What to do and see in Mpumalanga, South Africa: The Best Multi-day Tours

April 7, 2022 Hana Mouser

Mpumalanga /əmˌpuːməˈlɑːŋɡə/ ( listen) is a province of South Africa. The name means "east", or literally "the place where the sun rises" in the Swazi, Xhosa, Ndebele and Zulu languages. Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa's land area. It shares borders with the South African provinces of Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the southwest, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south. The capital is Nelspruit.
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1. Private 5-Day Overnight Safari In Kruger Park from Skukuza Airport

Private Kruger Safaris
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A multi-day private guided safari tour in Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. 5 days / 4 nights start with the fly into Skukuza from Johannesburg or Cape Town. Accommodation is either inside the Kruger National Park or just outside the park depends on the availability of the season. While we move from different areas to increase your chances to view the animals like the Big 5, we experience the beauty of Kruger National Park with many area's of open savannah to thick bushveld next to rivers like the Sabie River and the Sand River. You will be accompanied by the Bekker Brothers so you will have Bernhard & Hennie Bekker on the vehicle with you to guide you in the African Bush.

Inclusions: Air port transfers, 4 nights accommodation, 5 days of game drives, Bottled water on drive, Guide and Driver, Morning tea / coffee in the bush, Private tour

Exclusions: All meals can be done in restaurants and supermarket shops available in camps, Optional extra activities like Bush Walk, Night Drive & Sunset Drive, Domestic flights to and from Skukuza Airport, Entrance fees to Kruger Park / Conservation fees payable per person per night of R372 per adult payable directly to Kruger Park at first check in at camp., Gratuities

Reviewed By guntert2020

Our drive into the Kruger with PK Safaris was excellent! They were knowledgeable, professional, reliable and very accommodating. We will highly recommend them anytime.

2. 6 Day 5 Night Private Photographic Safari of Kruger Park from Skukuza Airport

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Private photographic safari in Kruger National Park for the amateur to the expert for the wildlife photographer. Max 2 photographers. INCLUDED: • Specialised private open safari vehicle with professional & experienced nature guide • GIMPRO stabilisation for long lens with photographic arms mounted on the vehicle • Badger Bean Bags on board • Photographic equipment for hire (Must be arranged 3 weeks before arrival) • Private trips ( Max 2 photographers) • Shared accommodation 2 sleeper bungalow.

Inclusions: Included: Accommodation, Safaris, Airport Transfers & Conservation fees., Gimpro Gimbals & Bean Bags, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: All meals as you will have many options $4 to $15 USD per meal per person.

Reviewed By guntert2020

Our drive into the Kruger with PK Safaris was excellent! They were knowledgeable, professional, reliable and very accommodating. We will highly recommend them anytime.

3. Two Days, One Night Tour: Blyde River to Kruger National Park

Sonpark Centre, Office 24, Building, 1 Faurie St, Sonheuwel, Nelspruit, 1206, South Africa Mbombela Experience - Day Tours
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This Extended Tour departs Nelspruit, Whiteriver or Hazyview in the morning and head toward the small Drakensberg mountain range to take in the stunning sights of Mac-Mac Falls, The Pinnacle,God’s Window, ,Lisbon Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes,Three Rondawels and the most awesome Blyde River Canyon. Lunch stop will be made in Graskop before we make our way to our Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park. You will be welcomed by a Kruger Park Ranger who will take you on a sunset or night drive, a night will be spent in the kruger comfy beds in a  hut. The following morning will be an early start, You will hop on an Open Safari Vehicle for your full day game drive. The OPEN Game Viewing Vehicle give us the advantage of height and our knowledgeable guides will provide the answers to all your wildlife questions. We will seek out the vast variety of animal species that have made Kruger their home as well as the world famous Big Five!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight accommodation, National Park fees, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All Transport

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By lawrencen380

A tour that should be experienced by everyone. Beautiful Mpumalanga...a province worth visiting for an amazing holiday experience

4. 7-Day African Insight Adventure Camping Tour from Pretoria

Court Classique Suite Hotel, Cnr Francis Baard &, Beckett St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa Acacia Africa
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Immerse yourself for a week of African adventure in this 7 day overland safari tour designed to answer that African calling. Visit renowned Game Parks; Kruger National Park in South Africa and the Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe, for a safari experience in two of Southern Africa’s best wildlife countries. Be awe struck by the mighty Zambezi and the Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonder of the world.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle, Camping and cooking equipment, All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation, Sleeping mattress, Meals & Accommodation as indicated, Services of two crew, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit, Matobo NP, Open Vehicle Game Drive and Wilderness Walk with Resident Guide*, Kruger NP, Full Day Open Vehicle Game Drive with Resident Guide, Shangaan Cultural Evening

Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 100.00pp)*, Visas, Flights, Travel insurance, Departure taxes, Airport transfers, Sleeping bag, Optional activities, Drinks, tips, Items of a personal nature

Reviewed By bookeric

TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.

5. 5Days Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park Overnight Tour and Safaris

Bono Tours and Safaris
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5Days Kruger National Park Overnight Safaris. Enjoy the Big 5 and other game species. Visit one of The Blyde River Canyon. The rate includes accommodation, guided transport, breakfast and dinner.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit, White River or Hazyview, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By noaho273

Haven’t stayed a Thakadu River, but I highly recommend Madikwe. Not as big, clearly, as Kruger, but uncrowded and less expensive than the fancy places in the Greater Kruger. Stayed at Tau and Buffalo Ridge.

6. 4-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner

O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa Shinzelle Safaris
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Our Kruger Park & Panoramic Tour Package is an unforgettable way to experience the Kruger Park & surrounding region, providing you with a variety of activities that include a sunset safari, full day safari & half day morning safari, all with a professional nature guide in a specially modified open safari vehicle, complete with Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon with accommodation at Gecko Lodge, on the doorstep of Kruger, a proud accommodation provider for Shinzelle Safaris. This safari package takes you on an unforgettable experience of the Kruger Park & Blyde River Canyon, with a dedicated hospitality team ensuring personalised service, including 3 nights accommodation, a sunset safari, a full day safari, Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon and a morning safari in the Kruger National Park, dinner and breakfast are included in this package as well as entrance fees to the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon with accommodation at Gecko Lodge.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Professional guide, Return Johannesburg transfer

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By C11arm

Honestly can not recommend Shinzelle enough! We’ve had the most memorable experience and are now sat at Johannesburg airport waiting to go home and are truly sad to be leaving. From the moment we were picked up from the airport everything was seamless. We were even given a complimentary upgrade to the honeymoon suite which was awesome. The food was honestly incredible- huge thanks to the fantastic chef who prepared everything and to Amy for making everything run to plan and even arranging for us to go to an elephant sanctuary- a definite highlight! But by far the best part of our trip was their FANTASTIC guide Jayden. He is like a walking encyclopaedia and answered every one our questions with ease. Every day he went out of his way to make our experience special and found us every animal- even the notoriously hard to find wild dog. We honestly cannot thank Jay enough for making this trip so incredible. Jay- if you get to read this, if you’re ever in London look us up. We’ll happily return the favour and give you a tour of our concrete jungle ????! If your hesitating about booking with Shinzelle- please do it, will be the best decision you ever make!

7. 5-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner

O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa Shinzelle Safaris
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Our Kruger Park & Panoramic Tour Package is an unforgettable way to experience the Kruger Park & surrounding region, providing you with a variety of activities that include a sunset safari, full day safari & half day morning safari, all with a professional nature guide in a specially modified open safari vehicle, complete with Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon with accommodation at Gecko Lodge, on the doorstep of Kruger, a proud accommodation provider for Shinzelle Safaris. This safari package takes you on an unforgettable experience of the Kruger Park & Blyde River Canyon, with a dedicated hospitality team ensuring personalised service, including 3 nights accommodation, a sunset safari, a full day safari, Panoramic Tour of the Blyde River Canyon and a morning safari in the Kruger

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Professional guide, Return Johannesburg transfer, Breakfast, Dinner

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Reviewed By amac97

Three of us were in Hazyview last week and did the four day trip with Shinzelle. Jayden was our driver for the safari and he was absolutely wonderful!! He is so knowledgeable and astute in his awareness of animals, birds and their behaviour. The lodge where we stayed was great, the food brought to our room each night was fabulous (kudos to the chef) and there were even monkeys swinging in the trees to make it more perfect. Can't recommend this safari enough!

8. 3 Day Kruger National Park and Crocodile River Safari

Or Tambo Shuttle Terminal, 0a, 0A Northern Perimeter Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa Mmilo Tours - Day Tours
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The Crocodile River is the focal point of this tour. It forms the southern border of the Kruger National Park; aptly named for the crocodiles that sun themselves on the sandbanks and hippos that wallow close by. The lodges near the river provide clients with privileged views of the park just across the river. Come explore Africa with us!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 Game Drives shared with other travellers, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport with shared shuttle service, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Meals not included, Private transportation

Reviewed By 440adriann

Amazing experience from beginning to end, Patrick's attention to detail was impecable, we will book with them all our future trips. Now is the best time to visit South Africa, no crowds, best weather, and everyone so ready to welcome tourists back with arms wide open, all covid protocols followed perfectly. We felt safe at all times.

9. Private 3 Day Kruger Park Safari from Johannesburg

Balanta Imagine Safaris
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BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH with this incredible 3 days /2 night Kruger national Park safari adventure with accommodation INSIDE the park. Enjoy OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI GAME DRIVES and a comfortable air conditioned chalet or cottage lodging with ensuite bathroom. End the day off with a delicious South African Braai / Barbecue under the stars, with "Sundowners, or choose from a variety of items from the Park's Restaurant. You will leave Johannesburg at 7 am for a 4 - 5  hours drive to Kruger. You will be dropped off at Johannesburg hotel or Airport around 4 pm the last day of the tour. (should you need to get back to Joburg/Nelspruit earlier than 4 pm, we'll try to make that happen)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, 2 nights accommodation INSIDE Kruger Park, Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, Daily Guided Safari Game Drives , Johannesburg/ Pretoria Hotel or airport drop off

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Reviewed By TeddyStonesJoh

I really love Kruger Park. This tour is well-optimized in regards of time, which makes it perfect for those who want to see more of South Africa.

10. 4 Night Kruger safari and Blyde Canyon

Endless Summer Tours
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Explore one of the world's largest conservation areas and witness all that Africa has to offer with the 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg. Spend 3 nights in a fantastic bush lodge and taste some of the most authentic foods of South African cuisine. Enjoy safari drives, with your own personal guide, according to your time frame. As well as night drives and early morning safari's. Also get to see the incredible Blyde river canyon, again with your own personal guide to show you around.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Meals as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Landing and facility fees, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, 3 Dinners, 3 Lunches, 2 Open vehicle safari drives, All Blyde Canyon Attractions

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Reviewed By BexLee3

Endless Summer Tours were recommended to us when we started to plan our ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to South Africa. We had a number of things we wished to tick off and some were extremely personal and important. From the beginning, Ant was so friendly, accommodating and ready to work to deliver exactly what we wanted. He and his team went over and above to make sure everything was perfect and they continued to be super flexible and helpful throughout. We wanted to go to Botswana initially and then moved on to Sabi Sabi for 4 nights. This reserve was Ant’s recommendation and blew us away! It was perfect and we ticked off the ‘Big Five’ comfortably. We then moved onto Sun City stopping by Dulstroom along the way. In Dulstroom, we went to ‘Wild About Whiskey’ where you can taste whiskey & gin to your heart’s content. Highly recommended! We ended our trip in Sun City at The Palace. We have young children and they absolutely loved this place! It was great to chill out and enjoy lots of time together as a family. The guide who accompanied us was Steve & what a lovely guy he is. He was friendly, funny and really helpful. When we left to come home, we all had heavy hearts and promised that although we had only intended to go once, we would definitely be returning to South Africa regularly and will always use Endless Summer Tours. Thank you guys, see you soon!

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