Self-Drive Kruger Magic - 5 Days
Kruger is a firm favourite among Travel Africa’s team—and for good reason. This iconic game reserve has gifted us with countless unforgettable wildlife encounters that never fail to awe and inspire.
For us, nothing beats the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive safari. It’s the perfect way to explore at your own pace, especially if you're travelling with family. You can adjust your game drives to match your unique interests and rhythm, making every day in the park an adventure.
Staying right in the heart of Kruger, at one of the well-placed National Park rest camps, means you're never far from the action. Whether you’re watching elephants stroll by at sunrise or catching a glimpse of a lion’s pride in the distance, you'll quickly see why Kruger truly is magic. It’s not just a safari—it’s a whole world of wonders waiting to be explored.
Choose between two accommodation grades - Standard or Upgrade.
Alternatively mix and match accommodation from each grade to create your perfect holiday.
Interactive itineraries for each accommodation grade can be viewed below.
For more information about self-drive travel please see self-drive safaris in southern Africa.
Detailed itinerary
Pick up your car at Skukuza Airport, right in the heart of Kruger National Park.
One of the finest nature reserves in Africa, the Kruger is a vast wilderness of thorn trees, prolific game and sub-tropical heat. It is home not only to The Big Seven - elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, cheetah and wild dog, but also to an abundance of smaller, equally fascinating animals and birdlife. The size of Wales or Israel this amazing wildlife paradise contains a vast array of habitats that attract different animals and birdlife in different seasons. Your time in Kruger is spent on early morning and afternoon game drives, choosing your route based on what has been seen in the area. Alternatively park yourself at one of the many waterholes and see what comes along … huge herds of elephant or buffalo needing an afternoon drink or mud bath, or if you are lucky a pride of lions needing water after devouring a kill!
Stay at:
Standard:
- Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Southern Kruger, Self-Catering Bungalow or similar for 2 nights
- Satara Rest Camp, Central Kruger, Self Catering Bungalow or similar for 2 nights
- (Distance between the two camps is approximately 100kms, national park roads)
Upgrade:
- Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Southern Kruger, Self-Catering Bungalow or similar for 2 nights
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge, Sabi Sand Reserve or similar (includes full board and morning and evening safari drives) for 2 nights - for lodge details plus ideas for other Kruger safari lodges Travel Africa can tempt you with please see Deluxe Kruger.
Read our blog A day in the life of a self-drive safari to get a sense of what a self-drive safari can involve.
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