Kruger Lodge Experience - 4 Days



Trip Snapshot
Age range
6 - 99Start / End
- Johannesburg
- Johannesburg
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
7Highlights
- Safari through a private game reserve next to Kruger National Park in an open top 4WD and local guides who know all the best spots.
- Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars, then fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife from your lodge.
- Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive – can you spot a lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and zebra?
- Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts – this lodge sits in the greater Kruger area and is in a great spot for daily safaris.
- Visit the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels on your return trip to Johannesburg.

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Day-by-day itinerary
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Summary
Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this four-day safari through Kruger National Park. Stay in a comfortable lodge just outside the park and spend your days searching for the local leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, antelope and buffalo. After exciting days exploring the open savanna, relax in the evenings, eating traditional food and listening to the nocturnal symphony of this incredible safari destination.
Itinerary
Day 1
Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Short Break Adventure starts very early this morning. Please meet at the joining point hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information by 6 am. If you’re staying elsewhere, you’ll need to make your own way to the joining point hotel and let your booking agent know at least 14 days prior to departure. After a long drive full of changing scenery, you’ll arrive in the Greater Kruger National Park in time for lunch. After some time to settle in, head off on a 3-hour afternoon game drive in open 4WDs in a private game reserve. Look out for impala, zebras, giraffes and lions. You're likely to see any of the species that live in Kruger, since there are no boundary fences between this reserve and the national park itself. Half way into your safari, you’ll stop for drinks at one of the waterholes before continuing the game drive into the early evening. Your accommodation tonight is in an intimate lodge in the greater Kruger area. The lodge offers a comfortable lounge, a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and wi-fi.
Day 2
Greater Kruger National Park
One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. Early this morning, make your way into the park for a special wildlife experience. You’ll head into prime game viewing areas for a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park. Have breakfast at one of the picnic spots here, before continuing through the park and spotting all your favourite animals. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes. Leave in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.
Day 3
Greater Kruger National Park
Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure or maybe head out on another full day game drive in Kruger National Park – this is an optional activity, but if you’d like to spot mor wildlife and wild landscapes, it’s recommended.
Day 4
Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
Rise early and head out on a morning bush through the surroundings on the property. Guided by a qualified nature guide, you’ll learn about bird, tree and spoor identification in the local area. Then, take your transfer back to Johannesburg. Along the way, take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. When you arrive back in Jo'burg, you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated hotel. Here, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, get in touch ahead of time to book additional accommodation.
What's Included
Accommodation
Lodge (3 nights)
Meals
Breakfasts: 3, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableTransport
4WD Vehicle, Minibus
Local Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
Another wonderful Intrepid trip. Sam our guide was incredible, knowledgeable and we felt in very safe hands. Panzi lodge was lovely. We saw so many animals in nature! I went with my mum for her 65th birthday - we both came home fulfilled. Safe and comfortable.
Freya Sep, 2026 VerifiedGreat trip and activities, as an introduction to South Africa and Safari’s this was a perfect length trip. Our guides, especially Sam made this an outstanding trip for us. Everything ran smoothly and we learned lots about nature and the animals we saw.
Julia Sep, 2026 Verified
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