Classic Kruger Camping | South Africa Safaris

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kruger National Park

We depart from Johannesburg between 06h30 – 08h00 to allow for various collection points.
Our route takes us past through the Highveld and through the scenic Lowveld area.
We stop for lunch en-route (own expense) and reach the Kruger National Park and Skukuza Rest Camp around early afternoon.
After settling into our accommodations, we head out on our first game drive!
We conduct all our game drives in specially adapted 4x4 open game drive vehicles, to allow our guests the best possible view and photographic opportunities.
On our return, we have some time to visit the Park’s shop, go for a walk & just familiarising ourselves with our surroundings.
Dinner is a two-course meal, served under the stars at our private camp.
Wine is served with dinner but guests are welcome to bring along additional/alternative drinks which can be purchased at the shop.
Dinner included

Days 2-4: Kruger National Park

Safaris are all about early mornings, getting out there and seeing animals!
After an early wake-up call we have tea or coffee & rusks.)
We then set off on the morning safari which will take approximately 3-4 hours.
On returning to Skukuza, breakfast/brunch will be ready at our camp.
Skukuza is also a bird watcher’s paradise! Be sure to bring along your binoculars!
A sunset drive affords you the opportunity to see nocturnal animals that are more active at night and the Park's rangers are allowed to return after the normal gate closing times.
Additional walking safari from Skukuza is also on offer.
(Breakfast & Dinner included)

Optional Excursion (free of charge)

We offer an optional excursion to visit select attractions along the Panorama Route on all our Kruger Safaris of 3 days or longer.
We stop in one of the small towns en-route for breakfast (included) and visit attractions such as the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Waterfalls and God’s Window.
We return to Skukuza at around 11h00.
This excursion is available free of charge, replaces one of the morning drives and will be coordinated by our staff while you are on safari with us.
(Kindly note that this excursion is not available on the first or last day of your safari due to time constraints).

Day 5: Safari ends

This morning we sadly have to leave the Park.
We still have one more chance for game viewing from our closed, air-conditioned tour vehicle as we leave the park.
The drive out of the park should take around 1 ½ to 2 hours.
We stop en-route for lunch (own expense).
The drive back to Johannesburg takes at least 4 hours and guests are advised to sleep over in Johannesburg on this night.
(Breakfast included)

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Hamiltons Tented Camp

Hamiltons is located within the National Park itself within a private concession, one of South Africa's most distinctive camps offering unrivalled style, service, atmosphere as well as personalised cuisine in an area teeming with wildlife.

Singita Sweni Lodge

Sweni Lodge can be found in the far eastern reaches of the Kruger Park, not too far the border with Mozambique. Situated on 15 000 hectares (33 000 acres) in the southeastern part of the Kruger National Park, the Singita Lebombo concession is an isolated slice of pristine wilderness.

Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Pioneer Camp is part of the early history of Londolozi, a certain old English eccentricity combined with an African twist. Guest suites are kitted with historic memorabilia, telling the story of times gone by and furnished in an environment of indulgence.

Xanatseni Private Camp

Xanatseni Private Camp is a thatched, full board camp that can be found deep inside the Klaserie that offers up the charm and ambience of a bygone safari era. Boasting 5 thatched rooms, a Boma area, swimming pool and not forgetting amazing wildlife.

Nottens Bush Camp

Nottens is one of the most excellent family run camps in Africa, and the best-kept secret in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. As one of the Sabi Sand original bush camps, Nottens has a magical bush atmosphere and offers an authentic African safari experience.

Shiduli Game Lodge

Shiduli Game Lodge, a “home away from home”, that perfect safari getaway for the budget-minded traveller that wants to experience the very best of South African hospitality as well as fantastic wildlife and birdlife found in the Karongwe Game Reserve.