3 Days Riverside Tented Safaris South Africa
A 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with game drives in Kruger and Sabi Sands
Overview
3-day Kruger safari
A 3-day Kruger safari based at Lions Rock Rapids puts you on the Sabie River, ready for game drives in Kruger and Sabi Sands.
Lions Rock Rapids is situated on the banks of the iconic Sabie River. The camp offers guests a central base from which to explore this beautiful destination at leisure. Whilst spending time at the camp, guests are encouraged to enjoy the prolific birdlife where guests are welcome to partake in a brief hike on the grounds, or simply sit with a chilled Chardonnay on the banks of the Sabie River, taking in all that nature has to offer.
An incredible 3 Star Luxury Tented Lodge Tour to Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger Explorer Safari travels from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park via the Panorama Route highlights of God's Window, Lisbon Falls and Graskop.
AFTER SETTLING IN AT THE COMFORTABLE LODGE WE EMBARK ON AN AFTERNOON OR EVENING GAME DRIVE IN KRUGER. SPEND A FULL DAY GAME VIEWING IN OPEN 4X4 SAFARI VEHICLES ON DAY TWO, HOPEFULLY SIGHTING THE BIG FIVE, AMONGST NUMEROUS OTHER WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE VAST KRUGER PARK. TAKE A FINAL GAME DRIVE ON THE THIRD MORNING, BEFORE RETURNING TO JOHANNESBURG WHERE THIS ACTION-PACKED KRUGER EXPLORER SAFARI ENDS.
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Johannesburg
- JNBO. R. Tambo International Airport
Finish
- Johannesburg
- JNBO. R. Tambo International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Big Five game viewing
Sunset drives & sundowners
Panorama Route sightseeing
Game drives with a professional guide
Explore Kruger National Park
Explore Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Day by Day
3-day Kruger safari itinerary
Our professional Driver/Guide will pick you up in Johannesburg in an air-conditioned vehicle and transfer you via the scenic Panorama Route to Kruger Park. En-route we will visit Pilgrim’s Rest, God’s Window and the Graskop Falls. We will arrive at Lions Rock Rapids (or similar) in the afternoon where you will have time to check-in and freshen up before we depart on a game drive in the Kruger National Park.
You will depart on either an afternoon game drive or a sunset game drive (where you will get your first experience on an open 4X4 Safari vehicle.) The late afternoon offers the lower light game viewing with most animals heading down to the watering holes and offers excellent game viewing opportunities. (please note the sunset drive is subject to availability)
Your professional field guide will advise you of your pick-up time for this morning. You will be picked up from your lodge early in the morning on your full day game drive in an open 4X4 safari vehicle.
We will enter Kruger National Park and enjoy a full day game drive on this day. We will stop several times during the day for you to freshen up and to stretch your legs. Your Professional field guide will ensure that you see the wildlife Kruger Park is renowned for and give you interesting facts and information on all aspects of the African bush and wildlife. (With a bit of luck, you will be able to add the Big Five to your “spotting-list”)
We will enjoy breakfast at one of the Kruger Park Camps (packed by the lodge). We will also visit the Skukuza Main Camp of the Kruger Park.
We will return in the afternoon to your Lodge where the rest of the evening will be at leisure. Dinner can be enjoyed at the Lodge. (Depending on your dates of travel, dinner could be accompanied with traditional dancing)
We will once again collect you for an early morning game drive to try and find the elusive animals that you might have missed on your previous drives. After your Early Morning Game Drive, we will return to the lodge. Once you have checked out your professional Driver/Guide will be waiting to transfer you back to Johannesburg in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
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Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Not Included
- Conservation Fees
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Questions
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The price covers all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for conservation Fees; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day); personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are May, June, July, August, September and October. That said, South Africa rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Lions Rock Rapids, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 3-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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