3-Day Budget Kruger Glamping Safari in Kruger Park

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

Sekekama Arrival & Blue Canyon Reserve Safari

After a scenic transfer from the Highveld to the Lowveld, arrive at Sekekama Tented Camp and settle into your comfortable glamping tent, surrounded by raw, untamed bushveld. As the golden hour approaches, climb into an open safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive through the exclusive Blue Canyon Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants gathering at waterholes and elusive leopards moving through shady riverine forests.

As the African sun sinks behind the horizon, pause for sundowner drinks in the wild—an unforgettable moment of serenity and awe. Then return to camp where a crackling boma fire and a traditional South African feast await. Dine under the stars and swap stories of your first encounters with the wild, before falling asleep to the distant calls of lions and the night sounds of the bush.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Sekekama Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp located near Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Early Morning Kruger Adventure

Rise early and fuel up with a warm cup of pre-dawn coffee before heading out into Kruger National Park’s legendary Orpen–Satara corridor, renowned for its predator action and high-density wildlife. With your expert guide tailoring the route based on fresh lion tracks and recent sightings, every moment is designed to maximize your chances of unforgettable encounters.

Spend the day immersed in the raw drama of the bush, from the thrill of morning hunts to the peaceful spectacle of elephants and antelope gathering at waterholes in the heat of the afternoon. As the sun dips low, return to Sekekama Camp for a fireside dinner under a canopy of stars, reliving the day’s wild moments with fellow adventurers by the boma fire.

Main Destination:

Central Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Sekekama Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Optional Adventures & Return To Johannesburg Airport

After a final breakfast in the bush, you can either head straight back to Johannesburg or elevate your last day with one more unforgettable experience. Choose a peaceful guided bushwalk for a close-up encounter with nature (R350 per person, subject to availability), a spectacular sunrise game drive for one last glimpse of the Big Five (R1,250 per person, minimum 1 pax), or detour along the breathtaking Panorama Route—home to the Blyde River Canyon, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping mountain views. (R1,995 per person, minimum 2 pax)
Standard transfers arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport by 18:00, while Panorama Route travelers enjoy an extended scenic journey, arriving later in the evening. However you choose to end it, your safari concludes with lasting memories of Africa’s wild beauty.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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