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- Intrepid Travel
- Safari
- Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 12 - 16
- Age range 6 to 99
Animals You Might See
Highlights
- Spot Big Five and to wander the vast open savanna
- Heed the call of Kruger and embark on a magical journey
- Search for lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants
- Experience the thrill of photographing the Big Five
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Johannesburg / Greater Kruger National Park
- Day 2 Greater Kruger National Park
- Day 3 Greater Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- SDSebastian· December 4th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe accommodation is very nice and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. I would particularly like to highlight the trip through the Kruger National Park with Daniel, with whom I traveled alone in a jeep. He has an excellent eye for animals that I would never have seen on my own. The best way to describe his very friendly manner is to give you an example. We were driving on a dirt road and Daniel asked an elderly couple coming towards us if they had spotted any animals, which they agreed. A few meters further on, Daniel spotted a cheetah and immediately turned around to tell the couple, as you don't see cheetahs every day. They were very grateful and we were able to watch the cheetah for about 30 minutes before it moved too far away. Many thanks to Daniel and all the other people who made my stay unforgettable. I still don't know whether I will travel to the national park again. It does sometimes seem a bit bizarre when 10 fully packed jeeps stand around an animal to get the best angle for a photo. On the other hand, this way of deriving economic benefit from wildlife is probably the only one that can contribute to the preservation of their habitat. At least within capitalism.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your amazing African experience with us, Sebastian. We are pleased to hear that you found your safari experience to be enriching and you managed to spot some amazing animals thanks to the expertise of your guide. We hope to... Show moreTrip date: November 2023 - SHSarah Katrine· December 3rd, 2022Amazing trip! We saw a lot of animals despite bad weather. The food was nice and the lodge was cosy. I would recommend staying longer than we did (we only had three days).Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Sara, thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience with us! We're glad you got to see lots of wildlife despite the weather conditions. We hope your trip was a memorable one and we hope to see you on a new tour with us in the future :)Trip date: November 2022
- DWDavid· February 22nd, 2020Amazing experience was lucky enough to see the big 5 on the trip and the accomodation was excellentShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThanks so much David.Trip date: February 2020
- DSDENNIS· October 4th, 2019The best part of our tour was the enthusiasm of our guides/staff. We could tell they loved what they did.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- BDBeserat· May 24th, 2017The tour guides and the tour itself were spectacular. The guides did their best to keep us entertained and knew exactly what they were doing. They went the extra mile to show us the big 5 which we really appreciated. The organization of intrepid and their customer service, on the other hand, was very poor. They were not responsive in a timely manner. They weren't willing to accommodate for minor inconveniences from the customer. For example, my crew asked to be picked up from a destination that was 5 min away from the original pick up location. Keeping in mind that we were supposed to be at that location at 5:30am, intrepid should have accommodated for us but it took 5 different people contacting them separately and several back and forth to come pick us up. Tourradar was also responsible for this mess because they acted as a middle man instead of directly allowing us to deal with the issue. These and other types of details that seem simple caused a lot of negative experiences in the tour. Aside from that, seeing the animals and the actual tour were priceless.Show moreTrip date: May 2017
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Henriette
Asked on March 11th, 2025Can I upgrade my accommodation for the Kruger Lodge Experience?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025Higher quality accommodations are available through premium style trips offering exceptional service and first-class local transport.
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Isabel
Asked on February 19th, 2025How far in advance should I book the travel services?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
Booking at least 14 days prior to departure is recommended to ensure the availability of additional services.
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Susan
Asked on December 10th, 2024What are the group size limits for the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
The group size ranges from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 16 participants.
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Abigail
Asked on October 31st, 2024I am a solo traveller who will be living in Joburg and want to do a guided experience through Kruger. I was curious if this is a good way to do that as a single person?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
As a solo traveler if you are looking for more of a guided group environment this trip would not be the best fit. On our Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You'll have lots of free time and you won't be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way.
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Jasmin
Asked on September 27th, 2024What is the deposit requirement after reserving a space on the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
A deposit of approximately 400 to 800, depending on the trip style, is required after a 48-hour hold to confirm your booking.
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Michele
Asked on September 7th, 2024Can additional services be requested after booking?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, additional services can be requested post-booking, including upgrades and extra tours.
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Tara
Asked on June 13th, 2024What are the chances of seeing a variety of animals listed on the itinerary (or more), including the big 5 during October?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
The best time to visit Kruger National Park would be at the beginning or end of the dry season which is April - September/Early October. I would definitely recommend September/very early October because the dry season will be at its peak and all of the animals will be making their way to the watering holes, which gives you the best chance to see the big 5!
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Oliver
Asked on May 9th, 2024I am interested in this tour on the above date (Oct. 13, 2024) and wanted to know if there is a minimum number of guests needed for this tour to take place?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Group size requirement for this tour is Min 1 - Max 16.
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Dennis
Asked on April 17th, 2024What is the best time to visit for wildlife spotting?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024
The ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from April to early October, with September recommended as animals frequent watering holes.
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Kevin
Asked on March 31st, 2024Does the tour include a visit to Blyde River Canyon?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024
Yes, the tour itinerary includes a stop at Blyde River Canyon on the return drive to Johannesburg.
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