Duration
5-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
5-Day Johannesburg and Greater Kruger Safari with Marcs
Overview
Awaken to the melodious chorus of bird songs and watch the activity of wildlife drinking at the river or a waterhole. You'll walk along the pristine banks of the perennial Klaserie River amongst huge Sycamore figs and giant Matumi trees. Enjoy a 3-hour sunset game drive on Balule Private Nature Reserve, bush braai at Marula Tree Boma, and a 4-hour bush walk with an armed ranger. Also, enjoy afternoon game drives on Balule, full-day Kruger Park game drives and Blyde River Canyon highlights.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg (City)
Via Balule NR, Kruger NP
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Sunrock Guest House - Mid-range guest house in Johannesburg (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
R 21,895 ZAR
R 18,695 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 4
Kruger NP
End
Johannesburg (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
3
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Sunrock Guest House
Mid-range guest house in Johannesburg (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Tremisana Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Mid-range lodge inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR)
Day 3: All Meals Included; Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
End of tour
(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.
Day 1
Johannesburg
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, walk to meet at a pre-assigned pickup point to take the shared shuttle transfer to Sunrock Guesthouse. No activities are planned for today. Please enquire if you are interested in doing any tours in Johannesburg, such as the Soweto or Apartheid Museum tour. Includes 1 free night in Johannesburg in the entry-level room category. Mid-range guest house located in Johannesburg (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City) Stay: Sunrock Guest House Mid-range guest house located in Johannesburg (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Johannesburg to Balule Private Nature Reserve
You will be collected from Sunrock Guesthouse in Johannesburg between 8:15 - 9.00 AM for your road transfer to Tremisana Game Lodge, driving through farmlands and the picturesque Lowveld to the Balule Game Reserve. Have a short break on arrival at the lodge - unwind at the bar, have a swim or relax in the tropical gardens before departing for your first game drive. Your guide will show you various animals and birds, and after darkness falls, use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be an unforgettable Bush braai at the Marula Tree Boma. After dinner, continue the Night Drive and overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets. Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Tremisana Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Balule Game Drive and Transfer to Marc's Treehouse
Awaken at sunrise for a day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve, where you enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush, where you have the chance to encounter everything from very small to very large. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Lunch will be served in the Lapa at 1:30 PM. At around 2:30 PM we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses. Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse) Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Kruger National Park Game Drive
Travel from Marc's Treehouse to Kruger National Park, where you board an open game-viewing vehicle. The absence of windows and elevated vantage position allows for excellent photographic opportunities. You will have a fantastic chance not only to view the game but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its residents. There will be regular stops at picnic spots and rest camps. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara region boasts open plains and supports large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact, the zones we visit have the highest concentration of lions in Africa. Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse) Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Balule Private Nature Reserve to Johannesburg
Enjoy an early morning bush walk before returning to Johannesburg by road transfer. Along the way, you have the opportunity to view the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon along the famous Panorama Route. Return to Johannesburg at around 17:00, either to your hotel or to the airport. We will happily help with any add-ons, such as the Garden Route, Cape Town, Victoria Falls and more. Note: The scenic transfer will only be done if 2 or more guests are due to return to Johannesburg on this day. If only one guest is returning, it will be a direct transfer from Marc’s Treehouse to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City) 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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
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
Offered by
Indigo Safaris
4.9 operator rating
213 reviews
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 3 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Sunrock Guest House - Mid-range guest house in Johannesburg (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Indigo 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.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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