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The 15 Best Kruger National Park Safaris

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Kruger is nearly twenty thousand square kilometres and the gates open at sunrise. The 15 below cover the single full days out of Hazyview and Nelspruit and the multi-day runs from Johannesburg, priced, with the vehicle type and the start time that decides your sightings.

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - The 5:30 am start from Hazyview
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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 National Park safari led by guides such as Senzo, Didi, or Patrick. Spend about nine hours seeking the Big Five, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops. The private format suits families, photographers, and bird watchers.

“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 of wildlife watching
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

2.Kruger National Park – 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 such as Gerri Smith or Keegan. Enter through Pabeni Gate, search for the Big Five, learn about wildlife and plants, and return to Perry’s Bridge without camping overnight.

“We saw 4 of the big 5. Gerrie was amazing. We were extremely happy with this tour. It made our trip.”

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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - What the open safari vehicle adds
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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

Leave Hazyview before sunrise for a full day in Kruger National Park. You will ride in an open safari vehicle, enter through Phabeni Gate, stop for breakfast and lunch, and search for the Big Five with guides such as Bradley, Stephen, Sipho, and Remember.

“Stephen was the best Guide always friendly and Happy”

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - What you may see inside Kruger
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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 for a private Kruger morning drive from Hazyview. An open safari vehicle, guide, fuel, bottled water, and pickup from nearby lodges or park gates are included. Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.

“Fantastic ! Whole experience amazing ! Great company .. very friendly .. wanted us to have the best experience and we did ! Thank you Evenick ! Fantastic !”

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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - Leaving Johannesburg for Tremisana Game Lodge
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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 in a small group of up to nine, with English-speaking guides, to Tremisana, Kruger National Park, and Blyde River Canyon. Expect sunset and night drives, a full day in an open Gameviewer, tent camping, a guarded bush walk, and a bush BBQ. Ask about fenced lodging before booking.

“Absolutely wonderful! I truly have no words. Everything was extremely well organized, all the transfers were seamless, and I felt very safe traveling on my own.”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup - Following Kruger roads where animals appear
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

6.Kruger National Park: 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 and Advocate track lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo while sharing facts about animals, birds, trees, and park history. Breakfast and lunch stops are included, but meals cost extra.

“We had the absolute privilege of exploring Kruger National Park with Jerry as our guide, and it was hands down one of the most incredible experiences we've ever had. From the moment we set off, it was clear we were in expert hands. Jerry’s knowledge of the park, its wildlife, and ecosystems is outstanding—not just the Big 5, but the birds, trees, and even the small insects that make Kruger so special. What really sets Jerry apart is his passion and deep respect for nature. His storytelling brought every moment to life, and his tracking skills were nothing short of magical. We saw more than we ever imagined. Jerry was…”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup - The private vehicle changes the day
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup

7.Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup

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

Spend 10 hours in Kruger National Park with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup from Hazyview or selected gates. Guides such as Steven, Muzi, Lucky, Willem, and Marinda are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear nature stories. Park fees cost extra.

“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 - Crocodile Bridge and the first animal sightings
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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

Start before sunrise from Marloth Park and enter Kruger through Crocodile Bridge in a high, open safari vehicle. Guides such as Jerry, Lucky, Max, and Advocate explain the animals, birds, and trees as you search for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles.

“Our safari guide, Mr. Jerry, was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke with so much thought and regard. He was always smiling, very communicative, and made sure to be on time to fetch us in the morning. We really enjoyed spending the day with him.”

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Kruger National Park - Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip. - Passing through Phabeni Gate
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Kruger National Park – Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

9.Kruger National Park – Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

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

Leave Hazyview before sunrise for a seven-hour private safari through Kruger National Park. Your driver-guide takes your group through Phabeni Gate in an open safari vehicle, with chances to spot the Big 5, smaller wildlife, birds, trees, and the bush waking up. Gerrie may be your guide, subject to availability.

“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 - Tracking the Big Five in the morning light
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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 with a private guide and open-top 4x4, then spend the day tracking lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, and birds in Kruger. Guide Heine is noted for careful driving, animal insight, snacks, and guest safety. Lunch is extra, and park fees are not included.

“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 - From Johannesburg through citrus country to Kruger
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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

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Kruger National Park in a group of up to 15. Your three-day safari includes day and night wildlife viewing, a Hazyview lodge, park fees, and airport or hotel transfers. Guides such as Given, Ben, Muzi, and Nic are praised for patient, informative service.

“Wonderful three days safari. The lodges are wonderful and Given, our safari guide, a real legend. In case you're thinking of doing a safari this one is among the best exepreimces you can find!”

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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - The open vehicle is the heart of the safari
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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, Lincoln, or Vusi. Ride in an open safari vehicle, seek the Big Five, watch birds and wildlife, and choose an air-conditioned vehicle in hot weather.

“We had a wonderful day with the family. Managed to see all the Big 5 thanks to the excellent work by our tour guide - Vusi.”

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Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari from Hazyview - Morning sightings reward patience
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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 about 5:00 a.m. for a full day in Kruger National Park. A professional guide such as Bhekifa, Patrick, Trevor, or Sam leads the game drive, with park fees, bottled water, and hotel transfers included. Expect rest-camp meal stops, a maximum of 15 people, and no guarantee of animal sightings.

“Had a fantastic trip! Our guide, Bhekifa (sorry if incorrectly spelt) was excellent at spotting wildlife and animal tracks! We saw: lions, hyenas, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, a leopard, as wells as loads of beautiful birds, reptiles Read more”

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

From Hazyview, you get a private nine-hour Kruger safari for up to four people, with an open vehicle, hotel pickup, two three-hour game drives, and guides such as Andrew, Sylvester, and Harold. Expect wildlife tracking, plant stories, river and mountain scenery, and breaks for breakfast and lunch.

“Our safari in Kruger National Park was absolutely unforgettable thanks to our guide, Andrew. He was so knowledgeable, endlessly fun, and clearly a legend in the park. His friendships with other guides - many of whom he had personally trained - and his use of the “bush telegraph” led us to extraordinary sightings, including lions not seen for weeks. His passion and expertise made the experience truly exceptional. I couldn’t recommend it enough.”

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Kruger National Park Afternoon Private safari - What the private vehicle changes
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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 roughly five-hour private Kruger drive from Hazyview. Your guide takes only your group, up to 10 people, through one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas. Abraham N. is a guide worth requesting, praised for his timing, wildlife knowledge, and easy manner.

“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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