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The 5 Best Kruger Game Drives From Hazyview (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 5 picks

The best Kruger game drives from Hazyview in 2026 are PK Safaris (Private Kruger Safaris) for a private open vehicle for up to nine, Kurt Safari for shared or private morning, afternoon and full-day drives, Ama-Zing African Safaris for drives plus guided walks, and Induna Adventures. All collect you from your Hazyview accommodation.

Hazyview is the easiest place to book a guided drive into Kruger: operators collect you from your hotel before the gates open, drive you in through Phabeni or Paul Kruger Gate in a raised open safari vehicle, and bring you back for lunch or late afternoon. A guide who drives the park every day finds far more than most first-time self-drivers.

Shared seats are the cheapest option; a private vehicle costs more but sets your own pace. Ask whether Kruger's conservation fee is included — it often is not.

1. PK Safaris (Private Kruger Safaris) — Hazyview and Skukuza

Your own open safari vehicle and guide, whether you are one guest or nine.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Families · Photographers

PK Safaris, founded by the Bekker brothers in Hazyview, runs only private game drives: the open vehicle and guide are yours alone, from one guest to nine. They operate from Hazyview and Skukuza.

Their sister company, B1 Photo Safaris, runs private photographic safaris for keen photographers.

Good to know: A private vehicle is often cheaper per head than shared seats once you are four or more.

PK Safaris, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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2. Kurt Safari — Hazyview

Morning, afternoon or full-day Kruger drives from Hazyview, shared or private.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for First-timers · Families

Kurt Safari is a Hazyview-based Kruger specialist offering morning, afternoon and full-day game drives, either on a shared vehicle or privately, plus three- to five-day safari packages from Johannesburg.

It publishes its private-vehicle prices on its site, which makes comparing easy.

Good to know: WhatsApp them to ask which drive suits the season; full days are best in the cooler months.

Kurt Safari, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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3. Ama-Zing African Safaris — Hazyview

Private and group game drives plus morning bush walks and sunset drives.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Adventurers · First-timers

Ama-Zing African Safaris runs half-day and full-day game drives in Kruger, morning bush walks with guides, sunset drives, and multi-day safari packages with accommodation.

Full-day drives start very early, at about 05:00 according to listings, to be at the gate as it opens.

Good to know: Add a guided morning walk to a full-day drive for a different view of the bush.

Ama-Zing African Safaris, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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4. Induna Adventures — Hazyview

Hazyview's adventure company, with half- and full-day Kruger drives.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Adventurers

Induna Adventures is a long-standing Hazyview activity company that also runs half-day and full-day Kruger game drives in open safari vehicles.

It is a convenient one-stop booking if you also want rafting or other adventure activities around Hazyview.

Good to know: Bundle a game drive with another activity for a full Hazyview day.

Induna Adventures, Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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5. SANParks guided drives from Skukuza — Skukuza Rest Camp

The park's own sunrise, sunset and night drives — the only way to see Kruger after dark.

$ BudgetBest for Families · Budget travelers

SANParks runs its own guided drives from Skukuza and the other main rest camps, including sunset and night drives that private Hazyview operators cannot offer, because the gates close at dusk.

They use large open vehicles and are good value; book them at the camp or online.

Good to know: Pair a Hazyview day drive with a SANParks night drive from Skukuza if you are staying inside the park.

Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Kruger game drive from Hazyview?

It depends on whether you share the vehicle. Shared full-day seats are priced per person; a private vehicle is priced per vehicle, which is better value for a family or group. Kruger's daily conservation fee is usually extra.

Half-day or full-day Kruger game drive?

A full day gives you the early morning, when predators are most active, and time to reach the Sabie River area. A morning half-day is the best short option; afternoon drives are hotter but end in good light.

Can you do a night drive into Kruger from Hazyview?

Private operators cannot drive in the park after the gates close. For a night drive, book SANParks' own sunset or night drive from a rest camp such as Skukuza, or stay in a private reserve.

What should I bring on an open-vehicle game drive?

A warm jacket for winter mornings (the vehicle is open and starts before sunrise), a hat and sunscreen, binoculars, water and your passport or ID for the gate.

Is a guided game drive better than self-driving in Kruger?

For a first visit, usually yes: guides know where animals have been seen and hear about sightings on the radio. Many visitors do one guided drive first, then self-drive for the rest of their stay.

1. PK Safaris (Private Kruger Safaris) — Hazyview and Skukuza

2. Kurt Safari — Hazyview

3. Ama-Zing African Safaris — Hazyview

4. Induna Adventures — Hazyview

5. SANParks guided drives from Skukuza — Skukuza Rest Camp

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