Duration
5-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
5-Day Kruger National Park Budget Camping Safari
Overview
Spend 1 night in a wonderful lodge and then 3 nights in a tented lodge, both situated in the Greater Kruger National Park. All safari drives, guided bush walks, Blyde River Canyon and Animal Rehabilitation Center visits, breakfast and dinner are included in the tour rate. Also included are the return road transfers from Johannesburg.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg (City)
Via Kruger NP
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Tremisana Game Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Breakfast & Dinner 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 20,895 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 offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-4
Kruger NP
End
Johannesburg (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
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 single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Tremisana Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2-4
Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent)
Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
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 to Kruger National Park
You'll be picked up from any guesthouse, hotel or the OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg in an air-conditioned vehicle as we travel via the Highveld farmlands to the Lowveld and to the Tremisana Lodge. On arrival, you'll have time to rest in your air-conditioned chalet, have a swim in the pool or unwind at the lodges bar. In the late afternoon, you'll board the open 4×4 safari vehicle for your first exciting sunset safari drive with your qualified guide. The guide will facilitate the thrilling experience through the varied fauna and flora while watching the African sunset. After darkness, we will make use of powerful spotlights to locate the nocturnal animals that roam the African bush. Dinner is a bush braai (BBQ) at the Marula Tree Boma situated deep in the bush. Your overnight stay is 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: Kruger National Park Stay: Tremisana Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Kruger National Park
You'll get woken up at sunrise to enjoy an unforgettable day in Africa. We will drive to a remote venue in the private game reserve where you will enjoy a 4-hour guided bush walk in the wild. Your adequately armed and experienced guide will take you through the bush at a pace that you can handle in search of members of the Big Five and other animals. You will experience the thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you are close enough to take a decent photo. You'll return to the lodge in time for a brunch meal, after which you can relax and catch up on some needed sleep, swim in the pool or enjoy a magazine, or even visit the game viewing hide at the lodge overlooking the Tremisana Dam. A light lunch is served at the lodge, before departing on the game drive which transfers you to the Marc Tented Camp. Your overnight stay is in comfortable tented accommodation. Budget tented camp located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent) Budget tented camp located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Kruger National Park
Today, we'll head into the Kruger National Park via the Orpen gate, in a custom-built open-sided safari vehicle where you will not only have time to view the wonders of nature, but also have the opportunity to smell the African bush. The open-sided safari vehicle allows all keen photographers the ideal opportunity to take the photos you have always dreamed about. The Satara area of the Kruger National Park has the greatest concentration of animals throughout the national park and sightings of the Big Five happen on a daily bases. The full day will be enjoyed game viewing and bird watching before returning to the lodge for a hearty cooked meal. Your overnight stay is in comfortable tented accommodation. Budget tented camp located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent) Budget tented camp located inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
After an early morning sunrise drive in the open 4×4 vehicle and breakfast, we will depart from Marc’s Lodge and travel back to Johannesburg via the Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondawels. We will return to Gauteng late in the afternoon. Airport drop-offs can be arranged if required. 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
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
Offered by
MoAfrika Tours
4.9 operator rating
4,785 reviews
MoAfrika Tours is best described by these four adjectives: new, honest, bold, and exciting. MoAfrika Tours has been in the tourism industry in South Africa for over 15 years. We are a youthful and driven group, and we are unwavering in our commitment to our core beliefs, principles, and service offerings. Our handpicked team has extensive experience in their respective fields.
Office In
South Africa
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2007)
Member Of
SATSA, SAYTC & TGCSA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Awesome!
Our first Big 5 Safari Tour was nothing short of incredible! From the very start, the excitement was unreal and it only got better with every moment out in the wild. Seeing lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking. Our guide Martin was knowledgeable, passionate and made the whole experience even more special. It’s something we’ll never forget, truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! But we will repeat it as we still have to „hunt“ leopard 🐆 hehe
Irina, Maik & Alex · Germany
Knowledgeable
Martin took us through the reserve to locate the animals. He answered our questions and taught us so many things about the big 5
Dayo · Australia
Always a quick response, if there were any questions.
We had a very good time at the Dumela Tented Camp. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The guides on the game drives were really good. We had luck and could see many different animals.
Kerrin · Germany
Jo’burg and Soweto private tour
Really enjoyable and informative tour which also included an eye opening tour of the poorer parts of Soweto. Our guide Thomas was excellent , very knowledgable about a number of key historical events . A top quality tour and highly recommended .
Craig · 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 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Tremisana Game Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner 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 MoAfrika Tours, 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 MoAfrika Tours.
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