Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

Highveld, Johannesburg



Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure on this 3-day safari experience from Johannesburg. Spend a full day out on safari in Kruger, enjoy a sunset game drive, and an early morning bushwalk.

Safari and Nature Experience from Johannesburg

This 3-day safari departs from Johannesburg, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking guided game drives, bush walks, and scenic nature visits.

Highlights

  • Sunset drive on Balule Game Reserve
  • Full-day safari in Kruger National Park in an open game viewer
  • Morning bushwalk along the Klaserie River
  • Visits to Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels

Description

Day 1: Pickup from your Johannesburg hotel, hostel, or O.R. Tambo Airport. Transfer to Tremisana Game Lodge, with time to swim or rest in your air-conditioned chalet. Enjoy a sunset game drive in an open Land Cruiser, followed by a night drive using spotlights to observe nocturnal wildlife. Dinner is a bush barbecue deep in the African bush. Overnight accommodation is in an en suite air-conditioned chalet.

Day 2: Travel to Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park on a custom-built open-sided game viewer. Experience unobstructed wildlife viewing and natural bush sounds and scents. Game drives include stops at picnic spots, rest camps, and points of interest in the Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region, known for large herds of zebra, giraffe, antelope, and a high concentration of lions. Dinner and overnight stay at Masango Lodge.

Day 3: Early morning guided game walk near Marc’s with an armed guard. After breakfast, visit the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. Return transfer to Johannesburg hotels, hostels, or O.R. Tambo Airport by approximately 17:00.

Includes

  • All entrance fees, conservation fees, and taxes
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • All game drives and guided bush walks
  • Pickup and drop-off at O.R. Tambo International Airport or Johannesburg hotels

Excludes

  • Lunches on transfer days and during the full day in Kruger (stops are made for lunch at restaurants or rest camps)
  • Drinks (cash bar available at lodges)
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • International and domestic flights

Important Information

  • Transfers from O.R. Tambo International Airport depart no later than 9:30 AM. Flights should allow time for customs and meeting your driver. Return transfers arrive by 5:00 PM on the last day to accommodate check-in and boarding times.
  • Pickup is also available from select Johannesburg hotels (location dependent). Booking accommodation near O.R. Tambo Airport or Sandton City is recommended for convenience.
  • Package tariffs are all-inclusive except for lunches during transfer days and Kruger Park visits, drinks, and personal expenses. Lunch stops are arranged during transfers and at rest camps during game drives.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available if canceled up to 24 hours before the start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safari includes guided game drives, bush walks, visits to Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondawels, and accommodation at Tremisana Game Lodge.
The safari departs from Johannesburg with pickups available from hotels, hostels, or O.R. Tambo Airport.
Yes, the safari is suitable for all wildlife enthusiasts, including beginners and experienced travelers.
Game drives are conducted in open game viewers for an immersive wildlife experience at Balule Game Reserve and Kruger National Park.
Participants stay in air-conditioned chalets at Tremisana Game Lodge near the safari locations.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives are ideal for wildlife spotting during the safari.
Bring comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera; specific recommendations may be provided upon booking.
The safari is family-friendly, but check age restrictions and guidelines on the booking site before reserving.
Meals are typically included, with options provided at the lodge; confirm details on the provider’s website.
Transfers are provided from Johannesburg directly to Tremisana Game Lodge as part of the safari package.

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