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3 Day Budget Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa

Tour Length — 3 days

Priced from pps $584 R9485 £436 €511 A$841 C$830 NZ$1026 Full pricing info

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Summary of this Africa Camping Safari

Max. Group Size 10 Travellers
Starts & ends in Johannesburg, South Africa
Accommodation Standard Camping
Transport Open 4x4 Game Viewing Vehicle / Microbus
Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Exceptional Birding, Leopards, Lions, Rhino & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

Discover the wonder of Kruger National Park and the private Blue Canyon Reserve on one of the most affordable Kruger Camping Safaris in South Africa. Immerse yourself in thrilling guided game drives and encounter the iconic Big 5 animals and many other fascinating wildlife species.

This popular Kruger safari offers excellent value for money. It provides a basic, no-frills but high-standard authentic glamping safari experience with all the comforts and amenities of a fully-equipped tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy. To take your Budget Kruger Safari to the next level you can pre-book optional activities (at extra cost), including a bush walk and scenic Panorama Route Tour.

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Johannesburg to Motlala Conservancy – South Africa

This exhilarating 3-Day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa begins with a morning departure from OR Tambo International Airport. Leaving Johannesburg, we drive through the captivating landscapes of Mpumalanga's Highveld and Lowveld, arriving at our tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy by approximately 14:00.

Following a refreshment break, we embark on a thrilling afternoon sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. We explore the Moditlo Nature Reserve and the larger Blue Canyon Conservancy. With its diverse terrain, including bushveld plains and riverine areas, Blue Canyon Conservancy offers excellent opportunities to see the renowned Big 5 animals, so keep an eye out for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes, along with various other wildlife species like cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes.

As twilight sets in, we savour sundowners in the heart of the wilderness before returning to our safari camp in the Motlala Conservancy. We gather around the boma fire for an enjoyable evening, exchanging stories of the day's adventures in South Africa over a delightful dinner.

Meal included: Dinner
Activity included: Game Drive in Modlito Game Reserve & Blue Canyon Conservancy
Accommodation included: Tented Camp in Matlala Conservancy

Day 2: Kruger National Park Safari – South Africa

Today is dedicated to a full-day Kruger National Park safari in open 4x4 safari vehicles.

The second day of our Budget Kruger Safari may unfold in one of two ways: either an early start for Kruger National Park, enjoying a bush breakfast en route and returning after a while, or beginning with breakfast at our camp departing and returning later. Departure times will be communicated the night before, tailored to animal activity to optimise our chances for game viewing.

Our full-day Kruger safari in South Africa will span about 7 to 8 hours, exploring the Orpen-Satara area, renowned for prime lion sightings. Your guide will drive you through this massive national park using their knowledge to track down wildlife and birds. They will share interesting facts and insights about the Kruger bush and animals while you explore. Afterwards, we return to our tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy to relax and enjoy another starlit African dinner by the fire.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Activity included: Game drive in Kruger National Park
Accommodation included: Tented Camp in Matlala Conservancy

Day 3: Motlala Conservancy to Johannesburg – South Africa

Our exciting 3-day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa ends after breakfast at the camp in Motlala Conservancy. Then it is time to bid one another farewell and embark on our return drive to OR Tambo International Airport. We arrive in Johannesburg, around 17:00 or 18:00.

While there are no included activities today, there are optional extra activities available that you can pre-book to enjoy on the last day of your Budget Kruger Camping Safari.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Optional Budget Kruger Safari Activities

You can pre-book one of the following optional extra activities:

A short bush walk in the Motlala Conservancy before breakfast
A 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Blue Canyon Conservancy
A Panorama Route Highlights Morning Tour as part of your transfer back to JHB (includes Berlin Falls, God's Window, Blyde Canyon, and Three Rondavels)

Optional extra activities must be pre-booked at an additional cost and will be confirmed on request.

About the Tented Camp in Motlala Conservancy

Our budget Kruger Camping Safaris stay at a fully-equipped tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy near Kruger National Park. The Motlala Conservancy is relatively lesser known despite its status as a 'Big Four' reserve.

The safari camp offers an affordable glamping (luxury camping) experience with solar-powered tents, each featuring comfortable beds, fresh linens, towels and other essentials. There are shared ablutions and a delightful communal area for relaxing, dining and socialising. Additional amenities for you to enjoy include a swimming pool, restaurant and bar. This tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy enables you to indulge in the convenience of having all the essential comforts at your fingertips while fully immersing you in the tranquil bush on your safari in South Africa.

About the Blue Canyon Conservancy and Moditlo Private Game Reserve

The Blue Canyon Conservancy, located near the famed Greater Kruger National Park is an expanse of protected land teeming with an impressive variety of plant and wildlife species. The Moditlo Nature Reserve encompasses 3,200 hectares within the Blue Canyon Conservancy, totalling 12,000 hectares.

Situated at the base of the iconic Drakensberg mountains and located just 12 kilometres from Hoedspruit in the Limpopo province, it resides in the Valley of the Olifants, a mere 30 kilometres from Kruger National Park, it is dotted with lakes, and boasts a diverse array of wildlife. While it is part of the Greater Kruger biosphere, it shares boundaries with Kapama Game Reserve to the east and the Drakensberg Mountains to the west, yet it is distinct from the Greater Kruger National Park. Known for hosting the iconic Big 5 – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes – Moditlo Private Game Reserve within the Blue Canyon Conservancy also shelters other captivating wildlife such as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas as well as rare wild dogs and brown hyenas.

Kruger Safari Shuttle Transfers

Pick-up and drop-off are at O.R. Tambo International Airport Bus Terminal in Johannesburg and a designated point in Pretoria. For more details and times please enquire. Transport to and from these set locations is not included in the tour price.

Collection times on the first day:

07h00 at OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building

Drop-off time on the last day:

18h00 at OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building

Optional Extras and Excursions

For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an enquiry.

A short bush walk in the Motlala Conservancy before breakfast
A 3-hour sunrise game drive in the Blue Canyon Conservancy
A Panorama Route Tour as part of your transfer back to JHB (includes Berlin Falls, God's Window, Blyde Canyon, and Three Rondavels)