Overview
Tour Overview
South Africa Safari: For the time-strapped budget and adventure traveler, we have created an exciting Kruger Budget 3-day safari. During these 3 days, you can enjoy some
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Itinerary
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive
Day 1Johannesburg to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive Johannesburg to Kruger National Park & Afternoon Game Drive This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You need to be at the OR Tambo bus terminal by 6:30 am. We will send you full instructions when you book your safari. The shuttle departs no later than 7:00 am. There will be a brief change-over of vehicles at Nelspruit, where you'll travel in a smaller vehicle to the lodge about one hour away. The expected time of arrival at our lodge in Hazyview is around 11:30 am. After check-in, have time to relax and freshen up before boarding an open-sided 4×4 game drive vehicle for an exciting afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park, starting at 3:30 pm. The lodge is about 15–20 minutes drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate. After your safari game drive, return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks on the deck at the bar and relax before dinner is served at 7:00 pm in the restaurant area. Included: Transfer from Johannesburg, afternoon game drive, and dinner. Excluded: All other meals (while in transit). Main Destination: Kruger National Park Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season December to January and July to August Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Kruger NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestCommon Show more HippoCommon HyenaCommon White RhinoOccasional Leopard
Kruger National Park – Open Vehicle Game Drives
Day 2Kruger National Park – Open Vehicle Game Drives Kruger National Park – Open Vehicle Game Drives This morning, you will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). A packed breakfast is included. Game drives are in small groups in specially modified open-sided land cruisers. The Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open-sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (at your own account). After lunch, we'll start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park. During these game drives, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities. After our tour, we’ll make our way back to our lodge or camp. Dinner will be served at the bush bistro. Main Destination: Kruger National Park Accommodation: Kruger Adventure Lodge Budget lodge located near Hazyview (Town) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Last Day: Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive)
Day 3Last Day: Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive) Last Day: Return to Johannesburg (Optional Morning Game Drive) This is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari. This morning, you'll have a choice between another morning game drive or relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the great facilities it offers. Should you choose to stay at the lodge, you can enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. If you join us on the morning safari, a picnic-style breakfast will be served at one of the picnic spots in the park. The optional morning game drive is approximately ZAR 1150.00 per person (payable at the lodge). You will be picked up at the lodge (from the reception) at about 11:00 am for your return to Johannesburg with the shuttle. There will be a brief change-over into a larger shuttle, which will depart at 1:00 pm. You'll be dropped off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at around 5:30 pm. Please do not book a flight for earlier than 7:30 pm to allow enough time for airport procedures. This is the end of your Kruger National Park Safari. • is entirely optional and up to your own discretion. Main Destination: Kruger National Park Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interest
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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