2-day Kruger Safari from Maputo: Open-backed vehicle

Two days hunting the Big Five in an open-backed vehicle

A 2-day safari tour from Maputo to Kruger Park with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport to the gate, and two full days of game drives in an open-backed safari vehicle led by an accredited nature guide. Dinner and breakfast are included, with overnight accommodation in Marloth Park, the private reserve bordering Kruger. The open vehicle design and the guide's expertise are built around spotting the Big Five, which are frequent in this section of the park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Kruger Safari Day 1

• Pick up in Maputo
• Travel to Kruger Park gate
• Border process assistance
• Change to open-backed safari vehicle
• Guided safari with Big Five sightings
• Transfer to Marloth Park accommodation
• Evening walk with local wildlife
• Dinner at the lodge

Day 2: Kruger Safari Day 2

• Breakfast pack provided
• Early morning safari for elusive animals
• Light lunch at Kruger Park rest camp
• Return to Maputo

The experience

The day starts with pickup in Maputo and a drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Kruger Park gate. Your driver handles the border process. Once you reach the gate, you switch to the open-backed safari vehicle. The setup that lets you see and photograph without glass between you and the landscape. An experienced, accredited nature guide leads the game drives, and sightings of the Big Five are frequent in this populated area of the park.

After the first day's drive, you're taken to accommodation in Marloth Park, the private reserve separated from Kruger by a subtle fence that keeps dangerous animals out but leaves you surrounded by warthogs, zebras, kudu and other wildlife during the last light hours. Dinner is served at the lodge. The second day begins with a breakfast pack so you can get back to the vehicle early and try to spot any animals you missed on day one. At the end of day two, you're driven back to Maputo.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Maputo.
• air-conditioned transport to and from Kruger Park gate.
• border assistance.
• two full days of game drives in an open-backed safari vehicle.
• accredited nature guide.
• overnight accommodation in Marloth Park.
• dinner on day one.
• breakfast on day two.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 85 years) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours Maputo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Maputo without a car and want the drive to Kruger handled for you. The pickup and border assistance mean you don't navigate the crossing alone, and the two-day format gives you a full day and a half of game drives instead of the rush of a single-day trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

How does the open-backed vehicle change what I see compared to a closed safari van?

The open-backed design removes the barrier between you and the landscape, giving you an unobstructed view and better angles for photography. Your guide sits with you in the vehicle and can point out animals and behavior without the distraction of windows or glass reflections.

What are the Big Five, and how often do people see them on this tour?

The Big Five are lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and African buffalo. This section of Kruger Park is densely populated with wildlife, and sightings of the Big Five are frequent, though no sighting is guaranteed on any single day.

Do I need a visa to enter South Africa for this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You will need to check the entry requirements for South Africa before booking. Your driver assists with border processes, but any visa fees are your responsibility.

What is Marloth Park, and why do we stay there instead of inside Kruger?

Marloth Park is a private reserve on the border of Kruger, separated from the park by a fence that keeps dangerous animals out. It offers comfortable accommodation and the chance to see wildlife like warthogs and zebras in the evening, while keeping you in a safe, managed setting for the night.

What time does the tour start, and when do I get back to Maputo?

Pickup happens in Maputo in the morning, and you return to Maputo at the end of day two. The exact times depend on your accommodation location in Maputo and the distance to the Kruger gate.