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مضيفون ومشغلون موثقون وجهات وتجارب أفريقية فاخرة احجز الآن أو اطلب عرضاً مخصصاً
5-Day Affordable Greater Kruger Safari Combo

Accra, South Africa

5-Day Affordable Greater Kruger Safari Combo

5.0 / 5 · 582 reviews Offered by Discover Africa Safaris 5-Day

Overview

This safari option combines two areas of the Greater Kruger Park, offering you the opportunity to experience a diversity of natural environments and excellent game viewing opportunities, including the Big Five. The lodges are value-for-money establishments, offering good food and well-trained game rangers, all within a community-driven philosophy. The local flights and all required transfers are included, giving you peace of mind to relax and enjoy some of the most amazing game viewing.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Johannesburg to Johannesburg (Johannesburg)

Via Timbavati NR, Karongwe GR

Country & park

South Africa

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

6 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Kambaku Safari Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

ZAR

5-Day Affordable Greater Kruger Safari Combo
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people
May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 n/a* ZAR R 41,620 ZAR
Aug 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 n/a* ZAR R 48,322 ZAR
Jan 5, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 55,729 ZAR
May 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 52,980 ZAR
Jul 1, 2027 - Dec 20, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 55,729 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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 6 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country South Africa
Start Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 3-4 Karongwe GR (Greater Kruger)
End Johannesburg (Johannesburg) (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Private 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.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 6 years

The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Kambaku Safari Lodge

Day 1-2

Kambaku Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Karongwe River Lodge

Day 3-4

Karongwe River Lodge

Mid-range lodge inside Karongwe GR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Game Viewing in the Timbavati

Day 1

Game Viewing in the Timbavati

You will fly from Johannesburg International Airport (O.R. Tambo) to Hoedspruit. On arrival, you will be met by our local representative for the road transfer to the lodge. Arrive in time for lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive. Then, return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Enjoy two game drives and your meals at the lodge the next day. The family-friendly lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Game Reserve, which shares the unfenced Western border of the Greater Kruger National Park. Meet the Big Five or the rare white lion, and hear the songs of countless bird species and the rumble of elephants. Keep your binoculars handy as you sit in the hide at Twins Dam and observe colorful birdlife and the Big Five. Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Kambaku Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Game Viewing in Karongwe

Day 3

Game Viewing in Karongwe

After breakfast, you will be met for the road transfer into the Karongwe Game Reserve and your next lodge. Arrive in time for lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and night. The next day, you will participate in thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five. Back at camp, you can spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or watching the game from your private deck. The enchanting view over the Makhutsi River is a natural treasure that provides insight into the secret river life. The spacious lounge area leading onto a vast deck allows endless opportunities to view elephants and grazing antelopes. Mid-range lodge located inside Karongwe GR (Greater Kruger) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Karongwe Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Karongwe River Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Karongwe GR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly back to Johannebsurg

Day 5

Fly back to Johannebsurg

Spend your last morning in the bush before returning to camp for breakfast and check-out. Then, proceed on the road transfer to Hoedspruit Airport in time for the return flight to Johannesburg (included). Fly back home or extend your trip. We can add a few days to Victoria Falls or Cape Town. Chat with us to discuss the different options. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Discover Africa Safaris
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Offered by

Discover Africa Safaris

5.0 operator rating 582 reviews

At Discover Africa, we are passionate about Africa! We partner with lodges and operators that are committed to conservation and community upliftment, ensuring your trip contributes to protecting Africa's wildlife and supporting local communities. At Discover Africa, we offer expert guidance to refine every detail of your journey to create one that feels just right for you. Our team is always ready to assist you before during and after your safari, so you can relax and enjoy every moment

Office In

South Africa

Size

20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)

Member Of

ATTA, SATSA & IGLTA

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Congo (Brazzaville), Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Susan is efficient and set up a great tour package for us.

My daughter who is 27 and I (her mom)have been dreaming of this trip for a few years. It was everything we wanted July seemed to be the best month to visit South Africa. Weather is comfortable, better opportunity for seeing the wildlife , no mosquitos or bugs due to it being winter at that time. Our trip started in Cape Town which was beautiful. We stayed at the Victoria and Alfred for 4 nights. Service and food there was really good. Lots to do in CT. Then we went to the Kambuka River Sands private nature reserve for 4 nights. We rated it 10. Everything about it was great. We then went to Sabi Sabi little Bush reserve for 2 nights. It was great as well. We saw all the animals we wanted to see except for the cheetahs. We also saw lion cubs and baby elephants. End of trip was Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for 3 nights at the Shongwe Oasis. All transfers and domestic flights were pretty much on time. Service was great everywhere. Definitely got your money’s worth.

Inside our room at Kambaku
Family of elephants walking by our lodge in Kambaku
Morning trek at Kambuka watching sun rise
Inside lodge at Sabi Sabi Sands

Laura W · Canada

Verified

She made my dream come true

Was the Safari of lifetime. We spended one week between Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls and Botswana. Amazing. The river cruse in the Zambezi river is a dream. We saw also Chobe national park and the Delta of Okavongo: a dream. Everything was well organized. The transfer/The Lodge/the Game drive. Chrizaan was super. She provide us the best organization and also assistence during the trip.

Gaia · Italy

Verified

Nailed the brief

We had been thinking about a Southern Africa safari trip for a few years and had some valuable input from Zimbabwean friends who had been on tour many times. So we had a general idea of when and where, but needed guidance on the finer details and options, as well as someone to put it all together once we’d agreed on an itinerary (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana). This was possibly going to be our one and only trip of this type so we wanted to get it right! I saw an ad for a tour similar to what I had in mind so contacted Discover Africa (DA). Devryn was able to clearly outline his preferences that would meet the brief. He suggested the order of travel, how long at each place, what type of accommodation (generally getting better as we progressed), how to get from A to B etc, via several email conversations. We had a Zoom meeting with him before finalising the plan, where we were able to ask further questions which he was able to answer confidently and competently given he had been to these places himself. We felt confident enough with his recommendations to lock it in, 12 months ahead of the trip. Naturally, you anticipate some things will go wrong on tour eg a missed connection, guide not turning up, accommodation not as described, and we were mentally prepared for that. However every connection was made on time and the accommodation exceeded our high expectations! The Safari experience itself (which Devryn obviously couldn’t guarantee) was superb. The guides from the lodges we used were experienced, informative, respectful of the animals, considerate of what we had and hadn’t seen previously and so every day (twice a day!) was another trip into the unknown. Everyone hopes to see the Big 5, which we did early on. After that it was a matter of literally sitting back in the jeep and seeing what would turn up. The birdlife was better than I expected (lilac-breasted roller was a favourite), and seeing small animals like mongooses (4 different species), a chameleon and steenbok were unexpected highlights. The food was varied at the various lodges with usually a buffet of 3 main courses of western style cuisine (although I ate wildebeest, crocodile, kudu and springbok when it was offered). We finished off with 3 nights in Cape Town to let the Safari experience sink in, which was a very good move. So in summary, we did some initial research, worked out a plan with Devryn, and he nailed the brief. We’ll never know if it could have been even better, but I seriously doubt it.

Wild dog and pups
Lilac breasted roller
Lions and ex- buffalo
Leopard

Garry · Australia

Verified

Very well organized and great tour itinerary

I was in a group of 8 other travelers that we were very well suited to each other. Everyone including the guide was knowledgeable and very interested in all aspects of the tour. The tour guide was also the driver and had very pertinent knowledge of the areas we went to. The itinerary was fairly well paced. Most days we were at our hotel by mid-afternoon. The lodge accommodations were unique and quite rustic in some cases. Staff at those accommodations were very dedicated and pleasant.

Bernice · Canada

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Kambaku Safari Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Discover Africa 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.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Discover Africa Safaris.

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