3-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg with Big Five

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Afternoon game drive on Day 1 for your first taste of African wildlife
• 02 Full-day open-vehicle safari inside Kruger National Park
• 03 Spot the Big Five alongside giraffes, hippos, zebras, and colorful birdlife
• 04 Stay at a safari lodge near Kruger National Park

Embark on a captivating 3-day adventure from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, with a scenic road transfer and a stay at a safari lodge near the park. Enjoy afternoon and full-day open-vehicle game drives as you search for Africa's iconic Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Between game-viewing experiences, relax in the comfort of your lodge and spend your evenings under the starry African sky.

Enjoy afternoon and full-day open-vehicle game drives as you search for Africa's iconic Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, and diverse birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kempton Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Johannesburg Transfer and First Kruger Game Drive

• Begin the day with an early morning pick-up from Johannesburg.
• Travel east across the scenic Highveld and Lowveld landscapes.
• Arrive at your lodge or safari camp near Kruger National Park by midday.
• Enjoy a welcome lunch and settle in.
• Embark on your first afternoon game drive in a 4x4 open safari vehicle.
• Return to the lodge by sunset.
• Spend the evening at the lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Big Five Safari in Kruger National Park

• Wake up early for breakfast at the lodge.
• Depart for a full-day game-viewing experience inside Kruger National Park.
• Explore diverse habitats home to Africa's iconic Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.
• Spot a wide range of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife.
• Stop at picnic sites or rest camps for lunch inside the park.
• Return to the lodge by late afternoon.
• Enjoy a refreshing swim or relax before dinner.
• Savor a bush-style dinner and recount the day's sightings around the fire.

3

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Johannesburg

• Wake up early for a morning game drive for one last chance to spot wildlife.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.
• Begin the return transfer to Johannesburg.
• Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport or your hotel in the early evening.
• End of safari experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation
• Transport
• Meals
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• External flights
• Certain meals
• Tips
• Insurance

What to bring

• Essential documents
• Clothing
• Extras & nice-to-haves
• Toiletries & health items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, South Africa

Tour start

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.