Mpumalanga Safaris — the 5 We Would Book

1.Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Our pick

Start early from Marloth Park and enter Kruger through Crocodile Bridge for six hours in a high, open safari vehicle. Guides such as Jerry, Lucky, Advocate, and Max explain the animals, birds, trees, and park roads. Bring food and 440 ZAR in cash for entry. Big Five sightings are possible, never promised.

“An Unforgettable Experience! We had an amazing time on this tour! The organization was perfect, and we were lucky to see many animals in their natural habitat. Our guide, Max, was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing a wealth of information that made the experience even more enriching. We highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for a unique and immersive adventure. Thank you again for this fantastic experience!”

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2.Kruger Safari Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $77Top rated

Start before sunrise from Hazyview or Phabeni Gate and spend about 10 hours in Kruger National Park aboard an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Bradley, Stephan, Remember, and Sipho focus on animal behavior and current sightings, with possible views of the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, zebra, hyena, and more.

“Excellent experience Guided by Bradley and his wonderful Magic! Some amazing sightings. Very well organized”

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3.Open Vehical Safari in Kruger National Park Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $76

Start with pickup from your Marloth Park lodging, then spend about six hours inside Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Hayley and Jan help you search for the animals you most want to see, explain the park’s plants and wildlife, and adapt the drive to the day’s sightings. Park fees and meals cost extra.

“We just had our game drive this morning and despite the rainy weather we were able to sight 3 of the big 5, some of the small 5 and a few notable members of the ugly 5. Hayley was our guide and the only word that comes to mind is awesomRead more”

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4.Kruger Safari Tour – Morning Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $60Best value

Start at 5:00 am for a half-day Kruger National Park game drive in an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Sipho, Bradley, and Tracy share wildlife facts while searching for the Big Five, cheetahs, and wild dogs. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and USB charging are included, but park entry fees and meals are extra.

“We took our tour with Sipho he was friendly and we managed to see 4 of the big 5 animals. Our kids enjoyed the tour with him and they freely asked him about the animals.”

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5.Kruger National Park: Morning Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

You’ll spend six hours exploring Kruger National Park in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, mineral water, and pickup from your accommodation or a park gate. The morning offers strong wildlife-searching conditions, while guides such as Steven add practical animal knowledge, photo positioning, and local stories. Breakfast stops are available, but meals and conservation fees cost extra.

“We had a fantastic experience! we were picked up from our accommodation on time. Steven gave us protective clothing because of the wind while driving on the main road and there was light rain too but we were we protected and warm. Steven made great effort to drive and park strategically so we could get the best shots of the animals. We went quickly through the park in search for cats and had the most beautiful experience seeing lions. We even nudged our way through a huge herd of Buffalo! our last route was to find cheetah and rhino. We managed to see a Cheetah but we will have to…”

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