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4-Day Kruger From Johannesburg - Compare 88 Safaris
Going on a 4-day Kruger National Park safari from Johannesburg is one of the best things you can do in southern Africa. Johannesburg is the region’s major international gateway, and you can easily reach Kruger and the surrounding area from the city, both by road and by air. Once you’re there, Kruger is a world-class wildlife destination, both in the national park and in the private or community reserves that surround the park. The park itself is busier but it’s a massive place and you can always escape the crowds. The reserves are more exclusive with fewer vehicles and other travelers out on the safari trails, and they share the same wildlife as the park itself (there are no fences between the two).
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4-Day Manyeleti Ndzhaka Tented Camp Safari
$1,131 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Hoedspruit (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 4,570 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse
$982 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)
Indigo Safaris
4.9/5 – 202 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,718 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 323 Reviews
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4-Day Tremisana/Tent Kruger Park Safari
$880 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
5.0/5 – 349 Reviews
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4-Day Radisson Kruger Safari in Kruger National Park
$1,109 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 1,229 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Greater Kruger Budget Glamping Safari
$720 to $766 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 310 Reviews
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4-Day South Africa Kruger Park Safari
$2,641 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Skukuza (End)
African Family Safaris
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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4-Day All Inclusive Fly-in Tour to Kruger's Imbali Lodge
$2,655 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 250 Reviews
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4-Day Dumela Affordable Glamping Adventure
$862 to $948 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route - Private Transfers
$1,043 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Africa Incoming
5.0/5 – 39 Reviews
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4-Day Incredible Private Safari Inside the Kruger Park
$1,790 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Endless Summer Tours
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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4-Day Budget Kruger Big Five Safari from Johannesburg
$1,023 to $1,100 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Knap Tours
4.8/5 – 48 Reviews
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4-Day Tented Sabi Sands & Kruger Park Midrange Safari
$1,944 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 71 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park Authentic Safari
$935 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
African Travel Consultants
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg
$1,080 to $1,211 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 104 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Budget Tented Safari
$633 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Big Bull Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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4-Day Ultimate Golf Safari
$5,381 to $5,627 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Ranger Buck Safaris
4.9/5 – 69 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Private Kruger and Panorama Route Family Tour
$1,628 to $1,793 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ChaletYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 254 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger, River Under Your Balcony 24/7 & 6 Drives
$1,120 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 143 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$1,109 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 4,570 Reviews
4 Questions About 4-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 4-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
Anthony Ham
How do I get to Kruger from Johannesburg?
“You can reach Kruger from Johannesburg by road or by air. On a 4-day safari, traveling by air can be a good idea, as it will maximize the length of time you’re actually in and around Kruger, rather than traveling to get there. Flying may not be a particularly cheap or affordable way to travel; actually, it’s really expensive. But you might be able to get a commercial flight (which will be cheaper than a charter flight) into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, which is close to the southwestern corner of the park. If you have an unlimited budget, you could also fly from Johannesburg into an airstrip belonging to one of the lodges or tented camps in the Kruger area. Driving is the other possibility, and it’s definitely the way to go if you’re on a tight budget. Kruger is 375km/235mi by road from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, which should take four to six hours. If you leave early, you could reach Kruger by lunchtime on day 1.”
1What animals can I see on a Kruger safari?
“When you choose Kruger for a wildlife safari, you know you’re in for an amazing trip. Better still, with 4 days on safari, you have a good chance of seeing many of the park’s iconic species. This might include the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), each of which is commonly seen in Kruger. I was once lucky enough to see the Big Five on a single afternoon game drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. With 4 days, you should have a really good chance. Apart from the Big Five, you could also encounter zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hippo, wildebeest, impala, greater kudu and spotted hyena, not to mention many of Kruger’s more-than-500 bird species. When thinking about what you might see and where you might go, it’s worth remembering that there are no fences between the national park and the private reserves: they’re all excellent for seeing animals.”
2Should I choose a self-drive, private or group tour for a Kruger safari?
“It’s almost impossible to have a bad safari in Kruger, so which type of tour you choose will depend on your budget and the kind of experience you wish to have. A self-drive safari is my favorite way to explore Kruger, simply because of the freedom it gives you to go where you want to go. You alone decide when to stop and when to move on. The main disadvantage of a self-drive 4-day safari is that it can take four to six hours to get to Kruger on the first day, and another four to six hours driving back to Johannesburg on the last day. This means that you’ll have less time to enjoy the park. Group and private safaris are similar in terms of where you stay and how you get around. The difference is that a private safari (on which you’ll get to enjoy your own vehicle, guide and driver) is a more intimate way to get around, with the guide and the vehicle all to yourself. You also have more control over the itinerary than you will on a group safari. Then again, a private safari can be expensive, and is usually beyond the means of those hoping for a cheap or more affordable safari.”
3What is the cost of a 4-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg?
“There is such a variety of packages and tours for a 4-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg that it can be hard to know what to expect. For a budget camping safari, your trip might cost around US$100 per person per day, although it could be much higher than this. For the cheapest package, you might be expected to help with cooking, cleaning up, and setting up and taking down tents. At the other end of the price scale, the cost could be US$500 per person per day, or even much higher. Variables to consider when calculating the cost of your safari range from the type of accommodation and the type of safari (private safaris are more expensive than self-drive or group safaris) you choose, to the time of year you plan on traveling. If there are any flights in your safari, that will also push the cost significantly higher. Whenever you receive a quote from an operator, make sure that you understand what it includes. Unless you’re on a self-drive safari (for which you’ll need to factor in food and fuel supplies), quotes should include transfers, accommodation (including camping equipment where needed), guide, driver, vehicle, game drives, park entry fees, meals and some drinks.”
4Kruger Reviews
Alan is a travel writer and author of over 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Southern Africa and Zambia & Malawi.
Killing Time in Kruger
The mothership of South Africa’s parks, Kruger is more organised and has more variety of accommodation than any other park. It also has a HUGE number of animals with the Big Five and every other kind of five you can think of rustling...
Emma is an award-winning travel writer for Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Travel Africa magazine and The Independent.
South Africa’s Number One Park, with Good Reason
If you’re a safari newbie with time to visit just one South African national park, make it Kruger. The main reason I like this blockbuster park is that it has a superbly democratic feel. It’s straightforward to get to, there’s a great...
Nature everywhere but done right! There is just so much life! So many elephants, giraffes, zebra, antelope, wildebeast! On top of that, we saw all the big predators except leopards! It was amazing! And the animals come first!
Fabulous place especially if it is your first safari It is a long day from 5.00 am to 3.30 pm and the dirt track roads were being paired because of extensive rain two weeks before we arrived. Some roads were closed. The guides were very...
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We only had 1 day available to explore the park due to very important rainfall. We would have love to have more time.
Our tour operator did not perform as expected and completely ruined our experience.
I though we would need binocculars to see most animals, but I was wrong. So many animals, so close to us, just dling their thing. We spent 3 nights in Kruger Park and 1 in Sungula, which was perfect. Kruger had alot, but we were not able...