5 Day Kruger Safari on a Budget (Inclusive) Comfort

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger Bush Camp, South Africa

Leaving at 06h30 from the City of Gold, Johannesburg, we journey through the picturesque route that leads us to Mpumalanga. On the way, we pay a visit to Dullstroom where we stop for brunch. We then wind our way down to the Drakensberg escarpment. Over the following two days we will stay in a fantastic bush lodge situated in the well-known Kruger National Park which is teeming with wildlife.

Our tents are beautifully designed in order to blend in with our surrounds. The camp boasts soft beds, en-suite bathrooms, a revitalizing splash pool and incredible views over the vegetation that encircles us. In the evening, dinner is prepared on a crackling open fire.

Meals: Dinner (Lunch at own expense)
Accommodation: Bush Lodge – tented units. Twin beds with en-suites
Included Highlights: Scenic Drive down to the Lowveld Region, Private Game Reserve Accommodation, Private Concession
Distance: 490 km

Day 2: Kruger Bushveld Camp, South Africa

We begin today by dipping local rusks into a good cup of coffee before embarking on a lovely game walk. We trek for around three hours, seeking out game and making frequent stops in order to be educated about the ways of the bush. A guide and tracker will lead you through all the walks in the Park. We make our way back to camp for an early afternoon brunch, after which we spend some time unwinding by the pool. At midday, we climb aboard an open vehicle in order to conduct a game drive that transforms into a lengthy, but thrilling, evening game drive. Residing in the bush in the evening grants us the chance to observe plenty of nocturnal creatures which would usually be difficult to spot. Dinner is a delicious bush ‘braai’, before we are lulled to sleep by the distant calls of the wild.

Meals: Brunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bush Lodge – tented units. Twin beds with en-suites
Included Highlights: Exclusive Private Reserve, Morning guided walk in ‘big 5’ area, Afternoon game drive / Night drive

Day 3: Panorama Route – Hazyview, South Africa

Up early, after breakfast we set off for the beautiful Panorama Route. First up, Blyde River Canyon, then on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and the quaint little town of Graskop where we will enjoy an lunch at Harry’s Pancake Bar (own expense). After lunch we head down the Kowyn Pass to a traditional village where we will meet the local Shangan people. After a full day, we make our way to Greenfire Lodge Hazyview and our log cabin in the indigenous forest on the banks of the Sabie River – we will spend two nights here.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview – Log Cabins
Included Highlights: Panorama Route, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels
Optional Activities: Gorge Swing
Distance: 195 km

Day 4: Kruger National Park, South Africa

We depart from our bush camp early today in order to journey to the southern part of the Kruger National Park, where we spend the rest of the day observing game from the fantastic height of our safari vehicle. Our guide will inform you of all the interesting facts about this area and the fascinating wildlife in this region. There will be plenty of stops along the way to refresh yourself and enjoy relaxing on the plains of Kruger. We will exit the park late afternoon where we return to our lodge for dinner.

Meals: Brunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Greenfire Lodge Hazyview – Log Cabins
Included Highlights: Southern Section of Kruger National Park, Full Day Game Drive
Distance: +/- 160 km

Day 5: Johannesburg, South Africa

Following a leisurely morning, we leave our lodging and make our way to Johannesburg, where our tour comes to an end in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Scenic Drive
Distance: 430 km

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.