KRUGER PARK – HALF DAY MORNING / AFTERNOON SAFARI
Experience the Kruger Park on a Half Day Safari from Hazyview. Choose between a morning or afternoon drive in an open 4×4 with a professional guide.
Choose Your Safari
Experience the magic of the Kruger National Park on a half-day morning or afternoon safari departing from Hazyview.
Morning safaris are ideal for cool temperatures and early wildlife activity, while afternoon safaris offer excellent game viewing as animals begin to emerge later in the day.
Travel in an open 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide and enjoy the chance to spot the legendary Big 5 and other incredible wildlife. Stops are made at Kruger rest camps where you can purchase meals or refreshments for your own account. Families with children under 6 years must book a private vehicle.
Kruger Half Day Special
From R895pp*
Valid on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings only.
Includes free hotel pick-up in Hazyview. Subject to availability.
Excludes entry fees. Minimum 2 guests required.
Highlights
- Half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park with a professional guide
- Chance to spot the Big 5 and a wide variety of other wildlife
- Morning or afternoon departures from Hazyview
- Private vehicle options for families, groups, or guests who prefer a private experience
- Collection and drop-off from central Hazyview accommodation or Perry’s Bridge Trading Post
Inclusions: Bottled water, half-day game drive in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, and a professional local safari guide.
Exclusions: Kruger Park entry fees (charged separately according to the travel date), meals, drinks, and items of a personal nature.
Important Information
- Minimum 2 guests required for scheduled safaris to depart – ask to join a group! Safaris in private vehicles can be booked from 1 guest.
- No children under 6 on scheduled safaris. Families with children under 6 years must book a private vehicle.
- Vehicles seat a maximum of 10 guests. Seats are not pre-booked on scheduled safaris. Requests may be made in advance, but are not guaranteed unless a private vehicle is booked.
- Refusal to join a safari due to seating preferences or other personal preferences without prior arrangement will be treated as a no-show and is not eligible for refund or cancellation.
- Infants and children each count as individual seats and may not sit on laps.
- Rates for children under 12 years are only valid if accompanied by at least 2 adults.
- Safaris operate in all weather conditions, so please bring a jacket or rain poncho if needed.
Kruger Park Entry Fees
Up to 31 October 2026: Kruger Park entry fees are not included and are payable directly to SANParks at the gate. Kruger is a cashless facility.
From 1 November 2026: We pre-book your Kruger Park Day Pass and entry fee to guarantee entry and avoid the payment queue, which can take an hour or longer. These charges are billed separately and are not included in the safari rate.
Please familiarise yourself with our Safari Essentials.
Collection / Drop-off
Our pickup points for this Kruger Park safari are from Hazyview and include our office at Perry’s Bridge Trading Post & Tourism Centre, Sabi River Sun Resort, Kruger Park Lodge, Hazyview Sun, Hippo Hollow, Numbi Hotel, Lions Rock Rapids, Gecko Lodge, Sanbonani Resort, Hazyview Cabanas, Aan De Vliet, Mackers Africamps, Hazyview Adventure Backpackers, Tranquil Nest, Umbhaba Lodge, and most lodges in the central Hazyview area.
For collection outside of our pickup range, an additional charge may apply. Collection from Skukuza, Phabeni Gate, and Kruger Gate can be arranged on request.
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What to Bring
Not sure what to bring? Watch our TikTok on what to pack for your game drive.
- Hat & sunscreen: Protect yourself from the African sun
- Sunglasses: Helpful for comfort and glare
- Comfortable shoes & a light jacket: Mornings can be cool, afternoons hot
- Camera & binoculars: For those unforgettable wildlife sightings
- Debit or credit card: For meals, refreshments, and any applicable on-site payments
- Snacks or breakfast pack: Or buy meals at Kruger’s rest camps
- Reusable water bottle: Bottled water is provided, but extras are always handy
Looking to spend longer in the Kruger National Park? Then book a Full Day Safari.
You’ll enjoy a guided game drive in an open safari vehicle with a qualified guide, bottled water, and convenient collection and drop-off from Hazyview.
Morning Safari: October–March pick-ups are 04:00–05:00 with returns approximately 11:00–11:45; April–September pick-ups are 04:30–05:30 with returns approximately 11:30–12:15. Afternoon Safari: November–February pick-ups are 13:00–14:00 with returns approximately 18:45–19:30; March–April and August–October pick-ups are 12:30–13:30 with returns approximately 18:15–19:00; May–July pick-ups are 12:00–13:00 with returns approximately 17:45–18:30. All times depend on your Hazyview collection point and season.
No, Kruger Park entry fees are separate from the safari rate. Up to 31 October 2026, guests pay SANParks directly at the gate by debit or credit card. From 1 November 2026, Tours & Tickets pre-books the Kruger Park Day Pass and entry fee for guests, and the charges are billed separately.
Children aged 6 and older can join scheduled safaris. Children under 6 may only travel on a private safari vehicle. All infants and children occupy their own seats and may not sit on laps. Rates for children under 12 apply only when accompanied by at least 2 adults.
Pick-up is available from most lodges in Hazyview including Perry’s Bridge Trading Post, Sabi River Sun, Kruger Park Lodge, Hippo Hollow, Sanbonani Resort, and more. Collection from Phabeni Gate, Skukuza or Kruger Gate can be arranged on request.
Half day safaris give you the prime wildlife viewing hours when the bush is most alive. Morning safaris offer cool temperatures, grazing animals, and the chance to catch predators lingering from their night hunts. Afternoon safaris are ideal for spotting animals as the heat fades and wildlife becomes active again before sunset.
Yes, private safari vehicles are available on request. They are compulsory for families with children under 6 years old and ideal for families or groups who want a personalised experience.
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How Booking Works
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Tours & Tickets SA reserves the right to subcontract vehicles or utilise a trusted and approved third party for any private or group vehicle bookings.
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