3 Day Kruger Safari
Spend three days close to Kruger, with guided safari drives, lodge comfort and enough time to let the bushveld settle around you.
A balanced Kruger safari stay with time to settle in
The 3 Days Kruger Safari is a well-balanced package for guests who want more than a quick overnight stay, but still prefer a simple and focused safari experience.
With two nights at Kholiwe on Kruger, daily meals and two guided Kruger game drives included, this package gives you time to arrive properly, enjoy the lodge, and experience both the early morning and afternoon rhythm of the bush.
It is ideal for couples, solo travellers, small groups and first-time Kruger visitors wanting a comfortable stay with safari moments already built in.
Quick Overview
- 3 days / 2 nights
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Kholiwe on Kruger
- 2 guided Kruger safari game drives
- Welcome drinks
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Optional transfers available
- Optional activities can be added on request
Suggested Itinerary
The 3 Day Kruger Safari is a short but memorable bush escape, designed for guests who want to experience the beauty of the Lowveld without a long stay.
With two nights at Kholiwe on Kruger, guided safari experiences, relaxed lodge time and the natural surroundings of Marloth Park, this itinerary gives you a meaningful taste of Kruger at an easy pace.
Day 1
Pick-Up & Arrival
Arrive at Kholiwe on Kruger Lodge or arrange a transfer from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg or Nelspruit.
After check-in, enjoy lunch and take the afternoon to settle in. You can relax at the lodge, spend time around the pool, or ask about adding an optional afternoon game drive, subject to availability.
Dinner is served in the evening, with outdoor dining under the African sky when weather allows.
Day 2
Kruger National Park Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Start the day early with a guided open-vehicle safari in Kruger National Park.
The morning game drive usually runs from approximately 05h30 to 09h30, giving you a chance to experience the park as it wakes.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by time to relax, enjoy the facilities or rest during the warmer part of the day.
Lunch or high tea is served before your afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park.
After the drive, return to Kholiwe for dinner and a relaxed evening at the lodge.
Day 3
Breakfast & Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before check-out.
Transfers can be arranged to Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport or another agreed location.
Estimated arrival in Nelspruit is around 11h00. Estimated arrival in Johannesburg is usually between 17h00 and 18h00, depending on travel conditions.
Package Includes
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Welcome drinks
- 2 Kruger safari game drives
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Package Excludes
- Road transfers from Johannesburg or Nelspruit
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities
- Any extras not listed under inclusions
Optional Transfers
Transfers can be arranged to or from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, Nelspruit or other locations on request.
Johannesburg
- 07h00 departure, 12h00 arrival: from R1,700 per person, one way
- 11h00 departure, 17h00 arrival: from R1,100 per person, one way
Nelspruit
- 12h00 departure, 13h30 arrival: R995 per person, one way
- 13h00 departure, 14h30 arrival: R995 per person, one way
Optional Activities
Guests can add selected activities to their stay, subject to availability.
- 2-hour night drive: R1,200 per person
- 3 to 4-hour morning or afternoon game drive: R850 per person
- 90-minute bush walk along the Crocodile River: R450 per person
- Half-day Matsamo Cultural Village tour: R1,800 per person
- Eswatini day tour, cross-border: R2,900 per person
Good to Know
- Minimum 2 people required
- Single person rate available from R8,900
- Transfers are optional extras unless arranged as part of your booking
- Activities are subject to availability, weather and operational conditions
- Cross-border tours require a valid passport
- Rates may change and should be confirmed when booking