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3-Day Kruger From Johannesburg - Compare 79 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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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Tree House
$782 to $828 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.9/5 – 184 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$735 to $782 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 3,819 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Kruger National Park Safari Gl
$749 to $799 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 197 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$840 to $892 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
5.0/5 – 336 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Classic Kruger Park Safari
$946 to $1,010 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 308 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$743 to $803 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Bongan Safaris
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Safari Adventure Budget Accommodation
$659 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Nhlalala Travel
5.0/5 – 93 Reviews
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3-Day Private Kruger National Park Safari
$1,012 to $1,113 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 242 Reviews
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3-Day Dumela Camping Affordable Adventure
$511 to $562 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Guernsey NR, Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Kruger Park Safari in Private Concession
$2,509 to $2,726 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 563 Reviews
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3-Day Mid-Range Kruger National Park Safari at Tremisana
$835 to $883 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 163 Reviews
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3-Day Dumela Camping Budget Adventure
$505 to $538 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 678 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Glamping Safari
$506 to $557 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.7/5 – 104 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Lodge Treehouse Safari
$784 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 251 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Safari Experience – Kruger National Park
$956 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Mavone Safaris
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Kruger Safari from Johannesburg
$1,390 to $1,453 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Knap Tours
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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![3-Day Join Group Kruger Lodge Treehouse Big 5 Safari]()
3-Day Join Group Kruger Lodge Treehouse Big 5 Safari
$660 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 90 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari
$777 to $855 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
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3-Day Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
$14,850 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Tourgy Tourz
4.9/5 – 40 Reviews
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3-Day Scheduled Kruger Safari
$726 to $769 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
African Family Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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4 Questions About 3-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
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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
4 Questions About 3-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
Anthony Ham
How 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.”
1What 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.”
2Should 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.”
3What 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.”
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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...
On several occasions we saw the big five as well as many other beautiful animals. We enjoyed the fact that these animals are protected and hope that tourism will bring in more money to support employment of South Africa’s people.
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I have just returned from my amazing trip into the Delta with Sarari Addicts , a small company based in Maun.The Delta is a vast and varied area .I went on a three day 2 night camping trip.on the 2 hour , longer if there are sightings...
I still give 5 stars even if we only saw lion from far away In the Leopard just quickly in the evening No cheetahs But I must say because of the rain in the previous few months before our travel, the bush was too green, so it was more...
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We went to a private game reserve adjacent to Kruger. What I liked about it was there were not a lot of people. I liked that the drivers were in contact with other drivers who had sighted animals, but we were only allowed 2-3 cars of people...