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Johannesburg Safaris in South Africa

195 Tours from Johannesburg, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R9445 $511 £407 €475 A$774 C$699 NZ$850 to R185600 $10041 £8004 €9326 A$15203 C$13737 NZ$16711 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.
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5 Day Kruger Park Safari to Bush Camp Lodge

Priced from pps R28870 $1562 £1245 €1451 A$2365 C$2137 NZ$2599 Full pricing info
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Kruger Bush Camp sunset, South Africa
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great value 5 Day Kruger Park Safari to an authentic Bush Camp Lodge in South Africa's safari Mecca of Greater Kruger Park. Stay at an intimate safari lodge and enjoy morning and evening game drives to see the Big Five animals of Africa and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Game Lodge

Priced from pps R28402 $1537 £1225 €1427 A$2326 C$2102 NZ$2557 Full pricing info
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Big 5 Kruger Safari leopard
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The Budget Kruger Safari to Klaserie Reserve Game Lodge visits a family-friendly, 4-star game lodge in Greater Kruger, exploring the Big 5 African bush.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Greater Kruger Budget Lodge Safari to Thornybush

Priced from pps R40795 $2207 £1759 €2050 A$3342 C$3019 NZ$3673 Full pricing info
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Thornybush tented lodge
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience exceptional private wildlife viewing on this 5 day budget lodge safari in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Highlights include private game drives and optional 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

5 Day Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari - South Africa

Priced from pps R20830 $1127 £898 €1047 A$1706 C$1542 NZ$1876 Full pricing info
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Panorama Route, South Africa Tour
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 5 Day Panorama Route & Kruger Park Safari stays at an affordable South Africa safari lodge near Kruger National Park. Enjoy small group Kruger Park Safari game drives in open vehicles with professional guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R21220 $1148 £915 €1066 A$1738 C$1571 NZ$1911 Full pricing info
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Kruger lion safari, South Africa
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour: a budget South Africa Safari to a superb lodge in a private reserve with a full-day Kruger Safari, Panorama Route and Big 5 game reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Kruger National Park Safari - Tented Camping

Priced from pps R16445 $890 £709 €826 A$1347 C$1217 NZ$1481 Full pricing info
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Elephant Herd Drinking in Kruger National Park
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Spend five days inside Kruger National Park, staying at a tented safari camp in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp and embark on open 4x4 safari vehicle game drives with expert guides.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Exclusive Small Group Camping Safaris

5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

Priced from pps R18040 $976 £778 €906 A$1478 C$1335 NZ$1624 Full pricing info
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Elephant Family in Kruger National Park
Length
05 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellently priced 5-day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour staying at a small tented camp in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp within South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Exclusive Small Group Camping Safaris

6 Day Kruger Safari - Private River Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R31343 $1696 £1352 €1575 A$2567 C$2320 NZ$2822 Full pricing info
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Private River Lodge pool
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Comfortable Budget Kruger Safari to a Private River Lodge in Greater Kruger Park. Explores Kruger National Park, a private Big 5 game reserve & nature reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Zimbabwe Safari Adventure (Overland Camping Tour)

Priced from pps R26000 $1407 £1121 €1306 A$2130 C$1924 NZ$2341 Full pricing info
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Big Five in Hwange
Length
06 days
From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
This fun, budget Zimbabwe Safari Adventure (Overland Camping Tour) visits Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matobo Hills & Great Zimbabwe Ruins in six days
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Great Zimbabwe Ruins,  
Hwange National Park,  
Johannesburg,  
Matobo National Park,  
Victoria Falls
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

6 Day Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari - Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R39125 $2117 £1687 €1966 A$3205 C$2896 NZ$3523 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands Safari - leopard
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari staying at a semi-luxury Tented Safari Camp in Sabie Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. Enjoy Big 5 game drives in Kruger Park & Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and a guided bush walk.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Best of Zimbabwe Safari (Lodge Overland Tour)

Priced from pps R29800 $1612 £1285 €1497 A$2441 C$2206 NZ$2683 Full pricing info
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Matobos Hills Park
Length
06 days
From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
The Best of Zimbabwe Safari is a budget Africa Overland Tour (lodge safari) to Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matobo Hills and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Great Zimbabwe Ruins,  
Hwange National Park,  
Johannesburg,  
Matobo National Park,  
Victoria Falls
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

6 Day Kruger Safari - Treehouse & Private Game Lodge

Priced from pps R19200 $1039 £828 €965 A$1573 C$1421 NZ$1729 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari eagle
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A unique budget Kruger Safari with Treehouse & Private Game Lodge stays. A special Big 5 African Safari to Kruger Park & Greater Kruger Private Game Reserves.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Kruger & Private Game Reserves Safari (Camping)

Priced from pps R15450 $836 £666 €776 A$1266 C$1143 NZ$1391 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari rhinos
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent budget Kruger Safari to Kruger National Park & Private Reserves of Greater Kruger in South Africa. A quality Kruger camping safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Africa Camping Safaris

6 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Reserves Safari (Lodge)

Priced from pps R28600 $1547 £1233 €1437 A$2343 C$2117 NZ$2575 Full pricing info
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Leopard on Kruger Safari
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
More than a budget Kruger Safari, this diverse Kruger & Private Game Reserves Safari explores Kruger & Private Reserves, staying at private game lodges.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Greater Kruger National Park Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R27338 $1479 £1179 €1374 A$2239 C$2023 NZ$2461 Full pricing info
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Walking safari
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Experience world-class game viewing in Greater Kruger National Park taking open 4x4 game drives and guided bush walks, whilst staying at an authentic tented camp in the Big Five Timbavati Game Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Kruger Park Budget Safari (Backpackers Lodge Tour)

Priced from pps R20850 $1128 £899 €1048 A$1708 C$1543 NZ$1877 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari - Black-backed jackal
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
This Kruger Park Budget Safari is a Kruger Backpackers Lodge Tour combining Big 5 game drives in Kruger National Park, Balule & Tshukudu Private Reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Balule Private Game Reserve,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R25810 $1396 £1113 €1297 A$2114 C$1910 NZ$2324 Full pricing info
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Kruger safari elephants, South Africa
Length
06 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable South Africa Safari that combines a Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour staying at a semi-luxury safari lodge in a private nature reserve in Greater Kruger area.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

7 Day South Africa, Zimbabwe & Victoria Falls Safari

Priced from pps R41700 $2256 £1798 €2095 A$3416 C$3086 NZ$3755 Full pricing info
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Lioness and cubs
Length
07 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
A one-week South Africa, Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls lodge safari to Kruger National Park in South Africa then Matobo Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, staying at comfortable lodges.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Kruger National Park,  
Matobo National Park,  
Panorama Route,  
Pretoria,  
Victoria Falls
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

7 Day Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari - Tented Camp Safari

Priced from pps R46635 $2523 £2011 €2343 A$3820 C$3452 NZ$4199 Full pricing info
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Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari camp giraffe
Length
07 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent-value Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari to a unique Tented Safari Camp in Sabie Sands Game Reserve - a great budget Big 5 safari in Kruger and Sabie Sands
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

7 Day Victoria Falls to Chobe & Okavango Delta Safari

Priced from pps R41700 $2256 £1798 €2095 A$3416 C$3086 NZ$3755 Full pricing info
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Okavango scenic flight, Botswana
Length
07 days
From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
This one-week budget lodge safari, starting at Victoria Falls, explores Botswana's top safari destinations - Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Khama Rhino Sanctuary. A game viewing, mokoro canoeing, walking and wilderness experience of a lifetime.
Countries Visited
Botswana,  
South Africa,  
Zimbabwe
Top Destinations Visited
Chobe National Park,  
Khama Rhino Sanctuary,  
Maun,  
Okavango Delta,  
Pretoria,  
Victoria Falls
Type of Tour
Lodge 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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