Overview
Join the Mzansi experience for an incredible wildlife celebration on a safari through Kruger National Park’s southern sector. We stay in Marloth Park, a wildlife reserve abutting the main park. On this 5-day, 4-night safari, you will stay at a 4-star property directly off the Crocodile River, with views of Kruger National Park. While having a beverage or lunch on the lodge deck, you may observe animals.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Kruger National Park
- Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park
- Day 3: Morning at Leisure & Afternoon/Sunset Game Drive in Kruger National Park
- Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Optional Afternoon/Sunset Game Drive in Kruger National Park
- Day 5: Return Transfer to Johannesburg
5-Day Kruger National Park Essential Safari Itinerary
Your journey will depart from the airport at 12:00, with an expected arrival time at the lodge of 18:00-18:30. You will meet us in the shuttle terminal at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport for your transportation. Please be ready and waiting at 11:45. Following your booking, you will receive detailed instructions and confirmation numbers for the shuttle.
The pleasant staff will assist you with check-in and direct you to your accommodation. After a little refreshment, you may join us for a great meal on the dining room or terrace. A cash bar serves refreshments and alcoholic drinks. You will be able to acquire more information about the location and your schedule from the manager on duty.
After supper, you can either relax on the deck or return to your hotel for the night. We encourage obtaining a good night's sleep because tomorrow's exciting full-day game drive will necessitate an early start.
Main destination: Southern Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Marloth Park (Wildlife Sanctuary)
We will leave the resort at 5:00, with an expected arrival time just before the Kruger gates open for guests. Please keep in mind that the game-drive vehicle may stop along the route to pick up more people. A packed breakfast will be supplied for you to eat in the park during your safari.
We will enter Kruger National Park at 05:30 and 06:00. The game drive will continue throughout the park, stopping at neighboring rest camps and picnic sites along the route. Lunch is available at one of the eateries located within the vast rest camps (for your own account).
The game drive will end at 15:00, following which we will depart the Crocodile Bridge Gate and return to the resort in Marloth Park. You should reach back at the lodge by 16:00. Dinner is provided at 19:00 on the deck or dining area.
Main destination: Southern Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge.
Mid-range lodge situated in Marloth Park (Wildlife Sanctuary).
This morning, you may sleep in and join us for a full breakfast from 07h00 to 09h00. You are free to spend your morning at leisure. Please return to the lodge at 12:00 p.m. for a light meal.
Crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and waterbucks are among the most common sights in the park. Birdlife is common by water sources, so carry a pair of binoculars.
You will have some free time before going on an exciting afternoon and sunset game drive in Kruger National Park at 16:15. After the wildlife drive, we will depart via the Crocodile Bridge Gate and arrive at the lodge at 19:30.
Dinner will be served immediately after your return to the lodge, and you will be able to eat it on the terrace or in the dining room while discussing the wonderful sights you saw on the trip.
Main destination: Southern Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge.
Mid-range lodge situated in Marloth Park (Wildlife Sanctuary).
You will depart from the resort about 5:00. You will be provided a packed breakfast to eat on your wildlife drive in Kruger National Park. The game drive will continue into the park, stopping at rest camps and picnic sites along the route. You will be back at the lodge at 11:00.
You will have free time to relax on the deck (or cool off in the pool during the summer), explore some of the conservancy's river paths, or visit the neighboring bird hide to see birds. A light lunch will be available on the lodge terrace.
In the afternoon, you will have the option of taking another afternoon/sunset game drive in Kruger National Park, departing from the lodge at 16:30. Please make sure you reserve this at the lodge reception. If you prefer not to go on the optional game drive, you may spend the afternoon lounging on the terrace, by the pool, or in your room.
Dinner will take place in the dining room.
Main destination: Southern Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge.
Mid-range lodge situated in Marloth Park (Wildlife Sanctuary).
This morning, you must be up and ready for the shuttle to pick you up from the resort at around 05:15 for your return trip to Johannesburg. A roadside food pack will be given, along with bottled water or juice.
There will be break spots along the route where you may use the toilet or stretch your legs. Your planned arrival time at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport will be about 12:00.
This marks the conclusion of your tour.
Main destination: Johannesburg Airport.
Accommodation: There is no accommodation at the end of the excursion.
