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Johannesburg Safaris in South Africa

194 Tours from Johannesburg, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R9445 $500 £396 €463 A$767 C$677 NZ$836 to R185600 $9821 £7785 €9104 A$15078 C$13308 NZ$16431 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.
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3 Day Kruger Park Lodge Safari to Timbavati

Priced from pps R19900 $1053 £835 €976 A$1617 C$1427 NZ$1762 Full pricing info
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Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Park Lodge Safari offers a rewarding African bush experience at an exclusive yet affordable safari lodge in the Big Five Timbavati Private Game Reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R16945 $897 £711 €831 A$1377 C$1215 NZ$1500 Full pricing info
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Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari lion
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari stays at a semi-luxury Tented Safari Camp in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Includes open 4x4 game drives in Sabi Sands & Kruger Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour

Priced from pps R9445 $500 £396 €463 A$767 C$677 NZ$836 Full pricing info
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Kruger giraffes
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Our budget-friendly Kruger Safari & Private Reserves Camping Tour in South Africa explores Kruger National Park and camps at private game reserves in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Africa Camping Safaris

3 Day Kruger Walking Safari to Klaserie Private Game Reserve

Priced from pps R13460 $712 £565 €660 A$1093 C$965 NZ$1192 Full pricing info
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Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique budget Kruger Walking Safari offering full-length morning bush walks in Greater Kruger Park's Klaserie Private Game Reserve. This Kruger Safari includes game drives, night drives & comfortable safari lodge accommodation.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Walking Safaris & Hiking Tours

3 Day Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R15175 $803 £637 €744 A$1233 C$1088 NZ$1343 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands Safari elephant
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Sabi Sands Safari stays at a private game lodge inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger, South Africa. Explore Sabi Sands, famous for close wildlife encounters and superb leopard sightings on open 4x4 game drives over 3 days.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Park Safari to Private Tree Camp

Priced from pps R15170 $803 £636 €744 A$1232 C$1088 NZ$1343 Full pricing info
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Kruger Park Safari lion cubs
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique Kruger Park Safari to a private tree camp in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve of Greater Kruger Park. Experience an affordable eco safari in South Africa and get up close to African wildlife.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Greater Kruger Safari to Balule Big 5 Private Game…

Priced from pps R13600 $720 £570 €667 A$1105 C$975 NZ$1204 Full pricing info
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Kruger warthogs
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Get close to African wildlife on our Greater Kruger Safari to Big 5 Balule Private Game Reserve, South Africa. An exciting lodge safari with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Bush Camp Safari

Priced from pps R14000 $741 £587 €687 A$1137 C$1004 NZ$1239 Full pricing info
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Timbavati leopard close
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An authentic rare find - a truly wild African bush experience where you escape the modern world and reconnect with nature. Stay at an award-winning, fair trade certified eco-camp in the middle of the Big Five Timbavati Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Southern Sabi Sands Safari in Greater Kruger Park

Priced from pps R25715 $1361 £1079 €1261 A$2089 C$1844 NZ$2276 Full pricing info
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Sunset in the bush
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Sabi Sands Safari exploring on open 4x4 game drives & stay at a private safari lodge in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day South Africa Safari to Greater Kruger Camp

Priced from pps R16870 $893 £708 €828 A$1370 C$1210 NZ$1493 Full pricing info
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South Africa safari lodge
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An amazing value 3-day South Africa Safari to an affordable Greater Kruger Camp. The Kruger Lodge Safari offers an intimate setting for an authentic Big 5 Greater Kruger Safari experience. Morning and evening game drives maximise your chances of seeing South Africa's Big Five.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Budget Kruger Safari to Big 5 Klaserie Lodge

Priced from pps R13976 $740 £586 €686 A$1135 C$1002 NZ$1237 Full pricing info
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Klaserie game lodge pool
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Budget Kruger Safari to Big 5 Klaserie Lodge is an authentic & affordable 4-star safari tour in this exclusive, private reserve of Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Greater Kruger Budget Lodge Safari to Thornybush

Priced from pps R27490 $1455 £1153 €1348 A$2233 C$1971 NZ$2434 Full pricing info
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Thornybush lodge wildlife
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience exceptional private wildlife viewing on this 3 day budget lodge safari in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Highlights include private game drives and guided bush walks in Thornybush Private Nature Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Greater Kruger Safari - Budget Balule Tented Lodge

Priced from pps R10650 $564 £447 €522 A$865 C$764 NZ$943 Full pricing info
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Zebra greater kruger
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable 3 Day Greater Kruger Safari in Balule Nature Reserve, staying at an unfenced tented safari lodge in the wilderness.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Budget Kruger Safari - Backpackers Tour

Priced from pps R12200 $646 £512 €598 A$991 C$875 NZ$1080 Full pricing info
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Lion on Kruger Safari
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A short Budget Kruger Safari in South Africa. This Budget African Safari (Backpackers Tour) stays at affordable safari lodges for budget travel without camping
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R12600 $667 £529 €618 A$1024 C$903 NZ$1115 Full pricing info
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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari lions
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This 3 Day Kruger National Park Safari is a great budget Kruger Lodge Tour. An ideal short South Africa Safari for seeing diverse African wildlife, Big 5 included.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Safari in South Africa (Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R12315 $652 £517 €604 A$1000 C$883 NZ$1090 Full pricing info
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Great Kruger safari lodge
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This budget Kruger Safari in South Africa stays at a tranquil safari lodge in a private nature reserve. Enjoy a full-day Kruger National Park Safari and explore a Big 5 game reserve in Greater Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Pilanesberg Big 5 Safari - Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Priced from pps R12600 $667 £529 €618 A$1024 C$903 NZ$1115 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg Safari leopard
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A budget-friendly South Africa Safari in the Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious and family-friendly Ivory Tree Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa - Shepherds Tree…

Priced from pps R13770 $729 £578 €675 A$1119 C$987 NZ$1219 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg rhino
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable short Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Shepherds Tree Game Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Bakubung Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R10995 $582 £461 €539 A$893 C$788 NZ$973 Full pricing info
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Bakubung viewpoint drinks
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R10850 $574 £455 €532 A$881 C$778 NZ$961 Full pricing info
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Young Impala Resting in Kruger National Park
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Spend three days inside Kruger National Park on this tented camping safari based at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp and embark on 4x4 game drives with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Exclusive Small Group Camping Safaris

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Why Travel to Johannesburg? by

Visit the dynamic city of Johannesburg on one of our short city tours or as part of a longer African Safari, combining a host of top travel destinations.

Highlights and Attractions on Johannesburg Tours include:

  • Soweto Township Tours & Cultural Excursions
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Gold Reef City
  • Maropeng, Cradle of Mankind
  • Endangered Wildlife Centre

Attractions near Johannesburg:

  • Pilanesburg Game Reserve
  • Sun City & the Lost City
  • Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Mine
  • Panorama Route

Johannesburg & Kruger Park Safaris

Johannesburg serves as the major travel hub for safaris to South Africa's premier game park, Kruger National Park; as well as several top Private Game Reserves in the area.

The extensive variety of Kruger Safaris, starting and ending in Johannesburg, range from camping and treehouse accommodation to luxury lodge safaris.  

Some of our budget safaris combine game viewing in Kruger Park with Soweto Township Tours in Johannesburg - an excellent mix of unique cultural and wildlife experiences in South Africa.

Johannesburg to Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Sabi Sand, one of South Africa’s top game reserves, is a 65,000 hectare private reserve within Greater Kruger National Park, sharing a 50 km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park.

The Sabi Sand Reserve generally offers upmarket safari accommodation for an exclusive safari experience, but we offer some affordable tour packages with lodge accommodation in the Sabi Sand Reserve or camping at an Exclusive Tented Camp bordering the reserve.

The Sabi Sand Safaris start and end in Johannesburg and include the scenic Panorama Route. There are also tours from Johannesburg that combine Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Reserve, as well as other top private game reserves in and around Greater Kruger.

African Safaris visiting Johannesburg

Johannesburg is often included in Southern African Safaris to:

  • KwaZulu Natal & the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa
  • South Africa's Garden Route and Cape Town Tours
  • Lesotho & Eswatini Tours
  • Mozambique Beach Holidays

Popular African Safari Destinations combined with Johannesburg:

  • Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia
  • Safari countries - Botswana, Namibia & Kenya
  • Trekking Gorillas in Uganda
  • Tanzania and Zanzibar Island Tours
  • Madagascar Island Safaris

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