Kruger Full Day Safari, Private Vehicle
Overview
A whole day in Kruger National Park with an open safari vehicle and a guide for your group alone. We collect you from your stay in Hoedspruit before sunrise, and it is about an hour's drive to the park gate, so you are in the park while the animals are still moving in the cool of the morning.
The day follows the sightings. There is coffee, tea and rusks in the morning, time at viewpoints and waterholes, and a lunch stop at one of Kruger's rest camps, where you buy what you like from the restaurant or shop. In the afternoon you keep driving, then head back to Hoedspruit and are dropped at your door.
Because the vehicle is yours, nobody else sets the pace. Stay with the lions for an hour, skip the stop you do not need, ask your guide every question you have. One price covers the vehicle for up to 6 guests. SANParks conservation fees are added when you book, at cost, for each guest.
Route
Start
Your lodge, guest house or holiday home in Hoedspruit
End
Back at your stay in Hoedspruit
What to expect
Vehicle
Private open safari vehicle
Group Size
Min 1, max 6 guests
- An open safari vehicle and guide for your group only, up to 6 guests
- A full day in Kruger National Park, about 12 hours door to door
- In the park early, while the animals are still active
- Coffee, tea and rusks in the morning
- A lunch stop at one of Kruger's rest camps
- Collected from and dropped back at your stay in Hoedspruit
Rates
| Guests | Group total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 6 guests | R 7 500 | R 1 250 (6 sharing) |
Park fees extra. R7,500 for the vehicle, up to 6 guests. SANParks conservation fees are added at cost when you book.
- The price is for the whole vehicle, up to 6 guests, and includes everything listed as included.
- SANParks conservation fees are added at cost when you book, for each guest by nationality. From 1 November 2026, per person per day:
- South African citizens and residents (valid SA ID): adults (12 and older) R140, children R70
- SADC nationals (valid passport): adults (12 and older) R296, children R147
- International visitors (valid passport): adults (12 and older) R692, children R345
Rates can change with the season and group size. We confirm your price when you enquire.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- A private open safari vehicle for your group, up to 6 guests
- A qualified, experienced guide
- The vehicle's own entry into the park
- Bottled water
- Coffee, tea and rusks in the morning
- Collection from and drop-off at your stay in Hoedspruit
Not Included
- SANParks conservation fees, per guest, added at cost when you book
- Lunch and anything you buy at the rest camp
- Other drinks and snacks
- A tip for your guide, which is up to you
Getting There
We collect you from your lodge, guest house or holiday home in Hoedspruit and drop you back there at the end of the day. The drive to the park gate takes about an hour each way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
R7,500 for the vehicle, whether you are 1 guest or 6. SANParks conservation fees are added when you book, at cost, for each guest.
How is this different from your Full Day Kruger Safari?
Our Full Day Kruger Safari is shared: you join other guests and pay per person. This one is private. The vehicle and the guide are only for your group, and the day goes at your pace.
What time do you collect us?
Early. The day starts at 05:00, and we confirm your exact pickup time with you before the day. You are back in Hoedspruit in the late afternoon, about 12 hours later.
Is lunch included?
No. Bottled water and coffee, tea and rusks in the morning are included. Around midday you stop at one of Kruger's rest camps, where you can buy lunch at the restaurant or shop.
How do park fees work?
SANParks charges a conservation fee for each guest, each day. We add it to your booking at cost, by nationality. From 1 November 2026 an adult (12 and older) pays R140 as a South African, R296 as a SADC national and R692 as an international visitor; children pay R70, R147 and R345.
Do children count towards the 6?
Yes. Every guest takes a seat, so the vehicle takes up to 6 people, children included. The vehicle price stays the same; only the conservation fee is lower for children.
How do I book and pay?
Pick a date and the number of guests, then pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your booking is confirmed by email. Book by 20:00 the evening before.
What if we need to cancel?
Cancel up to 48 hours before the start and you get a full refund. Within 48 hours of the start there is no refund.
Will we see the Big 5?
Nobody can promise a sighting in a wild park. A full day gives you the best chance, and your guide knows where the animals have been seen.
How much does Kruger Full Day Safari, Private Vehicle cost?
Kruger Full Day Safari, Private Vehicle is from R 7 500 per group. Park and conservation fees are not included and are paid on the day. R7,500 for the vehicle, up to 6 guests. SANParks conservation fees are added at cost when you book. Rates can change with the season and group size, and we confirm your price when you enquire.
What time does Kruger Full Day Safari, Private Vehicle start?
It starts at 05:00. Tell us your date when you enquire and we confirm the time that day.
Do you collect from my lodge?
Pickup is from Hoedspruit. Tell us where you are staying when you enquire and we arrange the collection or tell you where to meet.
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R 7 500
for up to 6 guests
Rates can change; we confirm your price when you enquire.
- Duration
- About 12 hours
- Starts
- 05:00
- Location
- Kruger National Park
- Pickup
- Hoedspruit
- Park fees
- Not included
- Vehicle
- Private open safari vehicle
- Min guests
- 1
R7,500 for the vehicle, up to 6 guests. SANParks conservation fees are added at cost when you book.
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