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PRIVATE DRIVER GUIDE • CAPE TOWN • WINELANDS • GARDEN ROUTE • DRAKENSBERG • KWAZULU-NATAL • KAROO • KRUGER PARK • SAFARI • PANORAMA ROUTE •
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Kruger & Greater Safari region
Welcome to Kruger & Greater Safari region. Travel with your own private driver-guide and use this journey as inspiration for how you might explore this exceptional wildlife region through guided safaris, tracking wildlife and discovering new landscapes everyday.
Choose the days that excite you most, or combine days to build a unique stay – your journey, your way.
Day 1 – arrival johannesburg - hoedspruit
Private transfer to your lodge in the Greater Kruger region.
Stay:
Ukuthula Bush Lodge (or similar boutique lodge)
Activities:
Welcome drinks
Relaxation, pool time, sunset in the bush
Let the African wilderness begin to restore a sense of calm and connection
Day 2 – 3 Greater Kruger (Private Game Reserve)
Stay Options:
Umlani Bushcamp
Kapama River Lodge
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
Activities:
Morning and sunset open vehicle game drives
Off-road tracking for close wildlife encounters
Guided bush walks in Big 5 territories (led by qualified rangers)
Night drives after dark, when park gates are closed to self-drivers
Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities in golden morning and evening light
Boma dinners under the stars
Expect close Big 5 sightings, fewer vehicles, and an immersive safari experience.
Track different animals, observe natural behaviour, and experience the bush at its most raw and authentic.
Day 4 – Transfer → Kruger National Park (Central Region)
Stay:
Kruger National Park
Satara Rest Camp
Why Satara:
Prime big cat territory (lion, cheetah, leopard)
Open plains offer exceptional visibility and photography conditions
Activities:
Afternoon self-drive safari
Optional guided sunset or night drives
Day 5 – full day satara region
Stay:
Kruger National Park
Satara Rest Camp
Excellent opportunities to spot and photograph lions, cheetahs, and other predators
This is your best opportunity for consistent big cat sightings.
Activities:
Early morning game drive for peak predator activity
Full-day safari exploring surrounding routes
Optional night drive
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Day 6 – satara - Skukuza
Stay:
Kruger National Park
Skukuza Rest Camp
Why Skukuza:
Largest camp with full facilities
Located on the Sabie River with high wildlife density
Activities:
Scenic drive via Tshokwane picnic site
Wildlife viewing along river systems
Photographic stops along one of Kruger’s most active regions
Day 7 – Skukuza - lower sabie
Stay:
Kruger National Park
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Why Lower Sabie:
One of the best wildlife regions in Kruger
Constant animal activity along the Sabie River
Activities:
Short transfer drive with frequent sightings
Sunset overlooking the river with exceptional photographic moments
Day 8 – 9 Full Day Lower Sabie region
A day focused on slow travel, observation, and appreciating the rhythm of the wild.
High probability of spotting leopard, rhino, elephant, and large buffalo herds
Activities:
Sunrise safari along river roads
Explore Crocodile Bridge region
Optional guided drive
Day 10 – return to hoedspruit
Stay:
Ukuthula Bush Lodge (or similar boutique lodge)
Activities:
Optional spa experience or relaxation at lodge
Time to unwind after your safari journey
Optional short bush experience
Day 11 – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Hoedspruit, taking in the last sights and sounds of the African Wilderness. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward journey.
Depart with unforgettable memories, incredible wildlife encounters, and a renewed sense of connection to nature.