Kruger National Park Safari: Private Vehicle Afternoon
Five hours in an open vehicle chasing the Big 5 and beyond
An afternoon safari in Kruger National Park departing from Hazyview in a private open vehicle with an English-speaking guide and bottled water included. You travel at your own pace through Africa's leading wilderness, with a real chance to spot the Big 5, cheetah, wild dogs, and over 140 mammal and 500 bird species. Entry fees are paid at the gate upon arrival and vary by nationality and age.
5h
Step-by-step itinerary
Afternoon safari in Kruger National Park
- Pick up from lodge or gate
- Enter Kruger National Park
- Enjoy 5-hour open vehicle safari
- Spot Big 5 and other wildlife
- Pay entry fees at gate
- Return to pick-up location
The Experience
You have a free afternoon and no car—this tour picks you up from your lodge in Hazyview or at either the Numbi or Phabeni gate and drives you straight into Kruger. The vehicle is open-sided, which means unobstructed sightlines in every direction and the ability to move quietly through the park. Your guide is live and speaks English, and they know where to look: the Big 5 are the draw, but the park holds cheetah and wild dogs too, along with over 140 mammal species and more than 500 birds. The five-hour window runs from 1:30 pm to either 5:00 or 5:30 pm depending on the season—October through March closes later, giving you more daylight in the bush.
Bottled water is included; everything else you bring or purchase separately. Entry fees are not included and are paid at the gate when you arrive—the cost depends on your nationality and whether you are traveling with children under 12, who pay half price. Bring binoculars if you have them, sunscreen, and a camera with a good zoom. The vehicle holds up to ten clients, so the group stays small enough that everyone gets a window seat and the guide can respond to what you want to see.
This is not a rushed circuit. The guide sets the pace based on what moves through the grass and what the animals are doing, so some days you might spend twenty minutes watching a pride or tracking a single cat. Other days the sightings come fast. Either way, you are in the vehicle the whole time—there are no walking sections, and the park's scale means most of the day unfolds at a steady drive through open country.
What’s included
- Private open vehicle for up to ten clients.
- English-speaking guide.
- pickup from your Hazyview lodge or from the Numbi or Phabeni gates.
- bottled water.
Operated by Kurt Safari Company
Is this one for you?If you are staying in Hazyview without a car, pickup from your lodge means you do not need to arrange transport to the park—the guide collects you and handles the drive to the gate, so you arrive ready to start looking for wildlife instead of navigating the route yourself.
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Top questions
What time does the afternoon safari leave Hazyview?
The Kruger afternoon safari departs at 1:30 pm year-round. Pickup from your lodge in Hazyview or from the Numbi or Phabeni gates is included, so you do not need to arrange your own transport to the park entrance.
What animals might I see on this safari?
The Big 5—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo—are the main draw, and the park also holds cheetah, wild dogs, over 140 mammal species and more than 500 bird species. Sightings depend on the season and where the animals are moving, so there is no guarantee, but your guide knows the park and positions the vehicle for the best chance.
Are entry fees to Kruger included in the price?
Entry fees are not included and are paid at the gate when you arrive. The cost varies by nationality: international visitors pay R424 per person (children under 12 pay R212), and South African citizens pay R105 per person (children under 12 pay R52). Proof of identity is required.
How many hours does the afternoon safari run?
The safari runs for five hours. From October to March, you depart at 1:30 pm and return at 6:30 pm. From April to September, the return time is 5:00 or 5:30 pm depending on daylight.
Can children join this safari?
Children are welcome from age 3 onward. They pay the same entry fee as adults (or half price if under 12), and they ride in the open vehicle with the rest of the group.
What is included in the safari price?
The private open vehicle, English-speaking guide, pickup from your lodge in Hazyview or at the park gates, and bottled water are included. Food, drinks beyond water, and gratuities are not included.
Kruger National Park Safari: Private Vehicle Afternoon
5h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 144 per person
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