The Kruger Budget Camping Safari is ideal for tourists traveling on a budget including transport from Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport by shuttle. Tours include guided safaris in open 4x4 safari vehicles for the best viewing experience while in Kruger.
The Kruger Budget Camping Safari is the best way to explore Kruger in a tight budget. Our camping safaris offer the full experience at a fraction of the cost! Take a front seat excursion into the wild and see what Africa has to offer! On this wildlife safari you will have an excellent chance of spotting the Big Five, including lion, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros and elephant. Our camping safaris include transport from Johannesburg hotels and safaris by specialized 4x4 open vehicles including an experienced ranger or guide. The campsite is located in the Greater Kruger in the Balule Reserve and features both tented accommodation as well as specially designed tree house accommodation. A few non-predator mammals roam the property and can be seen grazing and drinking water from the camps waterhole.
Collection from your hotel in Johannesburg.
Stop at the Blyde River Canyon for an amazing view.
Late afternoon/night safari game drive on first day.
Morning Walk on last day.
Full Day game drive in Kruger National Park.
Safaris conducted in 4x4 open safari vehicles.
Please note: Tents are very basic, not identical and might differ from the images displayed.
We collect you from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel via Dullstroom to Tremisana Lodge in the Big Five Balule Game Reserve. There you transfer to an open Game-viewer for a Sunset Drive. After dark, spotlights are used to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable Bush Braai at our new Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush. Overnight in an en suite chalet at Tremisana Lodge.
After breakfast you travel on the open-sided Game-viewer to the Orpen Gate of Kruger. The added elevation and absence of windows allow for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small, that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. This zone of Kruger has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Camp in your tent supplied with bed and bedding, towel and soap, electric light and fan.
We have an early morning Bush Walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and stats. You have an excellent chance of encountering Buffalo, Nyala and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your hostel or airport at around 17h00.
Rates are subject to change due to increases in fuel charges and increases imposed by suppliers.
Kruger is great year round, though many would say that the winter season is best (May to October), because the vegetation is thinner during the period, which means you have a better chance of spotting small and elusive animals like leopards.
Light, cotton clothing in light tones. These work best in a hot climate. Avoid white shirts as they show dirt easily and are more visible to animals.
Winter can get chilly in the morning, especially on morning game drives. Take a lightweight waterproof jacket. Shorts and t-shirt will be most comfortable around mid day. The secret is to wear several layers that you can take off as it gets hotter.
Take a good pair of hiking shoes or trainers. Heavy duty hiking boots are not needed unless you are going on a walking safari. A pair of sandals might be good for walking around the pool and lodge.
