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The 15 Best Kruger National Park Safaris

75 tours  ·  from $44 a head

Drives leave before sunrise and the dry months fill first, when the bush thins and the animals come to water. The 15 below compare day drives, multi-day trips and the fly-in options, with prices, park fees and where each one picks up.

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Leaving Hazyview at 5:30 am
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

1.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Our pick

Leave Hazyview at 5:30 am for a private Kruger safari with a professional guide. Search for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds. Guides such as Senzo, Didi, and Patrick have led this outing. Bring a lodge breakfast pack, water, camera, and money for lunch and park fees.

“Very happy with the service provided. Good communication right from when the booking was made. Senzo, our guide was knowledgable and jolly. He picked us up right from our chalet on time and explained the details on the way to the park. Throughout the day, he catered to our needs and kept explaining various details about the park and wildlife. I would highly recommend him.”

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Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - Nine hours among Kruger’s animals and birds
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

2.Private full day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $166

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kruger National Park from Hazyview with a private driver-guide. Gerri Smith, Gerrie, and Keegan are among the guides associated with this experience. You enter through Pabeni Gate, spend about nine hours inside the park, and return to Perry’s Bridge without camping overnight.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Gerrie was a fantastic guide and made the trip even more memorable with his knowledge, insights, and photographer skills. Gerrie brought us to every animal we wanted to see and allowed us Read more”

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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - Entering Kruger through Phabeni Gate
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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

3.Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Start before sunrise from Hazyview and enter Kruger through Phabeni Gate in an open safari vehicle. Spend about 10 hours tracking elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and more with guides such as Stephen, Bradley, Remember, and Sipho. Breakfast, lunch, park fees, and drinks are extra.

“I had the absolute pleasure of having Steven as our safari guide – and he was truly exceptional! His deep knowledge of wildlife, sharp spotting skills, and genuine passion for nature made the whole experience unforgettable. We saw so much more than we expected, and every moment was made special thanks to his storytelling and enthusiasm. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide – highly recommended!”

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - Why an open safari vehicle changes the experience
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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

4.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131

Start at 5:30 am from a Hazyview lodge or nearby Kruger gate for a private open-vehicle game drive with Kurt Safari Company. Your guide searches for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, birds, and more. Abraham N and Patrick are among the guides praised for wildlife knowledge and patient spotting.

“We loved the guide, his knowledge and how to find all big 5. Very clean vehicle and Covid safe and all protocols fulfilled.”

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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - Day one: Johannesburg to Tremisana and Balule
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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

5.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653

Travel from Johannesburg to Tremisana, Balule, and Kruger National Park with a small group of up to nine. You get a sunset and night drive, a full Kruger safari, two tent nights, a Klaserie River bush walk, and the Three Rondavels. Guides such as Raymond, Quinten, Vic, Andy, and Ray have helped make this a well-run choice for solo visitors and first-time safari-goers.

“The activity was great overall 😊 I would say that not all guides are equal meaning some provided more information about the fauna and flora than others. My game drive guide (in Kruger) was on the "not so much information" side which is a pity. I would have liked to learn more about the amazing animals. Also it would be nice if the final bush walk were longer. It was very interesting but way too short.”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup - The early pickup and first hours in the park
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

6.Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Start early from your hotel or chosen Kruger gate and spend 9 to 10 hours in an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Jerry, Advocate, Rodger, and Louis track lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo while sharing useful details about Kruger’s wildlife and past inhabitants. Breakfast and lunch stops are included in the day, but meals and the park fee cost extra.

“I have been on a lot of game drives over the past few years and this one blew them all out of the watter. Advocat went above and beyond to find tbe animals we wanted to see. we saw pretty much everything including leopards , lions and cheetahs- all of us couldn't be any happier with how today went . What a great drive and what a top guide we had . still buzzing from it. thank you”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup - The open vehicle makes the drive feel different
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup

7.Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 10 hours

Start early from selected Hazyview lodges, Kruger Gate Hotel, or Kruger, Phabeni, and Numbi gates. Your private English-speaking guide drives an open safari vehicle through Kruger, watching for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and more. Guides such as Steven, Muzi, Lucky, and Marinda are praised for sharp animal spotting and lively nature commentary.

“Amazing, our guide was super knowledgeable and able to use his local knowledge to allow us to find 4 of the big 5 and many many other animals”

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Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives - Crossing into Kruger at Crocodile Bridge
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Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

8.Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Best value

Set out from Marloth Park before sunrise in a high, open safari vehicle with guides such as Jerry, Lucky, or Advocate. Expect impalas, zebras, elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and possible cheetahs across six hours in Kruger. Water and lodge transfers are included, but food and the 440 ZAR park fee are extra.

“Gerry was great! We saw 4/5 of the big four in our tour! We got plenty of good information about the animals and he ensured he got us into a good spot to see the animals. Definitely worth the money. 💫”

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Kruger National Park - Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip. - From Hazyview to Phabeni Gate
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Kruger National Park – Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

9.Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $163

Leave Hazyview early for a private seven-hour safari through Kruger National Park’s Phabeni Gate. Your guide drives an open safari vehicle while you look for the Big 5, smaller wildlife, birds, antelopes, and the awakening African bush. Bottled water, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but breakfast and SANParks entry fees are extra.

“the tour with Gerrie was incredible. He seems very knowledgeable. Most importantly he had a newer car with much better suspension which makes a big difference. Highly recommend.”

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Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari - A private safari with room to focus
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Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari

10.Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $143

Start before sunrise for a 10-hour private Kruger Park safari in an open-top 4x4. A qualified guide, possibly Heine, helps you search for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, birds, and more. Breakfast, snacks, soft drinks, and water are included, but park fees and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide Heine was fabulous and made sure our day was a success at seeing many animals. Heine was very knowledgable and caring, provided great snacks throughout our day, and made sure we were safe while seeing the animRead more”

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From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari - Entering Kruger for the first afternoon drive
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From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

11.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825

Spend two nights near Kruger National Park with small-group drives, a night outing, and dawn game viewing for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Your English-speaking team may include guides such as Given, Ben, Muzi, or Nic. Transport, park fees, and lodging are included, but most meals and personal costs are extra.

“Everything went perfectly. Ben and Gilbert excellent drivers between Joburg and Hazyview. Gives was a mine of information on the safari. Umbhaba eco lodge was excellent as well.”

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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - Entering Kruger with a guide who knows what to watch for
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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

12.Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $130

From Hazyview, spend a full day in Kruger National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Edward, Christopher, Pleasure, or Vusi. Watch for the Big 5, birds, trees, and ancient rock art from an open safari vehicle, or choose an air-conditioned vehicle in hot weather. Park entry and meals cost extra.

“Lincoln was my guide he was great. Really tried to give me the best experience.”

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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari from Hazyview - Entering Kruger at 5:30 am
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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari from Hazyview

13.Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari from Hazyview

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $129

Leave Hazyview at 5:00 am for a full day in Kruger National Park. Your guide handles the driving, entry fees, and wildlife search while you watch for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, wild dogs, and hundreds of bird species. Guides such as Bhekifa, Patrick, Trevor, and Sam are praised for sharp animal-spotting skills and useful park knowledge.

“I was looking forward to seeing the Big 5, but I knew there was no guarantee. Our day started slowly spotting a lot of impalas, giraffes and zebras. However as we got more inside we spotted elephants. The biggest highlight was seeing a leRead more”

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Hazyview: Private Full-Day Guided Kruger Safari - The first three-hour drive
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Hazyview: Private Full-Day Guided Kruger Safari

14.Private Full-Day Guided Kruger Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 9 hours

Set out from Hazyview in a private open safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Andrew, Sylvester, or Harold. Spend two three-hour game drives seeking lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, birds, and smaller creatures, while learning about Kruger’s trees and ecosystems. Breakfast and lunch stops break up the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“It was an amazing tour! Perfect that it’s private. You can stop wherever you want.”

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Kruger National Park Afternoon Private safari - Starting from Hazyview at 1:30 pm
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Kruger National Park Afternoon Private safari

15.Kruger National Park Afternoon Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $131

Join Kurt Safari Company at 1:30 pm for a five-hour private afternoon drive in Kruger National Park. Your group of up to 10 rides together, with pickup from Hazyview lodges or park gates, bottled water, and a chance to spot four of the Big Five, cheetahs, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, and many bird species. Abraham N. is one named driver associated with the tour.

“Sightseeing three members of the big five and the troops of monkeys. A baby crocodile in the stream was the best view. The safari driver allocated was friendly, knowledgeable and fun.”

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