, setting off at 6:00 AM to ensure the best opportunities for wildlife observation. This Southern African Safari Day spans around 150km of exceptional game-viewing territory within the park. Your Southern African Safari features carefully chosen stops at renowned waterholes and viewpoints, culminating in a traditional dinner at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 : Morning Game Drive and Return to Johannesburg
Wrap up your Southern African Safari with the option of a sunrise game drive in the southern sector of Kruger (additional cost R1050 per person). This morning in Southern Africa presents the last chances for capturing stunning wildlife photographs before we depart. Your Southern African Safari concludes with a 400km return trip to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo Airport between 17:30 and 18:00.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari
3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari Includes:
Park entrance fees
All mentioned activities
Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
Bottled water in a safari vehicle
Full board accommodation as specified
English-speaking driver-guide services
Driver allowances
All scheduled activities except optional ones
3 Days Kruger National Park Southern African Safari Excludes:
South African Visa
International and domestic flights
Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages)
Optional Activities
Laundry services
Tips and gratuities
Travel Insurance
Beverages beyond provided water
