Big Five Safari from Hazyview: Afternoon Game Drive in Kruger

Search the savannah for Africa's Big Five on an open vehicle with a ranger guide

A 4-hour afternoon game drive through Kruger National Park departing from Hazyview, traveling by open-roof 4x4 with a professional ranger who points out elephants, lions, leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinos across the sun-drenched plains. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Hazyview hotels is included, along with bottled water and park entry fees. Children from age 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon game drive in Kruger Park

• Board open-roof 4x4 vehicle
• Drive through Kruger National Park
• Spot Big Five animals
• Observe other wildlife and birds

The experience

The drive departs in the afternoon (around 2pm from October through March, or 1pm from April through September), and lasts 4 hours, which means you can spend your morning elsewhere in Hazyview before heading into the park. A professional ranger drives the open-roof 4x4, stopping when wildlife appears and explaining what you're seeing across Kruger's grasslands and bush. The vehicle itself is the reason you spot animals most people miss: the open sides let you see in all directions, and the ranger knows where the Big Five tend to move at different times of year.

Kruger's afternoon light works in your favor. The heat of midday pushes animals toward shade and water, and as the sun lowers, they become more active. You'll watch for elephants, lions, leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinos (the five that define a Kruger visit), but the drive also turns up antelope, birds and smaller wildlife the ranger can identify. Bottled water comes with you. Bring a warm jacket for the open vehicle in cooler months and a sun hat for the exposed stretches.

Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Central Hazyview accommodations, guest houses and lodges, so you don't arrange separate transport. Park entry fees are included in the price. A minimum of two people per booking applies, and children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned open-roof 4x4 vehicle.
• professional guide in English.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Hazyview hotels, guest houses and lodges.
• Kruger National Park Conservation Fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cullinan Guided Journeys

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves your morning free for other Hazyview activities, but ties up your afternoon and early evening. If you want to see the Big Five without committing a full day, this window works. If your schedule needs flexibility or you prefer a different time of day, check whether morning departures run from this location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What are the Big Five animals I might see on this safari?

The Big Five are elephants, lions, leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinos. Kruger holds all five, though sightings depend on where the animals are on any given afternoon. Your ranger knows the best areas and times to find them.

What time does the afternoon game drive depart from Hazyview?

Departure is around 2pm from October through March, and around 1pm from April through September. The drive lasts 4 hours, so you return by early evening.

Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels does it cover?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Central Hazyview hotels, guest houses and lodges. Confirm your accommodation is in that area when you book.

What's included in the tour price?

Transport by air-conditioned open-roof 4x4, a professional English-speaking guide, bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and Kruger National Park entry fees are all included.