Ideal for savvy travellers with limited time to spend in the beautiful Kruger National Park, this 3 Day Best of Kruger Classic Safari has been designed to take you through areas of the park that are well known for having an abundance of wildlife, including the Big 5. Evenings will be spent at Umbhaba Eco Lodge, where you’ll be treated to a comfortable 4-star experience, complete with the most delicious meals.
Start – Day 1 Johannesburg / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Day 1- Transfer – Night safari
Day 2 – Southern Kruger Full day safari
Day 3 – Morning safari – Transfer to Johannesburg / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
This is a classic tour that uses quality lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travellers.
Single travellers can join this group tour however it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: open 4×4 safari vehicle.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Relax with two nights of premium accommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge or, if fully booked, Hazyview Sun. Both lodges are conveniently situated just 15 minutes from either Numbi or Phabeni gates. Expect air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, traditional meals, and a comfortable stay.
Umbhaba Eco Lodge, located just a stone’s throw from the Kruger National Park in the town of Hazyview, is a 4-star lodge known for its stylishly decorated rooms, comfortable furnishings and warm and welcoming atmosphere. The lodge has all of the modern conveniences you could want, including Wi-Fi, plush beds, en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and the most incredible meals. The lodge hosts international guests, has stunning gardens and will become a memorable part of your safari.
The road from Johannesburg to the Kruger is one of rolling farmland, mountains and the greenest valleys, and after a journey of about 6 hours, we arrive at the lodge between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm.
There will be time to relax, settle in, and have a refreshing lunch, before we leave the lodge at around 16:00 pm for an exciting Sunset/Night safari in the park. We return to the lodge at around 19:30 or 20:00 pm, where dinner and a great night’s rest is waiting.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Mineral Water
With the sun just cresting the horizon, and the aroma of coffee encouraging you as you climb aboard the safari vehicle, we leave the lodge and take the short drive to the Kruger National Park for your first morning safari.
The early morning start will treat you to some of the most incredible sightings and your guide will look for fresh wildlife tracks in the dirt alongside the road, as we search for predators and plains game.
We drive through the Southern Kruger for about 3 hours before we stop at a picnic spot or rest camp to stretch our legs and have breakfast (today, breakfast is a pack from the lodge).
After the break, we venture back into the park, exploring the bush as we try to see as much wildlife as we can.
To maximise your game viewing, we’ll visit rivers and water holes, both known for attracting animals, and we’ll take roads surrounded by open bushveld, where large populations of impala, kudu, buffalo, zebra and much more can be seen.
At lunchtime, we’ll stop at a rest camp. Lunch will be one your account. Rest camps are known for their freshly prepared meals and snacks, and while here you can also grab a beer and do some curio shopping.
After lunch, we’ll start making our way back to the lodge, arriving between 15:30 and 16:00 pm. The rest of the afternoon can be spent at your leisure, swimming, taking a walk, or just relaxing in your room, before dinner.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Dinner (lunch not included)
On your last day with us, there’s time for a morning safari. On this last game drive, we’ll try to spot the animals you might have missed the day before. We’ll stop for another lodge packed breakfast before we continue on with the safari.
We will return to the lodge at 12:00 pm and there’s just time to freshen up before the shuttle back to Johannesburg leaves.
We’ll arrive back in the city between 17.00 and 18.00 pm and you’ll be dropped off at the airport shuttle or at a lodge within a 5 km radius of the airport.
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Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
No accommodation (End of Tour)
Breakfast
Guests departing from OR Tambo International on their final day are kindly advised to schedule domestic flights no earlier than 20:00 and international flights no earlier than 21:00.
Drop-off will be arranged either at the airport itself or at accommodation located within a 5 km radius.
R 13 200 Per Person Sharing
R 18 990 Per Person (Single Supplement)
Please note that conservation fees are not included in the safari price and should be paid separately.
Experienced and Licensed Safari Guides
1 Sunset Safari or Night Safari
1 Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari in Kruger National Park
1 Half-Day Open Vehicle Morning Safari in Kruger National Park
Transfers to and from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
2 Nights of 4-Star Accommodation in Hazyview
2 Breakfasts and Two Dinners as outlined in the itinerary
2 Breakfasts and Two Dinners as outlined in the itinerary
1 Lunch
Complimentary Mineral Water during all game drives
All Meals & Beverages not specified in Itinerary.
Items of personal nature
Gratuities
Kurt Safari is a well-established safari company based in Hazyview, South Africa, which specialises in delivering the best wildlife safaris in the Kruger National Park. Our company is SATSA-accredited, fully insured, and has earned a top-rating on Tripadvisor thanks to our team of expert local guides, modern open-safari vehicles and all-inclusive packages covering accommodation, transfers, meals, and conservation fees.
