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Kruger Safari From Johannesburg - Compare 394 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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5-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$1,062 to $1,104 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 301 Reviews
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3-Day Greenfire Game Lodge Safari
$806 to $885 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 180 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park, Private Lodge & Panorama Route
$1,448 to $1,593 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Hazyview (Town), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 281 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$869 to $956 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 – 1,812 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
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 Sabi Sand & Kruger Ensuite from/to Johannesburg
$983 to $1,130 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Kruger
4.9/5 – 58 Reviews
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4-Day Private Kruger National Park Safari
$1,381 to $1,518 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 224 Reviews
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5-Day Sabi Sands and Kruger Safari
$3,103 to $3,716 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 504 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Luxury Safari
$1,275 to $1,402 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Junglers Adventure Tours
4.9/5 – 30 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse
$843 to $881 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
4.6/5 – 143 Reviews
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12-Day Luxury Kruger Safari & Mauritius Escape
$5,061 to $5,567 pp (USD)
South Africa & Mauritius: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (City), Grand Baie (Town & Beach), Black River, Mauritius (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 172 Reviews
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4-Day Unforgettable Kruger Park Safari & Panorama Tour
$1,152 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 121 Reviews
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2-Day Night Drive & Dawn Bush Walk in Kruger Park South
$716 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger National Park South & Panorama Route
$1,086 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 53 Reviews
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5-Day Safari with Night Drive and Panorama Route Tour
$1,541 to $1,573 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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7-Day Classic Eco-Safari in Kruger National Park
$4,068 to $4,475 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-drive
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 64 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Mdluli Game Lodge Kruger National Park
$499 to $541 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 – 120 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Classic Big Five Safari
$549 to $578 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
5.0/5 – 234 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Mid Range Safari from Johannesburg
$732 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Balanta Imagine Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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6-Day Kruger Package Bush and Elephants
$2,003 to $2,012 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Olifants West NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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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
Anthony Ham
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
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...
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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Stayed at Green Fire and had a great time. The people were so nice. Got to interact with the owner daily and had some amazing experiences there! You can’t beat waking up from a nap to views of giraffes and elephants.
NL
Another landscape around the corner with so many animals
It was our first experience in Kruger NP and we really wanted to see the Big Five, that was our main goal. We entered through Phabeni Gate on our way through Skukuza. We stayed in the Kruger Safari Lodge, where the staff was really friendly...
DE
My trip to the Kruger-Nationalpark in particular and to South Africa in general was spontaneously undertaken. Considering this, I had a great experience from the flexible booking option online at home to the transport from and back to...
NL
A very impressive reserve hosting the big five
Our group spent one day with two four wheel drive rovers (10 seats plus chauffeur) and the Krüger Park guides. For me it was the first time in Afrika and I had high hopes for this outing. Guide taught us the basics and was very...