Kruger Lodge Experience

Intrepid Travel · 4 days
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
Kruger Lodge Experience
4 Days
From AUD $2305
Trip Type
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(7 reviews)

Kruger Lodge Experience

Kruger Lodge Experience

Intrepid Travel · 4 days
Duration

4 days

Tour Type

Accommodations

Comfortable

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this four-day safari through Kruger National Park. Stay in a comfortable lodge just outside the park and spend your days searching for the local leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, antelope and buffalo.

Highlights

  • Safari through a private game reserve next to Kruger National Park in an open top 4WD and local guides who know all the best spots.
  • Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars, then fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife from your lodge.
  • Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive – can you spot a lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, giraffe and zebra?
  • Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts – this lodge sits in the greater Kruger area and is in a great spot for daily safaris.
  • Visit the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels on your return trip to Johannesburg.

Trip Details

Duration

4 days

Transportation

4x4 safari vehicle,Minibus

Tour Type

Guide Language

English

Starts

Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa

Finishes

Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa

Accommodations

Comfortable

Travel Style

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Short Break Adventure starts very early this morning. If you’re staying at the Holiday Inn Rosebank, you’ll be picked up at 6 am. If you’re staying at alternate hotel in Rosebank (and you advised your agent prior to departure) you’ll be picked up from 5.30 am. After a long drive full of changing scenery, you’ll arrive in the Greater Kruger National Park in time for lunch. After some time to settle in, head off on a 3-hour afternoon game drive in open 4WDs in a private game reserve. Look out for impala, zebras, giraffes and lions. You're likely to see any of the species that live in Kruger, since there are no boundary fences between this reserve and the national park itself. Half way into your safari, you’ll stop for drinks at one of the waterholes before continuing the game drive into the early evening. Your accommodation tonight is in an intimate lodge in the greater Kruger area. The lodge offers a comfortable lounge, a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and wi-fi.

Included Activities:

  • Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive

Accommodation:

  • Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Greater Kruger National Park
One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. Early this morning, make your way into the park for a special wildlife experience. You’ll head into prime game viewing areas for a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park. Have breakfast at one of the picnic spots here, before continuing through the park and spotting all your favourite animals. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes. Leave in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Included Activities:

  • Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day

Accommodation:

  • Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park
Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure or maybe head out on another full day game drive in Kruger National Park – this is an optional activity, but if you’d like to spot mor wildlife and wild landscapes, it’s recommended.

Optional Activities:

  • Panorama Route - Day trip (2450 ZAR)
  • Kruger National Park - Day trip (1950 ZAR)
  • Private Game Reserve - Big 5 game drive (1500 ZAR)

Accommodation:

  • Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
Rise early and head out on a morning bush through the surroundings on the property. Guided by a qualified nature guide, you’ll learn about bird, tree and spoor identification in the local area. Then, take your transfer back to Johannesburg. Along the way, take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. When you arrive back in Jo'burg, you can be dropped at the airport or any nominated hotel. Here, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, get in touch ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

Included Activities:

  • Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $2,305
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 4 days

Trip Type:

Activity Level: Light

Get a taste of one of the most famous game reserves in the world on this four-day safari through Kruger National Park. Stay in a comfortable lodge just outside the park and spend your days searching for the local leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, antelope and buffalo.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 22 Sep 2025

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
5.0
Mariana
Traveled, March 2024

04/02/2024

Excellent drivers (Mister B., Daniel, Sam). Very smooth process and uncomplicated. We had a trip of a lifetime!!! The accommodation is a bit too far away and vegetarian options could be improved in the hotel. However, the rest was perfect!

4.5
Kelly
Traveled, June 2023

07/07/2023

This is a great way to see Kruger and the 4 day experience was perfect for us. We enjoyed the optional boat tour of the canyon. Meals were superb and the game drives were fantastic.

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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