Spend a full day tracking wildlife across Kruger National Park from Hazyview. Expert guides, open-air vehicles, and long golden hours increase your odds of spotting the Big Five while teaching tracking and local ecology.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The open safari vehicle hums to life as dawn pulls the heat from the scrub; grasses whisper and the first sun threads gold between fever trees. Guests step aboard near Hazyview and move through Mpumalanga’s lowveld toward Kruger National Park, where every bend in the track can reveal a herd of elephants or a lone lion prowling the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—primarily sitting with short guided walks; mobility-friendly vehicle access available.
Wildlife
History
Kruger began as a protected area in the late 1800s and has grown into one of Africa’s largest and longest-running reserves, with a history of both colonial-era and post-apartheid conservation developments.
Conservation
The park prioritizes anti-poaching patrols, community conservation programs, and visitor education—stay on roads, pack out trash, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Game Drive In Kruger National Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Mornings start cool and afternoons are hot—light layers and a windproof outer layer make long days comfortable.
Bring binoculars and a zoom lens
A 8–10x binocular and a 200mm+ lens help identify distant animals without disturbing them.
Hydrate and snack smart
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water and compact snacks; follow guides’ instructions about food to avoid attracting wildlife.
Respect park rules
Stay seated unless instructed, keep voices low, and never exit the vehicle in undesignated areas—safety for you and the animals.
Binoculars (8–10x)
Essential for spotting birds and distant mammals without encroaching on wildlife.
Wide- and telephoto-capable camera or smartphone with zoom
Captures distant subjects during golden-hour light; image stabilization is helpful.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects from intense sun during long midday periods in the lowveld.
summer
Light jacket or fleece
Mornings and evenings can be cool—layer up for early starts and late returns.
winter