Overview:
Experience the marvel of Kruger National Park and the exclusive Blue Canyon Reserve on one of the most economical Kruger Camping Safaris in South Africa. Engage in exhilarating guided game drives to observe the renowned Big 5 and numerous other captivating wildlife species.
This renowned Kruger safari provides exceptional value for investment. It offers a fundamental, unembellished yet superior true glamping safari experience, along with the comforts and amenities of a fully-equipped tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy. Enhance your Budget Kruger Safari by pre-booking optional activities (for an additional fee), such as a bush walk and a magnificent Panorama Route Tour.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Motlala Conservancy, South Africa
This thrilling 3-Day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa commences with a morning departure from OR Tambo International Airport. Departing Johannesburg, we traverse the stunning terrains of Mpumalanga’s Highveld and Lowveld, reaching our tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy at 14:00.
After a lunch break, we commence an exhilarating afternoon twilight wildlife drive in an open safari vehicle. We investigate the Moditlo Nature Reserve and the expansive Blue Canyon Conservancy. Blue Canyon Conservancy, characterized by its varied landscape of bushveld plains and riverine regions, provides exceptional opportunities to observe the esteemed Big 5: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes, as well as an array of other wildlife species, including cheetahs, hyenas, and giraffes.
As dusk approaches, we enjoy evening drinks in the woods before returning to our safari camp in the Motlala Conservancy. We convene around the boma fire for an entertaining evening, sharing narratives of the day’s exploits in South Africa while partaking in a lovely dinner.
Included meal: Evening meal
Activities included: Game Drive in Modlito Game Reserve and Blue Canyon Conservancy.
Included accommodations: Tented Camp within Matlala Conservancy
Day 2: Safari in Kruger National Park – South Africa
Today is allocated for an entire day safari in Kruger National Park utilizing open 4×4 safari vehicles.
The second day of our Budget Kruger Safari may proceed in one of two manners: either commencing with an early departure to Kruger National Park, accompanied by a bush breakfast en route and returning subsequently, or starting with breakfast at our camp before departing and returning later. Departure times will be sent the preceding evening, adjusted according to animal behavior to enhance our prospects for game observation.
The full-day Kruger safari in South Africa will last approximately 7 to 8 hours, focusing on the Orpen-Satara region, famous for optimal lion observations. Your guide will navigate this expansive national park, utilizing their expertise to locate wildlife and avian species. They will provide intriguing facts and insights regarding the Kruger bush and its fauna during your exploration. Subsequently, we return to our tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy to unwind and savor another starlit African dinner by the fire.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Included activities: Safari excursion in Kruger National Park
Included accommodations: Tented Camp within Matlala Conservancy
Day 3: Motlala Conservancy to Johannesburg, South Africa
The exhilarating 3-day Kruger Camping Safari in South Africa concludes following breakfast at the camp in Motlala Conservancy. It is now time to bid farewell and commence our journey back to OR Tambo International Airport. We will arrive in Johannesburg at approximately 17:00 or 18:00.
Although there are no scheduled activities today, optional additional activities are available for pre-booking to enhance your final day of the Budget Kruger Camping Safari.
Included Meal: Morning repast
Discretionary Budget Activities at Kruger Safari
You may pre-arrange one of the subsequent optional activities:
A brief excursion into the Motlala Conservancy before to breakfast
A three-hour morning safari in the Blue Canyon Conservancy
Highlights of the Panorama Route Morning excursion included in your transfer return to Johannesburg, with Berlin Falls, God’s Window, Blyde Canyon, and the Three Rondavels.
Optional supplementary activities require advance reservation at an extra charge and will be validated upon request.
Concerning the Tented Camp within Motlala Conservancy
Our cheap Kruger Camping Safaris accommodation is at a fully-equipped tented camp in the Motlala Conservancy adjacent to Kruger National Park. The Motlala Conservancy is comparatively obscure despite being classified as a ‘Big Four’ reserve.
The safari camp provides an economical glamping experience with solar-powered tents, each equipped with comfortable beds, fresh linens, towels, and other necessities. There are community restrooms and an inviting shared space for relaxation, dining, and social interaction. Supplementary amenities available for your enjoyment are a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. This tented lodge in the Motlala Conservancy allows you to enjoy essential conveniences while totally immersing yourself in the serene bush during your safari in South Africa.
Concerning the Blue Canyon Conservancy and Moditlo Private Game Reserve
The Blue Canyon Conservancy, situated adjacent to the renowned Greater Kruger National Park, is a vast area of safeguarded territory abundant with a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. The Moditlo Nature Reserve spans 3,200 hectares inside the 12,000-hectare Blue Canyon Conservancy.
Located in the foothills of the renowned Drakensberg mountains, about 12 kilometres from Hoedspruit in the Limpopo province, it lies in the Valley of the Olifants, approximately 30 kilometres from Kruger National Park, characterized by several lakes and a rich variety of species. Although it is included in the Greater Kruger biosphere, it borders the Kapama Game Reserve to the east and the Drakensberg Mountains to the west, while remaining separate from the Greater Kruger National Park. Moditlo Private Game Reserve, located within the Blue Canyon Conservancy, is renowned for holding the classic Big 5 – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes – and also harbors other intriguing animals, including cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, as well as uncommon wild dogs and brown hyenas.