Safari

From Hazyview/Hoedspruit: Ultimate Full-Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Catch Kruger National Park as it wakes up, leaving at dawn with an expert guide who helps you scan the bush and plains to spot roaming wildlife.

Get collected from your Hazyview or Hoedspruit stay at 5am, then enter Kruger with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps along the way.

Spend around seven hours moving through Kruger in an open safari vehicle, with conservation and entrance fees already taken care of for you.

Watch for Big Five sightings from your seat as your guide interprets tracks and behavior, while blankets and waterproof ponchos keep you warm.

Full-day guided open-vehicle safari drive through Kruger National Park

Expert safari guide

Round-trip transfers from Hazyview or Hoedspruit

Conservation and entrance fees

Blankets and waterproof ponchos on vehicles

Food and drinks

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION7 hours 50 minutes - 8 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 starting points available
14 min by a/c van
12.3 km
1. Kruger National Park
Tickets included
7 hr
1 activity
Guided tour, Vehicle tour & Sightseeing
Spend around seven hours exploring Kruger on an open-vehicle safari, with extended time to search for the Big Five and other wildlife across varied habitats. The long drive lets you experience the park as the light and animal activity change throughout the day.
Things to do
Guided Open-Vehicle Big Five Safari Drive
Included in price
Breakfast
Additional cost (on-site)
Lunch
Additional cost (on-site)
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 41 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jun 2024
Just WOW. Took my mom for her birthday and I swear we saw more animals than I thought possible in one day. Elephants so close you could hear them chewing? YES. Giraffes totally photobombed my selfie (guide said that happens a lot lol). Early morning was chilly so bring a jacket! Our guide—think his name was Johan?—was super into birds, pointed out some tiny colorful ones I’d never notice. Only thing, toilets at the rest stop were a bit iffy but honestly, who cares when you’re watching rhinos? Def would do it again.
May 2024
Went solo, was a bit nervous at first but the group was chill. Open vehicle feels proper safari style. Saw lions right after sunrise (felt like NatGeo). Guide was v patient and answered all my random questions about dung beetles. Some sections got crowded with other safari cars but we always moved soon. Bring snacks, the lunch spot was basic (chips + cold sandwich). Still, memories = priceless.
May 2024
Experience was mostly great, but our van got a flat tire right outside the park and we had to wait nearly an hour. Guide made it fun with animal stories though. Saw zebras, loads of impala, and a hippo yawn (sooo huge mouth!). Missed leopards, but you can’t control nature. Overall good but the delay sucked.
May 2024
Took my partner for our anniversary. Early start was rough but SO worth it for the sunrise. Guide was eagle-eyed—pointed out a baby elephant hiding under mama. Loved that we could stand up in the vehicle sometimes. Pack sunscreen, I got a bit fried. Would repeat in a heartbeat.
May 2024
Family trip with two kids (ages 7 and 10). Kids got little animal checklists, which made it a fun game. We spotted four of the Big Five (no leopard, sigh) and a group of giraffes blocking the road. The guide even stopped extra for the kids to look closer. Bit bumpy ride but that’s part of the adventure. Loved every moment.

Explore Kruger National Park on a full-day guided open-vehicle safari drive with expert guiding and round-trip transfers.

Getting started

Begin your day with collection from your hotel or address in Hazyview or Hoedspruit, using the included round-trip transfers. You set off around 5am, heading toward Kruger National Park. After entering through the park gates, you join your expert safari guide on the open vehicle and get ready for the morning drive.

What to expect

Kruger National Park

Spend the day inside Kruger National Park on a 7-hour guided open vehicle safari drive, covering different areas in search of wildlife.

Features

The full-day guided open-vehicle safari drive through Kruger National Park gives you extended time in the park to look for animals, including the Big Five, across varied terrain and habitats.

Your expert safari guide, described as a qualified professional, helps you spot and identify animals and birds, explaining behavior and answering questions as the day unfolds.

Collection and drop off from Hazyview or Hoedspruit are included as round-trip transfers, so you do not need to drive yourself to the park or navigate its roads.

Conservation and entrance fees are covered, so your park access is arranged in advance and you can focus on the safari experience from the moment you enter.

Vehicles are equipped with blankets and waterproof ponchos, which help you stay comfortable in the early-morning chill or if weather changes during the drive.

A breakfast stop is scheduled at about 7:30am at a rest camp, and a lunch stop around 12pm at a rest camp or picnic spot, where you can purchase your own food and drinks since food and drinks and all meals are excluded.

Gratuities and any personal purchases are not included, so you can decide on any optional tipping or shopping at rest camps during the day.

What to bring

Meals and drinks: Bring your own breakfast, lunch, and drinks as these are not included on this full-day tour.

Cash or card: Carry payment if you plan to buy food, drinks, or personal items at rest camps.

Additional information

Tour start time: The full-day safari starts early at 5am.

Breakfast stop: There is a breakfast stop at 7:30am at a rest camp, where breakfast is not included.

Lunch stop: There is a lunch stop at 12pm at a rest camp or picnic spot, where lunch is not included.

Transfers: Round-trip transfers operate from Hazyview or Hoedspruit for this safari.

Safari vehicle: The guided safari uses open vehicles equipped with blankets and waterproof ponchos.

Safari duration: The guided open-vehicle safari drive lasts about 7 hours within Kruger National Park.

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