Kruger National Park Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari
Duration
10 hours
Start
05:00
Group Size
Max 10
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
At a Glance
Starts
Pickup from lodges in Hazyview...
Finishes
Back to Hotel
Stops
8 Locations
Guide
Live Expert Guide
“Full-day open vehicle Big 5 safari through Kruger National Park with expert tracker-guide, bush breakfast, and afternoon game drive.
About This Experience
Experience the magic of Kruger National Park — nearly 2 million hectares of pristine African wilderness, home to the Big 5 and over 500 bird species. Your day begins before dawn with a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, offering unrestricted views and photographic opportunities. An expert tracker-guide reads the bush like a book, following tracks and calls to find lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Enjoy a bush breakfast at a scenic rest camp before an afternoon drive when predators become active again. This is Africa's greatest wildlife experience.
Starting from
Kruger Lodge Collection
Complimentary pickup & drop-off included with every booking
Door-to-Door Collection
Pickup from your safari lodge, hotel, or airport. Multi-day packages include all inter-lodge transfers.
Within Hazyview & Nelspruit area
Up to Any lodge in Greater Kruger
Hazyview · Nelspruit · White River · Skukuza · Malelane · KMIA Airport
Safe Return Home
At the end of your adventure, we drop you back at your accommodation — the same place we collected you.
Your Journey, Stop by Stop
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Lodge Pickup
Early collection from your Hazyview or Hoedspruit lodge
Stop 2Enter Kruger
Gate entry at dawn — the bush comes alive
Stop 3Morning Game Drive
Track Big 5 through the best wildlife areas — lions, leopards, elephants
Stop 4Bush Breakfast
Hearty breakfast at a scenic rest camp
Midday Exploration
Visit a waterhole hide — watch elephants and hippos at close range
Stop 6Afternoon Game Drive
Predators become active — search for lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs
Exit Park
Depart Kruger with incredible memories
Lodge Drop-off
Return to your accommodation
Route Map
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Pickup from Hazyview/Hoedspruit lodge
- Open safari vehicle
- Expert field guide with tracker
- Kruger park entrance fees
- Bush breakfast
- Afternoon refreshments
- Binoculars available
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunch (optional at rest camp)
- Transfer from Johannesburg
What to Bring
Know Before You Go
Confirmation
Instant confirmation. Show your voucher on mobile or print it out.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting Point
Pickup from lodges in Hazyview, Hoedspruit, or White River
Start Time
Departs at 05:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Accessibility
Contact us for accessibility details.
Availability
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Insider Tips from Our Guides
Dawn departures dramatically increase predator sighting chances
Your guide knows the best watering holes — trust their instincts
Kruger is malaria area — take precautions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Direct With Us
Why Book With Us
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
Dry winter (May-Sep) is best for game viewing — animals concentrate at water sources and vegetation is thin.
Meeting Point
Pickup from lodges in Hazyview, Hoedspruit, or White River
Need Help Planning?
Our local Cape Town travel experts are available 7 days a week to help you plan the perfect itinerary, combine tours, or arrange private experiences.
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“Absolutely incredible experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. The views were breathtaking and the whole day was perfectly organized. Best tour we've ever done in South Africa.”
James & Maria
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About Kruger National Park Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari
The Kruger National Park Full-Day Open Vehicle Safari is one of the most popular guided experiences in South Africa, operated by Gray Line South Africa — a Gray Line licensed tour operator based in Cape Town with over 11,000 verified five-star reviews across TripAdvisor, Viator, and GetYourGuide. This 10 hours experience takes you through 8 carefully curated stops, each selected to showcase the best of what this magnificent region has to offer. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off is included from your accommodation in Cape Town.
Whether you're a first-time visitor to South Africa or a returning traveller seeking a deeper experience, our FGASA-certified local guides bring each location to life with expert commentary, insider knowledge, and a genuine passion for conservation and South African culture. All tours include English commentary and small group sizes of maximum 10 guests for a personal, intimate experience.
Book directly with Gray Line South Africa for the best guaranteed price — no booking fees, no middlemen, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Secure your spot today and discover why travellers from around the world consistently rate this as one of Cape Town's must-do experiences.
Operated by Gray Line South Africa
Sightseeing Everywhere · Since 1910
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