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.