Safari Tour from Johannesburg

3 Day Kruger Budget Camping Safari

The Kruger Budget Camping Safari is ideal for tourists traveling on a budget including transport from Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport by shuttle. Tours include guided safaris in open 4x4 safari vehicles for the best viewing experience while in Kruger.

The Kruger Budget Camping Safari is the best way to explore Kruger in a tight budget. Our camping safaris offer the full experience at a fraction of the cost! Take a front seat excursion into the wild and see what Africa has to offer! On this wildlife safari you will have an excellent chance of spotting the Big Five, including lion, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros and elephant.  Our camping safaris include transport from Johannesburg hotels and safaris by specialized 4x4 open vehicles including an experienced ranger or guide. The campsite is located in the Greater Kruger in the  Balule Reserve and features both tented accommodation as well as specially designed tree house accommodation. A few non-predator mammals roam the property and can be seen grazing and drinking water from the camps waterhole.

Make it a trip to remember by adding a Kruger Safari to your visit in South Africa or extend your visit by combining this tour with other regions including Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Namibia.

TOUR STARTS FROM: Johannesburg (Daily)
DEPARTURE TIME: Approximately 07h00- 09h15 (depending on pick up location)

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Collection from your hotel in Johannesburg.
  • Stop at the Blyde River Canyon for an amazing view.
  • Late afternoon/night safari game drive on first day.
  • Bush Braai at Marula Tree Boma.
  • Morning Walk on last day.
  • Full Day game drive in Kruger National Park.
  • Safaris conducted in 4x4 open safari vehicles.

Please note: Tents are very basic, not identical and might differ from the images displayed.

See also our 4 Day Kruger Wild Camping Tour

Summary

Breakfast & Dinner Daily

3+ Days
Shuttle & 4x4 Vehicles

Day 1 - Depart Johannesburg / Afternoon game drive
We collect you from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel via Dullstroom to Tremisana Lodge in the Big Five Balule Game Reserve. There you transfer to an open Game-viewer for a Sunset Drive. After dark, spotlights are used to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable Bush Braai at our new Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush. Overnight in an en suite chalet at Tremisana Lodge.

Day 2 - Full Day in Kruger National Park
After breakfast, you travel on the open-sided Game-viewer to the Orpen Gate of Kruger. The added elevation and absence of windows allow for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small, that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. This zone of Kruger has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Camp in your tent supplied with bed and bedding, towel and soap, electric light and fan.

Day 3 - Morning Game Drive / Return to Johannesburg
We have an early morning Bush Walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and stats. You have an excellent chance of encountering Buffalo, Nyala and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your hostel or airport at around 17h00.

4 Day Tour also includes:

  • 3h SUNSET BIG FIVE GAME DRIVE in BIG FIVE RESERVE
  • BUSH BRAAI
  • 4h BIG FIVE WALK with ARMED RANGER
  • 2h Afternoon GAME DRIVE ON BALULE RESERVE
  • FULL DAY KRUGER PARK on OPEN VEHICLE
  • SUNRISE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
  • BLYDE RIVER CANYON and THREE RONDAWELS

5 Day Tour also includes:

  • 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE PLAINS Big 5 Reserve
  • BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
  • 4h BIG FIVE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGERS
  • 2 FULL DAYS KRUGER PARK on OPEN VEHICLE
  • 1 hour MORNING WALK
  • SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF BLYDE CANYONE

Kruger Camping Safari

  South African Rand
US$
(Subject to ROE)
EURO
(Subject to ROE)
3 Day Budget Tented Safari R 9,445 pp sharing
R 10,395 pp single
R 5,795 u/12
US$ 510 pp sharing
US$ 560 pp single
US$ 315 child u/12
€ 465 pp sharing
€ 510 pp single
€ 285 child u/12
4 Day Safari R 13,250 pp sharing
R 14,450 pp single
R 6,995 child u/12
US$ 715 pp sharing
US$ 775 pp single
US$ 375 child u/12
€ 650 pp sharing
€ 710 pp single
€ 345 child u/12
5 Day Safari R 14,350 pp sharing
R 15,550 pp single
R 7,395 child u/12
US$ 770 pp sharing
US$ 835 pp single
US$ 400 child u/12
€ 705 pp sharing
€ 760 pp single
€ 365 child u/12

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Rates in South African Rand are fixed. Rates in US$ and Euro are subject to exchange rates.
Private Tours available on request
Rates Valid for 2024
Tour Departs Daily from Johannesburg Central Hotels

Safari Includes:

  • Return transfers from Johannesburg in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation at the Tremisana Lodge in a chalet (first night only)
  • Accommodation at Marc's Camp in a permanent tent
  • Breakfast & Dinner Daily
  • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All Park Fees

Safari Excludes:

  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Kruger is a low-risk malaria area (medication recommended)
  • Items of personal nature
Rates are subject to change due to increases in fuel charges and increases imposed by suppliers.

Best time to visit Kruger Park
Kruger is great year-round, though many would say that the winter season is best (May to October), because the vegetation is thinner during the period, which means you have a better chance of spotting small and elusive animals like leopards.

What to Wear
Light, cotton clothing in light tones. These work best in a hot climate. Avoid white shirts as they show dirt easily and are more visible to animals.

Ladies - If you are staying at a private lodge, you can pack one smart set of clothing, but informal for the most part. We recommend packing a support bra for game drives as they sometime get a little rough

It is a good idea to pack a few long sleeved shirts and a pair of long trousers as evenings can get a bit chilly and they keep mosquitos at bay.

Winter can get chilly in the morning, especially on morning game drives. Take a lightweight waterproof jacket. Shorts and t-shirt will be most comfortable around mid day. The secret is to wear several layers that you can take off as it gets hotter.

Take a good pair of hiking shoes or trainers. Heavy duty hiking boots are not needed unless you are going on a walking safari. A pair of sandals might be good for walking around the pool and lodge.

The African Sun can be quite harsh on the skin on a very hot day. You should try and take a wide brim hat to shade your eyes and the back of your neck

What to pack

  • BINOCULARS
  • PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
  • FLASHLIGHT
  • SUNGLASSES
  • SUNSCREEN
  • SWIMMING GEAR
  • CASH FOR LUNCHES, DRINKS AND SOUVENIRS
  • INSECT REPELLANT
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