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3-Day Kruger From Johannesburg - Compare 93 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 Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Tree House
$777 to $823 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 – 178 Reviews
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Best Seller
3-Day Radisson Kruger Safari in Kruger National Park
$718 to $765 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 511 Reviews
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Best Seller
3-Day Classic Chalet Safari
$818 to $868 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 3,527 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$836 to $888 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 – 325 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Private Kruger National Park Safari
$920 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 – 240 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Greater Kruger Budget Glamping Safari
$461 to $519 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 234 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Safari Gl
$691 to $743 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
5.0/5 – 192 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Classic Kruger Park Safari
$944 to $1,008 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 – 301 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$738 to $798 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 – 38 Reviews
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3-Day Private Kruger Park Safari
$1,150 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Junglers Adventure Tours
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Camping Safari
$979 to $1,014 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 91 Reviews
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3-Day Dumela Camping Affordable Adventure
$506 to $557 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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![3-Day Luxury Mdluli Game Lodge Kruger National Park]()
3-Day Luxury Mdluli Game Lodge Kruger National Park
$564 to $624 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 – 158 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Kruger Park Safari in Private Concession
$2,493 to $2,709 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 558 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Glamping Safari
$498 to $548 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
4.6/5 – 102 Reviews
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3-Day Days Budget Kruger Safari Tour and Panoramic Route
$586 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Mavone safaris
5.0/5 – 14 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 – 18 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Safari in Kruger Park from Johannesburg
$824 to $888 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Thiam Travels
4.9/5 – 20 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park from Johanesburg
$649 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
4.9/5 – 193 Reviews
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![3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari]()
3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari
$772 to $850 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 139 Reviews
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4 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
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.”
4Kruger 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...
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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...
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Beautiful park, and it's massive! Much more open spaces and seemed to be a greater diversity of wildlife, although we spent the most time and covered the most distance in this park so that may impact the diversity of things we saw.