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5 Day Kruger Budget Tented Safari

Kruger National ParkGreater Kruger (Balule & Motlala)
5 Day Kruger Budget Tented Safari
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Hotel Pickup Included

Collection available from JNB Airport or JHB Hotels (06:30 - 09:30)

About this experience

The ultimate budget adventure. Experience the Balule Reserve, sleep in canvas tents at Marc’s Camp, and explore Kruger for two full days.

What is included

  • Return transfers from Johannesburg/Pretoria
  • 1 Night Chalet accommodation at Tremisana Game Lodge (En-suite)
  • 3 Nights Tented accommodation at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge (Communal ablutions)
  • 2 x Full-day open vehicle safari drives in Kruger National Park
  • 2 x Sunset open-vehicle safari drives in Balule Game Reserve
  • 4-hour Guided Bush Walk along Olifants River
  • 1-hour Guided Bush Walk in Motlala Reserve
  • Panorama Route tour (Blyde River Canyon)
  • Breakfasts and Dinners
  • Conservation fees

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal purchases

Itinerary

1

Day 1 Arrival and Sunset Safari

Depart Johannesburg. Transfer to Tremisana Game Lodge in Balule. Sunset game drive (3 hours). Authentic African BBQ dinner at Marula Tree Boma. Overnight in a chalet.

2

Day 2 Bush Walk and Transfer

Early morning 4-hour guided bush walk along the Olifants River. Breakfast. Afternoon transfer/game drive to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge in Motlala Reserve. Overnight in a safari tent.

3

Day 3 Kruger National Park

Full day open vehicle safari in Kruger National Park (Orpen Gate). Explore the central region. Dinner at the lodge.

4

Day 4 Second Kruger Safari

Another full day devoted to game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Return to camp for a starlit dinner.

5

Day 5 Bush Walk and Panorama Route

Morning 1-hour bush walk in the private reserve. Breakfast. Return to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama Route. Drop-off approx 17:00.

Things to know

  • Accommodation Split stay: 1 Night Chalet (En-suite) + 3 Nights Tent (Communal Ablutions).
  • Meals Breakfast and Dinner included. Lunches are own account.
  • Child Policy Children under 12 pay a reduced rate.
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