Duration
4-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Come with us on this mesmerizing experience of Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger, which includes 3 nights at an upmarket lodge near Hoedspruit; half-board and private activities with Khalanga Safaris on 2 days and 2 shared game drives in a private game reserve. The tour starts and ends at Hoedspruit Airport, with optional road transfer options from other airports, including OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg and Nelspruit. This is a safari adventure you will never forget.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Hoedspruit to Hoedspruit
Via Wild Rivers NR, Kruger NP
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
4 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Rukiya Safari Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Wild Rivers NR
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 3: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.
Day 1-3
Mid-range tented camp inside Wild Rivers NR
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 3: All Meals Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by your safari guide. He will take you to Rukiya Safari Camp, which is situated right in the middle of Wild Rivers Nature Reserve near Hoedspruit. Situated in the Greater Kruger Park Region, this scenic and pristine slice of exclusive African wilderness provides sanctuary for those who seek an authentic and secluded lifestyle experience in nature. The vast 2,600-hectare reserve, bordered by both the Blyde and Olifants Rivers, boasts a diverse landscape with rocky outcrops and savanna where plains game can roam freely. You'll join the afternoon game drive on the reserve and savor a delicious dinner served at the lodge before retiring for the night. Mid-range tented camp located inside Wild Rivers NR Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Your full-day safari in Kruger National Park begins with an early morning drive to catch the wildlife at its most active. After a mid-morning break at a rest camp, the adventure continues through various habitats, with stops at key wildlife hotspots. Lunch is usually at the rest area, camp restaurants, or picnic site, followed by an afternoon drive to explore more areas of the park. The entire experience offers a comprehensive and exciting adventure, showcasing Kruger’s diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife at all hours of the day. Upon return to the camp, you'll enjoy another dinner under the light of the stars and the African night sky. Mid-range tented camp located inside Wild Rivers NR Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
This day starts with a shared game drive on the nearby Big 5 Balule Game Reserve. Balule offers an authentic wildlife experience. All safari animals are present and can wander between the property and neighboring Kruger. A large concentration of giraffe, waterbuck, and wildebeest attracts predators in great numbers. Large herds of buffalo and elephants often roam the area and later go on an afternoon game drive. Mid-range tented camp located inside Wild Rivers NR All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
After breakfast back at the lodge, it's time to say goodbye as we take you back to Hoedspruit Airport, where this safari adventure ends. Visit us again soon, and safe travels! Optional(not included): if your flight departs from 13h00 A shared game drive on the nearby Big 5 Balule Game Reserve. Balule offers an authentic wildlife experience. All safari animals are present and can wander between the property and neighboring Kruger. A large concentration of giraffe, waterbuck, and wildebeest attracts predators in great numbers. Large herds of buffalo and elephants often roam the area. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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)
Offered by
Khalanga Safaris offers tailored safari tours expertly crafted by our knowledgeable and helpful travel consultant, and lead by one of our qualified nature guides who can’t wait to share their enthusiasm and love for nature with our local and international guests. Khalanga Safaris is a family run tour operator founded by Shoes Mathebula in 2016 after many years of working as a guide, ranger and tracker for Kruger National Park and privately owned establishments in the region.
Office In
South Africa
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
South Africa
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our day safari with Khalanga Safaris was truly fantastic. From the very first moment, everything radiated professionalism and passion. Our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm and enthusiastic, which created a welcoming and adventurous atmosphere throughout the day. We saw an impressive variety of wild animals and received fascinating explanations about their behavior and habitat. The organization was flawless.
Miranda · Belgium
My husband and I had an incredible week traveling around Kruger with Prince and a really lovely experience coordinating and booking the experience with Thamia. We did the 6-Day Safari with Night Drive, River Safari, and Panorama Route Tour in May 2025. The Panorama Route Tour was a gorgeous way to spend the last parts of our drive from Johannesburg and get to know Prince before spending the week together. Prince was an incredible guide with a TON of knowledge that he was always willing to share with us. We got to see the Big 5 and Prince was very patient in helping us try to spot the elusive rhino. I would highly recommend Khalanga and Prince for your Kruger safari.
Lo · United States
We had a wonderful experience with Khalanga. We did the panorama route (breathtaking) with 3 days in Kruger National Park. Shoes was our guide and he was exceptional. He has an incredibly unique perspective as his family lived on the land that is now Kruger National Park for many generations and lived with the animals. He intimately knows animals, their behaviours, tracks, calls (including being able to mimic bird calls), you name it. He is passionate, informative and a joy to spend time with. We felt privileged to be able to see the park through Shoes's incredibly unique perspective. Khalanga safaris is the way to go. You will have an incredible experience.
Sophie · Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 nights/6day Kruger safari with Shoes at Khalanga Safaris. Pre trip communication was excellent and the accommodation,food and guided drives were top quality. Shoe’s knowledge of the park and its numerous inhabitants is most impressive and his description of animal behaviours was wonderful. We were a party of 3 adults all with experience of African safaris in the past and agreed that Shoes and Khalanga was the perfect match for us. Would recommend for an authentic Kruger Safari experience.
Craig Henderson · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Rukiya Safari Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Wild Rivers NR. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 3: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Hoedspruit
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Khalanga Safaris, 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 Khalanga Safaris.
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