Kruger Discovery
Three Days, One Unforgettable First Safari
Overview
A beautifully concise safari for those who want the magic of Kruger without the price of an extended trip. Three days, two nights on a quality private concession, with twice-daily game drives, comfortable luxury lodging and the very real chance of seeing all of the Big Five.
It's the ideal first taste of the bush or a perfect add-on to a Cape Town holiday — efficient, affordable and genuinely luxurious, with the same expert guiding and warm hospitality that defines a great African safari.
Who It's For
Great for first-time safari-goers on a sensible budget, travellers adding a short safari to a Cape Town or Johannesburg trip, and anyone wanting a quick wildlife escape.
Package Highlights
Big Five Game Drives
Four game drives across your stay with expert guides
Quality Safari Lodge
Comfortable, characterful lodging on a private concession
Sunrise & Sunset Drives
The bush at its most active and beautiful
Boma Dinner
Traditional fireside dining under African skies
Easy Access
Quick fly-in or scenic road transfer from Johannesburg
Outstanding Value
Real safari quality at an accessible price
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive by air or road and transfer to your lodge for lunch and a warm welcome. Your first afternoon game drive heads out as the heat fades and animals emerge — often with a first big sighting — ending with sundowners and a boma dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Jock Safari Lodge / Rhino Post Safari Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Jock Safari Lodge
📍 Southern Kruger
The only private lodge in Kruger's southern section, on the Biyamiti riverbed — thatched suites with private pools and excellent Big Five viewing at remarkable value.
From $550 per person per night
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
📍 Kruger National Park
A relaxed, genuine bush lodge sharing a traverse with Kruger itself, offering walking safaris and a famous sleep-out hide overlooking a waterhole.
From $500 per person per night
Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
📍 Skukuza, Kruger
A comfortable, well-located lodge on the banks of the Sabie River right at Kruger's gate — ideal value with a treehouse dinner experience and easy access.
From $450 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All accommodation as specified (or equivalent in chosen tier)
- ✓ All meals as per itinerary and selected beverages
- ✓ Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with expert ranger and tracker
- ✓ All park, reserve and conservation fees
- ✓ Scheduled internal and light-aircraft transfers as per itinerary
- ✓ Airport meet-and-greet and private road transfers
- ✓ Laundry service and Wi-Fi at lodges
- ✓ 24/7 on-trip concierge support from Private Tours Cape Town
- ✓ Road or light-aircraft transfer from Johannesburg (tier-dependent)
- ✓ Sundowner cocktails on every drive
- ✓ Conservation levy
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to/from Africa
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Visa fees where applicable
- ✗ Premium imported champagne, cellar wines and spirits
- ✗ Spa treatments and wellness extras
- ✗ Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses and curio purchases
- ✗ Optional activities not specified (helicopter flips, private vehicle upgrades)
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Best Time to Travel
May to October is the dry season — sparse vegetation and animals concentrating at waterholes deliver the year's finest Big Five game viewing.
Why Choose This Package
Affordable Real Safari
A genuine private-concession safari experience at an accessible price — no compromise on guiding or wildlife.
Perfect Add-On
Slots neatly onto the end of a Cape Town or business trip for a quick, unforgettable bush fix.
Big Five Potential
Even in three days, twice-daily drives on a private concession give you a strong chance at all five.
Effortless Logistics
Easy transfers from Johannesburg and full support mean you simply arrive and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Experience the Kruger Discovery?
From $1,500 per person | 3 Days / 2 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
