Private One Day Safari Kruger National Park

Experience Kruger National Park with more comfort, flexibility, and personal attention on a private safari with Mthunzi Safari & Transfers.

This private safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers, small groups, and guests who prefer not to share the vehicle with other travellers. Your safari is guided by an experienced local guide in an open safari vehicle, giving you excellent visibility and a more relaxed wildlife-viewing experience.

Choose the private safari option that suits your time and travel plans — from a short 3-hour Kruger drive to a full 10-hour private safari experience.

Private Safari Options

Private 3 Hour Kruger Drive

A short private game drive for guests with limited time. This option is ideal for travellers who want a quick Kruger safari experience with the comfort of their own private vehicle and guide.

Private 4 Hour Kruger Drive

A relaxed short safari with more time for wildlife viewing. Perfect for a private morning or afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park.

Private Half Day Safari — 6 Hours

A great option for guests who want a proper Kruger safari experience without spending the full day in the park. Enjoy private guided game viewing, comfort stops, and flexible guide attention throughout the drive.

Private Full Day Safari — 10 Hours

Our private full-day Kruger safari gives you more time to explore different areas of the park. This option is ideal for guests who want the best one-day Kruger experience with a dedicated vehicle and guide.

During the safari, your guide will stop at selected restaurants/rest camps for a 45-minute breakfast break and a 1-hour lunch break.

Extra Private Full Day Safari

Add an extra private full-day safari to your booking and enjoy more time discovering Kruger National Park. This option is perfect for guests who want to explore different routes, increase their chances of wildlife sightings, and enjoy another full day in the park with their private guide.

Departure and Return Location

We collect and return guests from their hotel, lodge, guesthouse, Airbnb, or stay within the agreed pickup area.

Exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking. Additional transfer fees may apply for accommodation outside the standard pickup area.

Departure Time

Departure times depend on the selected private safari option, season, gate access, and pickup location.

Typical departure times:

• Morning safaris: Early morning pickup
• Afternoon safaris: Early afternoon pickup
• Full-day safaris: Early morning pickup, returning late afternoon

Final pickup time will be confirmed before your safari.

Included

• Private safari vehicle for your group
• Hotel/stay collection and return within the agreed pickup area
• Guided Kruger National Park safari
• Open safari vehicle
• Experienced local safari guide
• Complimentary mineral water
• Comfort stops during longer safari options
• Breakfast and lunch stops on full-day safari options
• Raincoats during rainy season, subject to availability

Excluded

• Kruger National Park conservation/entry fees
• Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extra drinks
• Personal purchases
• Gratuities/tips
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation
• Transfers outside the standard pickup area, unless arranged in advance

Important Notes

Private safari rates are charged per vehicle and exclude Kruger National Park conservation fees.

Guests should bring a passport or ID for park entry verification. Conservation fees may differ for South African, SADC, and international guests.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, camera, binoculars, and a warm jacket for early morning safaris.

During rainy season, raincoats may be provided where possible, but guests are welcome to bring their own rain jacket.

Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, as Kruger National Park is a natural wildlife environment. Your guide will choose the best route for the day based on weather, road conditions, time available, and animal movement.