Kruger National Park Full-Day Tour from Maputo: See All Big Five

Count the big five as you spot them across the savanna

A full-day tour from Maputo to Kruger National Park with a live guide in English or Portuguese, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The park's layout and guide expertise mean nearly every guest sees all five major species (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) in one outing. Binoculars, bottled water and snacks are included. The day runs 11 to 12 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife tour in Kruger National Park

• See sights in Maputo city
• Explore Kruger National Park
• Search for big five animals

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Maputo hotel and a drive to Kruger, where you'll spend most of the day searching for wildlife. Unlike reserves where sightings are rare, Kruger's size and animal density make it possible to encounter all the big five in a single day: a track record the operator's guests have consistently achieved. You'll have binoculars in hand and a guide who knows where to look, stopping whenever animals appear and spending time watching them rather than racing between spots.

An air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable during the long stretches of driving and waiting. Bottled water and snacks sustain you through the day. The guide speaks English or Portuguese and calls out sightings as they happen, pointing out behavior and details you'd miss alone. By the time you return to Maputo in the evening, you'll have a count of which species you saw and how many of each.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Maputo.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• live guide in English or Portuguese.
• binoculars.
• bottled water and snacks.
• all park entry fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Maputo Tour Guides

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Maputo hotel means you don't need a car or local transport to reach Kruger. The guide handles the full route and timing, so you can focus on spotting animals rather than navigating the drive.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

Can I really see all five big animals in one day at Kruger?

Yes. The operator reports that 100% of guests on this tour see all five major species (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) in a single outing. Kruger's size and animal populations make this possible when the guide knows where to search.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup from Maputo, the air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Portuguese, binoculars, bottled water, snacks, and all park fees and taxes are included. Lunch is not included.

How long is the full day, and when does it start?

The tour runs 11 to 12 hours total, including the drive from Maputo to Kruger and back. Pickup happens from your hotel in Maputo.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or health conditions?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, as the long vehicle ride and park terrain may pose risks. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the drive.