HAZYVIEW Day Tours

FULL DAY:
Summer 05h00 – 15h30 (Oct – Mar)
Winter 05h30 – 16h00 (Apr  – Sept)
 
MORNING:
Summer 05h00 – 12h00 (Oct – Mar)
Winter 05h30 – 12h30 (Apr  – Sept)
 
AFTERNOON:
Summer 13h30 – 18h00 (Oct – Mar)
Winter 13h00 – 17h30 (Apr  – Sept)
 
A safari in an open vehicle into Kruger National Park isn’t to be taken lightly. It’s a privilege beyond imagination, for this, one of the world’s most famous game reserves, is not only vast with a glorious diversity of wildlife and birdlife, but also renowned for its ever-changing African landscapes. For photographers, it’s a dream destination, with no fewer than 147 mammals and over 500 species of bird waiting for the click of your camera. Our qualified, experienced field guides know the terrain and the protocol intimately, and their skills, combined with the superb visibility afforded by our specially modified safari vehicles, guarantee you’re in the pound seats for a wonderfully wild experience. Kruger is teaming with game, big and small, and you’ll be as spellbound by the Big Five as the Little. Come on a real safari and feel the difference. 

No children under 8 years, except on a private basis.

We’re up before the sun, to steal a march on the wildlife of Kruger National Park. They’re either just waking or heading for bed. Led by a highly experienced Trails Ranger from our starting point, strap on our comfortable walking boots, and set off on foot to get up close and personal with game, big and small, and learn something precious about their world. Our ranger will teach us some bush skills, from animal tracking to bird and plant identification. It’s fun, it’s fascinating and you’ll fall in love with the sight, scents, and wonderful sounds of the bush as the sun creeps up. Nobody knows what will be around the next corner, but rest assured, it’ll make your heartbeat that little bit faster. 

No children under 13 years.
Minimum 4 Guests

Mpumalanga is a magnificent region, home to many of South Africa’s most spectacular natural sights. We’ll journey to the best of the best, visiting the legendary Blyde River Canyon, third largest in the world, and enjoying the never-ending Lowveld landscape from the ledge of God’s Window. Tuck into a delicious lunch at the famous Harrie’s Pancakes or Chubby Pig Restaurant. During the day, we give ourselves time to explore the extraordinary rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, one of nature’s most intriguing creations, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls and God’s Window.

Discover the splendour of the third largest Canyon in the world with a leisurely interpretive boat cruise along the lush subtropical banks of the Blyde River Canyon. View Africa’s largest active Tufa falls - the spectacular 200m Kadishi Tufa Waterfall, as well as the famous Three Rondavels – uncanny resemblance to traditional African huts. The abundance and diversity of wildlife, including numerous fish and antelope species as well as Hippos and Crocodiles, primate species and a diversity of birdlife such as the African Fish Eagle, African Finfoot and much more, will keep you enthralled while you learn more about the natural history of the Blyde River Canyon. After this stunning tour we head off to do a panoramic tour of the highlights of Mpumalanga, giving you a good oversight of the area, and undoubtedly enticing you back for more on your next visit! We’ll visit Three Rondavels, as well as Lisbon Falls and God’s Window. For those with cameras, the boundless vistas of God’s Window were created with you in mind. No matter whether you’re a photographer or simply a lover of exquisite scenery, you’ll enjoy our perfect portions of the Mpumalanga magic! 

It’s a unique day, and we make the most of it! It’s conservation, education, and botany, but wholly experiential. We watch the lives of chimpanzees in semi wild surroundings at the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden – it’s a unique opportunity to study these primates who share 98 percent of our DNA! A gratifying thought is that our presence here – our entrance fee - contributes to the rescue of another chimpanzee. We enjoy a light lunch at the Lowveld Botanical Gardens, with time over for a leisurely stroll through the exquisite Lowveld Botanical Gardens. A fitting end to an enriching experience.

When the sun sets, we enter the Park in an open safari vehicle in the expert company of an experienced Ranger. By the light of the moon – we hope - and a large powerful spotlight, we track the elusive nocturnal animals of Africa. It’s a wonderful experience, and no matter what is to be seen or found on that night, the magic of the bush by starlight, is something unforgettable.

Min 4 Guests.
No children under 6 years.

As the shadows lengthen and the heat of the day starts to cool, we set off on our exciting safari in an open safari vehicle with tiered seats. We enter the Kruger Park as the animals are waking up from their afternoon siesta, and they are hungry! They will be looking for their next meal and we hope to see the Big 5, and many other exciting animals. Keep your camera poised to capture those amazing photos of our sightings of the magnificent animals. Soak up the unique atmosphere of dinner in the boma, cooked African style over hot coals. We hope to see the usual abundance of animals coming to drink from the river. After a delicious dinner we head back to Hazyview, hoping for more exciting animal sightings, and feeling privileged to have enjoyed this incredible African experience.

Minimum 10 Guests.
No children under 8 years.
Dinner and drinks for guests own account.