Travelers on this 7-day safari will have great chances to see all parts of the famous Kruger National Park.
You will have safari experiences in private reserves inside the park. These reserves are home to the Big 5 animals (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino).
This makes the safari exciting because you can see many animals that live here.
Guests can do many safari activities. These include game drives, sightseeing, photography, and bird watching. This helps ensure everyone has the best time possible.
You will also visit the Matsamo Cultural Village and the Swazi Ngwenya glass factory. Here, you can take part in community activities and buy nice handmade glass items.
This trip is a special chance to see beautiful parts of South Africa. Be ready to see everything and keep your eyes open so you don’t miss a thing!
7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrive at KMIA Nelspruit Airport. Transfer to Kruger Park. Evening game drive.
- Day 2: Safari in private Big 5 reserves. Morning and afternoon game drives.
- Day 3: Morning and sunset open vehicle game drives.
- Day 4: Visit Matsamo cultural village and Swazi Ngwenya glass factory.
- Day 5: Half day Big 5 safari in Kruger Park.
- Day 6: Full day Big 5 safari in Kruger Park.
- Day 7: Drive to KMIA Nelspruit Airport. Fly to Johannesburg.
Detailed 7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at KMIA Nelspruit Airport & Transfer to Kruger National Park
A professional guide will pick you up when you land at KMIA Nelspruit Airport. Drive to Kruger National Park in a comfortable vehicle. This drive takes about 46 minutes.
When you arrive at the park, go to your lodge to relax and have a good lunch. Relax at the lodge after lunch and enjoy views of the wild park area.
An evening game drive in safari vehicles will help you see some animals. You might see lions, leopards, jackals, African buffaloes, African bush elephants, elands, hartebeests, waterbucks, and others.
A bush dinner will be prepared and served to you as you enjoy the sunset. Drive back to the lodge in the evening for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Private Big 5 Kruger National Park Safari – Morning & Afternoon Game Drive
Enjoy a good breakfast at sunrise at the lodge. Then, start your private Big 5 safari activities.
A morning game drive through the private reserves will help you see the Big 5 animals and other interesting creatures. Enjoy watching the animals all morning. Around noon, drive back to the lodge.
The lodge team will serve you a good lunch. Enjoy it while looking out at the wild views.
An afternoon game drive will let you see more animals. Take pictures to remember your safari and the great time you had in the park.
Drive back to the lodge at sunset for dinner and your night’s rest.
Day 3: Morning Open Vehicle Safari Drive, Sunset Open Vehicle Safari Drive
Breakfast will be served very early at the lodge. Enjoy your breakfast as the sun rises over the wild area.
Go on a sunrise open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park. Look for the Big 5 animals and other beautiful creatures. The game drive will take up your whole morning.
In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge. The team will serve you a good meal. Relax in your room and enjoy the lodge’s features and views of the bush.
At sunset, go on another open vehicle safari. This will give you more chances to see animals in Kruger Park. This drive is especially good for seeing predators like lions and leopards, who like to hunt at this time.
Drive back to the lodge when it gets dark. Have supper and rest for the night.
Day 4: Visit Matsamo Cultural Village & Swazi Ngwenya Glass Factory
The lodge team will serve you a tasty breakfast. Then, drive to Matsamo Cultural Village. This drive takes about 40 minutes.
At the cultural village, meet local people. They will tell you about their way of life and history through stories. Enjoy cultural dances with the people. You will also do community activities to help the people there.
Drive back to the lodge in the afternoon for lunch.
Later in the afternoon, drive to the Swazi Ngwenya glass factory. Learn how glass is made. You can buy nice handmade glass items for your home at good prices. These will be souvenirs of your trip.
Drive back to the lodge in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 5: Big 5 Half Day Kruger National Park Safari
Breakfast will be served at dawn. Then, explore Kruger Park to spot the Big 5 animals.
A morning game drive will help you see many of these animals, including lions and leopards, and other eye-catching creatures. This activity continues until around noon.
Then, drive back to the lodge to relax and have lunch. After lunch, keep relaxing in your room while enjoying views of the wild area.
A good dinner will be served later in the evening. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Big 5 Kruger National Park Safari
Enjoy a good breakfast at sunrise, served by the lodge team. Go on a morning game drive in the park. Look for many animals, including the Big 5 and interesting birds like great blue turacos, hamerkops, African fish eagles, Abyssinian ground hornbills, black bee-eaters, cinnamons, egrets, and African darters.
Enjoy exploring all morning. Drive back to the lodge around noon for a tasty lunch. Enjoy it while looking at great views.
An afternoon game drive will let you see more of the plants and animals that make Kruger Park famous.
At sunset, drive back to the lodge to relax. Have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 7: Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit & Fly to Johannesburg
Enjoy a good breakfast at sunrise, served by the lodge team. Enjoy your breakfast as the sun comes up.
Then, check out of the lodge. Drive to KMIA Nelspruit airport. This drive takes about 46 minutes.
At the airport, board your flight to Johannesburg. In Johannesburg, you will catch your flight home.
This ends your exciting 7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari.
