2-Day Kruger National Park Wildlife Safari through Mpumalanga

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Game drives in South Africa's largest wildlife national park
• 02 Look for the African Big Five in their natural habitat without barriers
• 03 Explore Mpumalanga's mountains, rivers, valleys, and scenic canyon landscapes
• 04 Visit Pilgrim's Rest, where the first gold mine was discovered in 1870

Go on game drives in South Africa's largest wildlife national park and look for the African Big Five - lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhinoceros. Along the way, explore the natural mountains, rivers, and valleys of Mpumalanga province, including the Blyde River Canyon area, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, and Pilgrim's Rest, where the first gold mine was discovered in 1870 before the Johannesburg rush of 1886.

Go on game drives in South Africa's largest wildlife national park and look for the African Big Five - lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhinoceros.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey through Mpumalanga to Kruger Park

• Leave around 6 am to arrive at Kruger Park by 5 pm. On the way, take a break to grab a bite.

• Explore the natural mountains, rivers, and valleys of Mpumalanga province. See the Blyde Canyon rivers, potholes, God's Window, and Pilgrim's Rest, where the first gold mine was discovered in 1870, before the Johannesburg rush of 1886.

Spend the night around Croskop town or at Numbi Gate in the south of the park, depending on guest house availability.

2

Day 02

Early Morning Safari in Kruger National Park

• Leave early in the morning, carry packaged food, and drive through Kruger Park. Spot wild animals in their natural habitat without any barriers, search for the African Big Five, and return to the guest house or hotel later in the afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport

• Accommodation

• Meals

• South African guide service

What's Not Included

• Drinks

Know before you go

• Kruger safari tours are flexible. The tour may be for two to three days. Prices range between $500 and $700 depending on the number of people sharing.

• A visit to Mbabane can also be arranged if booked in advance. Mbabane is the capital city of the Kingdom of Swaziland, where you may visit some artisanal factories for glass and candles.

• The price is reduced by 25% if you are using your own car. It may take approximately 6 hours to arrive at the park.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Tour start

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.