3 Days Budget Big 5 Southern Africa Safari in Kruger Park
Our short 3 Days Budget Big 5 Southern Africa Safari in Kruger Park is created for the budget and adventure traveler, we have created an exciting 3-day Kruger National Park safari. During the safari, you will encounter some of South Africa’s finest wildlife spots at an affordable rate! You will enjoy comfortable accommodations, awesome game drives and more. So, book your safari now and let us help you make unforgettable memories.
Your Southern Africa Safari begins with convenient pickup from Johannesburg and includes comfortable accommodation at a Lodge, located just outside the park's Numbi Gate. Throughout this Southern Africa Safari, you'll benefit from knowledgeable guides who skillfully navigate the best game-viewing routes through Kruger's southern region, known locally as "Sabi Sabi" – famous for its high concentration of predators.
This compact Southern Africa Safari maximizes wildlife viewing time with open-vehicle game drives that provide unobstructed views and excellent photographic opportunities. From the golden savannah plains to dense riverine forests along the Sabie River, each day reveals new wonders and creates lasting memories of wild Africa without breaking your budget.
Tour highlights
Convenient daily departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport
Open-vehicle game drives for optimal wildlife viewing
Opportunities to spot the legendary Big Five
Exploration of Kruger's wildlife-rich southern sector
Atmospheric sunset game drive experience
Full-day immersion in diverse Kruger ecosystems
Professional rangers sharing expert knowledge
Comfortable accommodation near Numbi Gate
Flexible final day with optional morning game drive
Perfect for time-constrained travelers
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled game drives mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in an open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Return transfers from/to O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Bottled water during game drives
- Two nights' accommodation at Kruger Adventure Lodge
- Full board meals as specified in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding the optional morning game drive on Day 3)
Price Excludes:
- South Africa Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional morning game drive on Day 3
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
- Personal medical insurance
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Johannesburg and Transfer to Kruger National Park
Your Southern Africa Safari adventure begins with early morning pickup from O.R. Tambo International Airport at 6:30 AM, followed by a scenic 400 km (approximately 5-hour) eastward journey through Mpumalanga Province. This Southern Africa Safari transfer includes two comfort stops at Alzu Petroport and Milly's, where you can purchase refreshments before arriving at Kruger Adventure Lodge near Numbi Gate around 1:00 PM. The highlight of your first Southern Africa Safari Day is an exciting sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle through the Pretoriuskop section of Kruger National Park, lasting approximately 3 hours and offering excellent chances to spot elephants and white rhinos.
- Day2Game Drive in Kruger National Park
Day two of your Southern Africa Safari starts with a 5:00 AM wake-up call before departing on a full-day immersion in Kruger's renowned Skukuza region, covering approximately 120-150 km of game-viewing roads. Your Southern Africa Safari experience is enhanced by traversing diverse habitats along the legendary Sabie River (N'waswitshaka) and exploring the famous Mathekenyane "Granokop" lookout point. The comprehensive Southern Africa Safari Day includes three game-viewing sessions totaling 6-7 hours with strategic stops at Lower Sabie and Skukuza rest camps, where you can purchase meals and refresh while watching hippos and crocodiles in the river below.
- Day3Return to Johannesburg and End of Tour
The final day of your Southern Africa Safari begins with an optional early morning game drive (additional cost) through the Numbi Gate area, known locally as "Mdluli Safari," or leisure time at the lodge enjoying the surrounding bushveld atmosphere. Your memorable Southern Africa Safari concludes with checkout at 11:00 AM, followed by the return journey of 400 km to Johannesburg. The Southern Africa Safari transfer takes approximately 5-6 hours, including a lunch stop at Milly's, ensuring arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport by 5:30 PM where you'll bid farewell to the wilderness with camera rolls full of extraordinary wildlife encounters.