Private Afternoon Safari
PRIVATE DAY SAFARI · KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
No early start. Head into the Kruger after lunch and stay out until the gates close, as the heat drops and the animals start moving again. Your own open safari vehicle and guide, for 1 to 9 guests.
PICKUP: 13:30
all year, from Hazyview
DURATION: About 5 hours
back ~17:45 winter / 18:45 summer
GROUP: 1 to 9 guests
only your group on board
Price from
R690 (USD $42) up to 9 guests pp
R2,150 (USD $130) pp for 2 guests
How to book your private safari
What to expect
The afternoon is ideal if you arrive in Hazyview that morning or don't want a pre-dawn start. As the day cools, animals come down to drink and the cats begin to stir, and the late light is beautiful for photos.
There's no fixed route. Your guide follows recent sightings and what you most want to see, with time at rivers and waterholes. There may be a short snack stop at a rest camp such as Skukuza.
13:30: pickup from your accommodation in Hazyview
Shortly after: into the park at Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger Gate)
Late afternoon: prime time at waterholes and rivers, with an optional snack stop (at your own cost)
About 17:45 winter · 18:45 summer: out of the park as the gate closes, then drop-off at your accommodation
Where we pick you up
• Hazyview Town: any hotel, lodge, resort or B&B within a 10 km radius of Perry's Bridge
• Perry's Bridge Trading Post, Hazyview: free parking if you drive yourself
• Kruger Gate area: Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger Gate Hotel, Elephant Point and Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
• Skukuza Camp and Pretoriuskop Camp: pickup time confirmed when you book
• Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate: on request only, with a surcharge of R950 (USD $57) per trip per day
Not sure if your accommodation is covered? WhatsApp us on +27 83 772 4420.
Included
✔ Private open safari vehicle, only your group
✔ Experienced, qualified nature guide
✔ Pickup and drop-off in the areas listed
✔ Commentary on wildlife, birds, plants and park history
Not included
❌ Kruger conservation fees, paid by card at the gate
❌ Snacks and drinks at the rest camp
❌ Malelane / Crocodile Bridge surcharge (R950 (USD $57))
❌ Gratuities for your guide
❌ Night drives and bush walks: we don't offer these. Book them directly with SANParks or at the park entry gate.
What to bring
• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for the afternoon sun
• A warm layer for the drive home: it cools down quickly after sunset
• Binoculars and a camera
• Passport or ID and a bank card for the conservation fees
Plans changed? Day safaris can be moved to a new date within one calendar year at no cost, subject to availability. Full payment confirms your booking.
Rather stay inside Kruger? On a private multi-day safari you sleep in a Kruger camp, skip the gate queue every morning and are out at the sightings at first light. Ask us about our private multi-day safaris (2 to 14 days): see Multi-Day Safaris in the menu, or our FAQ page.