5-day Kruger National Park Camping Tour

What sets this tour apart from our other

Kruger experiences? Camp bush style in the Iconic Kruger National Park

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Destination: Kruger National Park South Africa
Facilities: Berg-en-Dal Rest camp:
A restaurant serving delicious South African meals, a walking Trail of +-  3km following the fence line, and a beautiful Swimming Pool with abundant seating and shade.
The Camp Shop is stocked with all the basics and souvenirs.
Optional additional SANPARKS  activities to be booked at an additional cost:
Sunset Drive (4 Hours), 

Night  Drive (3 Hours), 
Bush Walk (4 Hours),

 

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE :
4 -Nights accommodation. 2 Guests per tent.
Collection from one of three pickup locations: Kempton Park, Centurion, or Midrand.
Comprehensive camping equipment provided (including tent, camping bed, sleeping bag, pillow, side table, and camping chair), set up by one of our tour guides.
All entrance fees to National Parks for South African and SADC residents.
Meals throughout the adventure, comprising of breakfast and dinner. Early morning rusks and coffee.
Transportation for the entire tour in a Land Rover Discovery.
Coverage of all road tolls and vehicle taxes.
A registered tour guide
Game drives
Pick-up and Drop-off at one of three locations: Kempton Park, Centurion, or Midrand.
EXCLUDED:
Gratuities, Visa fees, travel taxes, and travel insurance, including park fees for international guests who are  SADC residents. Gratuities and personal expenses
Beverages outside of coffee, tea, milk, and fruit juice which is served during meal times.
Lunch.
Alcoholic & Other Beverages must be purchased from The Camp Shop.
Additional activities like game drives or bush walks may be booked with the camps directly.
Anything not stated on the itinerary

 

Track the Big 5, sleep under the stars, and feel the thrill of Africa’s wild heart. Exceptional value, small groups, and easy pick-up in Johannesburg, this is the safari you’ve been waiting for.

Experience the Joy of Group Travel with Our Camping Tours

Don’t want to travel solo and wish to kick off your holiday from the very first moment?

We take care of all the travel arrangements, doing the driving for with an early departure from Johannesburg.

Our camping tours provide a personalized and exclusive experience, catering to a maximum of eight guests per tour.

While we refer to our accommodations as camping, we have chosen high-quality tents that can be set up in mere seconds. A guide will handle the tent setup for you, allowing you free time to either explore or unwind.

Our tents are spacious, offering ample room to move about, and come equipped with two comfortable camp beds and a bedside table.

Explore the Wonders of Kruger National Park

All of our tours at Kruger National Park are centered in the southern region, which showcases a remarkable blend of wildlife and landscapes. This area is renowned for hosting the iconic Big Five and features a variety of habitats, including open savannahs, dense woodlands, and semi-mountainous terrains.

With over 400 bird species and 140 mammal species, a journey through the breathtaking Kruger National Park guarantees an immensely rewarding experience for nature and wildlife lovers.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from Johannesburg

  • Depart from Johannesburg early in the morning, between 06:30 and 07:00.
  • Your journey will take you through the agricultural and mining regions of the Highveld, descending the beautiful escarpment into the scenic Lowveld.
  • On the way to Kruger National Park, stop for breakfast at a well-known restaurant along the N4 route called Milly’s.
  • Enter through the Malelane Gate in the southern region of Kruger National Park.
  • Enjoy the drive to the camp, as this will serve as your game viewing experience for the day, taking approximately one hour.
  • Upon arrival, the team will set up camp while you settle in.
  • Gather around the campfire for dinner.
  • The Berg-en-Dal or Pretoriuskop campsites will be used, depending on availability.

Day 2

Kruger National Park

    • As the first light breaks, it marks the beginning of your second day in the bush.
    • Enjoy a cup of coffee before embarking on our morning drive around 06:00, returning to camp for breakfast between 09:00 and 10:00.
    • In the afternoon, guests can enjoy activities such as reading, walking, exploring the camp, swimming, or taking a nap.
    • You will set off on an afternoon drive at 14:30 and return to camp around 17:00 for a laid-back evening.
    • All meals served on tour are proudly South African in theme – think Boerewors, Paptert, Potjie and Fresh Salads!
    • Dinner will be served at 18:30 each evening.

Day 3

Kruger National Park

  • Begins with coffee before setting off on a 6+ hour morning drive, including a stop for a delightful, freshly prepared skottel breakfast at the Afsaal picnic site.
  • We aim to return to camp between 12:00 and 13:00, allowing guests to unwind for the remainder of the day while we prepare a traditional Potjie and fire-baked bread for dinner.
  • This is the perfect day to book an additional activity.

 

 

 

Day 4 and Day 5

 Kruger National Park

  • First light signals the start of our day in the bush. We enjoy some coffee before setting off on our morning drive and arrive back at camp for breakfast between 09:00 and 10:00.
  • Spend your afternoon relaxing, reading, exploring camp, swimming or snoozing before we depart for our afternoon drive at 14:30 – returning to camp around 17:00

Day 5

Kruger National Park

  • Our day begins with a delightful cup of coffee at 06:30, followed by a leisurely breakfast at the camp restaurant. We commence our return journey to Johannesburg around 09:00, aiming to arrive in the late afternoon.