Exhilarating 7 Day Kruger Safari Adventure - South to North

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pick up, Sunset Safari Game Drive and Dinner
1 stop
1
The commencement of your 7-day journey will bring you to the southern region of the park, where you'll spend the initial 2 nights immersing yourself in the charm of the southern Kruger National Park. After settling in, you'll have the opportunity to unwind, partake in nature walks, and savor a delightful lunch. As the day turns to dusk, an enchanting Sunset Drive will be scheduled from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, conducted aboard an Open Safari Vehicle. This will be followed by a delectable South African Braai/Barbecue dinner under the captivating African starlit sky, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Southern Kruger
1 stop
2
your day will start with an exhilarating 3-hour morning safari game drive to encounter the park's wildlife. Following your chosen activity, you'll indulge in a delightful breakfast and have the opportunity to relax. During your downtime, you can make use of the camp's inviting swimming pool, take leisurely strolls, or engage in game spotting from the camp, which offers picturesque views overlooking a waterhole. Lunch will be served, granting you ample time to prepare for the upcoming adventure—a Sunset Drive aboard an open safari vehicle, commencing at 4:30 pm and extending for 3 hours. Following this, a delectable dinner awaits, accompanied by engaging campfire stories to round off the day's experiences.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Moving towards Central Kruger
1 stop
3
As we move into day 3, following a hearty breakfast, our journey takes us northward to the central region of Kruger National Park. Here, we'll be staying for the next 2 nights, either at Satara, Letaba or Olifants rest cams. Our travel from the southern to the central part of Kruger will also provide us with chances to observe game. Before reaching our destination, we'll pause for a delightful lunch at the Tshokwane picnic site. This unfenced spot offers an awe-inspiring experience of the park's vastness. Upon arrival in Kruger central, you'll check in around 2:00 pm and have some time to unwind. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, setting the stage for an extraordinary Night Safari game drive alongside park Rangers, scheduled from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Exploring Central Kruger
1 stop
4
Today, we'll immerse ourselves in the heart of Kruger's central region, where lion territories are renowned. Our day will kick off with an invigorating morning Safari Game Drive, conducted on an Open Safari Vehicle. Afterward, we'll enjoy a satisfying breakfast at Olifants Rest Camp. Our return journey to Satara will provide further opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Back at your camp, there will be time to relax and savor lunch before embarking on an enthralling Sunset Drive aboard an open safari vehicle. As the day winds down, dinner will be served, culminating another day of exploration in this captivating part of Kruger National Park.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Travel further North
1 stop
5
On day 5, we'll bid farewell to Kruger central and continue our journey further north to Shingwedzi , Mopani, or Punda maria, where our final two nights will be spent. Shingwedzi is nestled in the northern reaches of Kruger National Park, situated within the heart of the Mopane country. One of the most rewarding drives in the park awaits us as we embark on a scenic game drive along the Shingwedzi River, heading in a south-easterly direction towards the Kanniedood Dam. Throughout this journey, we'll remain on the lookout for wildlife as we transition from the central to the northern part of Kruger. This region often presents sightings of waterbuck, nyala, kudu, elephants, and boasts a thriving birdlife. Your day will conclude with an open safari vehicle sunset game drive, commencing at 4:30 pm, followed by a lightful dinner, allowing you to savor the unique atmosphere of the north.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Exploring Northern Kruger
1 stop
6
Day 6 promises an exploration of the captivating Northern Kruger region, with a focus on the area between Punda Maria and Pafuri camp on a CLOSED VEHICLE. The Pafuri Border Camp, situated in the northernmost part of Kruger National Park near Punda Maria, holds a unique position close to the confluence of the Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers, adjacent to the borders of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. This confluence, forming a natural barrier preventing wildlife from crossing, creates an exceptional ecological zone renowned for its diverse birdlife, offering one of South Africa's most remarkable avian spectacles. Our journey to Pafuri Border Camp will be punctuated by stops along the way to capture any exciting wildlife sightings. As the day draws to a close, we'll return to the welcoming embrace of your Rest Camp, where a delicious dinner will await us, providing a perfect conclusion to our day of exploration.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Final day in Kruger
1 stop
7
On this final day of our tour, we'll kickstart with satisfying breakfast before embarking on our journey to exit the park. Even as we make our way out, we'll remain vigilant, keeping a keen eye out for any wildlife encounters along the route. Anticipate arriving in Johannesburg at approximately 6:30 pm, marking the end of our unforgettable adventure in the wondrous Kruger National Park.
16 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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