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Our 3 Day Explores Lodge safari is based in a small, simple, naturally luxurious and authentic safari camp that pays homage to the days when exploring the African wilderness was a pioneering adventure.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 10230
per person
3 Day Bundox Explores Lodge Experience
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
The Kruger National Park is one of the world’s premier nature reserves, and you will spend a significant amount of time exploring it during this three-day safari.
Many safari operators only offer three-hour morning and afternoon drives, but the Kruger National Park is vast, and this safari is one of only few that offers a full-day safari on a three-day safari tour.
This allows clients to see more of the Kruger and different areas, as opposed to short 3-hour safaris. On such short safaris, drivers must stay close to the camps, resulting in the same areas being driven on every safari.
A full day in the Kruger National Park may sound exhausting, but the guides make frequent stops at rest stops and lookout points. As you travel through different grasslands and ecological zones, you will have a better chance of seeing more wildlife.
Your three-day itinerary will include a sunset / night safari on day 1, a full-day open vehicle safari on day 2, and a morning safari in Kruger National Park on day 3.
On 3-day safaris, your chances are very good to see all of the Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo.
The Kruger National Park is home to 148 mammal and 500 bird species. So there’s a lot to see and photograph.
Highlights:
- A Sunset / Night Safari in the Kruger Park on Day 1
- A full day open vehicle safari on day 2
- A morning safari on Day 3
- Quality accommodation at a hotel near the entrance gate
Don’t forget to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm & Rainproof Jackets
- Sun hat
- Sun Cream
- Cameras
- Personal belongings
Accommodation:
You will stay at Umbhaba Eco Lodge, a privately owned quality lodge in Hazyview, with en suite accommodation and excellent meals located 15 minutes from either the Phabeni or Numbi gates.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 12600
per person
3 Day Kruger Park Umbhaba Eco Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
This popular 3-day safari tour takes you to one of the founding game lodges in a private game reserve that falls within the world-famous Greater Kruger.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 14450
per person
3 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
The Kruger National Park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity as well as its rich cultural history. This tour provides a brief glimpse of an outstanding wilderness region that is part of the internationally designated Kruger2Canyons UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve.
Enjoy your Kruger National Park safari trip using our three day classic safari tour option for an adventure to find Africa’s Big Five: Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, and Buffalo making Kruger National Park the most exciting African safari destination in South Africa.
Guests stay in traditional 2-sleeper bungalows in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park.
Facilities include an en-suite bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, twin beds equipped with SANParks linen, blankets and towels, a kitchenette with small fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities. There are mosquito netting on windows and doors and electrical lights and plug points.
A family guest cottage can be requested, depending on availability. It has a small lounge and kitchenette, as well as two bedrooms that can accommodate two adults and two children.
All accommodation is strictly non-smoking.
Breakfast and dinner are prepared in a private section of the rest camp’s camp kitchen and served in our open-air dining tent or in the camp restaurant if it rains.
The rest camp has a take-out restaurant and a Park shop for drinks and snacks. Please note that no alcohol may be consumed on the open safari vehicles during game drives, so only use it before or after leaving for game drives.
An enormous swimming pool built around a massive granite rock is a unique feature of the historic rest camp.
The camp has cell phone service but no Wi-Fi. To access the internet while on vacation in the Kruger Park, purchase a Sim card with Pay as You Go data.
You might also like our 4 Day Classic Kruger Park Safari Tour or 5 Day Classic Kruger Park Safari Tour.
Guests are collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport between 7:00 and 7:30. Collections from any other Johannesburg hotels or addresses are possible at additional rates.
Guests are dropped off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport around 17:00, other hotels or addresses can be arranged at additional rates.
Kruger Safari Company Tours and its service providers provide cost-effective transfers for groups of 2 – 12 people per vehicle; please let us know if you prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).
Keep in mind that if you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of the safari tour, we recommend booking a domestic flight no earlier than 19:30 and an international flight no earlier than 21:00.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 13200
per person
3-Day Classic Kruger Park Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Our 4 Day Explores Lodge safari is one of our top selling Mid-range safari packages. Based in a small, simple, naturally luxurious and authentic safari camp in the Balule Private Game Reserve.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 14295
per person
4 Day Bundox Explores Lodge Experience
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
This option lets guests choose the number of days they would like to spend on safari but split between the Kruger National Park and a private lodge in the Greater Kruger. This allows guests a good mix of accommodation types and landscapes to explore while on safari.
An experienced game ranger will show guests the African bush as it has never been seen before as they enjoy a mix of safari game drives, bush walks, relaxation time and fantastic cuisine. Guests will stay in en-suite African chalets in the Kruger National Park and in luxury en-suite rooms in the private reserves.
Highlights
- Flexible number of days to suit your budget (4-7 days)
- Accommodation in en-suite chalets and luxury en-suite rooms
- Meals as per the itinerary
- FGASA-registered professional field guides
- Transport for the duration of your safari
- Daytime game drives in an open safari vehicle
- Optional Panorama Route excursion (safaris of 3+ days)
Notes:
Safaris depart 7 days a week, pending availability.
Our Budget and Classic Kruger Safaris depart with a minimum of one person with no single supplement for single travelers. Our Combo safaris require a minimum of two persons to depart.
Guests make use of facilities and accommodation situated inside the Kruger National Park, unless forced to stay elsewhere because of availability.
Safaris with accommodation in multiple rest camps are available on request.
This is not a private safari and more-than-likely there will be other guests joining you on the game drives and transfer vehicles.
Children are welcome, subject to availability.
Children under 6 years of age are not allowed on SAN Parks open game drive vehicles.
Children under 12 years of age are not allowed on SANParks bush walks.
Private game drives for families can be arranged at an extra charge.
Guests flying out of OR Tambo Airport are urged NOT to book flights earlier than 19:00 (domestic flights) or 20:00 (international flights), in order to have sufficient time to get to the airport. Or even better – spend the night in Johannesburg if possible.
You will be held responsible for any missed flight, or flights not booked at a suitable time.
Private transfers for guests with early flights can be arranged in advance at an extra charge.
** Terms & Conditions apply **
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR TBA
per person
4 Day Combo Kruger Park Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
The Kruger National Park is one of the world’s premier nature reserves, and you will spend a significant amount of time exploring it during this three-day safari.
This safari allows clients to see more of the Kruger and different areas.
A full day in the Kruger National Park may sound exhausting, but the guides make frequent stops at rest stops and lookout points. As you travel through different grasslands and ecological zones, you will have a better chance of seeing more wildlife.
Your four-day itinerary will include a sunset / night safari on day 1, 2 full-day open vehicle safaris on day 2 and 3, and a morning safari in Kruger National Park on day 4.
On 4-day safaris, your chances are very good to see all of the Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo.
The Kruger National Park is home to 148 mammal and 500 bird species. So there’s a lot to see and photograph.
Highlights
- A Sunset / Night Safari in the Kruger Park on Day 1
- A full day open vehicle safari on day 2 and 3
- A morning safari on Day 4
- Quality accommodation at a hotel near the entrance gate
Don’t forget to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm & Rainproof Jackets
- Sun hat
- Sun Cream
- Cameras
- Personal belongings
Accommodation
You will stay at Umbhaba Eco Lodge, a privately owned quality lodge in Hazyview, with en suite accommodation and excellent meals located 15 minutes from either the Phabeni or Numbi gates.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 17000
per person
4 Day Kruger Park Umbhaba Eco Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
3 Night / 4 Day Tremisana Kruger Park Safari accommodation in en-suite thatched chalets, includes open vehicle safari drives, guided bush walks and a visit to the Blyde River Canyon.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 16850
per person
4 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
The diversity of animal and plant life of South Africa’s most well-known wildlife reserve contribute to the park’s magnificent reputation. An African safari in the Kruger National Park is likely to be at the top of almost everyone’s bucket list when visiting this part of the world.
Visiting the Kruger National Park is an unforgettable experience and exactly what you would expect from an African safari and spending time with a knowledgeable guide is without a doubt the best way to ensure that you see exactly what you came for.
It is no surprise that so many people prefer a four day classic safari offered by the Kruger Safari Co to explore those incredible landscapes. Time spent in the park on a four day classic safari tour provides a welcome respite from the stresses of everyday life.
You might also like our 5-Day Classic Kruger Park Safari Tour.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 17840
per person
4-Day Classic Kruger Chalet Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Spend 4 Nights at the Bundox Explores Lodge in the heart of the Balule Private Game Reserve. The Lodge is small, simple, naturally luxurious and authentic safari.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 18360
per person
5 Day Bundox Explores Lodge Experience
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Visiting the Kruger National Park is an unforgettable experience and exactly what you would expect from an African safari and spending time with a knowledgeable guide is without a doubt the best way to ensure that you see exactly what you came for.
a 5-Day African safari in the Kruger National Park is likely to be at the top of almost everyone’s bucket list when visiting this part of the world.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 23100
per person
5 Day Classic Kruger Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Embark on a thrilling safari adventure in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. From the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you’ll be whisked away to the enchanting Pretoriuskop rest camp, where you’ll enjoy open vehicle safaris, delicious meals, and the magic of the African bush. The journey continues to the Greenfire game lodge, nestled within the Balule private game reserve, offering an immersive wildlife experience. With expert guides, incredible wildlife sightings, and unforgettable landscapes, this five-day safari is a truly unforgettable experience.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 33995
per person
5 Day Kruger Chalet & Greater Kruger Lodge Combo Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
The Kruger National Park is one of the world’s premier nature reserves, and you will spend a significant amount of time exploring it during this four-day safari.
The Panorama Route refers to the escarpment area in Mpumalanga Province where the Drakensberg mountains separate the Highveld from the Lowveld to the east. The Panorama Route along the escarpment is one of South Africa’s most scenic areas and include the Blyde canyon that extends for 50kms along the escarpment.
This safari offers a full-day safari in the Kruger National Park as well as a full-day tour of the Panorama Route.
A full day in the Kruger National Park may sound exhausting, but the guides make frequent stops at rest stops and lookout points. As you travel through different grasslands and ecological zones, you will have a better chance of seeing more wildlife.
Your five-day itinerary will include a sunset / night safari on day 1, a full-day open vehicle safari on day 2, a full-day Panorama Route on day 3 and 2 morning safaris in the Kruger Park on Day 4 and 5.
Your chances are very good to see all of the Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The Kruger National Park is home to 148 mammal and 500 bird species. So there’s a lot to see and photograph.
Highlights
- A Sunset / Night Safari in the Kruger Park on Day 1
- A full day open vehicle safari on day 2
- A full day Panorama tour on Day 3
- 2 morning safaris on Day 4 and 5
- Quality accommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge.
Don’t forget to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm & Rainproof Jackets
- Sun hat
- Sun Cream
- Cameras
- Personal belongings
Accommodation
The safari uses Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview, outside Kruger National Park, with en suite accommodation and excellent meals located 15 minutes from either the Phabeni or Numbi gates.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 20830
per person
5 Day Kruger Park and Panorama Route Umbhaba Eco Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Join our safari guides on a 4 Night / 5 Day Tremisana Kruger Park Safari. En-suite accommodation and a full Day guided open vehicle safari drive in the heart of the Kruger National Park.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 19250
per person
5 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Embark on a 6-day safari adventure in Kruger National Park. Day 1 starts with a transfer to a comfortable chalet in Pretoriuskop rest camp, followed by an afternoon safari and dinner under the stars. Day 2 offers a full day of exploration with breakfast en route and the freedom to choose your own lunch. Day 3 takes you to Greenfire lodge in Balule private game reserve for off-road safaris. Days 4 and 5 feature immersive safari drives. Conclude with a memorable morning safari on Day 6 before departing for Johannesburg. Reflect on unforgettable wildlife encounters and cherished memories.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 37000
per person
6 Day Kruger Chalet & Greater Kruger Lodge Combo Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Bush walk in Balule Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger and two full days in the iconic Kruger National Park. Balule Game Reserve is one of the founding private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger, which lies adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Guests stay in comfortable ensuite thatched chalets that are fully equipped for comfort and convenience. A highlight of the tour is a trip to Moholoholo to meet its famous wild ambassadors and a starlit dinner at a boma deep in the bushveld. The safari tour ends with a scenic return trip travelling via the world-famous Panorama Route.
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
from
ZAR 20850
per person
6 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari
- Collection from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminals by 07:00am
Overview
A Kruger National Park safari thus delivers some of the finest game viewing in the world and the right safari operator can offer visitors an experience of a lifetime. But the park is not only popular because of its animals, many people visit to enjoy its mountainous areas, bush plains and tropical forests, which are all part of the unique landscape, another reason why a safari into the Kruger always makes for the best kind of holiday.
The best time to visit the Kruger National Park on a safari, is at the beginning or end of the region’s dry season, which is between April and September. During the dry season, temperatures are mostly pleasant (with night-time temperatures that may dip below 20 degrees Celsius and daytime temperatures normally reaching into the mid-20 degrees Celsius.
As with most parks and reserves in South Africa, it is very safe to undertake a safari into and drive around Kruger. Both staff, tour operators, accommodation attendants and park authorities will make sure that you have a great safari.
Steeped in legend and history, the iconic park is one of the places in South Africa just waiting for you to explore its vast landscapes and
spectacular African wildlife.
When planning a first safari trip into the Kruger Park, it is advised that travellers should make use of a reputable safari tour operator that knows the park and can recommended the best safari tour options, which range from exclusive private safaris to affordable group safaris. When you spend your money on such a journey of exploration to find Africa’s Big Five: Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo, you want to make sure that you will experience all the facets of the unique wildlife on a real safari in Africa.
Tremisana Lodge safaris
Tremisana Game Lodge is located in Balule Private Nature Reserve which is a protected wildlife area that falls within the Greater Kruger National Park in northern South Africa. Balule is 23 000 square kilometres of pristine bushveld that stretches along the length of the Olifants River. The reserve is unfenced and game roams freely between Balule and the Kruger National Park. Tremisana Game Lodge is less than an hour’s drive from the Kruger Park.
Tremisana Game Lodge is a founding member of Balule Private Nature Reserve and maintains much of its original warmth and charm. The ensuite thatched chalets are air-conditioned and fully equipped for comfort and convenience. Guests dine under the stars at the lodge boma.
Classic wildlife safaris
Think 4×4 game drives at dawn or dusk, followed by dinner under African stars…
The classic Kruger safari offers a client an authentic African safari experience, usually with excellent wildlife sightings.
Accommodation can be provided in a luxury safari lodge or opulent tented camps. Most of these types of lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park offer excellent accommodation options, with just the right ambience for romance, indulgence or just luxury escapes.
All are exquisite destinations and a Kruger Park honeymoon package are of the most sought after possible…
Without necessarily spending a fortune, you can create timeless memories on a private South African safari experience with every luxury on hand, outstanding cuisine at a range of facilities.
These midrange options, as offered by The Kruger Safari Co. make it possible to take your whole family, including children, on a safe, magical journey into nature’s wonders. The Kruger is ideal for family tours and provide options for kids of all ages, with tailored programmes and fun activities.
Accommodation can be taken up at country lodges or hotels in reserves near Kruger National Park or inside the game reserve itself. A selection of the finest luxury accommodation and lodging lets you appreciate the African wild in comfort – with extraordinary cuisine, great hospitality and magnificent wildlife experiences. South African safari and game lodges are famous for its super luxury facilities.
Many hotel lodgings and accommodations near the National Park are close enough for guests to participate in a full-day safari, if the lodge is not situated on a private game reserve with its own abundance or wildlife.
Kruger National Park guided safaris offers guests a traditional safari experience in the company of a skilled ranger for the best game viewing.
What is the benefit of an organized Safari over a self-drive impromptu visit to a game park?
A safari put together by your tour operator is fully usually inclusive of accommodation, game drives and some bush walks, meals and other
added values. Game drives are conducted in 4×4 open safari vehicles which brings the bush experience much closer and the safaris are conducted by
qualified guides who look out for spoor and signs that animals have moved through an area.
How long should a safari last and should one stay at one lodge or different lodges?
During an average stay of between 2 and 3 nights, you may get the best experience. While a longer stay is a bonus, a short stay should
ideally be no less than 2 nights. This way you have time to enjoy the surrounds and have a good chance to see all there is to see in the African bush. Staying in one place maximises your game viewing and minimises your travel time, but if you can stay more than 4 nights, splitting your stay between two game lodges may be worthwhile.
Will children also enjoy a safari?
The Kruger National Park is the ideal destination for children of all ages and offers families a great way to spend quality time together while getting to know more about nature. While some private game lodges are more suited for children 12 years and older others often offers specialised
children’s programmes and activities that keep children entertained and focus on environmental education. Children under 6 years old are not allowed on game drives for safety reasons and no children under 12 years old are allowed on bush walks. It is advised to enquire from your tour operator about which options should fit you and your family the best.
Should I be scared of Malaria?
During the rainy months (October – April) there is an increased risk of Malaria in the Kruger National Park and surrounds, but during
the dry season, the risk of infection is very low. It is always wise to take malaria prophylaxis when visiting the area and while the malaria mosquito is more active during the night, it is advisable to take any precautionary measures like wearing long sleeves and rousers and sleeping under mosquito nets – which are provided by most lodges. A mosquito net provide additional protection against other insects too. Mosquitoes do not like cold, hence keeping air conditioning or fans on, will also help. The risk is very low when one deals with the issue in advance. By choosing the correct accommodation, you can minimize the chance of being infected as well.
