Itinerary Day 2
Kruger to Canyons Route

Self-guided safari in the Kruger National Park

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on a self-guided safari into Kruger National Park. Enjoy a full day of exciting wildlife encounters - from playful families of elephants to graceful impalas grazing next to the road or herds of buffalo.

©Jacques Marais
Spot Elephants on a Game Drive in the Kruger National Park.

A self-guided safari into the Kruger National Park is an easy feat and will guarantee a variety of large wildlife sightings, from elephants and buffalos to lions and leopards. There are also plenty of bird species to see, ranging from the categories of eagles to hornbills, goshawks to kingfishers. All you need is a keen eye, and a pair of good binos (or a great lens).

The roads that cut through the Kruger National Park are tarred and well-marked, making it easy to navigate. You can make pit stops at the various rest camps for a bite to eat and to stretch those legs. One main factor to keep in mind is that you should aim to embark on your trips as early as you can when the sun is not too fierce, and the animals are most active.

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