Kruger Park Packages from Tembo Guest Lodge, Hazyview
Book one package and your Kruger trip is handled. A room at Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview, guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, Kruger park fees, and pickup from the lodge for every drive all come in a single booking. The drives are run by Africa Moja Tours and Safaris, the licensed safari operator that partners with Tembo. You arrive, you check in, and the lodge takes it from there.
This page covers the three multi-day packages, the five standalone day tours for guests who want activities without a bundled stay, and how gate transfers work so you do not need a rental car.
What a Tembo Kruger Safari Package Includes
Every multi-day package covers the same core elements, with meals and drive counts varying by length:
- A room at Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview for the nights of the package
- Guided game drives in an open safari vehicle with a professional guide
- Kruger National Park conservation and entrance fees
- Bottled water on every drive
- Return transfers between the lodge and the relevant Kruger gate
Meals are listed per package below. Alcoholic drinks are not included on any drive. All game drives are operated by Africa Moja Tours and Safaris on behalf of Tembo Guest Lodge. Rates are quoted per group and depend on party size and season. Contact reception for current pricing.
The Three Package Options
2-Day / 1-Night Kruger Safari
A short, concentrated Kruger visit — good for travellers passing through Mpumalanga on a longer South Africa itinerary.
| Day | What You Do | Meals Included |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Check-in from 12:00. Afternoon game drive departs at 13:00 from the lodge. | Dinner at Tembo Guest Lodge |
| Day 2 | Early-morning game drive from around 05:30. Lunch at a Kruger rest camp before returning to the lodge. | Lunch at Kruger rest camp |
Included: 1 night at Tembo Guest Lodge, afternoon + morning guided drives, Kruger conservation and entrance fees, lunch at a Kruger camp, dinner at the lodge, bottled water, and gate transfers.
3-Day / 2-Night Kruger Safari
The most common choice. Two nights at the lodge and three guided drives, including a full day inside the park.
| Day | What You Do | Meals Included |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Check-in from 12:00. Afternoon game drive from 13:30. | Dinner at the lodge |
| Day 2 | Full-day game drive inside Kruger. | Lunch at Skukuza Camp + dinner at the lodge |
| Day 3 | Early-morning game drive from 05:30, then return to the lodge. | — |
Included: 2 nights at Tembo Guest Lodge, afternoon + full-day + morning guided drives, Kruger conservation and entrance fees, lunches at Skukuza, dinners at the lodge, bottled water, and gate transfers.
4-Day / 3-Night Kruger Safari
The deepest option. Six guided drives across four days, with an English-speaking guide as standard and German or Portuguese available on request.
| Day | What You Do | Meals Included |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Check-in from 12:00. Afternoon drive from 13:30. | Dinner at the lodge |
| Day 2 | Full-day safari covering different sectors of the park. | Breakfast + lunch inside Kruger + dinner at lodge |
| Day 3 | Full-day safari covering additional park sectors. | Breakfast + lunch inside Kruger + dinner at lodge |
| Day 4 | Early-morning game drive from 05:30, then return to the lodge. | — |
Included: 3 nights at Tembo Guest Lodge, two full-day safaris plus morning and afternoon drives (six drives total), daily breakfast and dinner, bottled water, all Kruger conservation and entrance fees, return transfers to and from Phabeni Gate. English guides as standard; German or Portuguese optional.
Compare the Three Packages at a Glance
| Package | Nights | Total Drives | Drive Breakdown | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day / 1-Night | 1 | 2 | 1 afternoon + 1 morning | Short stopover, tight itineraries |
| 3-Day / 2-Night | 2 | 3 | 1 afternoon + 1 full day + 1 morning | Best balance of drives, cost, and rest (most popular) |
| 4-Day / 3-Night | 3 | 6 | 2 full days + 1 afternoon + 1 morning | Full immersion, multilingual guiding available |
Day Tours for Guests with Their Own Accommodation
If you already have accommodation sorted, or you want to add a single activity rather than a bundled stay, the same operator runs five day tours that depart from Tembo Guest Lodge:
| Tour | Duration | Departs | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Kruger Safari | ~10 to 11 hours | 05:00 to 05:30 | Open-sided game viewer with roof canopy | Registered Kruger NP guide. Meals at own expense at Skukuza or Lower Sabie. |
| Half-Day Morning Safari | ~4 hours | 05:30 | Open 4×4 safari vehicle | Registered guide. Best for early-morning activity window. |
| Half-Day Afternoon Safari | ~4 to 6 hours | 13:00 | Open safari vehicle | FGASA-accredited guide. Afternoon and early-evening sightings. |
| Kruger Night Game Drive | ~3.5 hours total | Pickup 18:45; drive 20:00 to 22:00 | SANParks open vehicle with spotlights | Professional SANParks field ranger. Departs via Kruger Gate, not Phabeni. |
| Full-Day Panorama Route Tour | ~9 hours | 08:00 | Air-conditioned vehicle (not open safari) | Local guide. Max 7 guests. Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, waterfalls. Entrance fees included. Lunch in Graskop at own account. |
Every day tour includes pickup and drop-off at Tembo Guest Lodge, bottled water, and the relevant Kruger or attraction entrance fees. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
Gate Transfers Are Handled for You
Tembo Guest Lodge sits roughly 9 km from Phabeni Gate, one of Kruger’s closest entry points. Every multi-day package includes return transfers between the lodge and Phabeni Gate, and every day tour includes pickup and drop-off at the lodge itself. You do not need a rental car to do a full Kruger safari from Tembo.
One exception worth noting: the Kruger Night Game Drive departs via Kruger Gate instead of Phabeni. SANParks runs night drives from Kruger Gate specifically, so the transfer for that tour is longer than a standard day drive. The tour includes the return transfer.
Guides and Vehicles
Africa Moja Tours and Safaris operates every game drive on every package and day tour listed above. The operator is a registered Kruger National Park safari partner. Depending on the tour, the guide on the day is:
| Tour | Guide Type |
|---|---|
| Full-Day and Half-Day Morning Safari | Registered Kruger NP guide |
| Half-Day Afternoon Safari | FGASA-accredited guide |
| Kruger Night Game Drive | SANParks field ranger |
| Panorama Route Tour | Professional local guide |
| Multi-day packages | English-speaking safari guide (German or Portuguese optional on 4-day) |
Game drives inside Kruger use open safari vehicles for full 360-degree sightings and clear photography. The Panorama Route tour is a scenic road trip, so it uses an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 7 guests.
Which Package Fits Your Trip
| Your Situation | Best Option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Short stopover before or after JHB or Cape Town | 2-Day / 1-Night | One afternoon drive, one morning drive, one lodge night. Concentrated taste of Kruger without reworking your wider itinerary. |
| Best balance of drives, cost, and rest | 3-Day / 2-Night | A full day inside the park plus a morning and afternoon drive. The most booked option. |
| A proper Kruger trip with multilingual guiding | 4-Day / 3-Night | Six drives, two full days inside the park, and the option of a German- or Portuguese-speaking guide. |
| Already have accommodation, just want a safari | Standalone day tour | Choose from the 5 day tours above — pickup and drop-off at the lodge included. |
| Want scenery plus safari | Multi-day package + Panorama Route add-on | Book the Panorama Route Tour on a free day of your stay. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Tembo Kruger safari package? Accommodation at Tembo Guest Lodge, guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, a professional guide, Kruger National Park conservation and entrance fees, bottled water on drives, gate transfers, and the meals listed for your chosen package. Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are not included.
Do I need a rental car? No. Every package includes transfers between the lodge and the gate, and every day tour includes pickup and drop-off at the lodge.
Which gate do packages depart from? Packages depart from Phabeni Gate, roughly 9 km from the lodge. The Night Game Drive is the one exception — it departs via Kruger Gate because SANParks runs night drives from there.
Are park entrance and conservation fees included? Yes. Every multi-day package and every day tour listed above includes Kruger National Park conservation and entrance fees.
Can I combine a safari package with the Panorama Route? Yes. The Panorama Route Tour is a separate day-trip bookable on any day of your stay. Many guests add it to a 3-day or 4-day safari package.
Who operates the game drives? Africa Moja Tours and Safaris operates every drive on behalf of Tembo Guest Lodge. All guides are registered with the relevant body: SANParks, FGASA, or Kruger National Park.
Is a German or Portuguese guide available? Yes, on the 4-Day / 3-Night package on request. English is the standard guide language on all packages and day tours.
