Day 1: Arrival at Eastgate Airport
Arrive at Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airport, meet your guide and transfer into Kruger Park via Orpen Gate. Enter the park in time for an afternoon game drive towards Satara Rest Camp. Settle into your chalet and enjoy dinner at camp.
Accommodation: Comfortable Bungalow in Satara Rest Camp
Day 2: Explore the area around Satara
Full day exploring Satara's open savannah, famous for its big cats. Begin with an early morning game drive (when predators are most active) through grasslands often called “Lion Central”. Return mid-day for brunch at camp, then head out again in the afternoon. Evening at leisure in Satara.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1.

Day 3: Game Drive down to Southern Kruger
After a sunrise drive and light breakfast, depart Satara and head south toward Skukuza Rest Camp. Lunch will be en route or upon arrival at Skukuza. This camp, the park's largest, sits in the heart of Big Five country along the Sabie River. Enjoy an afternoon drive in this area or relax at camp's pool or viewing decks before dinner.
Accommodation: Bungalow in either Lower Sabie or Skukuza Rest Camp
Day 4: Explore Southern Kruger
A full day based at Skukuza to spot wildlife along the shady riverine areas and open plains. Your guide will tailor the day to your interests - whether tracking elephants by the river or searching for leopards in the forest. Brunch is served back at camp mid-day. In the evening you might join an optional nocturnal game drive or simply stargaze around a campfire.
Accommodation: Same as Day 3

Day 5: Departure to Skukuza Airport
Optionally rise for one last early game drive at dawn (Depending on your flight time). After a light breakfast (depending on your flight schedule), say farewell to Kruger as you drive to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your departing flight. (Breakfast included if time allows; brunch and dinner not included.)