Duration
3-Day
Accra, South Africa
3-Day Kruger Hop Big 5 Tented Bushcamp Safari
Overview
This is an affordable tour to a prime Big 5 area within the Greater Kruger and includes all necessary transfers, accommodation and meals. It is designed for your convenience and ease, allowing you to see this famous reserve on a tight timeline and budget. Our accommodation is in meru style safari tents, and the beds and linen are high quality. You have your own outdoor en-suite bathroom. Morning and afternoon game drives are in open safari vehicles.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Via Balule NR
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
game drives & evening/night game drives
Accommodation
nDzuti Bush Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
R 14,025 ZAR
R 13,035 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 8 people.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
End
Johannesburg (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
10
Minimum age of 10 years
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
nDzuti Bush Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
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
Road transfer to Greater Kruger nDzuti Bush Camp & afternoon game drive
The shuttle leaves early in the morning from OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg, and undertakes the 6-hour journey to the pick-up point on the Olifants River. The going is relatively easy and there are refreshment stops along the way. At the Lamai Gate into the Balule Game Reserve, you are met by nDzuti staff and then transferred the short distance to the nDzuti Tented Bush Camp. There are 5 meru-style tents with an outdoor private bathroom adjacent to each tent. The tents are erected on permanent cement floors and are furnished with floor mats, bedside tables, beds, veranda chairs. The bathroom has a hot shower, a hand basin and a flush loo. A light lunch is served on the deck of the unfenced camp and then a 3-hour game drive sets off in search of the wildlife in the area. There is a sundowner stop along the way to whet the whistle and enjoy a snack before travelling back to camp by the light of a handheld spotlight. Dinner is served and then a comfortable night's rest awaits. Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: nDzuti Bush Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Dawn and dusk open vehicle safaris in prime Big 5 country in Balule Private Reserve, Greater Kruger
Wake up with the birds and meet at the campfire for early morning coffee or tea and fruit. Choose a seat on the safari vehicle as we head out for a 3-hour game drive. The landscape is varied with scattered rocky outcrops and incredible vistas. We are privileged to have access to the Olifants River frontage where hippo and croc abound. Maseke is well known for its many elephant herds and excellent lion sightings. This reserve is part of an open system within the Greater Kruger and animals can move across great distances, thus no sightings can ever be guaranteed. During the morning game drive, we stop for hot drinks and cookies en route, then return for a full breakfast back at the camp. During the heat of the day, we relax in the camp at the splash pool and watch over the waterhole. The camp has a small splash pool and a shady, well-established garden that is not fenced off from the bush. We go on an afternoon/night drive with a sundowner stop and dinner at the fireside. Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: nDzuti Bush Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
A morning game drive at sunrise enjoying the diverse wildlife on offer in Balule Game Reserve
You will go on a morning game drive, enjoying the wildlife and birdwatching, and even a possible Big 5 sighting. Stop for coffee at a waterhole before heading back to camp for a full breakfast. The diverse terrain of our area supports an equally varied array of antelope species. The scattered"kopjes" (rocky hills) are the preferred habitat of the agile klipspringer, while the medium to tall grasses in some areas attract the precious sable antelope. Waterbuck are common along the Olifants River and the magnificent kudu is a browser of leaves and a non-territorial nomad. The nDzuti guides are bush enthusiasts and keen to share their knowledge and experience, thereby delivering a fulfilling and unforgettable safari experience. All that remains after breakfast is the short trip to the shuttle departure point at the Balule Gate. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Wildlife Encounters
5.0 operator rating
23 reviews
Wildlife Encounters are based in the bush near Kruger and have been facilitating safaris for over 30 Years. We have some tried and tested safaris for the first time and some that are 'off the beaten track' for some new experiences. We are a family who are all guides and safari enthusiasts and each with our own area of expertise. Let us know your interests and hopes and we can build something custom made or you could join an existing tour.
Office In
South Africa
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
Member Of
Kruger Lowveld & Go Limpopo
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
South Africa
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great tour operator with incredible camp and guide!
Great bang for your buck on our safari. Six of us went and the camp plus guide (JD) were both amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Jack · Canada
Best trip of a lifetime!
From the time Judy contacted me, she was nothing short of helpful and provided us with advice and information to help us customise the trip to the needs of my family. With it being our first ever encounter from Singapore to Hoedspruit, Judy guided us and gave us tips, changing our itinerary countless times so that we could have the best possible experience ever. Milima Big 5 was the lodge she chose for us, and beyond the 4 night stay we had there (that was simply nothing short of amazing!!!!), she also arranged our tours in the best way possible, with a mid-tour break to go to Kruger, and then to end it all with a trip to Moholoholo and Blyde River. Although these were not in the original quote that we had asked for, Judy went out of her way to suggest a variety so that we could see as much of Hoedspruit and experience the wildlife and nature in the most amazing way. The guides, staff and everyone we met were so warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and the level of care was indescribable. During our short stay in the bush, we encountered the Big 5 and so many more, with unforgettable experiences and a wealth of knowledge to take home with us. It was a life-changing experience, and we will definitely return to be immersed in nature once again.
Perpetua · Singapore
Judy and Bruce are very helpful and have a variety of great Tips for accomondations and tours
We booked our Safari Package with Judy and Bruce. They gave a recommendation for an awesome Lodge where we stayed for four nichts. The Day Tour with Judy into Kruger was very nice and we learned a lot about african Wildlife. We really enjoyed every Minute of our Trip, thank you very much
Richard · Switzerland
Fantastic!
Had the most fantastic experience at nDzuti safari camp last week. Bruce and Judy couldn't have been more welcoming, even the herd of elephants arrived at the waterhole near our tent to say hello when we arrived. Troy, their son, was an amazing guide and found the elusive leopard and rhinos for us, as well as ellies, lions, hippo, giraffe, buffalo and many other animals! The food was outstanding and the sundowners at the end of a game drive went down a treat! We loved the rustic feel of the unfenced camp and the outdoor showers made it all feel very authentic and wild. We'll definitely be back soon!
Leanne Horobin · United Kingdom
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 10 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?
nDzuti Bush Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Wildlife Encounters, 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.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 Wildlife Encounters.
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