Kruger Honey Badger Safari – 3 Day
Ideal for those with time constraints who wish to maximise game viewing potential with the best that the Kruger National Park has to offer!
This short safari and tour of 2 nights and 3 days gives you the opportunity to check out South Africa’s Big 5. This safari, named after the elusive honey badger, is a jam-packed adventure promising memorable moments and an all-round unforgettable experience. Discover the Kruger Park in all its glory and unmatched, raw beauty as you roam the wilderness in search of Southern Africa’s most fascinating and majestic creatures – both large and small.
Who knows, you might also get to rare opportunity to spot the fierce honey badger – otherwise known as the ratel – for yourself! This short but sweet sojourn, tailored for you, unlocks the jewels of the Kruger National Park.
Itinerary
Depart from Johannesburg at approximately 7:00 a.m. or from the city of Nelspruit at around 12:30 p.m. for Kruger National Park. From Johannesburg, the trip takes approx. 5-6 hours, allowing for a comfort break. The drive will take us through the Drakensburg foothills and along the scenic areas of the Mpumalanga province. Your vehicle is air-conditioned, with an experienced driver at the wheel.
Upon arrival at the gate of the park, we switch to an open safari vehicle.
Game viewing begins – Get acquainted with the Kruger Park environment and look out for the honey badger and Big 5, along with kudu, impala, warthog, giraffe, hippo, hyena, zebra, and nyala.
Arrival at the rest camp at approx. 6 p.m. and check-in to accommodation. Enjoy a room with en-suite bathroom and all amenities.
A selection of meals and drinks is provided at the camp restaurant, where we unwind after a long day.
Return to camp at around 10:00 a.m. for brunch – prepared by your guide.
Time for a little rest and relaxation.
The game drive continues until approx. 6 p.m. as we make it back before the camp gates close for the night.
Dinner is served – either at the camp restaurant or prepared by your guide.
Prepare for a night safari, moving out into the bush on a drive with SANParks.
Get ready and all packed this morning for the last day out.
A later start, at 7:30 a.m., takes us out into the bush as we leave the park.
Switch vehicles from open game viewing vehicle to an air-conditioned vehicle.
Drive back to Johannesburg (5-6 hour drive after exiting the park) or Nelspruit.
Arrive in Johannesburg at approx. 3:00 p.m. (depending on traffic).
Dates & Rates
01 November 2022 – 31 October 2023
R 18 000 per person sharing
R 25 000 per person single
01 November 2023 – 31 October 2024
R 21 000 per person sharing
R 29 500 per person single
Included:
Open Safari vehicle with highly qualified and experienced guide
Bottled water
Accommodation with bathroom
1 night drive
Meals where specified
Pick up and drop at JHB/ Hazyview/ Malelane/Komatipoort/ Nelspruit
Excluded:
Lunches
Soft drinks
Additional night drive
Gratuities
Bush walks
25% surcharge for private safari