3 Days Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari
Our 3 Days Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari is one of our most affordable but best-value tented safari packages! You will experience the best of South Africa’s renowned Big 5 destination, Kruger National Park, while still having a comfortable place to sleep. Spend your evenings in a glorious wildlife reserve a short distance outside the main park, and your day spotting animals on a game drive inside Kruger National Park. In the evenings, relax in your safari-tented room or the marvelous outdoors, enjoying delicious meals and stargazing under the African sky.
Your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari adventure starts with a scenic journey from Johannesburg to the wildlife haven near Hoedspruit, spanning approximately 450 km of South Africa's diverse landscapes. During this immersive safari, you'll explore the legendary Lowveld savanna known locally as "Bushveld" or "Bosveld," home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five.
The highlight of your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari will undoubtedly be the full day spent exploring the renowned Orpen-Satara region, famous for its high concentration of lions and other predators. From comfortable tented accommodations to delicious meals under the African stars, this safari experience delivers exceptional value while providing unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Africa's greatest game reserves.
Tour highlights
Comfortable glamping-style tented accommodation
Afternoon game drive in Blue Canyon Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Full-day safari in the predator-rich Orpen-Satara region
Authentic boma dinners under the African stars
Opportunities to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat
Scenic transfer through the picturesque Mpumalanga province
Optional morning activities on the final day
Professional safari guides with extensive local knowledge
Price Includes:
- Kruger National Park and private reserve entrance fees
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation in comfortable safari tents
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide and safari ranger
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Two nights' tented accommodation
- Daily breakfast, dinner, and lunch on the full-day Kruger safari
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities on the final morning
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 3
Itinary in details
- Day1Drive from Johannesburg to Greater Kruger National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari begins with an early 07:00 departure from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for a 450 km journey eastward through the scenic Mpumalanga province. This exciting Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari Day includes comfort stops along the N4 and R40 routes before arriving at your tented camp near Hoedspruit (known locally as "Marula Town") at approximately 14:00. Your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari experience continues with check-in at your comfortable safari tent, followed by an exhilarating 3-hour afternoon game drive in Blue Canyon Reserve, where you'll have your first opportunity to spot diverse wildlife before returning to camp for a traditional South African dinner served in the open-air boma at 19:00.
- Day2Full-Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park
Wake up to the sounds of the wild on your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari as you prepare for the highlight of your trip – a full-day exploration of the main Kruger National Park, located just 30 minutes (25 km) from your camp. This immersive Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari Day takes you through Orpen Gate into the famous Orpen-Satara region, known locally as "Ngala" (Lion) territory, where you'll spend 7-8 hours traversing diverse habitats in search of the Big Five and countless other species. Your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari adventure includes a lunch stop at one of the park's rests camps (Satara or Tshokwane, approximately 50 km into the park) before continuing your afternoon game viewing and eventually exiting through Orpen Gate, returning to camp for another delicious dinner around the campfire at 19:00.
- Day3Return to Johannesburg (Optional Activities in the Morning)
The final day of your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari starts with a hearty breakfast at camp before preparing for your return journey to Johannesburg, covering 450 km westward across Mpumalanga. For early risers, this Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari morning offers optional activities (at additional cost) such as a guided bush walk in the nearby Balule Nature Reserve or a visit to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, located just 15 minutes from camp. Your Kruger National Park Budget Tented Safari concludes with the shuttle transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport, arriving between 17:00 and 18:00, marking the end of your affordable yet memorable wildlife adventure in one of Africa's premier safari destinations.