We are planning to visit Cape Town in November and are interested in a mid-range safari for 3 to 4 days. Could you please let us know if there are fixed safari dates? We prefer lodges or hotels with private rooms that include a private shower and toilet, rather than basic tents. Also, could you advise which airport we should fly into for the safari? Is there a pick-up service available from the airport? Additionally, we would like to know the best way to get there from Cape Town. Could you please provide information on the costs as well?

Our tours departure daily pending on availability. Could you please provide me specific dates you wish to travel that I can check availability to provide you a quote.

I would like to know the name of the lodging for the Ultimate Kruger

The lodge is names Kruger Adventure Lodge. There is availability if you wish to continue with the booking.

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3-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari

3 days

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Start and end in Johannesburg

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Beautiful lodge, beautiful grounds & great room.
Bob, traveled in May
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Gold Operator: The Mzansi Experience
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 8
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Johannesburg to Hazyview
Start point
OR Tambo International Airport, 1619, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (You will be picked up at the Shuttle Parking (A/B Terminal) at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg., 06:30 - 06:45)
Meals
Dinner (Dinner served at lodge restaurant at 19:00)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Purchase snacks and refreshments during comfort stops
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Phabeni Kruger Gate
Day 2
Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)
Meals
Breakfast (Coffee/tea and rusks at 5:15AM, packed breakfast included), Dinner (Dinner served at boma area or restaurant from approximately 7PM)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)
- Packed breakfast included
- Morning game drive in open-sided land cruiser
- Afternoon game drive in open-sided land cruiser
- Dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Lunch at park restaurant (own account)
- Optional afternoon/sunset game drive departing 3:30PM, returning 6PM (payable at reception)
Landmarks
Kruger National Park - Skukuza area
Day 3
Hazyview to Johannesburg
End point
OR Tambo International Airport, 1619, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (You will be dropped off at the Shuttle Parking (A/B Terminal) at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg., 17:00 - 18:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast at lodge restaurant (if choosing to remain at lodge))
Included Activities
- Cooked breakfast at lodge (if choosing to remain at lodge)
Optional Activities
- Morning game drive in Kruger National Park with picnic-style breakfast (own account, approximately ZAR 1150.00 per person)
- Lodge facilities and amenities
Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Phabeni Kruger Gate

Landmarks
Kruger National Park - Skukuza area

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

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1 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

87%

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
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4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
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Bob
May 18th, 2025
5.0
Was exactly as advertised!! Beautiful lodge, beautiful grounds & great room.
Traveled in May 2025

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7 Mar, 2026
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9 Mar, 2026
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12 Mar, 2026
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11 Mar, 2026
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13 Mar, 2026
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16 Mar, 2026
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Ronald
Asked on June 2nd, 2025
We are planning to visit Cape Town in November and are interested in a mid-range safari for 3 to 4 days. Could you please let us know if there are fixed safari dates? We prefer lodges or hotels with private rooms that include a private shower and toilet, rather than basic tents. Also, could you advise which airport we should fly into for the safari? Is there a pick-up service available from the airport? Additionally, we would like to know the best way to get there from Cape Town. Could you please provide information on the costs as well?
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- The Mzansi ExperienceOperator•Written June 2025
  Our tours departure daily pending on availability. Could you please provide me specific dates you wish to travel that I can check availability to provide you a quote.
- R
  Ronald
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  We are flexible on timings but we are planning to come the first two weeks of November. There is 2 travellers and would prefer to be on a group tour.
- The Mzansi ExperienceOperator•Written June 2025
  We are happy to assist with your booking starting 03 November, ending 05 November 2025 OR starting 03 November, ending 06 November 2025. We would like to offer you the queen forest suite room. Each queen forest suite room offers a posted queen-sized bed, with an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning. Our base camp for the tour is a safari-style lodge on the outskirts of the town of Hazyview. It is a 3-star rated establishment with an onsite restaurant, a communal deck, swimming pool, and bar area. The spacious gardens also provide ample space for our guests to relax in. The lodge is a 15 - 20 minute drive to the Phabeni Kruger Park gate. All our game drives will enter and exit through this gate. The pricing for the 3-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari Experience is: USD 664.00 per person sharing. Total amount of the package will be USD 1328.00. This 3-Day package is well suited to guests who want to see the best of Kruger National Park but have a restricted amount of days to visit this marvellous area. If you're considering a longer stay, we also offer 4- and 5-Day packages. The pricing for the 4-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari Experience is: USD 831.00 per person sharing. Total amount of the package will be USD 1662.00 for 2 adults.
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Tara
Asked on September 30th, 2024
I would like to know the name of the lodging for the Ultimate Kruger
Accommodation
Tour Details
- The Mzansi ExperienceOperator•Written October 2024
  The lodge is names Kruger Adventure Lodge. There is availability if you wish to continue with the booking.

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- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $35 is required to confirm your booking with The Mzansi Experience. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 63 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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3-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari

Itinerary

Johannesburg to Hazyview

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Hazyview to Johannesburg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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