Travelers on this interesting 7-Day Classic Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park will have golden opportunities to explore both ins and outs of the popular Kruger National Park.
You will have a South African safari experiences in the private big 5-animal reserves in the National Park which will make the safari more exciting as they will get the opportunity to view a variety of species that call Kruger National Park home.
Quite a range of safari activities will be presented to visitors to indulge in to ensure that they have the best of their time on this safari ranging from game drives, sightseeing, photography and bird watching adventures.
Visitors will also launch a visit to the Matsamo Cultural Village and the Swazi Ngwenya glass factory which will present opportunities to participate in humanitarian work and get the chance to purchase good looking artistic tableware from the glass factory.
This is a once in a lifetime golden opportunity to explore beautiful areas in South Africa, the reason why a visitor should be open minded and keep the eyes open to ensure that they don’t miss a thing.
7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival at KMIA Nelspruit Airport and the Transfer to Kruger National Park
- Day 2: Private big 5 Kruger National Park safari. morning and afternoon game drive
- Day 3: Morning open vehicle safari drive, sunset open vehicle safari drive
- Day 4: Visit Matsamo cultural village and Swazi Ngwenya glass factory
- Day 5: Big 5 half day Kruger National Park safari
- Day 6: Big 5 Kruger National Park safari
- Day 7: Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit and fly to Johannesburg
Detailed 7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at KMIA Nelspruit Airport and the Transfer to Kruger National Park
A professional tourist guide will pick up the guests upon arrival at KMIA Nelspruit Airport.
Proceed on the drive to Kruger National Park in the comfortable tourist vehicle which will take you approximately 46 minutes.
On arrival in the National Park, you will transfer to the lodge to relax and have a delicious lunch.
Relax in the lodge premises after lunch as you enjoy the views of the Kruger National Park wilderness.
An evening game drive will be conducted in the safari vehicles to help you see some of the animals within.
Visitors will have the chance to view lions, leopards, jackals, African buffaloes, African bush elephants, elands, hartebeests, waterbucks name them.
A bush sundown meal will be prepared and served to you as you luxuriate in the sunset.
Transfer back to the lodge at twilight for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Private big 5 Kruger National Park safari. morning and afternoon game drive
A delicious morning meal at sun up at the lodge after which you will undertake the private big 5 Kruger National Park safari activities.
A morning game drive will be undertaken through the private game reserves in the National Park that will help you observe the big 5 animals and other exciting creatures.
Enjoy the views of the animals the entire morning and later at noon undertake the drive to the lodge.
Get served a delicious lunch by the team and savor it as you enjoy wilderness views.
An afternoon game drive will be conducted to help you have additional observation of the animals within.
Take pictures of them to remind you of the safari and will also be evidence for a life well lived in a National Park.
Transfer to the lodge at sundown to have dinner and night time rest.
Day 3: Morning open vehicle safari drive, sunset open vehicle safari drive
Breakfast will be served at crack of dawn at the lodge.
Savor the breakfast as you enjoy the sun rising over the beautiful wilderness.
Undertake a sunrise open vehicle safari drive through the captivating Kruger National Park wilderness for opportunities to observe the big 5 animals and the other Beautiful creatures within.
The game drive will keep you occupied the entire morning and at afternoon you will transfer to the lodge.
A delicious meal will be served to you by the team and later you will relax in your units as you enjoy the amenities and views of the outback.
At sunset, undertake another open vehicle safari for more encounters of the animals within Kruger National Park.
This particular drive will help you spot predators especially the lions and leopards that prefer hunting in these golden hours.
Drive back to the lodge when it gets darker for supper and have a night time rest.
Day 4: Visit Matsamo cultural village and Swazi Ngwenya glass factory
The team at the lodge will serve you are well marinated breakfast after which you will undertake the drive to Matsamo Cultural village which will take you roughly 40 minutes.
At the cultural village, you will interact with the local people who will tell you about their way of life and history through the deep storytelling activities.
Relish in the cultural dances with the people and later perform humanitarian acts to help empower the community.
Drive to the lodge in the afternoon to get served with lunch.
Undertake an afternoon transfer to Swazi Ngwenya glass factory where you will have a deep dive into the manufacture of glasses, buy artistic tableware glass designs at slightly cheaper prices than in the markets.
These will be used to decorate homes and act as souvenirs for this journey and a good time enjoyed on this trip.
Transfer back to the lodge at eventide for dinner and an overnight accommodation.
Day 5: Big 5 half day Kruger National Park safari
Breakfast will be served at cockcrow after which you’ll undertake the exploration in Kruger National Park to spot the big 5 animals.
A morning game drive will be conducted that will help you to view a variety of these including the cats that is to say the lions and leopards, and the other eye-catching creatures.
The activity will continue up to high noon where you will transfer to the lodge to relax and have lunch.
After lunch, you will continue with the relaxation in your units as you view the stunning wilderness.
A delicious dinner will be served later in the evening and you will be accommodated overnight.
Day 6: Big 5 Kruger National Park safari
You will be served a delicious morning meal at sunrise by a team at the lodge.
Undertake the morning game drive in the National Park that will help you view a variety of the animals including the big 5 and eye catching bird species especially the great blue turacos, hammerkops, African fish eagles, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black bee eaters, cinnamons, egrets and African darters.
Enjoy the exploration the entire morning and drive back to the lodge at high noon to get served a scrumptious lunch that you will enjoy as you view captivating landscapes.
An afternoon game drive will be conducted to further allow you to view the various flora and fauna that make up the popular Kruger National Park.
At sunset, you will undertake the drive back to the lodge to relax, get served dinner and have an overnight stay.
Day 7: Drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit and fly to Johannesburg
At sunrise, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast as served by the catering team at the lodge.
Relish in the breakfast moments at sunrise and later check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to KMIA Nelspruit.
The drive will take you up approximately 46 minutes and at the airport you will go on board for the flights to Johannesburg.
In Johannesburg, you’ll board a flight back home and this will mark the end of an exciting 7-Day Kruger Park Big 5 Safari.
