One of the most in-demand Kruger Camping Safaris in South Africa, this affordable Kruger safari is perfect for budget travellers wanting a no-frills wildlife safari.
Explore the African bush on guided game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles in Kruger National Park and the private Blue Canyon Reserve as you encounter the iconic Big 5 animals and other wildlife. See the highlights of the breathtaking Panorama Route and enjoy optional extra activities in the Greater Kruger Park area.
This popular Budget Kruger Safari in South Africa stays at a simple, fully-equipped tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy offering a high standard of basic comfort and amenities while providing an authentic luxury camping (glamping) experience at a very affordable price.
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Our thrilling 5-Day Kruger Camping Safaris in South Africa begin with a morning transfer from OR Tambo International Airport. We journey through the captivating landscapes of Mpumalanga's Highveld and Lowveld, arriving at our tented camp in Motlala Conservancy around 14:00.
After a brief refreshment break, we dive into the excitement of an afternoon sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle within the Blue Canyon Conservancy and Moditlo Nature Reserve. With its diverse terrain, from bushveld plains to riverine areas, Moditlo forms part of the Blue Canyon Conservancy and provides excellent game-viewing opportunities including the renowned Big 5 – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes, as well as a variety of other wildlife such as cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes.
As night falls, we enjoy sundowners in the wilderness before returning to our camp to relax. Then we gather around the campfire for a delightful evening, sharing tales of our day's adventures on safari in South Africa.
The second day of our budget Kruger safari is a full-day adventure in open 4x4 safari vehicles exploring the renowned Kruger National Park of South Africa.
We have two possible itinerary options depending on animal activity: an early morning rise at about 5:30 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 our 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, utilising 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 and another delightful campfire dinner under the stars.
Today our Kruger Camping Safari sees us rising early for a delightful change of scenery with a full-day Panorama Route tour.
The Panorama Route is an iconic 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 largest green 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.
We begin our full-day Panorama Route tour with either an early bush breakfast en route and an earlier return, or we enjoy breakfast at camp before departing and returning later. We have ample time for relaxation after our full-day Panorama Route adventure when we return to our tented camp for another fireside dinner and socialising under the stars.
Today, our budget camping safari in South Africa takes us on a second full-day Kruger National Park safari, conducted in open 4x4 safari vehicles.
Once again we have two possible itinerary options depending on animal activity: an early morning rise at about 5:30 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 our chances of encountering wildlife.
Our Kruger safari in South Africa will last approximately 7 to 8 hours, as our expert guide navigates us through the vast expanse of this national park. Utilising their expertise to locate wildlife and birds while exploring the Orpen-Satara area, known for its excellent lion sightings, 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 safari camp for a leisurely afternoon and another delightful campfire dinner sharing stories of our Kruger safari adventures under the stars.
Our 5-day Kruger Camping Safari ends after breakfast at our tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy this morning when we 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 that you can pre-book to enjoy on the last day of our Kruger Camping Safaris 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.
Our Kruger Camping Safaris explore Blue Canyon Conservancy, which includes the Moditlo 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.
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
3-hour sunrise game drive in Blue Canyon Conservancy
Panorama Route Highlights Morning Tour on day 5 (pre-booking required)
This tour does take children.
Children's Rates available on request
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