Skukuza attractions

This adventure activity, set in the Southern Kruger National Park area, offers a family-friendly outdoor experience suitable for people of all ages. It is tailored for small groups and will let you explore the local environment in a relaxed, social setting. Children under the age of 10 might need assistance during parts of the activity, so bear that in mind when planning. The activity accommodates up to eight participants per trip; larger groups are normally split across several trips and team‑building options are available. A maximum per person weight of 120 kg applies. The format is kept deliberately small and focused, so you can enjoy the surroundings and take part at a pace that suits your group.

Set out from Hazyview for a full-day safari inside Kruger National Park. Accompanied by seasoned guides with an intimate knowledge of the park, you will explore its varied habitats and look for wildlife in their natural surroundings. The excursion offers the chance to see the Big Five among many other species as you move through the reserve. Along the way, guides will navigate you from quiet watering holes to the banks of the Sabie River, where animals often gather. As you travel through different ecosystems, you’ll take in wide-open landscapes and abundant fauna, and learn about the rhythms of the park from people who know it well. This day safari from Hazyview provides an authentic taste of Africa’s wild splendour and an opportunity to make lasting memories in Kruger National Park.

On this tour, you will travel from Hazyview to explore some of Mpumalanga’s beautiful natural attractions. You will head to Blyde River Canyon and go on a cruise, where you will be treated to views of lush, subtropical plant life and steep cliffs. Among the highlights that you will see are the 200-yard Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the popular rock formation called Three Rondavels. You can also spot local wildlife, including antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, primates and birds. Your guide will provide you with an interesting narrative of the canyon’s past and present. Afterwards, you will visit Lisbon Falls and a lookout point that will give you a close-up view of the Three Rondavels. You will also stop at God’s Window, a popular viewpoint that affords a sweeping vista of green cliffs and the plains below.

Morning drives begin before dawn and aim to get you into the park as the gates open or just as first light touches the landscape. You will travel in the cooler hours when animals are more active, moving to find food and water. Along the way you may hear the bush wake up and see the landscape change with the light. This is often the best time for predator activity, so you may spot lions, leopards or wild dogs on the hunt, as well as a range of other wildlife going about their early routines. Guides will place emphasis on observing animal behaviour and the patterns of the morning, helping you understand why wildlife is more visible at this time. Seeing the African sunrise over the bush is often a particular highlight, with the low light and calm atmosphere adding to the experience.

On this half-day guided Panorama Route tour, you’ll experience some of Mpumalanga’s most impressive highlights, including sweeping views, dramatic landscapes and a taste of the region’s natural beauty. You’ll also visit the village of Graskop, known for its forestry history and scenic surroundings. You’ll stop at Lisbon Falls, the tallest waterfall in Mpumalanga, where water drops 308 feet into a forested gorge. You’ll also see Three Rondavels, a viewpoint overlooking the largest green canyon in the world. These towering dolomite formations rise above the Blyde River Canyon and resemble traditional African huts. At God’s Window, you’ll get vistas that can stretch more than 2953 feet down into the Lowveld. A short walk through patches of indigenous rainforest will lead to several viewing points.

On this tour, you’ll discover one of South Africa’s most scenic regions on a full-day adventure through the Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon. You’ll experience natural beauty, wildlife and views of Mpumalanga’s dramatic landscapes. You’ll go on a boat cruise along the Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest canyon in the world. On your journey, you’ll glide past riverbanks and towering cliffs while spotting hippos, crocodiles and an array of birds. You can take in the striking sight of the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall, one of the few active tufa falls in the world. After your cruise, you’ll continue along the Panorama Route, where you can see the Three Rondavels, the Lisbon Falls and God’s Window. Here, you can gaze at the Lowveld below.

A guided safari into Kruger National Park offers close-up game viewing in one of South Africa’s richest wildlife areas. The park is home to a large diversity of species, including Africa’s sought-after Big 5, and the drive will focus on locating a range of mammals, birds and other wildlife as the landscape changes around you. Morning safaris take advantage of the early hours, when the bush comes alive and animals are often more active. Afternoon safaris concentrate on late-day activity; as evening approaches, nocturnal species begin to stir. Along the way, you will pause at one of the park camps for a short break before continuing the drive. The experience centres on guided game viewing from a shared vehicle and on returning to Hazyview after the drive. Guides will help you spot and identify animals and explain behaviours and habitats as you move through the park.

On this morning safari, you’ll discover world-famous wildlife in nearly two million hectares of Kruger National Park. Here, you’ll witness a diversity of animals, landscapes and ecosystems – from open grasslands to dense riverine forests. Setting out early in an open safari vehicle, you’ll have uninterrupted views and close-up encounters as the park comes to life. The cooler morning hours are among the most active times in the bush, so you’ll have the opportunity to see predators returning from the night’s hunt and herbivores beginning their day. You’ll be led by a qualified field guide who will provide expert knowledge as you go around different areas of the park.

Experience a private safari in Kruger National Park as the bush wakes at dawn and you drink your morning bush coffee while the landscape comes to life. As the day begins, your guide will share the history and legacy of safari, bringing the setting alive with stories, heritage and local folklore. They are experts on the land and its wildlife, so you’ll gain a clear sense of the area and the adventure ahead. You’ll experience Kruger visually, imaginatively and emotionally as you move through the park in search of its wildlife. Along the way you’ll go in search of the legendary Big Five and enjoy the rhythm of the bush as sightings present themselves. By the end of your time in the park you should feel more connected to nature and to the place’s history, with a deeper understanding of both the animals and the landscape.

You will join a highly experienced, qualified guide for a game drive through the world-renowned Kruger National Park, which spans nearly 2 million hectares. As your interpreter of nature, the guide will point out animals, explain what you see and help you follow signs of wildlife as you move through the bush. The focus is on searching for the Big Five and other magnificent creatures that call this park home. The drive moves through the park early in the day and continues through the morning as you look for wildlife. Along the way you may stop at one of the many picnic spots, where brunch can be purchased. After lunch you will continue your wildlife search into the afternoon, taking in more of the park’s variety of habitats and species before returning to the park exit gates.

On this afternoon safari, you’ll experience the beauty and wildlife of the Kruger National Park, which spans nearly two million hectares. Here, you’ll find a diversity of animals, landscapes and ecosystems – from open grasslands to dense riverine forests. Setting out in the afternoon, you’ll explore the park as it transitions from the heat of the day into the cooler evening hours when many animals become more active, offering excellent chances to spot predators and herds gathering around waterholes. You’ll travel in an open safari vehicle for clear, panoramic views and close-up encounters with Kruger’s wildlife. Led by a qualified field guide, you’ll get the freedom to discover different areas of the park. Along the way, you’ll stop for refreshments and to take in the changing light as the sun begins to set over the bushveld.

This full-day safari in the Kruger National Park will give you the chance to explore nearly two million hectares with diverse animals, landscapes and ecosystems - from open grasslands to dense riverine forests. In an open safari vehicle, you’ll get uninterrupted views and close-up encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife. You’ll witness animals active in both the cooler morning and late afternoon hours, when predators are most likely to be on the move. Led by a qualified field guide, you’ll discover different regions of the park.

You will travel the Panorama Route via the spectacular scenery of Kowyn’s Pass to Graskop, the southernmost point of the Blyde River Canyon. Along the escarpment you will drive where the land plunges more than 1,000m to the Lowveld, taking in high viewpoints such as God’s Window and the sweeping vistas of the Blyde River Canyon seen from Three Rondavels and Lowveld View. At Graskop you may take the Gorge Lift, which descends 51 metres to the bottom of the gorge in a glass‑fronted elevator. An interpretative walk through indigenous forest follows, with wooden walkways and suspension bridges and interactive exhibits that explain the local environment. The tour also includes visits to waterfalls and geological highlights, including the beautiful Lisbon Falls and the water‑sculpted pits at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, where the Treur and Blyde rivers meet. If you want more excitement, you can add a Zipline or the Big Swing during the tour. Please note that choosing these optional activities might reduce the number of sites you visit because of timing.

This tour will showcase the raw beauty of the Mpumalanga province at the extraordinary Blyde River Canyon. You'll explore the world's third-largest canyon with a local guide, visiting highlights like the breathtaking God's Window lookout. At lunchtime, you'll visit the charming town of Pilgrim's Rest where you'll head to local icon, Harrie's Pancakes. After your lunch, you can walk around the town before visiting the amazing rock formations at Bourke's Luck Potholes.

Experience the wilds of Kruger National Park with guides who bring a wealth of local experience. They know which parts of the park are frequented by popular animals such as the big five, and they will go above and beyond to locate the species you most want to see. Along the way, their familiarity with the landscape and animal patterns will shape your time in the park. As you move through different areas of Kruger, you will benefit from your guide’s local insight and practical knowledge. You may see members of the big five and other wildlife that favour particular habitats, while your guide points out where animals are typically found and why. The focus is on thoughtful, knowledgeable viewing rather than promises of specific sightings, and your guide will make every effort to find the animals you hope to encounter.