The perfect short tour for discerning travellers who are looking for a premium Kruger experience, this 3-Day Best of Kruger Luxury Safari will take you through the park’s most wildlife-rich regions, areas renowned for treating travellers to exceptional Big Five sightings. After each day spent exploring the bush you’ll return to the elegant Umbhaba Eco Lodge, where a refined 4-star stay awaits, one complete with gourmet dining and indulgent comfort.
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 luxury 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.
Umbhaba Eco Lodge is an inviting 4-star retreat, with comfortable accommodation and a restaurant that serves guests the most incredible meals. Each room has a variety of modern amenities like Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding, en-suite bathrooms, and air-conditioning, all to ensure a restful stay. With beautifully landscaped gardens, exceptional dining, and a warm, international atmosphere, the lodge provides a refined sanctuary that will undoubtedly become a highlight of your safari experience.
The transfer from Johannesburg is a relaxed one, and along the way, the winding roads will treat you to some of the most beautiful views of farmland, mountains and valleys. The trip takes around 6 hours and by midday you will arrive at your lodge in Hazyview.
You’ll have time to get settled in your room and enjoy a leisurely lunch, before we set off again at roughly 16:00 pm for a once in a lifetime sunset/night safari where you might just be lucky enough to catch sight of a few of the parks fascinating nocturnal creatures.
We will return to the lodge between 19:30 and 20:00 pm, where after a gourmet dinner, you’ll fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of the bush.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Mineral Water
We depart from the lodge well before the sun is fully up and make our way to the Kruger National Park for your first morning safari.
Early mornings are among the most rewarding times to be in the bush, and your guide will be scanning the roadside sand for fresh tracks as we search for predators, grazers, and anything else that might come across our path.
We’ll explore the wildlife-rich southern region of the Kruger for about three hours before stopping at a rest camp or picnic site to stretch your legs and enjoy a packed breakfast from the lodge.
After the short break, we head back into the park, following river loops, stopping at waterholes, and scanning the open bushveld, all prime habitats for elephants, buffalo, zebra, kudu, impala, and other iconic species.
Around midday, we stop at a rest camp for lunch (for your own account). These camps have tasty meals and cold drinks, and while in the camp, you’ll have a chance to browse the curio shops for souvenirs.
After lunch, we begin our relaxed journey back to the lodge, arriving between 15:30 and 16:00 pm. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy and you can take a swim, enjoy a stroll, or simply rest in your room before dinner is served.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Dinner (lunch not included)
Your final morning in the bush begins before sunrise as we set out for one last safari.
During the last few hours of your time in the Kruger, your guide will concentrate on tracking the wildlife we may have missed during the previous days, particularly big cats like lion and leopard, which are most active in the early morning light.
After a few hours on the dusty road, we’ll stop at a rest camp or picnic site to enjoy another packed breakfast from the lodge.
We return to the lodge around 12:00 pm, giving you a moment to freshen up and gather your belongings before the shuttle departs for Johannesburg.
After a scenic drive, we reach the city between 17:00 and 18:00 pm, where you’ll be dropped off at either the airport shuttle terminal or accommodation located within a 5 km radius of OR Tambo International 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 12 950 Per Person Sharing
R 13 590 Per Person (Single Supplement)
R12 950 Per Person Sharing
R13 590 Per Person (Single Supplement)
Please note that conservation fees are not included in the safari price and should be paid separately.
Licensed and Professional Safari Guides
1 Sunset Safari / Night safari
1 Full-day open vehicle safari in the Kruger National Park.
1 Half-day open vehicle morning safari in the Kruger National Park.
Transfers to & from OR Tambo International Airport.
2 Nights’ Accommodation in Hazyview.
2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
3 Days’ Conservation levies & entry fees.
1 Lunch
Mineral waters on all drives
All Meals & Beverages not specified in Itinerary.
Items of personal nature
Gratuities
Kurt Safari is one of the oldest Kruger Park safari companies. Operating out of Hazyview, a town just 15 minutes away from the park, Kurt Safari specialises in creating and running some of the best wildlife safaris and day trips to the Panorama Route. We are SATSA-accredited, we’re fully insured and we have a highly experienced team of guides. Our clients have consistently kept us on the number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for the best Kruger Safari company.
