Faq
1. What's included in this 3-day Kruger safari? Return transport from Johannesburg, two nights' accommodation at Tembo Guest Lodge, two guided game drives, park entrance fees, and selected meals.
2. How far is Kruger National Park from Johannesburg? About 4 to 6 hours by road, depending on the entrance gate used. This tour enters via Phabeni Gate, near Hazyview.
3. What animals will I see? Good chances of the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo — plus giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, and abundant birdlife. Sightings vary day to day since this is wild, free-roaming wildlife, not a fenced reserve.
4. When's the best time to go? May to September (dry season) generally gives the best game viewing, since animals cluster around waterholes and vegetation is thinner. Kruger is good year-round, though — the bush is greener and birding is better in summer.
5. Is this trip suitable for families or solo travellers? Yes — it's built for couples, solo travellers, families, and small groups. Tembo Guest Lodge's family rooms suit larger groups well.
6. What should I pack? Neutral-coloured clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, a camera, and something warm for early morning game drives — it gets cold in an open vehicle before sunrise, even in summer.
7. Can I book this as a private tour? Yes, Kruger Safari Africa offers private departures for travellers who want a more flexible schedule or an exclusive vehicle.
8. Where will I stay? Tembo Guest Lodge, a short drive from Phabeni Gate in Hazyview — chosen for easy access to early morning and sunset game drives without a long transfer each day.
9.What to Pack? Game drives start before dawn and run into a warm afternoon, so layering is the key packing principle. Our full Greater Kruger safari packing list covers this in detail, but at minimum bring: neutral-coloured clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, a camera, and a warm layer for the early morning drive. Since Hazyview sits in a malaria-risk area, it's also worth reading our malaria and vaccines guide before you travel — it covers prophylaxis options and timing.
10.Where You'll Stay ? Your base for this safari is Tembo Guest Lodge, a 4-star property in Hazyview chosen specifically for its location minutes from Phabeni Gate — one of Kruger's quieter southern entrances. That proximity matters more on a 3-day trip than a longer one: every minute not spent driving to the gate is a minute inside the park.
Tembo offers a range of rooms — from standard doubles and king rooms for couples, to a spacious family room for larger groups — all en-suite, with a pool and gardens for downtime between drives. The lodge also runs its own Kruger safaris and tours for guests wanting to add extra activities, and its own guide to staying near Phabeni Gate is worth a look if you're extending your stay independently before or after this package. If you'd rather compare Hazyview options more broadly first, our own accommodation guide for the Phabeni and Numbi Gate region covers the wider area.
