7 Day Kruger National Park and Zululand Safari
A 7-day Kruger and Zululand safari via the Panorama Route and St Lucia
Overview
7-day Kruger and Zululand safari
Based first near Hazyview, our 7-day Kruger and Zululand safari pairs Kruger game drives with the Panorama Route and the St Lucia wetlands.
A seven day packaged safari to Hazyview area of the Kruger National Park and the Natal wetlands. On this packaged safari, guests stay at the popular Hippo Hollow Lodge or similar, situated near Hazyview on a half board basis. The package includes transportation and all game drives are conducted in open 4X4 safari vehicles inside the Kruger National Park. The guests then move on Hluhluwe (half board basis) for a couple of days, where they will experience a true Zululand experience before returning to Johannesburg.
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Johannesburg
- JNBO. R. Tambo International Airport
Finish
- Durban
- DURKing Shaka International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Big Five game viewing
Panorama Route sightseeing
Game drives with a professional guide
Explore Kruger National Park
Explore St. Lucia
Explore Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Day by Day
7-day Kruger and Zululand safari itinerary
Our professional driver will pick you up from Johannesburg on the morning of your departure and drive you to Hazyview. All transfers are done in a luxury air conditioned vehicle, where you will be transported via the Panorama Route.
The Panorama route includes God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, and Graskop and all entrance fees are included in the package. There are numerous stops along the way for comfort breaks and photo moments.
Upon arrival in Hazyview, guests will check into Hippo Hollow Country Estate (or similar if not available), which is situated near the Phabeni Gate. The lodge is a 3-star establishment, rooms are air-conditioned and ensuite. All rooms have a view either over gardens or the Sabi River. The estate has two swimming pools and a restaurant where all the breakfasts and dinners are included. On particular evenings in the hotel, guests are treated to a Shangaan supper and entertainment. A hotel upgrade is available at a surcharge.
On your first evening, you will either partake in an afternoon game drive or an evening game drive. This is dependent on availability and will be communicated to the guest on route to Hazyview.
Our guide will pick you up in the early morning and will spend the full day with you in the Kruger Park, where hopefully you will be able to view the Big Five. We will stop during the day for a number of comfort breaks and a chance to enjoy lunch. Lunch is at your own cost.
Our guides are highly trained professionals equipped with knowledge on virtually every living species in the park and will provide you with an insightful, unforgettable and enjoyable experience. You will be in an open 4x4 game vehicle, so please bring a hat, sunscreen and appropriate clothing.
Our guide will pick you up in the early morning and will spend the full day with you in the Kruger Park, where hopefully you will be able to view the Big Five. We will stop during the day for a number of comfort breaks and a chance to enjoy lunch. Lunch is at your own cost.
Our guide will collect you mid-morning to depart to Zululand. The drive from Hazyview to Hluhluwe takes about 7 hours including comfort breaks. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at Ubizane Wildlife Reserve or similar and enjoyed your evening at leisure.
On the fifth day, the tour includes a trip to St. Lucia Wetlands area. The morning is spent on a boat ride in the St Lucia wetlands, with an opportunity to spot Hippo and Crocodiles in their natural environment. The boat ride is subject to weather conditions. Lunch can either be enjoyed on the boat or en route to your next activity. We then head towards Dumazulu Village, experiencing the true culture of the Zulu people. Join in the singing and dancing and also take a tour of the village with great stories told about the rich history of the Zulu Tribe.
We will embark on a morning game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. This reserve is famous for the great numbers of both White and Black Rhino in the reserve. Return to the lodge for lunch a bit of relaxing and then in the afternoon head out on another game drive in the nearby Reserve.
After your final morning in Zululand, you will set off on the drive to Johannesburg, leaving the wetlands and the reserve behind as the route turns inland. The drive takes up the greater part of the day, so settle in and enjoy the changing scenery along the way.
If you would prefer to end your safari on the coast instead, you can be dropped off in Durban rather than continuing to Johannesburg. This option is subject to availability and carries an additional charge of US $230 per vehicle, for up to 4 passengers. Your morning begins with breakfast before departure, and with that the seven days of the Kruger National Park and Zululand Safari come to a close.
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Photographs
Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
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)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not Included
- Conservation Fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Questions
Frequently Asked
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); all Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section). Budget separately for conservation Fees; alcoholic drinks; services not mentioned in the program. Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are May, June, July, August and September. 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 Hippo Hollow Country Estate, 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 7-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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