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3-Day Kruger From Johannesburg - Compare 91 Safaris
Kruger National Park is one of the best parks anywhere in Africa and going there on a 3-day safari from Johannesburg is a terrific way to visit. Yes, it would be good to have more time, because Kruger is a large and diverse park that rewards those who stay for longer. But with 3 days you can certainly get a taste of what the park and its surroundings have to offer, and with careful planning you can really make the most of your visit. No matter how long you stay in the park, you’re sure to see lots of amazing wildlife and fall in love with the park and its wide variety of classic southern African landscapes.
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3-Day Kruger National Park Experience
$682 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.8/5 – 90 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$674 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Bongan Safaris
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Classic Kruger Park Safari
$775 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 259 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Ultra Budget Glamping Kruger Safari
$384 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Bush Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1158 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Tremisana/Masango Kruger Park Safari
$636 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Chalet
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 262 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park Safari with Stargazing
$919 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 62 Reviews
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3-Day Big 5 Budget Safari, Kruger National Park
$372 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
5.0/5 – 217 Reviews
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3-Day Safari in Style - Lodge Living & Kruger Safari Fun
$765 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.9/5 – 63 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Safari and Panorama Route - Midrange
$667 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 34 Reviews
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3-Day Camping Safari in Kruger National Park
$522 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Mbombela Experience Tours & Transfers
5.0/5 – 32 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Kruger National Park
$975 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 98 Reviews
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3-Day Greatest Kruger Park -4 Star Lodge & Joburg Return
$747 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Southern African Tours
4.7/5 – 65 Reviews
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3-Day Zula Easy Kruger Panorama Tour
$627 to $770 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 30 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hazyview (Town), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Zula Zula Adventure Bus
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Safari
$1,415 to $1,645 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 125 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Fly-in Safari to Hamiltons Tented Camp
$1,691 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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3-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big Five Safari
$572 to $629 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.8/5 – 63 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park
$550 to $838 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 50 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hazyview (Town), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Pure Diamond Tours and Safari
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3-Day Sabi Sand & Kruger Ensuite from/to Johannesburg
$927 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Kruger
4.9/5 – 56 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Kruger Park Safari
$2,022 to $2,292 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 420 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Kruger, Big 5 at Budget Price
$740 to $820 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 206 Reviews
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5 Questions About 3-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘South Africa’, ‘Lesotho & eSwatini’ and ‘Southern Africa’. He has written about the region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 3-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
Anthony Ham
Is 3 days enough time for a Kruger National Park safari from Johannesburg?
“It would always be good to have more time in and around Kruger. In fact, the more time you can spend there the better. But I would consider 3 days to be the minimum amount of time for a Kruger safari out of Johannesburg. It’s important that you understand what exactly a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg means. On a 3-day safari, you will travel to Kruger from Johannesburg on day 1 and return on day 3. You will, therefore, sleep for 2 nights in the park and have 1 full day to enjoy it. If you leave Johannesburg early on day 1 and return late on your final day, you can really add some extra time to your safari. Either way, on a 3-day safari you will have time for at least four game drives at the best times for seeing animals: early morning and late afternoon, when the wildlife is at its most active.”
1How do I get to Kruger from Johannesburg?
“There are two ways to get from Johannesburg to Kruger: by road and by air. If you’re only on a 3-day safari, traveling by air is definitely the best option, unless you want to spend 2 out of the 3 days traveling, rather than actually being on safari. If you do fly, one option is to fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (which is just outside the southwestern corner of the park). If you do this, you’ll be well placed for exploring the southern section of the park but won’t be able to see much beyond that. The other flying option is to take a charter flight from Johannesburg into one of the airstrips belonging to private accommodation places in Kruger, or into one of the private reserves (such as Sabi Sand Game Reserve) just outside the park. Once there, you’ll be restricted to exploring the area close to where you’re staying. Driving is a possibility, and it’s certainly a better option if you’re looking for a cheap or affordable safari. It’s a 375km/235mi drive to Kruger from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, which should take four to six hours. If you are traveling in this way, you could be in Kruger by lunchtime on day 1 if you leave Johannesburg early.”
2What animals can I see on a 3-day Kruger safari?
“Kruger is a fantastic park for seeing animals, and you should be able to see many of the park’s signature species on your 3-day safari. Kruger is one of the best places in Africa for seeing the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), and all five species are commonly seen. Rhino poaching remains a problem, but the park still has a healthy population of white rhino. Other highlights might include zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hippo, wildebeest, impala, greater kudu and spotted hyena. Remember also that it doesn’t matter whether you’re staying and exploring inside the park or in one of the private reserves around the perimeter. There are no fences between the park and the reserves, so they share the same wildlife. I once saw the Big Five on a single afternoon game drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.”
3Should I choose a self-drive, private or group tour for a 3-day Kruger safari?
“Kruger is an excellent place whichever kind of safari you’re on. The only drawback with a self-drive 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg is that you will spend four to six hours driving to get to Kruger on the first day, and another four to six hours returning on the last day. Inside Kruger, you’ll love having your own vehicle and the freedom it brings, but it does mean overall that you’ll have less time to enjoy the park. Both group and private safaris can be excellent. A private safari (which means you have your own vehicle, guide and driver) is a wonderfully intimate and exclusive way to get around. You’ll have the guide all to yourself and much more control over what you see and where you go. At the same time, a private safari can be really expensive, and you won’t get to enjoy the camaraderie of sharing your safari with a group of like-minded safari enthusiasts.”
4What is the cost of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg?
“You will find that there are lots of different tours and packages on offer for a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, as well as lots of differences in the prices you can pay. As a general rule, you might be able to get a budget camping safari in Kruger for as little as US$100 per person per day. For this price, you may be expected to help out with chores around camp, but not necessarily. At the higher end of the market, you could pay US$500 per person per day or even more. Factors that can affect the cost of your safari include the type of accommodation, the type of safari (private safaris are more expensive than self-drive or group safaris) and the season when you travel. Always make sure that you understand what is included in any price quoted to you by a safari operator. Standard inclusions (unless you’re on a self-drive safari) are transfers, accommodation (including camping equipment where needed), guide, driver, vehicle, game drives, park entry fees, meals and some drinks.”
5Kruger Reviews
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Africa’s Best DIY Safari
South Africa’s premier wildlife reserve divides opinion. Some who’ve visited supposedly ‘wilder’ parks argue that the Kruger’s developed infrastructure, complete with paved roads and large public camps, undermines the wilderness...
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
South Africa’s flagship park with excellent facilities and unrivalled game-viewing
South Africa’s largest park most certainly fulfils most visitors’ expectations of seeing magnificent herds of game roaming across acacia-studded savannah. After countless visits at different times of the year, I have found it can get a...
The parks we visited during our stay were varied. The first evening safari we didn’t see the animals we hoped. However the full day drive the following day made up for this. We saw everything we hoped to, mainly the Hippis and Giraffes....
It is everything that thousands of others have experienced. It is soo big that it would take weeks to discover each region, but we were thankful for seeing the best that we could in a limited timeframe.
Brilliant glamping experience. The safari tour guide was knowledgeable and we managed to spot the animals. The glamping staff were friendly and they kept the facilities clean. This was a girls trip and we felt safe throughout our stay....
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Once in a life time unforgetable experiance . All staff members were very helpful +HIGHLY capiable.
Viva Safaris kept to their programme, Bushwalk, Great Kruger Safaris with very well trained, friendly guides, Sunrise and Sundown safaris (Bush Braai was unbelievable crowned with an Amarula Liquer Toast). The safari jeeps accomodated very...