How many days do you need in Kruger National Park?
- Most travelers spend 4-5 days in Kruger National Park
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Cape Town and Johannesburg
How Many Days to Spend in Kruger National Park
Recommended Itineraries for Kruger National Park
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 2 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 3 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 4 | Visit the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Center | Kruger National Park |
| Day 5 | Visit Blyde River Canyon, Depart Johannesburg |
Lions can spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping, but you'll want to be awake for as much of this safari as possible. You've got five days to find your way to the animals of Kruger National Park with the help of guided game drives and bush walks. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Cape Town
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 5-6 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg |
Spend a week exploring South Africa's Cape Town and Kruger National Park. You'll begin in Cape Town, discovering its highlights and history before driving along the Atlantic and False Bay coasts to reach destinations like Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Penguin Colony, ending the venture with stops at a couple of world-class wineries. Next, you'll have three days to go on day and night safaris to see Big Five animals, like elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinoceros, as well as plenty of avian species. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Cape Town & Johannesburg
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Peninsula | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg & African Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Soweto Township Visit, Traditional Dinner & Local Storytelling | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Visit Blyde River Canyon with Three Rondavels | Johannesburg |
| Day 10 | Depart Johannesburg |
Take an unforgettable 10-day adventure through South Africa with this trip plan. Listen to the wind blowing across Cape Town from atop Table Mountain, and then explore the vineyards of the Winelands. Next, get in touch with the country's human history on a city tour before traveling to Johannesburg for a traditional dinner and storytelling session. Finish by listening to the bird calls and spotting wildlife in Kruger National Park. Read more
How to get to Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, situated in northeastern South Africa, is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa and is famous for its high density of wild animals. Two airports serve the national park: Skukuza and Phalaborwa. Flying to the airport closest to your accommodation offers great convenience. While there are direct flights from Johannesburg, those flying from other airports like Cape Town or Durban may need to book a connecting flight. This will add an extra hour or two. Read more
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