Choose from the Best Privately Guided Kruger Park Day Safaris

Welcome to Safaria's Be-spoke Kruger Park Day Safaris, where adventure meets expertise under the guidance of expert Kruger Guide Andrew Wagner. Nestled in the heart of South Africa's renowned Kruger National Park, this experience promises unparalleled wildlife encounters amidst breathtaking landscapes. Join Andrew as he leads you on personalised and private journey through this iconic African wilderness, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for Kruger, Conservation and Wildlife. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, prepare for a day filled with thrilling sightings and unforgettable moments in the wild. Welcome to an adventure of a lifetime with Safaria and Guide Andrew Wagner.
 

Popular Kruger National Park Day Safari Pick-Up Destinations

 
Day Safaris from White River
Day Safaris from Hazyview
Day Safaris from Malalane
How to book your kruger day safari
 
 

Popular Kruger National Park Day Safaris

 
 

 

Kruger Birds you can expect to see :

Common Ostrich, Red-crested Korhaan, Southern Ground Hornbill, Bateleur, Martial and Tawny Eagles, Brown Snake Eagle, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Lizard Buzzard, Lappet-faced, White-backed, Hooded & White-headed Vultures, Natal and Swainson’s Spurfowl's, Crested Francolin, Pearl-spotted Owlets, Southern Red-billed, Southern Yellow-billed and Grey Hornbills, Brown-headed Parrot, Cardinal and Golden-tailed Woodpecker, Orange-breasted and Grey-headed Bushshrike, Burchell’s, Greater Blue-eared & Cape Starlings, Magpie & Southern White-crowned Shrikes, Southern Masked and Lesser Masked Weaver, Crested and Black Collard Barbet, Burchell’s Coucal, Pied and Giant Kingfishers, Saddle-billed & Yellow-billed Storks and lets not forget our Hadeda Ibis and Egyptian Goose. 

Kruger Mammals you can expect to see :

Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Impala, Kudu, Waterbuck, Steenbok, Common Duiker, Spotted Hyena, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Warthog. One cannot guarantee predate sightings because the Kruger National Park is an incredible vast environment but there is a good chance that you will find one of the cats such as Lion or Leopard. With populations of between 400 and 450 species the Wildogs and Cheetah are also a possible sightings but due too rarity we don't guarantee these.  

Kruger Eco-zones we will cover : 

Large leaved woodland savanna, acacia savanna, bushveld with combretum and terminalia species as well as riverine forest. 
 




What our guests say :



" Our Guide Andrew was an awesome host, very knowledgable about all things wild from Termites to Leopards. He took our cue that we wanted to know more about the park other than just the animals. He parted with knowledge that was amazing to see and backed it up with sights and sounds that were just as remarkable. I would give Andrew a 6 our of 5 rating if that were possible./i>"

Gregory Stowel - New Zealand

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What is a Kruger Park Day Tour ?

A Kruger Park Day Tour is a guided tour through the Kruger National Park on a Open Safari Vehicle. Kruger Park Day Tours are either half or full day in duration and guests are guided through the Park and provided an informative tour with explanations of animals, the history and heritage of the Park.

Safaria Kruger Park Tours include:

Professional bush guide with Open Safari Vehicle
Blankets and Rain Ponchos on vehicle should the weather change
Children of 3 years and older are welcome
Safari cappuccino on your vehicle
Refreshing Safaria still water provided on vehicle
Vehicle Wifi
Personal Safaria sightings journal
Rates include VAT
 

Why choose a private Guided Kruger Park Day Tour ?

There is no better way to experience the Kruger National Park than on a Full Day tour in a Open Safari Vehicle with an expert guide. Professional guided Kruger Park Day Tours, like to ones Safaria offer, are by far the best way to experience the Kruger National Park. With an expert guide you are guaranteed to see more and experience more. Having your own private guide is like having a resource of knowledge and information on the savanna, knowing which areas are best to explore based on the seasons, and an opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the Park. Along with having a Private Guide you travel through the savanna in an Open Safari Vehicle which better connects you to the wilderness and gives you un-interrupted views and a higher vantage point

Safaria offers guests the Premium Kruger Park Day Tour experience with expert guides and the best and most luxurious Open Safari Vehicles. Safaria offers Kruger Park Day Tours from all of the main Kruger Park gates, these include: Malalane, Numbi, Phabeni, Paul Kruger and Orpen Gate.

Booking you Kruger Park Day Tour?

Booking your Kruger Park Day Tour is simple. Visit www.safaria.co.za and on the landing page select your preferred Kruger Park Day Tour. We recommend that you select the Full Day Kruger Park Tour as the extra hours in the savanna offers you the greatest opportunity to see more of the wildlife and experience more of the landscape.

Here is a quick step by step overview of how to book your Kruger Park Day Tour :
Visit safaria.co.za
Select either a Full Day, Sunrise or Afternoon Safari
Click Book Now on your preferred Day Tour
Review the overview of the selected tour and then click Book this Safari
Select the Date on which you would like to go (bookings must be made 24hr prior)
This will bring up a time slot, click on the Time Slot and availability
Enter the equal number of guests in your group for both the Safari and the Kruger Park Gate fee. (Include the gate fee and we will administrate on your behalf)
Click Book at the bottom the bottom of the page
Complete all your personal details and indicate from which Gate or Hotel you wish to be collected.
Select a payment method (credit card is safe and easy)
Enter your credit card details and then click “Finalize Booking”
Your booking is now completed.
You will receive an email confirmation immediately as well as a personal email from Safaria within 24hrs confirming your booking and details.
Lastly, all you need to do is send passport copies to bookings@safaria.co.za so we can finalize your entrance to the Park. This is a convenience service we offer guests to avoid wasting time at the Gates.
Where do we get collected for our Kruger Park Day Tour ?1

Meeting with your guide on the day of your Kruger Park Day Tour is all-dependent on how far your accommodation is for the nearest Kruger Park gate. If you are staying within 15km from a Kruger Park entrance gate, then we can collect you from your accommodation and make the short journey to the gate on the Open Safari vehicle. If your accommodation is further than15km, then we would collect you for the nearest Kruger Park Gate at the agreed time. On request a transfer can be provided and will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the nearest Kruger Park gate and then return you after your Kruger Park tour.

We do advise guests that for both safety and comfort, a transfer is advised for longer distance travel from accommodation to the entrance gates.

Collection time is based on the time of year and season. These collection times are aligned to opening and closing times of Kruger National Park gates. During the summer month’s collection is earlier and later in winter months. Kruger Park Day tour collection and drop off times as follows:

October to March collection :             05h30am
April to September collection : 06h15am
On arrival at the agreed Kruger Park Gate for collection, guests are provided with safe and secure parking to leave their vehicle. Your guide will be already waiting at the gate and visible with a branded Safaria Open Safari Vehicle. Should you have included the Kruger Park entrance fee into your payment to Safaria, we would have already finalized your entrance into the park. Guest only have to then sign the indemnity which is handed in by their guide and your Kruger Park Day Tour will begin. You guide will start with a pre-drive safety briefing and then you will depart and journey into the savanna.

What happens on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?

Once your guide has completed the pre-drive safety briefing you will begin to explore the wilderness. A typical full day Kruger Park Day Tour itinerary is structured as follows:

06h00am – Depart from the entrance gate making your way into the park

09h00am – Breakfast stop and comfort break at one of the main camps

09h45am – Back on safari vehicle exploring the savanna in search of wildlife

12h30pm – Lunch stop and comfort break at one of the main camps

13h30pm - Back on safari vehicle exploring the savanna in search of wildlife

16h00pm – Drop-off back at entrance gate

Safaria offers guests flexible private Safari experiences that are tailored to our guests needs. This means that vehicles are exclusively booked and time frames and itinerary are customized and bespoke. 

What should you bring on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?

The adventure of Safari is often unpredictable so we advise that our guests kindly bring with them the following items to ensure that they are well prepared for their Kruger Park Day tour. Camps in the Kruger Park are well stocked and guests are able to purchase any of the below items at these Park Shops. We suggest the following:

Camera
Binoculars
A good bush hat for summer months or warm beanie in winter
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Zip off cargo pants
Jersey, Warm Jacket or Track top that can be taken off
Comfortable shoes
Small back pack for personal items
Any specific medication
What should you wear on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?

From experience here are our suggestions on the right kind of attire for your Kruger Park Day Tour. These recommendations are based on the specific time of year and are suggested to ensure that you are both comfortable and adequately dressed from your adventure.

Months : September to April

Cool functional attire preferably in dull neutral shades to create uniformity with vehicle and not stand out visually to game species. Always remember a good hat as well as sunscreen. Midday temperatures in Summer can reach upward of 40 degrees and afternoons can experience thunder showers. All vehicles are equipped with blankets and waterproof ponchos for our guests.

Summer attire:

Zip of cargo pants
Good Hat
Technical long sleeve shirt with SPF 30+ or a T-shirt is also find
Zip up rain jacket to keep you dry not for warmth
Comfortable shoes
Winter Months : May to August

During the winter months we typically experience blue skies with a daily average temperature of 20 - 25 degrees celcius. Early morning and late afternoons are cooler and we recommend warmer attire as this is amplified when travelling on an open safari vehicle. We do provide blankets on the vehicles but also recommend dressing warm with items that can be layered and removed around midday.  

Winter attire:

Jeans or Cargo pants
Good Hat
T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt
Warm Jacket or Hoodie
Beanie
Comfortable shoes
We do day tours from the following destinations :

Kruger Park Day Safari from Skukuza

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Skukuza

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Skukuza

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Skukuza

Kruger Park Day Safari from Pretoriouskop 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Pretoriouskop 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Pretoriouskop 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Pretoriouskop 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Berg-en-dal

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Berg-en-dal 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Berg-en-dal

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Berg-en-dal 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari from Nelspruit

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Nelspruit

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Nelspruit

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Nelspruit

Kruger Park Day Safari from White River 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from White River  

Kruger National Park Day Safari from White River 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from White River 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Sabie River Bungalows 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sabie River Bungalows 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sabie River Bungalows 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sabie River Bungalows 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari from Kruger Park Lodge 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Kruger Park Lodge 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Kruger Park Lodge 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Kruger Park Lodge 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Casterbridge Hollow 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Casterbridge Hollow 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Casterbridge Hollow 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Casterbridge Hollow

Kruger Park Day Safari from Hippo Hollow 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hippo Hollow 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hippo Hollow 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Hippo Hollow

Kruger Park Day Safari from Sanbonani Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sanbonani  Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sanbonani Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sanbonani Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari from Mjejane

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Mjejane

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Mjejane

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Mjejane

Kruger Park Day Safari from Leopard Creek 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Leopard Creek

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Leopard Creek

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Leopard Creek

Kruger Park Day Safari from Oliver's 

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Oliver's

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Oliver's

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Oliver's

Kruger Park Day Safari from Marloth Park  

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Marloth Park

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Marloth Park

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Marloth Park

Kruger Park Day Safari from Ngwenya Lodge   

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Ngwenya Lodge

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Ngwenya Lodge

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Ngwenya Lodge

Kruger Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview   

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview   

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview

Kruger Park Day Safari from Sabi Sands   

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sabi Sands

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sabi Sands

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sabi Sands

Kruger Park Day Safari from Belgrace  

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Belgrace

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Belgrace

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Belgrave

Kruger Park Day Safari from Perrysbridge Hotel  

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Perrysbridge Hotel 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Perrysbridge Hotel 

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Perrysbridge Hotel 

Kruger Park Day Safari from Summerfields

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Summerfields 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Summerfields

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Summerfields

Kruger Park Day Safari from Timmamoon

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Timmamoon 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Timmamoon

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Timmamoon

Kruger Park Day Safari from Thulamela

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Thulamela 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Thulamela

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Thulamela

Kruger Park Day Safari from Hoedspruit

Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hoedspruit 

Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hoedspruit

Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Hoedspruit

How to Travel to Kruger National Park: Options and Recommendations

Kruger National Park is one of South Africa's premier wildlife destinations, and getting there is an exciting part of the adventure. Below is an overview of travel options to suit different preferences and budgets:


1. Road Transfer ( slowest option )

  • Cost: From R5850 one way (for up to 4 guests).
  • Details:
    • Ideal for groups traveling together.
    • Offers flexibility to stop en route for sightseeing or refreshments.
    • Travel time varies depending on your starting point but typically ranges between 5-6 hours from Johannesburg.

2. Direct Flights

a. OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Nelspruit KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport)

  • Cost: From R1550 per person one way.
  • Details:
    • A convenient option with a flight time of about 1 hour.
    • Upon arrival, a transfer (road or shuttle) to the park is necessary, which takes 1-2 hours depending on the camp or lodge location.

b. OR Tambo International Airport to Skukuza Airport (Inside Kruger National Park)

  • Cost: From R2100 per person round trip.
  • Details:
    • The most seamless travel option.
    • Skukuza Airport is located directly within Kruger National Park, reducing transfer time to nearby lodges.
    • Flight time is approximately 1 hour.

Recommendation

For the ultimate convenience and minimal travel hassle, flying directly to Skukuza Airport is the best option. It allows you to maximize your time on safari in Kruger while enjoying breathtaking aerial views of the surrounding landscapes. Though slightly more expensive, the time and effort saved make it worthwhile, especially for shorter trips like our 3 - 4 night Safaris.

If you prefer a scenic journey, have time and are traveling in a group, then a road transfer may be your best option. 

If you want to book a flight we suggest looking at SA Airlink website for more details and costs to fly into Nelspruit and Kruger.

Safaria Privately Guided Kruger Park Safaris & Day Tours 

Offering the best One day tour and safari in the Kruger National Park

 Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding Kruger Park Day tours that we have answered. Safaria offers guests the Premium Kruger Park Day tour experience with a variety of bespoke Half and Full Day experiences.

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