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Kruger Camping Safaris
Sprawling across 19,485km²/7,523mi² in the far northeast of South Africa, the legendary Kruger National Park is not only a wonderful place to go on safari but also a thrilling camping destination. Almost all of Africa’s most iconic safari mammals, including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, rhino and giraffe, are present here in large numbers. For campers, Kruger is also serviced by a network of well-equipped and affordable campsites catering to self-drivers and organized tours alike. Yes, Kruger’s wildlife is sensational, but spending your nights under canvas, listening to lions roar and hyenas whoop from the other side of a secure perimeter fence, will greatly enhance your safari experience.
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3-Day Camping Experience Staying Inside Kruger Itself
$744 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 4,453 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Cape Town
$1,808 to $1,988 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park Camping Safari
$1,189 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
4.8/5 – 108 Reviews
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4-Day Wildlife Safari– Kruger & Panorama Route
$1,136 to $1,168 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range CampingYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Knap Tours
4.8/5 – 44 Reviews
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5-Day Private Southern Kruger Camping Adventure
$1,529 to $1,682 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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5-Day Classic Camping Safari
$1,095 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 4,453 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park Classic Camping Safari
$1,037 to $1,114 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Camping Safari
$957 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
4.8/5 – 108 Reviews
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6-Day Private Kruger Camping Safari
$1,925 to $2,118 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Johannesburg
$1,244 to $1,369 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Camping Safari
$1,104 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
4.8/5 – 108 Reviews
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10-Day Private Kruger Camping Safari
$3,465 to $3,812 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Cape Town
$1,659 to $1,825 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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9-Day Kruger Private Camping Safari
$3,079 to $3,135 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Johannesburg
$1,452 to $1,597 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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5-Day Private Northern Kruger Camping Adventure
$1,540 to $1,694 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Northern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Cape Town
$1,468 to $1,612 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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7-Day Private Kruger Camping Safari
$2,200 to $2,420 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Camping Fly in Safari from Johannesburg
$1,083 to $1,191 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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11-Day North to South Private Kruger Camping Safari
$3,848 to $4,230 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
5.0/5 – 247 Reviews
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7 Questions About Kruger Camping Safaris
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip Briggs is an Africa-specialized travel writer who grew up and lives in South Africa. He first visited Kruger as a child in the 1970s, and has explored its every accessible corner on countless subsequent visits.› More about Philip
7 Questions About Kruger Camping Safaris
Philip Briggs
What are the pros and cons of a Kruger camping safari?
“The most obvious advantage of a Kruger camping safari, as opposed to one based in lodges or hutted accommodations, is that it tends to be significantly cheaper. It also has more of a back-to-nature vibe, and you’ll be far more aware of nocturnal animal sounds. A disadvantage of camping is that it tends to be less comfortable than sleeping in a proper room, and rather inconvenient should you need to get up in the night. It can also be a bit nerve-racking for first-time visitors to Africa.”
1What facilities can I expect in the Kruger campsites?
“Campsites in Kruger have excellent facilities. These include clean and well-lit ablution blocks with hot showers and flush toilets, as well as communal cooking areas, individual barbecues, mobile phone reception and charging facilities. Most campsites lie within larger rest camps that also have at least one restaurant or café, a well-stocked mini-supermarket, a swimming pool, a filling station and wifi. Some of these amenities are absent at certain smaller rest camps and campsites, but you can check exactly what’s available at any given camp on the South African national parks website.”
2How much do Kruger camping tours cost?
“Organized camping packages to Kruger start at around US$170 per person per day inclusive of entrance and camping fees, transport, game drives, meals, camping equipment and the services of a registered driver-guide. Two people traveling together could cut that price by up to 50% if they opted for a self-drive camping safari, avoiding organized activities and preparing their own meals.”
3What is the best time for a camping safari in Kruger?
“The best time for a Kruger trip is the Dry season (May to September), but it is perfectly possible to travel at any time of year. The main positive of the Dry season is that vegetation thins out and wildlife tends to gather around perennial water sources, making for superior wildlife viewing. In addition, the risk of contracting malaria in Kruger, though low throughout the year, is greatly reduced in the Dry season. However, the Dry season does coincide with winter, so while daytime temperatures are comfortable and there’s no real risk of nighttime storms, camping can be seriously chilly at night. Advantages of a Wet season camping safari are that the scenery is greener, the birdlife more abundant and the nights warmer, but there is a greater risk of rain spoiling things. Avoid Kruger during South African school holidays, when it tends to be most crowded.”
4Is a camping holiday in Kruger safe?
“Camping in Kruger is very safe. All rest camps and campsites are fully fenced to keep out the likes of lion, elephant, hippo, buffalo and rhino. The only potentially dangerous large mammal that might occasionally stray into camp is the leopard, but these secretive cats very seldom attack people. Snakes, spiders and other creepy-crawlies are present, but do not pose a serious threat to the average tourist. Violent crime is not an issue within the national park.”
5Is a self-drive camping trip in Kruger recommended?
“No other major African national park is quite so well suited to a self-drive safari as Kruger. Most internal roads are surfaced, and those that aren’t can still be traversed in an ordinary saloon car. In addition, good maps and other interpretive material are available at all entrance gates and rest camps. The rest camps also have shops, filling stations and restaurants where you can stock up on requirements as you go.”
6What are the best Kruger campsites?
“There is no one right answer to this question, as it depends on what factors are most important to you. The rest camps with the most reliable locations for productive game drives are probably Skukuza, Lower Sabie, Satara and Letaba, all of which have campsites. Of these, however, Skukuza is by far the largest and most impersonal rest camp, while Satara’s location is not particularly scenic. By contrast, Lower Sabie and Letaba both have superb riverside locations, and are long-standing favorites with regular Kruger visitors. Further north, Shingwedzi and Punda Maria are wonderful low-key rest camps that are not well suited to short safaris, but well worth including on Kruger holidays of a week or longer. For a more off-grid experience, Balule and Maroela are both small, intimate campsites with a real bush feel.”
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Lizzie authored many guidebooks, including Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
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Africa’s Best DIY Safari
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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...
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.