One of our best value-for-money Kruger camping safaris in South Africa, this Budget Kruger Safari is very popular with travellers looking for a no-frills wildlife adventure.
Spend four days exploring Kruger National Park and the private Blue Canyon Conservancy on thrilling guided game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Encounter the iconic Big 5 animals and many other fascinating wildlife species, immersing yourself in the African bush. Visit the highlights of the breathtaking Panorama Route and enjoy optional activities in the Greater Kruger Park area.
This 4-day Kruger Camping Safari stays at a simple yet well-equipped tented camp offering a high standard of basic comforts and amenities. Experience an authentic luxury camping (or glamping) safari, staying inside the Motlala Conservancy at an amazing price!
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This budget-friendly Kruger Camping Safari begins upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where you’ll be fetched and transported to your tented camp, for your check-in at 14:00.
We take some leisure time to unwind and make the most of the amenities at our camp before embarking on a thrilling three-hour afternoon sunset game drive aboard an open safari vehicle in the Moditlo Nature Reserve and the Blue Canyon Conservancy. Moditlo forms part of the Blue Canyon Conservancy with its diverse terrains of bushveld plains and riverine areas that host the renowned Big 5 animals -lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. Look out for these iconic animals and also spot other wildlife species like cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes.
Following our sunset game-viewing adventure in the bush, we head back to the camp in the Motlala Conservancy at around 19:00. This evening we enjoy a delightful dinner and spend a serene night beneath the stars exchanging stories of the day’s adventures on safari in South Africa.
The second day of our 4-Day Kruger Camping Safaris is set aside for full-day safari adventures in open 4x4 game vehicles.
Our full-day Kruger safari has two possible itinerary options: an early rise for Kruger National Park, with a bush breakfast en route and an earlier return, or a relaxed start with breakfast at the camp, setting off later and returning later. Departure times will be communicated the night before to maximise your chances of encountering wildlife. Our Kruger safari in South Africa will last approximately 7 to 8 hours, exploring the Orpen-Satara area, known for its excellent lion sightings. Our expert guide will navigate us through the vast expanse of this national park, utilizing their expertise to locate wildlife and birds. They'll enrich our experience with captivating knowledge and valuable insights about the Kruger bush and its inhabitants. Following our adventure, we'll return to our tented camp for a leisurely afternoon of relaxation and another delightful African dinner under the starry sky by the crackling fire.
We rise early this morning for either a full-day safari in Kruger National Park, or you can opt for a captivating full-day Panorama Route tour.
The Panorama Route is a picturesque roadway in South Africa linking various cultural and natural attractions. It is situated in Mpumalanga province and revolves around the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon, ranked as the world's third-largest and greenest canyon. Beginning at the Long Tom Pass base near Lydenburg, it descends naturally from the Great Escarpment to the Lowveld, concluding near the Echo Caves at the border of Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. This breathtaking route showcases numerous waterfalls, expansive forested areas, and iconic landmarks like Berlin Falls, God’s Window, The Pinnacle and 3 Rondawels.
Today can unfold in two ways: an early start for Kruger with a bush breakfast en route and an earlier return, or enjoying breakfast at the camp before departing and returning later. Departure times will be communicated the night before based on animal activity to enhance your chances of wildlife sightings. Our Kruger safari in South Africa will span 7 to 8 hours, ensuring ample time to return to camp for relaxation by the fire before enjoying dinner and socialising under the stars.
Our Budget Kruger Safari ends after breakfast at the camp in Motlala Conservancy this morning. After breakfast, you are transferred back 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 that you can pre-book to enjoy on the last day of your 4-day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa.
You can pre-book one of the following optional extra activities:
This Budget Kruger Safari stays 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 allows 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.
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.
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
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 Highlights Morning Tour as part of your transfer back to JHB (includes Berlin Falls, God's Window, Blyde Canyon, and Three Rondavels)
This tour does take children.
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