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The 15 Best Kruger National Park Safaris in Johannesburg

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 kruger national park safaris in Johannesburg justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - Leaving Johannesburg for Tremisana Game Lodge
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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

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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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari - Two nights in Kruger, not outside the gates
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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

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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Johannesburg: 4-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari - Tremisana Game Lodge and your first sunset drive
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Johannesburg: 4-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

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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All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg - Day three: one last look before the long road home
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All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

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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All Inclusive 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg - The Johannesburg pickup and five-hour road trip
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All Inclusive 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

5.All Inclusive 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $805

Travel from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park in a small group of up to 10. You get a sunset drive along the Crocodile River, a sunrise safari, meals, transfers, and one night near the park. Guides such as Becky, Aubrey, Abraham, and Serena have been praised for sharp animal spotting.

“We had one weekend in between our business trip to see a bit of South Africa’s stunning nature and decided to go to Kruger National Park. The organization of the trip was perfect and our guides were very welcoming and taught us many inRead more”

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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route - Day three: Gods Window and Blyde River Canyon
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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

6.3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $1,008

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Kruger National Park with a private guide such as Norman, Lucky, Martin, or Kohngi. You will see the Panorama Route, take a sunset drive and a full-day safari in an open vehicle, and stay two nights near the park.

“Amazing experience. We got picked up right on time from our hotel in Johannesburg, and our guide was great. He was kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our stay at the hotel near the park was amazing, clean, friendly staff, good food. Overall 100% worth your money. I would recommend this company and this tour to all my friends. Our safari experience was amazing and everything I had hoped it would be.”

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Johannesburg: 3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour - Day one: from Johannesburg to Tremisana
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Johannesburg: 3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

7.3-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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4 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari - Day 1: sunset, braai, and a night drive
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4 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

8.4 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $1,020

Spend four days with Viva Safaris at Tremisana Game Lodge, exploring Balule and Kruger in a small group of up to nine. Expect sunrise and sunset drives, a guided bush walk, a Marula Tree Boma braai, Big Five sightings, and a Blyde River Canyon visit.

“Incredible Experience! Everything was perfect - From organization of the Pick-Up in JoBurg, over the Safaris and dinners. Whole staff and guides were very attentive, not only for surrounding animals but for the whole experience and everyone’s Read more”

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Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari - Getting from Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge
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Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

9.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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5 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari - Day 1: sunset and night wildlife in Balule
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5 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

10.5 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $1,153

Travel from Johannesburg in a small group of up to nine for sunset, night, sunrise, and full-day Kruger drives. You will also walk beside the Olifants River with armed rangers, visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, and see the Three Rondawels and Blyde River Canyon. Accommodation, meals, park fees, and transfers are included.

“Great Safari with Viva Safaris. Everything from pick-up to drop-off was very organised and there were no issues whatsoever. The program is fully packed, which is nice if you want to spend as much time as possible searching for wildlifRead more”

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4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari - Day 2: A four-hour bush walk and the move to the treehouse
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4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

11.4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $917

Travel from Johannesburg with up to nine people for sunset and night drives, a guided Balule bush walk, a full-day open-sided Kruger safari, and a night in a treehouse. You’ll also enjoy a bush braai, airport transfers, and the Blyde River Canyon.

“We stayed in Tremisana Lodge and Marc’s Treehouse. The accommodation is basic but an experience not to be missed - especially the tree house. The food in both locations was good. The bbq was impacted by the weather, but we still saw tRead more”

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5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari - Day 1: sunset, barbecue, and the first night drive
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5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

12.5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,500

Spend five days exploring Kruger National Park and nearby reserves with Viva Safaris, including sunset and night drives, a guided bush walk, two full Kruger days, and Blyde River Canyon. Pickup from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo Airport, four nights’ lodging, park fees, meals, and a maximum group of nine are included.

“Our stay at the Katekani Lodge was exceptional. The tented lodges are beautifully furnished and very spacious. Sean and his team were extremely accommodating and very welcoming. There was always a fire going at the boma to relaxed at with a drink after the safari. We had the best time there. We highly recommend the Katekani Lodge.”

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6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari - Day 3: A full day inside Kruger National Park
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6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

13.6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,148

Join a small group of up to nine for six days around Kruger, with open-vehicle drives, armed ranger walks, a bush barbecue, two full Kruger days, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, and Blyde River Canyon. Pickup from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo Airport, five nights, meals, and park fees are included.

“Great tours, very professional and kind staff. You will never be getting hungry, there is a lot of tasty food. The accommodation is nice and you feel inside a safari. Everything is very neat and clean. You can also enjoy the place to rest and use the swimming pool. The BBQ in the bush and the morning walks are really an amazing experience.”

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6 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg - Day 2: The Olifants River bush walk
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6 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

14.6 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $1,286

Travel in a group of up to nine from Johannesburg into Balule and Kruger. Expect sunset and night drives, a guided Olifants River bush walk, Big Five viewing, Moholoholo, and Blyde Canyon. Guides such as Rocky and Smiley may lead the safari.

“Excellent staff and guides! SO cordial and helpful. Extremely knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife. They kept us BUSY and well fed. The only drawback is that charging devices is terribly difficult. Inadequate power outlets in highly incoRead more”

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4 Day Kruger National Park Tour - Choosing between a basic tent, luxury tent, and chalet
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4 Day Kruger National Park Tour

15.4 Day Kruger National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $872

You’ll travel from Johannesburg with Safarii Travel Company, guided by Lloyd, David, Bretton, or another qualified ranger. Expect a sunset drive, full-day Kruger safari, bush walk, Moholoholo visit, Blyde River boat cruise, three nights in Greater Kruger, and a choice of tent or chalet lodging.

“Lloyd’s tour was amazing! He makes the trip personal and where possible he adjusted the tour to personal preference. His knowledge about the nature and animals is fascinating and inspiring. I really loved the sunset gamedrive (even got the chance to join a second one) Read more”

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