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Kruger Safari From Johannesburg - Compare 427 Tours
Everyone should visit Kruger National Park on safari at least once in their lifetime. It really is one of the best wildlife and safari destinations anywhere in Africa. Partly it’s to do with the wildlife, and partly it’s because this is a large and wonderfully diverse park that’s really easy to get around. Just outside the national park, especially to the west, are a number of private reserves that offer the same wildlife but with fewer visitors. And it makes sense to visit Kruger from Johannesburg, thanks to Joburg’s busy airport with good international and domestic connections, and the excellent road network between the city and the park.
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$885 to $974 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 – 1449 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse
$828 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
4.8/5 – 130 Reviews
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5-Day Sabi Sands and Kruger Safari
$3,050 to $3,591 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 452 Reviews
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2-Day Kruger National Park Safari
$545 to $599 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 42 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-in Safari
$1,555 to $1,843 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 – 141 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$886 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Bongan Safaris
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Ultimate Kruger & Panorama Experience
$895 to $986 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 212 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Safari Experience
$749 to $815 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryPrivate Villa
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 107 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Safari
$2,921 to $3,240 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Chalet
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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3-Day Panorama Route & Kruger Safari from Johannesburg
$1,100 to $1,210 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Moja Tours and Transfers
4.8/5 – 8 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari
$660 to $729 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 126 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$787 to $789 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
4.9/5 – 273 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Camping Safari
$899 to $989 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 69 Reviews
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4-Day Safari in Style - Lodge Living & Kruger Safari Fun
$1,137 to $1,228 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.9/5 – 66 Reviews
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4-Day Exciting Kruger Park & Panorama Route Adventure
$1,001 to $1,332 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Red Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 116 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Kruger and Greater Kruger Semi-Exclusive Safari
$1,284 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
5.0/5 – 225 Reviews
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4-Day Budget Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$899 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Tourgy Tourz
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Safari
$615 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mbombela Experience Tours & Transfers
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger 4x4 Open Vehicle Safari - 4 Star Lodge Stay
$869 to $902 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Incoming
4.7/5 – 13 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park (South) Classic Safari
$616 to $682 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.8/5 – 72 Reviews
5 Questions About 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
5 Questions About Kruger Safaris From Johannesburg
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How many days do I need for a Kruger safari from Johannesburg?
“The more time you can be on safari in Kruger, the better it is for you. It’s a big park, with lots of different wildlife possibilities: if you have plenty of time here, you might be able to see all that there is to offer. A 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg is the minimum time to really get a feel for what the park has to offer. Remember that a 3-day safari means traveling to the park on day 1 and returning on day 3: you only have 2 nights and 1 full day in the park. A 4-day safari will give you a precious extra day, allowing you to really get to know one area of Kruger well. If you can devote 5 or 6 days to your Kruger safari, you’ll really enjoy the benefits. The extra days should mean that you can explore more widely, perhaps visiting two different areas, such as getting to know the southern and central sections of the park. To see all of Kruger, I recommend a minimum of 7 (and anywhere up to 10) days in the park.”
1How do I get to Kruger from Johannesburg?
“To get to Kruger, you’ll either travel by air or by road. If you can afford to fly (and are not on a self-drive safari), flying is the best option. This is especially true on shorter safaris where flying means that you’ll reduce travel time and allow more time for actually being on safari. There are two ways to get there by air. The first is on a domestic flight to/from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, which lies not far outside Kruger’s southwestern boundary. The other option is to take a charter flight into one of the airstrips inside Kruger or in one of the reserves alongside the park. By road, which is generally the way you’ll travel on a cheap or affordable safari package, Kruger is 375km/235mi northeast of Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. It should take four to five hours to get there (or even up to six hours if you’re self-driving). Roads to and from Kruger are paved, although some roads within the park are well-graded gravel.”
2What animals can I expect to see in Kruger National Park?
“Kruger is a fantastic place to view wildlife. It’s well known for being one of the best places anywhere to see the Big Five: every time I have visited Kruger, I have seen lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. But the Big Five (which were named by colonial hunters as the five most dangerous animals to hunt) is just the beginning. You can also see zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, greater kudu, impala, cheetah, spotted hyena, hippo and so much more. The birding is also excellent, with more than 500 species recorded. The same wildlife can be seen in the private reserves just outside Kruger because there are no fences separating the reserves from the park. On one afternoon game drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, I once saw all of the Big Five. Those who travel to reserves such as Sabi Sand Game Reserve often report a similar experience.”
3Should I go on a self-drive or an organized Kruger safari?
“It all depends on what kind of safari experience you want to have, and there is no such thing as a bad safari in Kruger. If you’re planning a self-drive Kruger safari from Johannesburg (which is my favorite kind of safari), make sure that you have at least 4 or 5 days to enjoy your trip. Otherwise, you’ll spend a lot of your time traveling. The main advantage of a self-drive safari is the wonderful sense of freedom you’ll have and the control it gives you. You’re the one who decides when and where to go, and it’s entirely up to you how long you spend enjoying each wildlife encounter. An organized safari comes in two main forms: a group or private safari. The difference between the two is that on a private safari, you’ll have the guide, driver, vehicle and game drives all to yourself. Both group and private safaris have the advantage of being led by an expert guide who takes care of everything. They will also show you a side of Kruger that you might never discover on your own.”
4How much will it cost for a Kruger safari from Johannesburg?
“Your Kruger safari from Johannesburg could cost as little as US$100 per person per day for a budget camping safari. On this kind of safari and for this price, you may be expected to help out around camp with setting up and taking down tents, cooking and washing up. At the top end of the market, where you can look forward to luxury accommodation in a lodge or tented camp, the price may be US$500 per person per day, but it can go much higher. Apart from the accommodation, variables that have an effect on the price include the time of year in which you travel and the type of safari you choose. Private safari tours and packages generally cost much more than group or self-drive safaris. And always ask your safari operator what’s included. Quoted prices for organized safaris should include accommodation (including camping equipment, where applicable), transfers, guide, driver, vehicle, game drives, park entry fees, meals and most drinks.”
5Kruger Safari Reviews
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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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Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
South Africa’s most iconic national park
Kruger Park is such a vast entity that it is difficult to summarize in a few paragraphs. The most accessible and by far the busiest part of the park is the southern quarter, which generally offers the best wildlife viewing. The top...
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amazing , stunning,
Our stay in Letaba camp was a disgrace, Ive booked 2 Charlet number B7 and B8 from 18 till morning of 25 July 2024, Tried my best to transfer to any other camp in the park , but unfortunately all booked. The 2 reception ladies got a huge...
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The number of wild animals I could see there is great, I'm so happy I chose this park for my first safari in South Africa!
Its scenic beauty is unmatched and the park is organized like a little city among the animals, which is awesome!
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.