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4-Day Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg - Compare 97 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, by either road or air. Once you’re there, Kruger is a world-class wildlife destination, both in the national park and in the private or provincially managed reserves that surround it. The park itself is busier, but it’s a massive place and you can always escape the crowds. The private reserves are more exclusive with fewer vehicles and other travelers out on safari, and they share the same wildlife as the park itself (there are no fences between the two).
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4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$1,127 to $1,240 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
5.0/5 – 4,998 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger Comfort Glamping Experience
$808 to $911 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 – 346 Reviews
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4-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$1,093 to $1,172 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
5.0/5 – 359 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg
$1,098 to $1,364 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 – 178 Reviews
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4-Day Safari to Kruger National Park via Panorama Route
$1,367 to $1,506 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 – 331 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Bongan African Lodge
$996 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 – 44 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger, River Under Your Balcony 24/7 & 6 Drives
$1,134 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 Rejuvenation, Body Reset and Reconnecting
$1,100 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Lenong Wilderness
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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4-Day Radisson Kruger Safari in Kruger National Park
$1,131 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 – 1,463 Reviews
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4-Day All-Inclusive Kruger Safari with Hoyo Hoyo
$2,270 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.8/5 – 294 Reviews
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4-Day Dumela Affordable Glamping Adventure
$879 to $967 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 – 33 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route - Private Transfers
$1,109 to $1,220 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 – 55 Reviews
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4-Day Wildlife Safari– Kruger & Panorama Route
$1,136 to $1,168 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range CampingYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Knap Tours
4.8/5 – 52 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Classic Big Five Safari
$932 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
4.6/5 – 258 Reviews
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4-Day Incredible Private Safari Inside the Kruger Park
$2,133 to $2,266 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Endless Summer Tours
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Budget Safari
$710 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Big Bull Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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4-Day / 3 Nights Join Group Kruger Lodge Big 5 Safari
$913 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 91 Reviews
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4-Day Private Kruger National Park Safari
$1,672 to $1,837 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 261 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger and Panorama Route Tour from Johannesburg
$1,537 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Tourgy Tourz
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park & Panorama Safari
$1,018 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Makuwa Safari Lodge
5.0/5 – 3 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’s Numbi Gate (the closest entrance) is 375km/233mi by road from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, which should take 4½ to five 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 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 500-plus 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 up to five hours to get to Kruger on the first day, and just as long to drive 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 is a more intimate way to get around, as you have the vehicle, guide and driver 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 accommodations 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, accommodations (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...
Kruger National Park exceeded every expectation and was the highlight of our trip to South Africa. The park is incredibly beautiful, well-maintained, and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. We were fortunate enough to see...
A 3 day walking safari with Africa-on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a Big 5 game reserve in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It sits within the Greater Kruger….
Walking up to 15km a day, with 2 guides.
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We saw four of the Big 5 during our day trip (we didn't see a leopard here, but we did at the private nature reserve where we were staying). We saw lots of other animals too at Kruger, including wild dogs, hyenas, giraffes, wart hogs,...
Visiting The Kruger offers a fantastic opportunity to view the best of South Africa's wildlife in a relatively compact area. Whilst The Kruger is a huge space in it's own right, the tarmac roads make game spotting relatively easy and whilst...