Affordable 3 Day Kruger Camping Safari

For the budget and adventure traveler, we have created an exciting Kruger Camping Safari. During these 3 days, you can enjoy some of South Africa’s finest wildlife spots at an affordable rate!

 

Camping Safari highlights

Open vehicle guided game drives |  Camping tent accommodation | Good food | Top Notch Service | Professional Transfers

What’s included

  • Transfer in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lowveld farmland route
  • Accommodation in camping / dome tents
  • Park fees and levies
  • Breakfast & dinners as per itinerary
  • Sunset game drive
  • Open vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park

What’s excluded

  • Lunches
  • Snacks / Personal shopping en-route
  • Gratuities
  • Bar Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Schedule for 3 day Kruger Camping Safari

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – Kruger
Early Morning Pickup in Johannesburg and overland drive to Hazyview, Kruger – scheduled comfort stops en-route
Midday Arrive Hazyview and check in at lodge
Early Afternoon Settle in and explore lodge
Late Afternoon Late afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
Evening Freshen up, drinks at bar, dinner and own time. Overnight
DAY 2:  Kruger NATIONAL PARK
Early Morning Coffee, tea and biscuits followed by sunrise game drive in Kruger Park
Mid-Morning Breakfast stop followed by morning game drive in Kruger Park
Midday Lunch stop
Early Afternoon Game drive in Kruger National Park
Late Afternoon Return to lodge. Own time
Evening Freshen up, drinks at bar, dinner and own time. Overnight
DAY 3:  Return Johannesburg
Early Morning Optional Game Drive OR Breakfast at lodge and own time
Midday Transfer to shuttle
Early Afternoon Overland transfer to Johannesburg - comfort stop along the way
Late Afternoon Drop off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Day by Day Itinerary for 3 day Kruger Camping Safari

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger

This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo airport. Pick up is early morning.

You travel East passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands on route to our lodge near Kruger. There are two 15 minute comfort stops en route. You will also be able to buy snacks and refreshments during these comfort stops. ETA in Hazyview is around 1 pm. The lodge driver will meet you at the drop off point and transfer you to the lodge. This is a quick 5 – 10 minute drive.

After check in you will have time relax and freshen up before boarding an open sided Landcruiser for an exciting 2 – 2.5 hour late afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park. The lodge is about 15 – 20  minutes drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

After your safari game drive you return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks and relax.

Dinner & Overnight in camping tents.

Tents will be set up. Bedding and linen will be provided.

Relaxing next to the bonfire

Day 2: Full day game drive in Kruger

This morning you will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). A Packed breakfast is included.  Game drives are in 10-seater specially modified open sided land cruisers.

Open vehicle game drive

The Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. After our sunrise game drive we stop for breakfast. A packed breakfast is provided and you can also buy food items at the shop in Kruger.

After breakfast we continue safari until lunch time. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants.  (own account) After a 45 minute lunch break we continue with afternoon safari in Kruger National Park.

During these game drives, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities. After our tour, we’ll make our way to back to our lodge or camp.

You will have time to relax before the delicious evening dinner.

Dinner & Overnight in camping tents.

Day 3: Drop off in Johannesburg

This is the last day of your African Kruger Camping Safari.   This morning you have a choice between another sunrise game drive or a relaxing at the lodge.  This is an optional game drive and for own account (payable at the lodge)

Just before 12 noon the lodge will transfer you to the shuttle pickup point in Hazyview. You will then return to Johannesburg with the transfer shuttle. Comfort stops on the way. Drop off at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport around 5.30 pm - 6 pm.

This is the end of your value for money 3 day Kruger Camping Safari.

Pricing

Valid Between Pax Price Per Person Single Supplement Children Under 12, per child
28 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 2 $ 337 $ 27 $ 238
28 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1 $ 364 - -