Kruger Park game drive
Welcome to Lion Roar Safaris (Pty) Ltd – AWARD WINNING TOUR OPERATOR AND KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI SPECIALIST
Booking your Kruger Park game drive today with Lion Roar Safaris will bring you one step closer to the ultimate Kruger safari experience. Book now and let the countdown begin…
By booking a Kruger Park game drive, you will be whisked away to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Home of the Big Five animals. You get to enjoy game viewing (wildlife viewing) at its finest. Sit back and relax as we take you on a guided adventure, all in the comfort of a luxury open safari vehicle.
Here is how a Kruger Park game drive works
- After you have made your Kruger Park game drive booking with Lion Roar Safaris either online or via email, you can start your countdown to the big day.
- You will be picked up by your professional & friendly Field Guide with the open safari vehicle at the pre-arranged pick-up location in and around Nelspruit, White River, Hazyview, Malelane, Kruger National Park, Skukuza Airport, KMI Airport or Komatipoort.
- You will then be transferred to the Kruger National Park.
- Upon arrival, your Field Guide will open up the safari vehicle after which he/she will go to the office with one of the guests and assist with conservation fee payments and obtain the required entrance and exit permits.
- After the formalities are done, the guide will completely open the vehicle, giving you an overall 360° view.
- Your Field Guide will give you a quick safety briefing with regards to rules and regulations as well as the do’s and the don’ts. The Guide will also give you the itinerary for the day.
- Now you are all set and ready to go. Let the safari begin!
- Pick-up time: Can be anything from 04:00 am to about 06:00 am. The pick-up time depends on the pick-up location as well as the season, as gate opening times change accordingly.
- Exit time: You will exit the Kruger National Park at approximately 14:00-14:30 depending on the season, after which you will be transferred back to your pick-up location or pre-arranged drop-off point in and around Nelspruit, White River, Hazyview, Malelane or Komatipoort.
- Itinerary of a full day Kruger Park game drive: pick-up – transfer to Kruger – enter Kruger – session one – compulsory 45 minute breakfast stop – session two – compulsory 1-hour lunch stop – session three – exit park – transfer to drop-off location – end of the Kruger Park game drive.
Did you know? Besides the huge selection of Kruger overnight safari packages, we also provide tailor-made safari packages. Depending on your budget, anything is possible! Speak to us, so we can arrange your ultimate dream, tailor-made Kruger safari package.
What makes Lion Roar Safaris so unique?
It is simple really. We have an immense passion for the African Bush and an even greater passion for people. This is the perfect combination. We love what we do and we want to share the magic of the Kruger National Park with our wonderful guests.
Why is it called a game drive?
“Game” refers to wild animals or wildlife and the word “drive” refers to a vehicle driving people around in a specific place, for example, a game drive in the Kruger National Park to view the wildlife in their natural habitat. Combined it is known as a game drive, also better known as a safari.
Did you know? The Kruger National Park is the largest nature reserve in South Africa and one of the most popular nature reserves to visit in the world.
Book your Kruger game drive and book our Professional Personal Holiday Photographer to capture your safari as it unfolds
In addition to our Kruger overnight safari packages, activities, accommodation and Full day Kruger safaris we provide a unique option where our guests can hire out the service of one of our Photographers. We call it the PPHP – Professional Personal Holiday Photographer. This service allows guests to fully enjoy the safari without having to experience the safari through their smartphone camera or lens as it happens. The guests don’t need to buy huge expensive telephoto wildlife lenses and camera gear, nor do they need to travel with this kind of equipment or take out special insurance or do special photographic courses to learn how to operate them.
All the guests need to do is sit back and relax whilst the photographer (PPHP) take the photos of the safari as it unfolds.
We like to call it “real-time photography”; for example, if the guest sees a lion but were only able to see the tail of the animal, the guest will only receive a photo of the image that they saw on the day.
Our photographers work closely alongside our guides and have a vast knowledge of the African bush as well. They know animal behavior and can anticipate such behavior. This improves the chances of providing the photographer with more opportunities to capture more in the moment wildlife images.
The PPHP service is affordable and will cost the guest a fraction of the price if they had to go and purchase a small, reliable “point and shoot” camera.
From feedback received from our guests on TripAdvisor, they really enjoyed this add-on extra as it really creates a unique opportunity where they can fully enjoy the safari in the moment.
If adventure and excitement is your thing, then what are you waiting for? Book your Kruger Park game drive today. We cater for everyone, from children to the elderly. Find out more…
YES! We offer affordable Kruger National Park safaris
Our rates include the following:
Please note:
Our area of operation covers Nelspruit and surrounding areas, White River | Malelane | Hazyview | Komatipoort | Marloth Park | Kruger National Park | KMI Airport | Skukuza Airport.
Please contact us if your accommodation falls outside of our area of operation.
We also conduct safari tours in the North of Kruger upon request and need. You also have the option to hire the safari vehicle privately, email us to find out more. Additionally, you have the option to add your Kruger entrance/conservation fees when you make your booking so you don’t have to go to the office on the morning of the safari to make payment for entrance fees.
Important articles you should read: CLICK on the LINKS below for more information!
- What is the duration of a full day safari/ How many hours is a full day safari in Kruger National Park and why?
- Read all about Children on safari, the do’s and don’ts, safety, rules & regulations etc.
- General Rules and regulations and good safari etiquette
- Reasons why you should visit South Africa
- Things you need to know when planning a trip to South Africa
- How tipping in South Africa works
- What to bring and pack for a Safari
- When is the best time to go on Safari in Kruger National Park?
- How to book a Kruger National Park safari to Kruger from Nelspruit | White River | Hazyview | Malelane?
- The benefits of going on a Guided safari with an open safari vehicle to Kruger National Park
- Is it safe to visit the Kruger National Park?
- All about Malaria in South Africa and Kruger National Park
REVIEWS
Fantastic experience
We really enjoyed our safari with Liz and the web photographer. They pointed out many sightings which we would never have seen on our own. We saw 3 leopards, many elephants, rhinos, cape buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and different types of antelopes and birds.
They provided binoculars which helped a lot, especially when observing the leopards in the reed!
The service is top: on time, friendly, very informative and you get a feeling how much they enjoy “going the extra mile” for the customer. They tried to keep ahead of the crowd and do not enter thru Numbi gate which is usually very crowded. Its great the park fee is included in the price because then you do not need to queue at the entrance like in the case of some of the other operators. We will definitely recommend you!
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Great services! Amazing commmentsThe guide was very friendly and helpful!
She really knew the way around the park and we were able to see a big variety of animals
Super accommodating and informative.Liz was super patient in making sure we get the morning bush walk and night drive within limited dates. They know lots about every animal we saw. I love that they provide parkas for their guests because it gets super chilly as the truck moves. Their truck is clean and not loud like other trucks which tend to scare the animals away.
Spectacular day in the Mighty Kruger!Even if the weather was cold during the day, the spectacular sightings we had made up for it all. Luckily this company is not one of those that rush from one big sighting to another but rather take it at a slower pace and therefore not miss even the small things like some bird species and trees and plants, lizards and much more.
Oh and I am so glad their Photographer was also on board with her very sharp eye sight. She spotted plenty of animals where the rest of us missed them…especially that Cheetah! And she took the most beautiful pictures (and some short videos clips) of all our sightings that day. We were surely one lucky group of people seeing all those magnificent wildlife, especially the Elephant Calves, Wild Dogs as well as Hyena Pups!
Oh and let’s not forget the snack bags that was packed for us!!
The Guide was very informative and interactive with our group. Evidently her kindness and helpfulness is not only restricted to the time a guest is on her vehicle still busy on the Tour but even helping when one of our group members was staying over at a place in the Kruger Park, she assisted him from booking in at the camp to taking him to where he would be staying, to briefly showing him around on what is where and available to him in the camp. And this all took merely a few minutes.
I would definitely be recommending Lion Roar Safaris.
Best experience ever!
Lizelle was very informative and made sure we had the best views of all the animals!
Lizelle was the most amazing tour guide. She knew everything about the animals and gave us plenty of time to take photos and ask questions while still ensuring that we saw 4 of the big 5. She was just as excited as we were to view the animals. Without using a radio she was knowledgeable enough to know where to look and how to spot the animals even in the summer bush. Liz was there to help point out animals as well. We were pleasantly surprised to have two guides to make this experience incredible. The vehicle was as impeccable as the guides. They even provided snacks that can easily substitute lunch. The cherry on top is the fleece lined ponchos that kept us warm as it was a bit chilly and a little rainy.
Amazing safari and the best guide!We did a lot of research and chose Lion’s Roar based on it and were spot on with our choice! To my own shame, I cannot remember the name of our guide because it’s been a few months since he experience, but she truly rocked – she was knowledgable, funny and easygoing.
We got very-very lucky on the day we went and saw elephants, rhinos, wild dogs, hippos, numerous birds and other animals. We went again just with friends and saw hardly anything, so do yourself a favor and book with these guys!
We loved it!Liz was so great! Without a doubt, she made our trip a lot better than it would have been otherwise. She was knowledgeable and really wanted us to have a good time.
Professional, great knowledge of all types of Wildlife, friendly and affordable!
Friendly, professional, safari guides
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Best safari company in the Kruger!I want to congratulate Lion Roar Safaris once again for taking me on safari to the Kruger.
I had a spur of the moment urge to go on a safari. Even though it was a last minute booking, they were stil happy to accommodate me.
It’s always nice to just sit back and relax while everything is taken care of. For me, it is always a special occasion going to the Park. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge my batteries. Best of all, I learn something new everytime I go with Lion Roar Safaris.
Every safari with this company is unique. Everyone should do a guided safari with them atleast once in their lives otherwise you are missing out!
Keep up the good work Lion Roar and see you again soon for another safari adventure!
Wonderful safari experience in the Kruger National Park!What an experience. The finer touch and extra service makes it very special. Neat vehicle and well organised logistics. Knowlegable, friendly and professional two ladies. Highly recommended. This safari in the National Kruger Park was definitely a highlight of my year. Well done !
Memorable Father’s Day in the Kruger National ParkUsually I end up in the beautiful Nelspruit to see clients and to deal with work-related responsibilities. This year, my husband and I returned for a well-deserved holiday break. Yes, we came back and it is our second time doing a safari with Lion Roar Safaris, but this time I brought along the kids, my father and mother. One big happy family outing!
We booked the safari on Father’s Day, so my dad can enjoy the Kruger yet again. He hasn’t been to the Kruger for many years, let alone go on safari in an open safari vehicle. Everyone enjoyed it immensely, especially the kids who simply adore all animals.
My dad walks with a walking stick and my mother struggles to see & both of them make use of hearing aids. For this reason, we decided to book the safari vehicle privately so we don’t have to share with other people and if the kids misbehave or granny or grandpa can’t hear, we can talk a bit louder. (Even though we know that their company is child and elderly friendly). I’m glad my husband advised me to book it privately, it made it more special.
I just want to thank the team at Lion Roar Safaris once again. Everything from start to finish was great! I would also like to thank you for the extra touches you provide to make things comfortable, for example, the extra step that helped mom and dad get on the vehicle, the ponchos and most importantly the patience and professionalism of the guide.
We will keep coming back!
Some of the services Lion Roar Safaris Offer…
Upmarket Luxury Safaris I Tailored Safaris I Professional Personal Holiday Photographer I Hire a Professional Field Guide I Hire a Private Safari Vehicle I Accommodation in and around Kruger I Photographic Safaris I Safari catering – picnic lunches, dinners and BBQ’s and more…
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