Duration
8-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
8-Day Private Kruger Family Safari
Overview
On this tour, we take special care and consideration for both parents and their children. The safari has been designed to accommodate everyone's needs. We will not only visit the world famous Kruger National Park but also entertain young and old with exciting, informative and educational day trips such as the Reptile Park, Elephant Sanctuary, Shangaan Village tour, a wildlife rehabilitation centre, Jessica the Hippo and more. This will provide everyone with the ultimate Kruger experience.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg (City)
Via Kruger NP, Hazyview (Town), Hoedspruit (Town)
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Day 3: All Meals Included; Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Nov 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$3,894 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$4,283 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Kruger NP
Day 4
Hazyview (Town)
Day 5
Kruger NP
Day 6
Hoedspruit (Town)
Day 7
Panorama Route (Highlight)
End
Johannesburg (City) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses chalets.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp inside Southern Kruger NP
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Skukuza Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp inside Southern Kruger NP
Day 3: All Meals Included; Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5-6
Satara Rest Camp
Mid-range rest camp inside Central Kruger NP
Day 5: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 6: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 7
Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Mid-range chalet – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Today your safari adventure begins! Your transfer leaves at 7:30 am from the airport and brings you to Kruger. We are ready and waiting to start your safari and share our passion. Kruger is a wildlife heaven with more than 140 different mammals, over 500 birds species and more than 120 different reptiles! We will game drive to our first camp, Berg-En-Dal and you can enjoy an own expense lunch at the camp restaurant while we check in and off load the luggage. We will be staying at Berg en Dal for the first 2 nights of the safari. Berg en Dal is in a mountainous area of Kruger National Park and this provides a beautifully scenic backdrop to all photos. It is the perfect area for elephant and leopard and the area boasts the highest concentration of rhinos in the park. This afternoon we will take you out on your first safari drive in search for some amazing animals. We will then return to camp at sunset. Start preparing dinner and enjoy the sounds of the African bush by the warm fire. Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Kruger National Park
Today we will meet for some coffee and hot chocolate early in the morning and then go out for a sunrise safari drive, we follow the winding rivers as they head east and we will search the lower branches of giant trees for any resting or feeding leopards. We also hope to see some elephant and white rhino and if we are very lucky we could spot a rare black rhino. We will stop at a picnic site to enjoy breakfast and return to camp in the late morning. We will have lunch back at camp and allow for sufficient time for your family to enjoy the camp facilities before we go out for a late afternoon drive. The camp facilities include a swimming pool, small souvenir shop, a waterhole and a self-guided walking trail. On the afternoon drive we expect the African wilderness to reveal itself as this part of Kruger is teeming with life! Upon our return to camp we will light the fire and enjoy the surroundings. Dinner tonight will be cooked over the fire while we listen to the sounds of nature. Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Kruger National Park
Your adventure starts with a sunrise safari at Matjulu waterhole, a prime spot for spotting spotted hyenas. Following the Matjulu River, you may encounter African Wild Dogs. After breakfast, leave Berg en Dal for a 3-hour drive to Skukuza, Kruger's largest camp along the Sabie River. At Skukuza, check in, enjoy lunch, and relax using camp facilities like the swimming pool, Park Shop, museum, and Wi-Fi hotspot. A walkway along the Sabie River offers stunning views. Staying in 2-bedroom family units, your family has two nights to explore. In the Skukuza area, the afternoon safari focuses on lion spotting, particularly a pride with 20 members. The day concludes with dinner under the stars in a bush restaurant. This well-rounded itinerary balances wildlife experiences with camp amenities, ensuring a memorable and immersive Kruger National Park experience for your family. Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Skukuza Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Kruger National Park and Hazyview Day Trip
On today's adventure, a relaxed morning safari towards Phabeni's western gate in Kruger awaits, renowned for elephant, buffalo, and white rhino sightings. Exiting the park, a brief drive leads to Hazyview, offering three family activities: Perry's Bridge Reptile Park: Discover a variety of reptiles while dispelling fears and highlighting their ecological importance. Interactive exhibits add a fun dimension to learning. The Elephant Sanctuary: Connect with orphaned elephants raised in sanctuaries, providing unique opportunities for close encounters. Activities like feeding, washing, walking, and riding contribute to ongoing research efforts. Shangaan Cultural Village: Immerse yourselves in the unique traditions of the Shangaan community, gaining insights without intruding on their daily lives. After an own-expense lunch the day ends with a return to Kruger for dinner. Note that activities outside Kruger are optional and at your own expense. Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Hazyview (Town) Stay: Skukuza Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Kruger National Park
This mornings safari is along the Sabie River, renowned for the highest density of Leopards in Kruger. The river, home to Hippos, Crocodiles, and various wildlife, offers a promising adventure. After a hearty breakfast, journey north towards Satara, stopping at a scenic picnic site for drinks. Pass through lion territories, home to well-known prides, with a chance to spot the rare white lioness. Arriving at Satara in the midday, enjoy lunch and relax before an afternoon drive to explore the grasslands. Satara, hosting your family in 2-bedroom units, boasts a waterhole outside the fence for wildlife viewing. For dinner, experience the camp restaurant at your own expense before embarking on a Kruger night drive. This unique experience offers glimpses of big cats on the prowl and encounters with nocturnal creatures like civets, genets, owls, porcupines, and honey badgers. Satara promises an immersive wildlife experience and the opportunity to witness Kruger's diverse nocturnal life. Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Satara Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Kruger National Park and Hoedspruit Day Trip
On today's adventure, drive through the Park towards Hoedspruit, with the chance to spot lions. On arriving in Hoedspruit, diverse activities await. Enjoy an own expense lunch. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: Interact with orphaned and injured animals, gaining insights into wildlife rehabilitation and prevent injuries from human interactions. Jessica the Hippo: Encounter Jessica, a world-famous hippo orphaned at a young age. Learn about hippos and engage with Jessica under the care of a dedicated conservation enthusiast. Endangered Species Centre: Explore a wilderness area dedicated to breeding and reintroducing critically endangered predator species like wild dogs and cheetahs. Understand challenges faced by these species and the conservation efforts involved. All activities outside Kruger are optional and at your own expense. Returning to Kruger 2 hours before sunset, relish a safari drive back to camp. The day culminates with a meal prepared over the fire. Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Hoedspruit (Town) Stay: Satara Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Kruger National Park and The Panorama Route
After breakfast head towards the exit gates of Kruger. We travel along the Drakensberg escarpment before we start to ascend it. Our first stop will be at one of the viewpoints overlooking the Lowveld from the Highveld at the Blyde River Canyon. We will have a bird’s eye view of the Lowveld we’ve been exploring the past few days before we head to a very old mining town called “Pilgrims Rest”. Pilgrims Rest has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the town`s cultural importance and the town seems to be frozen in time. From here we head towards Graskop, a small town where we will have lunch. After Lunch we will head over to God’s Window a view that is so beautiful that it is believed to be God`s window to see earth. Here we get a true glimpse of how earth appears from the clouds and the view is breath-taking! Tonight we will be sleeping in a resort at the Blyde River Canyon. You will be staying in a 2 bedroom family unit and we will prepare our last dinner together. Mid-range chalet Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Panorama Route (Highlight) Stay: Blyde Canyon Forever Resort Mid-range chalet Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Blyde River Canyon to Johannesburg
Leaving the mountains behind us we start our journey back to Johannesburg but not before we show you one or two more things Dullstroom and the Birds of Prey Rehab Centre. Dullstroom is a quaint little town filled with art galleries and charming gift stores whilst the Birds Of Prey Rehab Centre gives the young ones one last opportunity to gasp as they get up close and personal with these great majestic birds (Optional Activity at your Own Expense) From here we will go back to Johannesburg and we will either drop you at your accommodation or we will say good-bye at the airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Wild Planet Safari
5.0 operator rating
260 reviews
We operate fantastic tours and safaris to Kruger National Park in South Africa. We have a wide variety of options to suit all budgets and adventure levels. Our Kruger National Park Safari options range from 3 to 11 days and we have many more packages that explore the area around Kruger National Park. We take pride in making sure that we provide you with the best experience possible.
Office In
South Africa
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
Member Of
SATSA & FGASA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
South Africa
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Amazing experience
Easy booking, great communication, flexible, knowledgeable guide, couldn't have asked for a better experience for our family. Would 100% recommend.
Rochelle · New Zealand
Perfect safari experience
At the beginning of November, we went on a three-day private safari with overnight stays at Skukuza Camp in Kruger National Park. The entire organisation and handling with Thale in advance was perfect, and we also received tips on how best to continue our journey in South Africa after the safari. We received an absolutely all-inclusive package. A transfer service in Johannesburg took us from the airport to Hazyview. There we met our guide Eric and the cook Keygi. We liked them both right from the start and they made us feel that we didn't have to worry or take care of anything. And that's exactly how the next few days went. We were treated to incredibly delicious food and saw fantastic wildlife in the park. Eric has been doing this for almost 20 years and was able to answer all our questions. We saw the Big Five within 1.5 days and much more. Wild Planet Safari offers an unforgettable experience with its all-inclusive service (transfer, accommodation, game drives and shared meals). We were able to concentrate fully on the animals and nature as we didn't have to worry about anything else. We can only recommend everyone to book a private safari here. If we ever get the chance to visit this beautiful place again, we will definitely book with Wild Planet Safari again. Many thanks to the entire Team.
Lukas & Andrea · Germany
It was perfect!
We booked a 4-day safari with Wild Planet, and Eric made it the most wonderful experience. He was a great safari guide, the best cook and we appreciated the time with him very much. He gave us so many great moments and a lot of infomation; we saw the magnificent seven and are just so grateful. After such intense and wonderful days together, it was really hard to say goodbye. But we will come back, and in the meantime, we will recommend Wild Planet Safari (with Eric) to all our friends. Thank you so much for this incredible experience, Eric. We are glad to have met you.
Lars · Germany
Wonderful Trip!
We had a wonderful time touring Kruger National Park with Wild Planet Safari. We did an extended north to south tour and our guides, Eric and Ryan were great. Hope was our cook and his meals were wonderful! Thale took care of all the administrative details and was wonderful to work with. We hope to be able to do this again in the future!
Katherine · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Southern Kruger NP. Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Wild Planet Safari, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Wild Planet Safari.
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