Greater Kruger Moments

8 day Kruger Safari

$3547-3830 USD

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Safari summary

Introduce your family to the magic of South Africa on this 8 Day Kruger Family Safari starting in Johannesburg. Visit the famous Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve to discover the Big Five as a family on daily game drives and walking safaris. Time off will be spent at your hand-selected eco-friendly camps namely Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Plains Camp and Notten’s Bush Camp – all of which cater for families traveling together. Alongside expert wildlife guides your family will be educated on different species in the African animal world while simultaneously catching up on quality time with your loved ones. Your safari starts and ends in Johannesburg. The minimum age for this safari is 12 years and up.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Day 1

Kruger

Your Kruger family safari starts on arrival at Skukuza Airport, after your short flight from Johannesburg International Airport. Your family will be welcomed by a Jumbari Family Safaris representative who will accompany you to Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Located in the Kruger National Park, Rhino Post Safari Lodge is a mere 45-minute road transfer away and will serve as your home base for the next 2 nights.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

Day 2

Kruger

During your stay you will enjoy 2 daily game drives. Game drives will be your opportunity to learn more about the environment, wildlife, birds, insects and reptiles of the Kruger National Park from your expert guides. Savour the moments as your little ones spot their first lion or elephant on safari and don’t forget to capture it on camera! Spend your evenings around the dinner table with your family and share stories around the fire while keeping an eye out for shooting stars!

Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger

Day 3

Kruger

Enjoy your final breakfast at Rhino Post Safari Lodge and prepare for your transfer to your next exciting destination in the Kruger National Park – Plains Camp. This camp is famous for being the home of rhino walking safaris in South Africa which is bound to be a highlight for your family’s trip to Africa.

Plains Camp, Kruger National Park

Day 4

Kruger

Your mornings will start with a walking safari alongside trained wildlife guides and end with a sunset game drive. The morning walks takes approximately 3-5 hours, total 5-12km but the walk can be tailored to your family’s fitness levels. If your family is looking for more adventure you can also choose to book a night at the Sleepout Deck – a raised platform where you can sleep under the stars & listen out for the cries of hyenas, the rumble of elephants or even a lion roaring in the distance.

Plains Camp, Kruger National Park

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

This morning, enjoy breakfast at Plains Camp before meeting your driver for your transfer to the sought-after Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Your Kruger family safari continues at Notten’s Bush Camp, one of the last family-run safari camps in the Kruger. Consisting of only 9 private suites the camp gives a feeling of true seclusion in the African bush where your only source of light will be ambient candlelight and paraffin lanterns.

Nottens Bush Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Day 6

Spend time exploring the reserve and its wildlife on daily game drives and bush walks, while time at the lodge can be spent overlooking a waterhole or cooling off in the pool. Spa treatments awaits at the Nature Spa. During your stay you will also have the opportunity to do a morning cultural tour of the local Shangaan village. Evenings will be spent around the candlelit boma with your family as you share stories and memories made on this unforgettable trip in South Africa.

Nottens Bush Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Departure

Spend time exploring the reserve and its wildlife on daily game drives and bush walks, while time at the lodge can be spent overlooking a waterhole or cooling off in the pool. Spa treatments awaits at the Nature Spa. During your stay you will also have the opportunity to do a morning cultural tour of the local Shangaan village. Evenings will be spent around the candlelit boma with your family as you share stories and memories made on this unforgettable trip in South Africa.

Nottens Bush Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Departure

Today marks the end of your Kruger family safari in South Africa. After breakfast at Notten’s Bush Camp, your driver will transfer you to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Connect with your international flight home for your safe journey home.

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