• Big 5: Lion

    Big Five LionBig 5: Lion

    Scientific name: Panthera Leo, total length 2.5 – 3.3 m, tail length 1m, shoulder height 1,2m.

    Identification Pointers: Large; uniform tawny coloration, most adult males have long manes, with a dark tipped tail.

    Reproduction: No fixed ...

  • Big 5: Buffalo

    Big Five BuffaloBig 5: Buffalo

    Scientific name: Syncerus Caffer, total length 3,2 – 4,4 m, tail length 70cm’s, shoulder height 1,4 m, weight 700Kg’s.

    Identification Pointers: cattle-like appearance, large size, heavy build, savanna race massive horns and ove...

  • Big 5: Leopard

    Big 5 LeopardBig 5: Leopard

    Scientific name: Panthera Pardus, total length 1,6 – 2,1m, tail length 68-110 cm’s, shoulder height 70 -80 cm’s, weight 20-90Kg’s.

    Identification Pointers: Large, cat-like appearance, rosette spots on body, solid black spots on bod...

  • Big 5: Elephant

    Big Five ElephantBig 5: Elephant

    Scientific name: Loxodonta Africana Africana, total length 7.9 m, shoulder height 3.2 – 4 m, weight: 5000 – 6300 Kg’s

    Identification Pointers: Unmistakable large trunk, unusual tusks, large ears.

    Reproduction: A single calf ...

  • Big 5: Rhino

    Big 5 RhinoBig 5: Rhino

    Scientific name: White Rhino Ceratotherium Simum, Black Rhino Diceros bicornis

    dentification Pointers: (white) Large head, broad, square muzzle, hump on neck. (black) Large size, pointed upper lip, no hump on neck.

Kruger Park Safaris, Open Vehicle Game Viewing

Nhongo Safaris - Kruger National Park


For many local and International tourists a Kruger Park Safari is a once in a lifetime experience. We at Nhongo Safaris are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable open vehicle safari, and aim to ensure that your holiday is a memorable one.

A Kruger National Park Safari offers one of the few opportunities to see Africa's Big 5, the Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant, not forgetting the Abundance of Birds, Reptiles, Mammal Species and Trees.

We at Nhongo Safaris aim to meet and exceed the expectations of our guests while keeping costs reasonable and maintaining the highest standard of service and attention to detail. We love what we do and aim to do it well.

Open Vehicle Game Viewing

Join one of our South African Open Vehicle Safaris into the World renowned Kruger National Park on either an overnight safari experience or even a Kruger Park day safari, which will enable you if staying on the perimeter of the Kruger Park the opportunity of seeing the Big 5 and experiencing the natural wonders of this magnificent game reserve.

All our overnight Open Vehicle Game Viewing Safaris, from a Two Day to a Nine Day are conducted in our own safari vehicles and include all transfers, accommodation, dinner and breakfast, entrance fees and daily game drives.