Kruger National Park, The Best 4 Day Budget Safari

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Set out on an exciting 3-day safari through the famous Kruger National Park searching for the Big Five and other amazing wildlife. Fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the African night.

Blyde River Canyon

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Day 1: Departing from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by 07:00am, you will travel east through the farmlands and onto the Kruger National Park.

Arriving at the Adventure lodge located in Hazyview and only 15min drive away from the Phabeni Gate into the National Park, there is time check into your en-suite, air-conditioned accommodation (Chalet or tent,), freshen up and depart on your first Open vehicle safari drive in the Kruger National Park. This safari drive is for around 2 to 2 and Half hours.

Return to the Lodge at Sunset for a beverage and dinner


Day 2: Following an early wake-up call, there will be time for tea or coffee and rusks before departing for a full day open vehicle safari drive from approximately 06:00 to 15:30. Brunch is included along your route, and your guide will also stop for you to purchase refreshments further during the day.

Dinner is served under the stars at the Private Lodge on the outskirts of the National Park.


Day 3: Breakfast is served at the Lodge before departing on a full tour of the Panorama Route, home to the 3rd Largest canyon in the world and the largest vegetated canyon in the work. The 8 hour tour takes you to sites such as, Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, 3 Rondavals, 1 of the numerous waterfalls along the route, Graskop and Pilgrams rest.

Lunch is on your own account at one of the many stops along route.

After a full day of scenic wonders, you will return to the lodge for a welcoming cold beverage and dinner.


Day 4: You wake up early again and depart on an optional sunrise safari drive in the open safari vehicle.

Note this safari drive on the final day is an optional extra and can be booked and paid for directly at the lodge on arrival. – R1050.00 per person – subject to change

Alternatively, you can enjoy the morning at the lodge before departing Hazyview at noon for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport between 17:00 – 18:00pm