Mozambique, South Africa · Safari

Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Maputo with Sabie River

1 Day Round trip from Maputo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural habitat
  • 02 Follow the Sabie River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and other animals coming to drink
  • 03 Explore Kruger National Park on a full-day safari from Maputo
  • 04 Enjoy stops at Lower Sabie and Skukuza, including lunch at the park's headquarters

Experience a full-day adventure in Kruger National Park from Maputo, with a safari drive through one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves. Get up close with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other antelopes as you explore the park with a private guide. Follow the Sabie River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and enjoy breaks at Lower Sabie and Skukuza rest camps along the way. This tour combines a full day of wildlife viewing with the convenience of round-trip transport and park entrance fees included.

Experience a full-day adventure in Kruger National Park from Maputo, with a safari drive through one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Maputo, Kruger National Park, Sabie
Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

  • 05:30 - Departure from Maputo. We will pick you up at your chosen location and begin our drive towards the South African border.
  • 08:00 - Arrival at the entrance gate. We arrive at Crocodile Bridge Gate, near the Mozambique border.
  • 08:30 - Start of the safari. As we drive through the park, we will stop whenever we encounter animals. Our guide will provide information about the animals, including their names and behaviour. The initial part of the drive will last up to 2 hours before a short break. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other antelopes.
  • 10:30 - Break time. After the first 2 hours of wildlife viewing, we will stop at Lower Sabie rest camp. Here, there is a coffee shop and a store where you can purchase food and souvenirs. We will take a 30-minute break.
  • 11:00 - Continue the safari to Skukuza Camp. After the break, we resume our safari drive towards Skukuza Camp. This leg of the journey will also take approximately 2 hours as we drive slowly, observing more wildlife. We will follow the Sabie River, where you can expect to see many hippos, crocodiles, and other animals coming to drink.
  • 13:00 - Lunchtime. After 2 hours of driving, we stop at Skukuza rest camp for lunch. Skukuza serves as the central hub and headquarters of Kruger National Park. Here, we will take a 1-hour break.
  • 14:00 - Afternoon safari. After a relaxing lunch break, we continue our afternoon safari. The route may vary depending on our morning sightings; sometimes, we adjust our route to follow the Big Five animals. Regardless, we will drive for another 3 hours after lunch, continuing our search for wildlife.
  • 16:00 - Exit gate. It's time to bid farewell to the animals and Kruger National Park.
  • 19:00 - Return to Maputo. The journey back to Maputo will take approximately 3 hours, depending on border crossing traffic. Upon arrival in Maputo, our guide will drop you off at your preferred location.
Kruger National Park, Sabie River, Lower Sabie rest camp, Skukuza rest camp

Where this trip takes you

Kruger National Park, Sabie River, Lower Sabie rest camp, Skukuza rest camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Maputo 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transportation
  • Safari
  • Private guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • Soft drinks
  • Water

What's Not Included

  • All meals
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • The tour starts from Maputo, and there is a border crossing, as the park is in South Africa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Maputo City, Mozambique
Tour start
Maputo, Mozambique
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Maputo.

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