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5 DAY - KRUGER SAFARI OVERLAND TOUR / ACCOMMODATED

5 days
Start and end in Johannesburg
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Region

    Start early from Johannesburg and drive northeast through the Lowveld toward your private bush lodge in the greater Kruger area. The route takes you through scenic countryside, and you'll stop for lunch in the historic town of Haenertsburg along the way. Once you reach the lodge, settle in and spend your first evening experiencing the African bush atmosphere.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to the Lowveld region
    • Private game reserve accommodation
    Landmarks/POIs
    Haenertsburg
  2. Day 2

    Greater Kruger National Park

    You'll wake early for a light breakfast before joining a guided morning game drive in the Big 5 area with a qualified ranger. After returning to the lodge for brunch, the afternoon is yours to relax by the pool or watch wildlife at the waterhole. Later, head out on an afternoon game drive that continues into the evening searching for nocturnal animals, wrapping up with sundowner drinks as the sun sets.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast of fresh coffee and rusks (traditional South African biscuit)), Brunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning guided game drive in Big 5 area
    • Afternoon guided game drive in Big 5 area
    • Night game drive
    • Exclusive private reserve access
  3. Day 3

    Panorama Route to Hazyview

    After breakfast, head out to explore the Panorama Route and its natural sites. You'll see Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes where gold was once discovered, and God's Window viewpoint. Grab lunch on your own to connect with locals, then drive to Greenfire Lodge Hazyview, a log cabin built on stilts in the indigenous forest along the Sabie River. If there's time, take a nature walk through the property and nearby coffee farm.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Blyde River Canyon visit
    • Bourke's Luck Potholes visit
    • God's Window visit
    • Nature walk on property and adjoining coffee farm (time permitting)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    God's Window
    Sabie River
  4. Day 4

    Kruger National Park Full Day Game Drive

    Leave at sunrise for a short drive to a different section of Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Your expert guide drives slowly through the park, explaining animal behavior and habitats as you go. You'll stop at designated sites to get out and stretch, with lunch available at one of the park's rest camps. By late afternoon, you'll exit the park and return to Greenfire Lodge Hazyview.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Snack, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Kruger National Park
    • Southern section of Kruger National Park exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  5. Day 5

    Hazyview to Johannesburg

    After a relaxed breakfast, drive from Hazyview back to Johannesburg along the historic gold digger route. The journey takes you back to your hotel or O R Tambo airport, arriving late afternoon to conclude your trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive back to Johannesburg
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  • 5 DAY - KRUGER SAFARI OVERLAND TOUR / ACCOMMODATED reviewer 1
    · September 20th, 2025
    Loved the tour guides, good experience
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • AE
    · October 13th, 2023
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    Our two guides Samu and Tswola were super nice, organized and helpful. The accommodations were brilliant, and very different. The safari rancher showed us with much passion not only the Big5! The care was excellent, we would definitely recommend the tour!!!
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    Drifters Adventure Tours commented on this review
    Yeay those are really good news. We happy you enjoyed the tour :-)
    Trip date: October 2023
  • SN
    · March 1st, 2023
    Accommodations were perfect locations. The 2...
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    Drifters Adventure Tours commented on this review
    Hi Susan Thank you so much for the positive review, im glad you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcoming you on some of our longer tours
    Trip date: February 2023

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    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    Can I have my own room for this tour?

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      This is a sharing-basis tour, but you may have your own room if you opt to pay the single supplement fee.

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      Can you please tell me what the total single room price is.

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      The luggage restriction is 20kg and should be in a soft bag to fit in our truck locker.

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    • Drifters Adventure ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      The properties used for the Kruger Park tour include Andy's Camp and Hazy-view Greenfire Lodge.

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      Travelers can participate in the tour up to age 70, but exceptions can be discussed.

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