Day 1 – Johannesburg via Panorama Route to Hazyview
Guests collect their own hired car and leave Johannesburg early enough to self-drive via the N4 and towns like Dullstroom through to the Lowveld and start the full Panorama Route at Blyde Canyon. Attractions not to miss are the Three Rondavels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Waterfall, and God’s Window. Note that all entrance fees are for own account.
Upon reaching Hazyview guests check into Kruger Adventure Lodge or similar where they can enjoy a scrumptious dinner (included in their package).
Day 2 – Explore the southern part of Kruger National Park in your own time
After a breakfast (included in the package) at the lodge, guests self-drive into the national park and continue on their own safari.
If they prefer one or two added-on guided tours, it should be booked beforehand as optional extra.
Check into arranged accommodation and either braai under the African stars or enjoy a meal in the camp restaurant.
Day 3 – Explore Kruger National Park
You have the whole day available to explore the park in your own time. With prior arrangement, a bush walk, and a night drive can be included in the package, but it is subject to availability.
You can either drive around on the many tarred and gravel roads and visit some waterholes, relax in the camp and laze around the pool, or take part in any of the optional activities available at the camp.
End the day with a dinner at the restaurant (for your own account) or lit a fire and have a traditional braai.
Day 4–Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
On this final day you will make an early start and drive for one last time through the park to the exit gate and back to Johannesburg.
Your safari vacation in Kruger National Park can realise when making use of our expertise in arranging a self-drive safari for you – everything from the exclusive use of a private vehicle to budget-friendly or more luxurious accommodation.
A self-drive safari offers some of the best opportunities to watch wildlife and guarantee moments of absolute seclusion in the middle of nowhere.
Southern Kruger, from the Sabie River basin into the central grasslands, offers the best opportunity to spot lions, while the mixed forests and several watering holes frequently offer sightings of elephants.
Visiting this part of the park in a vehicle of your own is, without a doubt, the most enjoyable way to do so. A self-drive safari in Kruger Park allows you the independence to organise your trip according to your own preferences and choose your own speed.
There are enough available maps that will help you in choosing and planning your trip through Kruger Park if you opt for one of our self-drive safaris.
Highlights
- Exploring Kruger in your own time in your own private vehicle
- Driving through a scenic part of the country
- See the best of the famous Panorama Route
- Comfortable accommodation with dinner and breakfast included on your first night
- Two more nights in Kruger National Park
- A Morning bush walk – subject to availability
- A night safari drive – subject to availability
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided in standard amenities in one of the main rest camps in the southern or central part of the Kruger National Park, subject to availability.
The type of accommodation facilities will comprise en-suite chalets with twin beds, a small kitchen, utensils and air-conditioning, or similar. The option of a safari tent is also possible, all subject to availability on your chosen dates.
In Kruger National Park, visitors can choose from a wide variety of lodging options to best meet their needs.
There is a several types of lodging options available, and the one that is best for you will depend heavily on the level of convenience and excitement that you seek. Guests who are seeking for something more special will also be able to discover exactly what they are looking for, and those who are content to rough it will have no problem doing so. At every tier, there is a diverse selection of opportunities open to families to choose from.
Priority will be given for accommodation in the following camps: Skukuza, Berg En Dal, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie or as far north as Satara, if needed.