Kruger National Park · From Cape Town
3 Day Kruger National Park from Cape Town
A short Big Five safari from Cape Town, with direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, two nights in Hazyview and three open-vehicle game drives.
- Duration3 days · 2 nights
- DepartsCape Town
- Game drives3 game drives
- RateOn enquiry
Price confirmed for your travel dates on enquiry
Your 3-day Kruger safari from Cape Town
This 3-day safari from Cape Town includes return direct flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), two nights' accommodation in Hazyview near Kruger National Park, and three game drives in an open vehicle: an afternoon drive, a full-day safari and a final morning drive, with breakfast and dinner and two light lunches.
Your safari begins with a hotel pick-up in Cape Town and a direct Airlink flight of about 2½ hours to MQP, departing at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am depending on availability, then a short road transfer of about 45 minutes to Hazyview. There is no long drive from Johannesburg, so you are in the park on the first afternoon. Kruger is home to the Big Five as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, hyena, wild dog and a wide variety of birds.
Professional English-speaking guides share their knowledge of wildlife behaviour and conservation. The safari suits couples, honeymooners, families, solo travellers, photographers and international visitors.
Package highlights
What this short safari from Cape Town offers.
- Direct flights between Cape Town and Kruger Mpumalanga Airport
- Chances to see the Big Five in their natural environment
- An afternoon drive, a full-day safari and a final morning drive
- Open safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide
- Lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge on day 1 and at Skukuza Camp on the full-day safari
Your safari route
Cape Town
Hotel pick-up and direct flight to MQP
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)
Short road transfer to Hazyview
Hazyview
Two nights
Kruger National Park
Afternoon drive on day 1, full-day safari on day 2 and morning drive on day 3
Cape Town
Flight from MQP at about 1.20 pm (Airlink) or 3.20 pm (FlySafair) and hotel drop-off on day 3
Route overview, not a map. Flight times and the Hazyview accommodation are confirmed when you book.
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Your itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town to Hazyview and afternoon game drive
You are collected from your Cape Town hotel 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 your guide meets you on arrival for the short road transfer of about 45 minutes to Hazyview.
Check in to your accommodation for the next two nights and have lunch at Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview, then set out on an afternoon game drive of about four hours in Kruger National Park.
Overnight: Accommodation in Hazyview
Day 2 Full-day Kruger safari
Leave your accommodation at about 5.30 am and enter the park at the nearest gate early in the morning, to experience wildlife at different times of day.
You explore the park all day, with breakfast and lunch stops at Skukuza Camp. The safari ends at around 4 pm, when you leave the park and return to Hazyview.
Overnight: Accommodation in Hazyview
Day 3 Morning game drive and flight to Cape Town
Set out at about 5.30 am for a final morning game drive in Kruger National Park, when animals are most active. The drive ends at about 10.00 am, when you return to Hazyview to check out.
Your guide drops you at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in good time for your flight to Cape Town: Airlink at about 1.20 pm or FlySafair at about 3.20 pm, subject to availability. A representative meets you and transfers you back to your hotel.
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 hotel transfers in Cape Town
- Return transfers between MQP and Hazyview
- 2 nights' accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- 2 light lunches
- 1 afternoon game drive in an open vehicle
- 1 full-day Kruger National Park safari in an open vehicle
- 1 morning game drive on day 3 in an open vehicle
- English-speaking nature guide
- Entrance or conservation fees
- Bottled water
What is excluded
- Drinks, including alcoholic drinks
Where you will stay
You stay two nights in pre-booked accommodation in Hazyview, near Kruger National Park, on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis. The specific property is confirmed when you book; we recommend our partner Tembo Guest Lodge.
- Hazyview, near Kruger
- Two nights
- Breakfast and dinner
Questions about this Kruger safari from Cape Town
What is included?
Return direct flights to MQP, transfers, two nights' accommodation with breakfast and dinner, two light lunches, three game drives, an English-speaking guide and park entrance or conservation fees are included.
How do I travel to Kruger from Cape Town?
You fly direct from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) with Airlink, departing at about 8.00 am or 10.00 am depending on availability; the flight takes about 2½ hours, then you transfer by road to Hazyview in about 45 minutes. On day 3, after a morning game drive, you fly back to Cape Town with Airlink at about 1.20 pm or FlySafair at about 3.20 pm, subject to availability.
Is a 3-day safari worth it?
Yes, three days give you three game drives: an afternoon drive, a full day in Kruger National Park and a final morning drive before your flight home.
What animals can I expect to see?
Guests often see the Big Five, including lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, along with many other species. Sightings are never guaranteed.
What should I pack?
Pack comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, binoculars, insect repellent and a camera.
What is the best season to visit?
The dry winter season from May to September is ideal, because wildlife is easier to spot around water.
Can I book a private safari?
Yes, Kruger Safari Africa offers private versions of this safari for couples, families and groups.
Where will we stay?
You stay in accommodation in Hazyview, near Kruger National Park; the property is confirmed when you book.
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