The 15 Best Kruger National Park Safaris in Johannesburg

1.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653Our pick

Travel from Johannesburg in a small group of up to nine, with English-speaking guides, to Tremisana, Kruger National Park, and Blyde River Canyon. Expect sunset and night drives, a full day in an open Gameviewer, tent camping, a guarded bush walk, and a bush BBQ. Ask about fenced lodging before booking.

“Absolutely wonderful! I truly have no words. Everything was extremely well organized, all the transfers were seamless, and I felt very safe traveling on my own.”

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2.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $770Top rated

Spend three days exploring Kruger National Park with Wild Wings Safaris, traveling from Johannesburg in a group of up to nine. Your guide leads flexible game drives in an open vehicle, with two nights in air-conditioned bungalows, breakfasts, dinners, park fees, and return transfers included.

“We went in May 2024 and it was an absolutely amazing experience. We saw all big 5 animals. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful in ensuring we maximized our time.”

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3.4-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 4 days · from $1,120

Spend four full days between Balule Big Five Reserve and Kruger National Park, with sunset and sunrise drives, a four-hour armed bush walk, a bush barbecue, and a full Kruger game drive. English-speaking guides, including John, lead a small group of up to nine from Johannesburg.

“4 jours intenses à la recherche des BIGFIVE. Pick-up on time à Johannesburg.. arrêts prévus pour les pauses. Dès votre arrivée au lodge, l'accueil est chaleureux, on vous laisse 30 min pour découvrir votre logement et puis c'est le moment pour partir à la recherche d'animaux dans la savane. Le véhicule est ouvert. Le soir même, vous vivrez un braai fantastique et avec un peu de chance, vous entendrez les animaux mieux les voir (hyènes et éléphant pour notre part). En fin de repas, retour au logement pour la nuit. Le petit-déjeuner est simple mais suffisant, idem pour les repas, le choix est unique. Sachez qu'il n'y a pas de…”

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4.All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $1,012

Travel from Johannesburg or Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to southern Kruger for three guided game drives, two lodge nights, meals, a braai, sundowners, and a final return to Johannesburg around 18:30. Guides such as Aubrey, Sebenzile, Bruce, and Melusi have earned strong praise for wildlife spotting.

“My husband and I had a great experience in Kruger. Our driver was excellent in spotting the big fives. On our last tour day, it was raining so hard but the jeef didn’t have good cover so we were soaking wet. The driver had worst experience, he wRead more”

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5.3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 days · from $959

Travel from Johannesburg with a small group of up to nine, stay at Tremisana Game Lodge, and take sunset, night, sunrise, and full-day Kruger drives. Guides such as Terrence, Dylan, Andy, Smiley, and Rocky lead the wildlife outings, with a bush barbecue and Blyde River Canyon included.

“L’esperienza al Trevisana lodge è stata più affascinante del previsto e la consiglio a chi vuole conoscere gli animali e ama la natura. Al Trevisana lodge abbiamo trovato stanze con bagno privato; il tutto molto pulito ed essenziale. C’era anche l’aria condizionata in camera e il necessario per l’igiene personale. Ci hanno accolto con professionalità ed entusiasmo le guide Terrence e Dylan . Al Trevisana abbiamo conosciuto anche le altre guide Andy e Smiley che ci hanno accompagnato alla scoperta degli abitanti del parco Kruger . Le signore che si occupano della colazione e della cena sono molto disponibili e cortesi. La prima sera ci hanno sorpreso con una fantastica…”

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6.Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 3 days · from $846

Travel from Johannesburg in a group of up to nine for two nights at Tremisana Game Lodge and Masango. You get a sunset and night drive, a full Kruger day in an open Game Viewer, a guided morning walk, and the Three Rondawels, with transfers, park fees, breakfasts, and dinners included.

“Una experiencia malisima y cara!!! recomiendo 4 dias pues 2 se van en viajar de Joanesburgo a Krugger, el supuesto dia nos llevó por carrtera asfaltada, de ahi son pocos los animales que se ven! de ahi fuimos a almorzar le dije al guia que hay un mapa de monitoreo de lis animales ,donde se pueden ver, sobretodo queria ver las leonas y sus cachorros! pagué 878 DOLARES por esta pésima experiencia!!!!NO LO RECOMIENDO ESTO DE 3 DIAS Y 2 NOCHES!!!! TERRIBLE! Quiero reembolso de por lo menos un 40 %!!!!”

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7.2-Day Safari into Kruger National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 2 days · from $616

Leave Johannesburg early for Kruger National Park, then take an afternoon and morning safari in an open vehicle. Guide Rudzani has earned special praise for finding wildlife and caring for guests. The trip includes transport, park fees, bottled water, and one night near Hazyview, but meals cost extra.

“It was a great experience to be in real safari! It worth for it. Thank you especially for my driver Rudzani was kind and took care of the participants so well.”

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8.3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · from $511

Travel from OR Tambo to Sekekama Tented Camp for two nights of glamping, a sunset drive in the Blue Canyon Reserve, a 7 to 8 hour Kruger safari, African dinners, and an optional bushwalk. Jan is one of the camp hosts.

“Najbardziej podobał mi się camping i samo safari. Można poprawić organizacje jeśli chodzi o transport w pierwszą stronę - kierowca mówił bardzo szybko i niezrozumiale po angielsku, trzeba było się przesiadać do innego busa pod koniec i rozwiesiliśmy dużo osób zanim dotrwaliśmy do naszego canpingu, było to męczące”

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9.Kruger National Park – 4 Day Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 days · from $946

Join guides Lloyd and David for a four-day small-group safari from Johannesburg. You’ll see Kruger by open vehicle, watch the sunset in a private reserve, cruise Blyde River Canyon, visit Moholoholo, and sleep in private rustic accommodation with campfire dinners.

“It was quite an adventure. We were glamping for the first time and it turned out to be an amazing experience. It’s not suitable for people who only embrace 5 star accommodation and can’t live without tv and internet but if you like the sound of monkeys fighting on the roof of your tent you will enjoy this different experience.”

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10.6-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Travel from Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge for sunset and sunrise drives, a ranger-led Olifants River bush walk, two full Kruger days, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, and a Marula Tree Boma barbecue. Guides such as Smiley, Rocky, Elias, and Victor may lead your outings.

“Everything was perfect, punctual and efficient service. Exceptional staff, an experience not to be missed. Very authentic safari.”

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11.Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 9 hours · from $435Best value

Leave Johannesburg before sunrise, stop for breakfast in Middelburg and coffee near Nelspruit, then spend time in Kruger National Park near Skukuza Camp. Your English-speaking guide handles park fees, meals, and wildlife spotting, but expect a very long road day.

“Wszystko było super przygotowane. Pełen profesjonalizm a zarazem miła i wesołą atmosfera. Dziękuję bardzo”

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12.5-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend five days between Tremisana Game Lodge, Balule Big 5 Reserve, and Kruger National Park. You’ll join sunset and sunrise drives, a ranger-led bush walk, two full Kruger days, and a bush barbecue. Luke and Marc are among the guides praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations.

“Todo el personal de Viva Safaris y de Tremisana Lodge fueron excelentes. Hicieron todo lo posible para que viéramos todos los animales, incluidos los del Big Five, explicaron los horarios y actividades a la perfección y la comida fue exquisita.”

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13.Kruger National Park 4-Day Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews

Travel from Johannesburg to Tremisana and Katekani lodges for sunset and night drives, a four-hour bush walk, a full Kruger game drive, and Blyde River Canyon views. Caroline and Tiger are among the lodge team names praised by guests. Airport pickup and return are included.

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14.3-Day Panorama Tour with Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $959

Travel from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga for God’s Window, Berlin Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, and a full-day open-vehicle safari in Kruger National Park. You stay at Protea Hotel Hazyview, with English or French guiding and guides such as Rudzani and Given sometimes available.

“Highly recommend this tour! On our end, we enjoyed everything from a very friendly guide, incredible landscapes, and amazing wildlife! We even got to see the big 5 on our first safari day :) Highly recommend!”

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15.Kruger National Park – 5 Day Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 5 days · from $1,171

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 16 for two full-day Kruger safaris, a private-reserve sunset drive, Blyde River Canyon cruise, Moholoholo tour, and bush walk. Lloyd and David prepare included breakfasts and dinners at the camp, with pickup from Johannesburg or Hoedspruit.

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