Kruger Bush Day with Private Game Drives, Hazyview

5.0 (6 reviews)
Enjoy morning and afternoon bush drives in a 4WD vehicle, learn from a knowledgeable guide, and potentially spot the Big Five.

Overview

Embark on a thrilling adventure with two game drives at Kruger National Park, likely starting with a pickup from your Hazyview lodge. It's common to meet your expert ranger guide and explore the park in an open-top 4WD vehicle, with the possibility of spotting various bird species and possibly the Big Five—rhinos, elephants, leopards, lions, and buffaloes. Midday, you'll likely break for lunch at a safari lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive filled with more wildlife sightings and stories from your guide. The experience concludes with a drive back to Hazyview.

Highlights

  • Experience a morning game drive with a ranger in an open-top 4WD vehicle
  • Learn about the wildlife of the park, including bird species and Africa's Big Five
  • Enjoy a midday break for lunch at one of the safari lodges within the park
  • Participate in an afternoon game drive for more opportunities to spot the Big Five

Know before you go

Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private
Food & Drink
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

What you'll do

Embark on a safari adventure through the expansive Kruger National Park, beginning with an early morning pick-up from your lodge in Hazyview. Then, you may enjoy a drive to the park, one of the most extensive and diverse reserves in Africa. Upon arrival, you'll likely meet your safari guide, a knowledgeable ranger, and climb into an open-top 4WD vehicle, the ideal mode of transport for your morning game drive. 

As daylight breaks, the park's landscape comes alive, providing a spectacular backdrop to your safari experience. Your guide may share fascinating insights about the wildlife you encounter on your drive, including various raptors and other bird species. Make sure to keep your camera ready, as it's common for your guide to make several stops for you to capture the beauty of the waking park. 

Once you've worked up an appetite, your guide may drive you to a nearby safari lodge where you can enjoy a lunch break (at your own expense). Then, you'll likely continue your adventure in the afternoon, watching for Africa's Big Five (rhinos, elephants, leopards, lions, and buffaloes). Perhaps you'll learn about the term's history and how it became synonymous with African safaris.

As the sun sets, marking the end of your exhilarating day in the wild, your guide may return to one of the park's lodges. Here, you can bid farewell to your guide and fellow adventurers. The day may end with a comfortable drive back to your lodge in Hazyview. 

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Traveler reviews

6 total ratings, 3 with reviews
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4.8
Susan
Susan C.
Hartford, CT | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Every single ride with Bennie and Colin was beyond belief. We learned so much and loved hearing the stories about the animals...especially the Black Dams (Dams?) and the leopards! The snack stops were so awesome....there is nothing like an African sunset although we enjoyed the sunrises so much too. I worried that my family wouldn't want to get up so early every day but Colin and Bennie drew us into the story of the African bush and we didn't want to miss a single second! Read more

Every single ride with Bennie and Colin was beyond belief. We learned so much and loved hearing the stories about the animals...especially the Black Dams (Dams?) and the leopards! The snack stops were so awesome....there is nothing like an African sunset although we enjoyed the sunrises so much too. I worried that my family wouldn't want to get up so early every day but Colin and Bennie drew us into the story of the African bush and we didn't want to miss a single second!

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Sharron
Sharron G.
Paradise, NV | Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Fabulous game drives. We ended up seeing all the big five and the elusive Cheetah and Leopard. The animals were often within ten feet of us.
Each day was different but you had the same ranger. Chantae was very interesting and a great ranger. She knew exactly where animals would pop out. The scenery was beautiful. It did rain on one drive but we still saw animals. Ponchos were provided.
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Fabulous game drives. We ended up seeing all the big five and the elusive Cheetah and Leopard. The animals were often within ten feet of us.
Each day was different but you had the same ranger. Chantae was very interesting and a great ranger. She knew exactly where animals would pop out. The scenery was beautiful. It did rain on one drive but we still saw animals. Ponchos were provided.

Tips for future travelers

Make sure your camera is charged and enjoy the animals.

Quality of Experience
Lots of animals and so close!!
Food
Coffee and pancakes in the bush.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great tracking
Transport
Loved the fact every seat was great.
Andrew
Andrew F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
Both drives with the infectiously enthusiastic Shane. Among other animals, saw a lovely parade of elephants. Read more

Both drives with the infectiously enthusiastic Shane. Among other animals, saw a lovely parade of elephants.

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