short safari suggestions?
 

Sorry if this post is a repeat - I thought I'd posted, but I can't find my post, so I'm not sure. (I'm a newbie, in case you couldn't guess! :-p)

So, my new husband and I are going to visit his family in Johannesburg, and while we're there, I'd like to do a safari. Unfortunately, we only have 2-3 days that aren't filled up with family time. Any suggestions on a short safari? I saw some 2 day safari's on the Kruger National Park website. Are these worth it?

What should I look for/avoid when booking a safari?

I assume that most of the safaris are normal picture taking ones, not hunting safaris?

Thanks!!
Avlena

You could fly from Johannesburg to Kruger (there are lots of daily flights) and rent a 2WD car to see Kruger. Its a great park for self-drive safaris and you don't need a guided safari to see the park. You can learn about lodging availabilty on www.sanp.org

also, i don't know if it matters or not, but we'll be traveling there in late November/early December.

Thanks!!

thank you for that link. do you know which area is most popular? which gate to drive to for a self-drive kruger?

thanks so much, i know i am asking too many questions!
kerikeri :)

KeriKeri
drive to the closest gate according to the map - maybe the one near Pretoiuskop (Nume Gate ?)

Popular areas r Skukuza & Satara

The southern areas, around Skukuza, Satara and Lower Sabie, are the most popular since they generally have the densest game viewing. I flew from Johannesburg to Kruger (when I visited in 2000, there was an airport within the park, but that may have closed). You can fly to one of the airports near Kruger and pick up a rental car -- no need to do the 5-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Does budget limit you to self drive?