Kruger Big 5 Safari Gold

• Getting there: Overnight flight to Johannesburg 
• Transport: Private transfers with an English speaker driver/guide, and private open air safari vehicles during safari
• Accommodation: 9 nights total duration (including 1 night on each international flight) - 7 nights at a luxury 5 star accommodation near Kruger National Park 
• Meals included: Half board at the accommodation
• Experiences: Two 9-hour full day private game drives at Kruger National Park in an open-air vehicle, full day private panoramic drive including Graskop Gorge Lift and Matsamo Cultural Village experience with traditional buffet lunch

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills and tips to hotel staff, drivers and guides
• Any meals (other than the one mentioned), drinks, tips, expenses of personal nature
• Anything not mentioned in the “What's Included” tab

Available until 15th December 2026. On request between 15 December to 15 January (inclusive) every year. 

What hotel will I be staying at?
Your accommodation will be an upgraded 5* property just outside of Kruger National Park. Depending on availability, you will stay at one of the following: Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa, Timamoon Lodge, Nut Grove Manor or Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge. 

Best time to travel
The best time to visit South Africa is between November to March, although each season provides a different spectacle.

Summer rains in November and December provide lush greenery, new-born animals and excellent birding.
The dry winter period of April to September provides sparser vegetation which makes for better game viewing. During this period, wildlife congregates close to remaining water sources.
In July and August, the temperature is warm during the day and cold after sunset, around 5pm.

The destination South Africa is available through Co-op Holidays all year around, except from 15^th December to 15^th January where it is on request, through our Tailormade team.

Visa
British citizens do not require a Visa to enter South Africa.

Malaria
The chosen hotel is located in a low-risk malaria area. The use of insect repellents is recommended between September and May.
Please consult your doctor for the best advice.

Game Drives
Full private game drives.
You'll leave camp at around 5.30am to have the best chance of spotting the animals.
The game drives are private in open air vehicles.
The packed breakfast from the hotel can either be eaten on route or at the rest camp.
Lunch will be a stop at one of the rest places with an onsite restaurant/bar.

Age Restrictions
This tour is not suitable for children under 12, please enquire about our Private Kruger Big 5 Family Safari instead.