Kruger National Park Safari from Hazyview
Big Five. Wild Africa. Three Days of Pure Safari. Forget the rushed one-day safari. Three days gives you time to go deeper, drive further and experience Kruger when the bush is at its most alive. From your base in Hazyview, Timeline Travel takes you into the world-famous Kruger National Park for an action-packed safari designed around wildlife, photography and unforgettable African moments. You’ll chase the sunrise, follow fresh tracks, search for lions and elephants, cruise through Big Five country and experience the African bush as the landscape changes from morning to golden afternoon. This isn't a sightseeing trip. It's a safari.
Itinerary
Day 1
Hazyview → Kruger National Park
06:00 – 06:30 | Pickup from Hazyview Your adventure begins early. We head toward the Kruger National Park while the Lowveld wakes up around you. Depending on the season and your chosen route, we use one of the convenient southern gates serving the Hazyview area, such as Phabeni or Paul Kruger Gate. Phabeni Gate is approximately 38 km from Skukuza and Paul Kruger Gate approximately 33 km from Phabeni. 07:00 – 12:00 | Morning Game Drive Once inside Kruger, the search begins. Keep your eyes open for: 🦁 Lions 🐘 Elephants 🦏 Rhino 🐃 Buffalo 🐆 Leopard 🦒 Giraffe 🦓 Zebra 🦛 Hippos 🐊 Crocodiles 🦌 Antelope 🦅 African birds of prey Every turn is different. Every sighting is earned. 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Rest Stop at a designated Kruger rest area for lunch and refreshments. 13:00 – 17:00 | Afternoon Safari Back into the bush. The afternoon brings a completely different atmosphere. Animals become more active as temperatures fall, while predators begin preparing for the evening. 17:00 onwards | Return to Hazyview Overnight: Hazyview
- Destination
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation
- uMbhaba Lodge
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
The Big Kruger Safari
Sunrise to Sunset 05:00 – 05:30 | Early Morning Departure This is the day serious safari lovers wait for. We head out early because the bush doesn't wait for tourists. The cooler morning hours can be excellent for wildlife activity, and the day's first kilometres are dedicated to finding predators, elephants, rhinos and other game. 06:00 – 10:00 | Intensive Morning Game Drive Follow animal tracks. Scan the bush. Stop for sightings. Your guide will help you understand animal behaviour, tracks, calls and the constantly changing landscape. 10:00 – 11:00 | Breakfast / Rest Stop Take a break at an approved rest area. 11:00 – 14:00 | Explore More of Kruger Continue deeper into the southern section of the park, exploring different habitats and water sources where wildlife may gather. 14:00 – 15:00 | Lunch Relax, refuel and prepare for the afternoon. 15:00 – 18:00 | Golden-Hour Safari This is where the magic happens. The afternoon light transforms the bush into a photographer's dream. Look for elephants crossing the road, giraffes silhouetted against the sunset and predators beginning their evening movements. 18:00 – 19:00 | Return to Hazyview Depending on the season and your safari arrangement, return toward Hazyview before the relevant park closing time. Overnight: Hazyview
- Destination
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation
- uMbhaba Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3
Last Chance For The Big Five
One More Drive. One More Adventure. 05:30 – 06:00 | Final Safari Departure Your final morning is your last shot at an unforgettable sighting. The mission: Find something you haven't seen yet. Maybe it's a leopard. Maybe it's a pride of lions. Maybe it's hundreds of buffalo. Maybe it's an elephant herd appearing through the morning mist. That's the beauty of Kruger — you never know what's waiting around the next corner. 06:00 – 10:00 | Morning Game Drive Enjoy your final extended safari through the Kruger landscape. 10:00 – 11:00 | Breakfast / Refreshment Stop Time to relax and take in the final moments of the bush. 11:00 – 12:00 | Exit Kruger Bid farewell to the wilderness and begin your journey back to Hazyview. 12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch & Hazyview Enjoy lunch and some downtime. 14:00 onwards | Tour Ends Drop-off in Hazyview or continue onward to your next South African destination.
- Destination
- Hazyview
- Accommodation
- No Accommodation
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's Included
- Starting point: Hazyview, Mpumalanga
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destination: Kruger National Park
- Accommodation: uMbhaba Lodge Hazyview
- Safari: Multiple game drives
- Transport: Private/comfortable safari transport depending on package
- Best for: International visitors wanting a deeper Kruger experience
What's Excluded
- Lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
WHY BOOK THIS SAFARI?
MORE TIME = MORE OPPORTUNITIES A one-day safari can be incredible. But three days gives you multiple opportunities to search different areas, follow different wildlife movements and experience the park at different times of day. Kruger itself notes that sightings can include everything from the Big Five to specialist birdlife and distinctive trees and natural features.
Full deposit, payment and cancellation terms: Booking Terms & Conditions.