Kruger National Park · From Cape Town
2 Day Kruger National Park from Cape Town
A fast-paced overnight Kruger safari from Cape Town, with direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and two game drives.
- Duration2 days · 1 nights
- DepartsCape Town
- Game drivesAfternoon and morning drives
- RateOn enquiry
Price confirmed for your travel dates on enquiry
Your 2-day Kruger safari from Cape Town
This 2-day, 1-night safari collects you from your Cape Town accommodation for a direct Airlink flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), departing at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am depending on availability, with an afternoon and a morning game drive in Kruger National Park, lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge, a night in Hazyview with dinner and breakfast, and return flights included.
Kruger is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, cheetah, wild dog and many bird species. Your guide shares knowledge of the park's ecosystems, animal behaviour and conservation. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Flying direct to MQP keeps the travel short, so this safari suits travellers with limited time who want to add Kruger to a Cape Town stay, including couples, families, solo travellers and international visitors.
Package highlights
What you get from a short Kruger trip.
- A chance to see the Big Five in their natural environment
- A wide variety of wildlife
- Game viewing in an open safari vehicle
- Direct flights between Cape Town and Kruger Mpumalanga Airport included
- A taste of nature in Kruger National Park
Your safari route
Cape Town
Hotel pick-up and Airlink flight at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)
Short road transfer to Hazyview
Hazyview and Kruger National Park
Lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge, afternoon game drive, overnight in Hazyview
Kruger National Park
Morning game drive from about 5.30 am to 10.00 am on day 2
MQP to Cape Town
Flight at about 1.20 pm (Airlink) or 3.20 pm (FlySafair) and hotel drop-off
Route overview, not a map. Flights are subject to availability; the Hazyview accommodation is confirmed when you book.
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Your itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town to Kruger National Park
We collect you from your Cape Town accommodation about two hours before your Airlink flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), which departs at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am depending on availability. The direct flight takes about 2½ hours, and our representative meets you on arrival for the short road transfer of about 45 minutes to Hazyview.
After checking in at your overnight accommodation and having lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge, you head into Kruger National Park for an afternoon game drive. You then return to your accommodation for dinner and an early night before the next morning's safari.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Overnight: Hazyview accommodation (bed, breakfast and dinner)
Day 2 Morning safari and return to Cape Town
Set out at about 5.30 am to enter the park early and see what wildlife does in the first hours of the day, when big cats are often hunting. You have a packed breakfast from the hotel during the morning game drive, which ends at about 10.00 am.
Return to Hazyview to check out, then transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) for your flight to Cape Town: Airlink at about 1.20 pm or FlySafair at about 3.20 pm, subject to availability. Our representative meets you at Cape Town Airport and takes you back to your hotel.
Meals: Packed breakfast
Rates
Rates depend on your travel dates, group size and room type. Send us your dates and we will confirm the rate for this safari.
What is included
- Return direct flights Cape Town–Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
- Return transfers from Cape Town hotels
- Return transfers between MQP and Hazyview
- 1 night's accommodation on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis
- Lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge
- Bottled water
- English-speaking nature guide
- Park entrance or conservation fees
What is excluded
- Drinks, including alcoholic drinks
Where you will stay
You spend one night at selected accommodation in Hazyview, near Kruger National Park, on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis. Breakfast is packed for the early morning game drive.
You can choose your own accommodation in Hazyview, and we also recommend our partner Tembo Guest Lodge.
- Hazyview, near Kruger
- Dinner and packed breakfast
- Very early starts both days
A look at your safari
Questions about this 2-day safari from Cape Town
What is included?
The safari includes return direct flights between Cape Town and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), transfers, one night's accommodation with dinner and breakfast, lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge, game drives with an English-speaking guide and park fees. Drinks are not included.
How do I travel from Cape Town to Kruger?
You fly direct from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) with Airlink at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am, depending on availability, then transfer by road to Hazyview in about 45 minutes. On day 2 you fly back with Airlink at about 1.20 pm or FlySafair at about 3.20 pm.
Can I see the Big Five?
Yes, you may see lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo in Kruger National Park. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes, it suits first-time visitors who want a short safari; the direct flights to MQP keep travel time short, although the morning game drive starts early.
What should I pack?
Pack comfortable clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes, binoculars and a camera. A warm layer helps on early mornings.
When is the best time to go?
The dry season from May to September is considered the best time to visit, with excellent wildlife viewing.
Can I book a private safari?
Yes, Kruger Safari Africa offers private departures of this safari for couples, families and groups. Ask about arrangements and pricing for your dates.
Do you recommend accommodation near Kruger National Park?
Yes, you can choose your own accommodation, and we also recommend our partner Tembo Guest Lodge for stays near Kruger National Park and Hazyview.
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Let’s plan your safari
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What happens next?
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