5-Day Best of Kruger Safari | Classic Big Five Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Kruger safari, designed to give you the ultimate Big Five game-viewing experience. Enjoy thrilling open vehicle game drives, a guided bush walk, and a night safari, all led by expert guides in one of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations. This affordable Kruger Park safari offers the perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and great value. Stay in two different camps in Southern Kruger Park, increasing your chances of seeing lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and much more!
Safari Highlights
Classic Big Five Kruger Adventure with Wild Wings Safaris
- Scheduled departures from Johannesburg & Nelspruit
- Stay in two Kruger camps in prime wildlife areas
- Comfortable en-suite, air-conditioned bungalows
- Open vehicle game drives with expert guides
- Guided bush walk to experience the wild on foot
- Night drive using spotlights to find nocturnal wildlife
- Small groups (2–9 people per vehicle) for a personal experience
- A top-value Kruger Park budget safari option
5-Day Kruger Park Tour Itinerary
Big Five sighting on route to camp
Day 1: Arrival & First Game Drive
Your Kruger Park safari begins with a scenic transfer from Johannesburg (07h00) or Nelspruit (12h30) to Southern Kruger Park. Upon arrival, you'll switch to an open safari vehicle for your first game drive. As the sun sets, settle into your air-conditioned bungalow, followed by a traditional bush braai (barbecue) under the African sky.
Kruger National Park is home to some of the best game-viewing in Africa, including:
- Big Cats – Lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs
- Large Mammals – Elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos
- Rare Predators – African wild dogs, hyenas, and jackals
- Plains Game – Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, waterbuck and impala
- Nocturnal Wildlife – Bush babies, porcupines, owls
- Birdlife – Eagles, hornbills, kingfishers, lilac-breasted rollers, vultures
Each day brings exciting surprises, guided by our experts who help you uncover Kruger's hidden wonders.
Day 2: Full-Day Safari & Bush Walk
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to spot elusive predators. After breakfast, take part in a guided bush walk, led by an armed ranger. Spend the afternoon at leisure before heading out on a sunset game drive, returning in time for a relaxing evening at camp.
Learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, and get up close (but safe) to big game like rhinos and buffalo.
Day 3: Explore a New Area of Kruger
Today, travel to a different camp in Southern Kruger, changing landscapes and maximising your wildlife sightings. Along the way, enjoy full-day game drives with breaks at scenic picnic spots, offering prime opportunities to spot rare predators like African wild dogs. Once at camp, unwind by the swimming pool or take part in optional activities for a well-rounded safari experience.
Day 4: More Game Drives & Night Safari
Spend another full day exploring Kruger's legendary wildlife areas. Your guide will track big cats, elephants, and large herds of buffalo. As darkness falls, set off on an exciting night safari and end the night with stories around the campfire, listening to the distant calls of lions and hyenas.
Using powerful spotlights, search for elusive nocturnal creatures like:
- Leopards hunting at night
- Hyenas on the prowl
- Owls, porcupines, and genets
Day 5: Final Game Drive & Departure
On your final morning, set out for one last Kruger National Park safari. With luck, you'll check off any last wildlife sightings before heading back to Johannesburg or Nelspruit, arriving in the late afternoon.
Why Choose This 5-Day African Safari?
An encounter with the rare African wild dog
- Perfect for first-time & repeat safari-goers
- Maximised game-viewing in two prime Kruger locations
- Budget-friendly with upgrade options
- No hidden fees – best price guarantee
- Small groups for a more personal experience
- Stay in two different rest camps for diverse wildlife encounters.
- Enjoy a mix of open vehicle game drives, night drives, and bush walks.
- Travel with expert guides who go the extra mile to enhance your experience.
Book Your 5-Day Kruger Safari Today!
Ready for an unforgettable African safari adventure? This affordable Kruger Park safari starts from , offering excellent value for a classic Big Five experience.
- Return road transfers from OR Tambo International Airport (or surrounding hotels) in air-conditioned minibus
- Kruger National Park entrance and daily conservation fees
- 4 nights' accommodation inside Kruger in standard en-suite bungalows with air-conditioning
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Limited refreshments, tea and coffee
- All open-safari vehicle game drives with an expert guide
- One sunset drive or night drive with one of the Kruger Park's rangers
- A guided bush walk (subject to availability, max 8 per walk)
- Flights, visas and airport tax
- Personal travel insurance
- Lunches/meals not specified
- Drinks
- Optional extras
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Check out our scheduled departure dates and explore the full itinerary in detail. Secure your spot early to take advantage of our early bird special and start planning your Kruger Park tour today!
Our guide, Nicky, was a superstar! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and South Africa, answering all our questions and sharing her deep passion for every animal and creature we encountered. She made sure we didn't just focus on the Big Five, but also introduced us to many hidden gems we would have missed otherwise. If you're looking for an unforgettable safari experience, look no further than Wild Wings Safaris. Highly recommend!
Wild Wings Safaris were amazing at helping me book the perfect family safari. I initially had some difficulty navigating the internet trying to find an affordable safari due to the volume of options and lack of transparency, however, Wild Wings was superb. They were quick with their responses, organised everything including transfers, and overall made it a very smooth experience. And all for a very reasonable price!
