Duration
3-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
On this camping tour you will experience Kruger National Park at its best and be close to nature while on a budget. You will spend 2 nights in one of the iconic Kruger Park Rest Camps, enjoy game drives in an open safari vehicle with an experienced, enthusiastic nature guide and savour meals prepared by our guide. Transfers from and to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are included.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Via Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg)
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
4 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Inside Kruger NP – Day 1: Meals at Own Expense – Day 2: Dinner Included - Inside Kruger NP
Meals
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Dinner Included; Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This is a budget camping tour.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.
Day 1-2
Inside Kruger NP
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Dinner Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Your adventure begins at 7:45 am with a shuttle transfer from OR Tambo (Johannesburg International Airport) to Hoedspruit, the safari capital of central Kruger Park. Upon arrival at approximately 13.30 you will be met by your safari guide with an open safari vehicle. This type of car gives you a 180 degrees’ panoramic view of the African savanna with a full experience of all smells and sounds, and a perfect vantage point to see over high grasses and bushes. We will spend the afternoon on a game drive in Kruger National Park and arrive at the rest camp before dark. Your guide will set up the camp and retire for a restful night's sleep, in your tent in the middle of the African bush. Inside Kruger NP Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Today is the highlight of your Kruger Safari as we will spend the entire day looking for the best animal sightings. We will get up at dawn to make the most of our Kruger safari. Your guide prepares a quick coffee and snack as we get on our way. We'll spend the morning in search of all the iconic animal species including the Big Five with a professional field guide, who will frequent dams, waterholes and riverbeds where animals can be seen. Only one dinner included of which will be a special braai prepared by your guide on your final night in the Kruger National Park to celebrate your stay. All other meals will be for your own account at the restaurant on-site, where credit cards are accepted. If you prefer something more personalized, we can also arrange a private chef at an additional cost to prepare meals for you for the 2 nights in Kruger National Park. Inside Kruger NP Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
We will depart early on our last game drive, and reach Hoedspruit mid-morning. Your shuttle departs at 10.30 am towards OR Tambo Airport (arrival at approximately 5.30 pm), where this tour ends. Whether you continue your journey in Africa or return back home, you will take a lifetime of unforgettable memories with you of your African safari experience. Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Khalanga Safaris offers tailored safari tours expertly crafted by our knowledgeable and helpful travel consultant, and lead by one of our qualified nature guides who can’t wait to share their enthusiasm and love for nature with our local and international guests. Khalanga Safaris is a family run tour operator founded by Shoes Mathebula in 2016 after many years of working as a guide, ranger and tracker for Kruger National Park and privately owned establishments in the region.
Office In
South Africa
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
South Africa
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our day safari with Khalanga Safaris was truly fantastic. From the very first moment, everything radiated professionalism and passion. Our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm and enthusiastic, which created a welcoming and adventurous atmosphere throughout the day. We saw an impressive variety of wild animals and received fascinating explanations about their behavior and habitat. The organization was flawless.
Miranda · Belgium
My husband and I had an incredible week traveling around Kruger with Prince and a really lovely experience coordinating and booking the experience with Thamia. We did the 6-Day Safari with Night Drive, River Safari, and Panorama Route Tour in May 2025. The Panorama Route Tour was a gorgeous way to spend the last parts of our drive from Johannesburg and get to know Prince before spending the week together. Prince was an incredible guide with a TON of knowledge that he was always willing to share with us. We got to see the Big 5 and Prince was very patient in helping us try to spot the elusive rhino. I would highly recommend Khalanga and Prince for your Kruger safari.
Lo · United States
We had a wonderful experience with Khalanga. We did the panorama route (breathtaking) with 3 days in Kruger National Park. Shoes was our guide and he was exceptional. He has an incredibly unique perspective as his family lived on the land that is now Kruger National Park for many generations and lived with the animals. He intimately knows animals, their behaviours, tracks, calls (including being able to mimic bird calls), you name it. He is passionate, informative and a joy to spend time with. We felt privileged to be able to see the park through Shoes's incredibly unique perspective. Khalanga safaris is the way to go. You will have an incredible experience.
Sophie · Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 nights/6day Kruger safari with Shoes at Khalanga Safaris. Pre trip communication was excellent and the accommodation,food and guided drives were top quality. Shoe’s knowledge of the park and its numerous inhabitants is most impressive and his description of animal behaviours was wonderful. We were a party of 3 adults all with experience of African safaris in the past and agreed that Shoes and Khalanga was the perfect match for us. Would recommend for an authentic Kruger Safari experience.
Craig Henderson · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Budget camping Inside Kruger NP – Day 1: Meals at Own Expense – Day 2: Dinner Included - Inside Kruger NP. Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Khalanga Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Khalanga Safaris.
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