If you are the kind of traveller who enjoys the flexibility and freedom of self-driving yet still want to experience the laid back nature and incredible insight of a guided open-vehicle Kruger Park safari, this 3 day self-drive Kruger Park safari is for you. On this tour you’ll spend 2 full days exploring the park in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who’ll turn a conventional bush drive into a memorable, boots-on-the-ground adventure.
Start – Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Day 1- Southern Kruger Full Day Safari
Day 2 – Southern Kruger Full Day Safari
Day 3 – Departure
This is a self-drive 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 and down time at Umbhaba
Game drives: open 4×4 safari vehicle.
Umbhaba Eco Lodge is a premier, 4-star lodge in Hazyview, a mere 15 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. The lodge is modern but its rustic setting allows you to feel as though you are close to nature, reminding you that you’re on the door step of the world’s most famous park. The lodge has comfortable rooms, complete with comfortable amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, luxurious beds, reliable Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and amazing meals.
You’ll make your own way to Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview, the small tourist town often called the Gateway to the Kruger National Park.
With this tour you’ll be staying in a superior room at Umbhaba Eco Lodge.
Once checked in, you will have some time to laze by the pool, wander through the expansive gardens and enjoy the tranquil water features, or sip a drink at the bar before dinner.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Dinner
Mineral Water
The day starts bright and early with your first game drive.
You’ll meet your guide and before the sun is fully up, you’ll drive into the Kruger National Park. An early morning game drive will give you some of the most magnificent and fulfilling sightings. Your guide knows the best routes to take and they’ll keep a look out for animal tracks and other signs.
About 3 hours into the drive, you’ll stop at a rest camp or picnic spot for a breakfast, which will be packed and provided by the lodge. We then continue with the game drive, going into various Kruger eco-zones in search of animals. We tour the Southern Kruger, an area of rivers, grasslands, and waterholes, all of which are a magnet for wildlife like the Big 5.
We then stop at around noon for lunch (on your own account) at a rest camp. While stretching your legs, you can browse the shops to look for souvenirs.
After lunch, we take a slow drive back to the lodge. We’ll arrive at around 16:00 pm and you’ll have time to relax before dinner.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Dinner (lunch not included)
The day starts with another early morning as we set out for another full-day Kruger National Park safari in an open vehicle.
Your guide will choose routes that are known for having the best wildlife sightings and the early start will give you the best chance of spotting predators such as lions and hyenas, which tend to be more active in the cooler morning hours.
After about three hours on the road, we stop awhile for a relaxed breakfast break.
We then continue the drive, going along new routes, until lunchtime, when we’ll stop at a rest camp to relax a while before we gradually make our way back to the lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll leave for your next destination.
Check-out time is 10:00 am.
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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.
R 8 890.00 Per Person Sharing
R 9 970.00 Per Person Single Supplement
2 Full-day open vehicle safari
3 Nights’ Accommodation at Umbhaba Eco lodge
3 Dinners / 3 Breakfasts
2 Days Conservation fees
Mineral waters on all drives
All meals and beverages not specified in itinerary
Items of personal nature
Gratuities
With almost 20 years of experience in the Kruger safari industry, Kurt Safari has become one of the most reliable tour operators. Our selection of tours is designed to give guests maximum time in the park and we only use the finest accommodation in the area. Based in Hazyview, Kurt Safari is a SATSA member and all our tours are fully insured. We have well-trained, highly experience guides and modern, comfortable safari vehicles. We are also currently the number 1 rated Kruger Park safari company , as per our client’s reviews, on Tripadvisor.
