Duration
6-Day
Accra, South Africa
6-Day Berg to Bush (Greater Kruger NP) Camping Tour
Overview
Experience the heights and views of the Drakensberg in the Lekgalameetse area of the Limpopo as well as nights in big-5 territory in the Greater Kruger NP. In 6 days you will cover a range of topographies and be awed by the variety of scenery and climate that you'll experience. You can't predict what you'll see on a game drive. We don't have any influence on the animals' behaviour. Make provision for your own fully equipped 4x4 vehicle, provisions, water, wood, etc.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Pretoria to Pretoria (City)
Via Lekgalameetse NR, Central Kruger NP
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense - Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Nov 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
R 56,730 ZAR
R 28,365 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 10 people.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Pretoria (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Lekgalameetse NR
Day 3-5
Central Kruger NP
End
Pretoria (City) (Day 6)
Tour Features
Participation camping
Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.
Guided self-drive
Drive a vehicle yourself and travel in convoy with your tour guide in another vehicle. Rental vehicle is included.
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.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: self-drive
Getting around: self-drive
Book your own international flights when using this operator
An airport transfer is not included. You can use an airport taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Budget camping Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense
Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 3-4
Budget camping Inside Central Kruger NP – Meals at Own Expense
Inside Central Kruger NP – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 5
Budget camping Just outside Central Kruger NP – Meals at Own Expense
Just outside Central Kruger NP – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 6
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pretoria to Lekgalameetse
You will travel on your own with your 4x4 vehicle to the place where you will meet your guide. The meeting place will be communicated to you prior to the start of the tour. We drive mostly on tarred roads to the start of the Orrie Baragwanath Pass on the Western side of Lekgalameetse. This is the start of the challenging but scenic 4x4 trail up the Drakensberg. It will take us to the top of the most northern tip of the Drakensberg. The trail hugs the mountain and you will climb 500 m over a distance of 7 km (330 m in the first 4 km). Ablution facilities with water and electricity are available at the campsite. Tonight you will pitch your own tent while the guide makes a fire. Afterwards, you will prepare your meal on the open fire or use the gas appliances available in your vehicle. Inside Lekgalameetse NR Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve Stay: Budget camping Inside Lekgalameetse NR Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Explore Lekgalameetse
After breakfast, we explore the Northern section of Lekgalameetse. The main entrance gate is also the start of the Orrie Baragwanath Pass up the Eastern side of the Drakensberg. It will take us to the top of the Drakensberg Mountain and you will climb 600 m over a distance of 12 km. It will take us to breathtaking views and we will visit sites of historical significance (e.g. the Pioneer Graves) and learn about the history of the area. You will be amazed to learn that the names of a famous soccer team and a hospital have their origins in these mountains. The trails are not difficult and sometimes it will not even be necessary to engage low range. We will visit the highest point accessible by vehicle. This point is 1 520 m above sea level. You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle. We will again camp at the campsite we used the previous night. Tonight you will again prepare your own meal on the open fire made by the guide or use the gas appliances in your vehicle. Inside Lekgalameetse NR Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve Stay: Budget camping Inside Lekgalameetse NR Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 3
Lekgalameetse to Phalaborwa via the smallest city in South Africa and a 2 000+ year old Baobab tree
We depart at 07:00 from Lekgalameetse on our way to Phalaborwa. Along the way, we visit the smallest city in South Africa and learn about its history. It is amazing how nature has taken back this city. We visit the 2,000+-year-old Baobab tree near Gravelotte. In Phalaborwa, you stock up on provisions, buy wood and fill up with fuel. We enter Letaba Ranch and drive to the Mtomeni Safari Camp on the banks of the Letaba River. The surrounding wilderness, the remoteness and the seclusion of travelling through rarely-seen areas are the main thrills of this trail. This campsite has no ablution facilities, no water and no electricity. Tonight, you will pitch your own tent while the guide makes a fire. Afterwards, you will prepare your meal on the open fire or use the gas appliances available in your vehicle. This campsite for the night has no ablution facilities, no water and no electricity. Inside Central Kruger NP Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Central Kruger National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Central Kruger NP Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 4
Follow the 4x4 eco-trail in a southerly direction (± 95 km)
Join a guided morning walk. An experienced (and armed) field guide shares his knowledge of the fauna and flora to explain natural wonders. The walk is relaxed and doesn’t take longer than two hours, so no over-exhaustion will take place. After you have made yourself breakfast, we follow the 4x4 trails past several water holes to maximise the game viewing opportunities and we stop at the Baderukwe Dam. Who knows what animals we will see? Continue along the 4x4 trails to our campsite, which is located next to the Baderukwe River. Spend the night there. The river flows underground, and elephants dig holes to drink from. These waterholes also benefit other animals. This campsite has no ablution facilities, no water and no electricity. Use your shower bag to shower under the stars. Tonight, you will pitch your own tent while the guide makes a fire. Afterwards, you will prepare your meal on the open fire or use the gas appliances available in your vehicle. Inside Central Kruger NP Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Central Kruger National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Central Kruger NP Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 5
Follow the 4x4 eco-trail in a northerly direction (± 60 km)
After breakfast, we visit a large quartz outcrop on top of a hill. We follow 4x4 trails to the confluence of the Little and Large Letaba Rivers and visit viewpoints overlooking the Letaba River. Once we reach our campsite next to the Letaba River, we set up camp for the night. This campsite has no ablution facilities, no water and no electricity. Use your shower bag to shower under the stars. Tonight, you will pitch your own tent while the guide makes a fire. Afterwards, you will prepare your meal on the open fire or use the gas appliances available in your vehicle. Just outside Central Kruger NP Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Central Kruger National Park Stay: Budget camping Just outside Central Kruger NP Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 6
Drive to Pretoria
Sit on the "sandy beach" next to the river and reflect on the events and sightings of the past 5 days. We depart from the campsite and make our way in a westerly direction. We drive on tarred roads back to Pretoria. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Pretoria (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
Included
Rental vehicle
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
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
Meals
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Pretoria
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) near Pretoria
An airport transfer is not included. You can use an airport taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours
5.0 operator rating
19 reviews
Our guided self-drive 4x4 adventures and tours allow you access to remote areas in national parks and reserves across South Africa that many visitors do not frequent. Our tours' main thrills are the surrounding wilderness, the remoteness and the seclusion of travelling through rarely-seen areas. When guided, the tour guide and field guide(s) (when applicable) will provide the necessary interpretation en route and ensure your safety.
Office In
South Africa
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 1997)
Tour Types
Guided self-drive budget & mid-range tours
Destinations
Eswatini, South Africa
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Calm, decisive, leader, real overlander.
The tour is in a beautiful area of the Kruger Park. It will improve, deeper into the rain season. Touring next to the river, is a privilege. I prefer "wild camping" and it is exactly that. Making camp and breaking up again is part of the experience and relaxing. Planning your own menu and food, is part of the challenge. We did not persè saw many animals, but is part of the risk, like going fishing. Next time you may be lucky. I will definitely try another similar tour. We had an excellent tour guide and it makes the experience even more memorable. Thank you, Johan, for a well planned tour, staying close to us and be one of us.
Rip Wyma · South Africa
Bonsai-SA is a competent, experienced and well organised4x4 tour operator.
We joined Johan from Bonsai-SA on a 3 day off-the-beaten track 4x4 wild camping tour in the unspoilt Phalaborwa area of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. The tour was well organised, the group small enough to get personal attention and the Park's supplied guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I can whole-heartedly recommend the adventure. This was our second tour with Bonsai-SA and hope to do more.
Thinus N · South Africa
The guides is very well educated and helpfulz
This was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every minute. It was fun and scary sleeping next to the wild animals
Dimitri Lontos · South Africa
A very nice and knowledgeable gentleman who prepared the tour very well and communicated well
Johann took us on a tour called "Berg to Bush". It was kind of a practical training on how to use the Toyota on very off road -like tracks through wonderful nature with stunning views. We loved to be off the beaten track and not seeing other tourists. It made us feel like we were exploring this area ourselves. Johann is a wonderful host who looks after his "guests" well. He is very punctual and adapted the tour flexibly to our requests. He communicated very well weeks before the tour and during the trip itself as well. He was a knowledgeable instructor on 4 wheel driving off road. The campsite where we were could have used some refurbishing but there is a beautiful log cabin place near a stream which is definitely very nice. We would definitely recommend our trip to friends.
Benedikte · India
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 is unavailable for children.
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?
Budget camping Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense - Inside Lekgalameetse NR – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Pretoria
Are airport transfers included?
An airport transfer is not included. You can use an airport taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours.
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