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Affordable Greater Kruger Safari Combo

Name: Kruger Park Safari in Private Concession
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: big-five-safari-in-the-kruger-national-park
Price: 2894 USD
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Is the Affordable Greater Kruger Safari Combo for Me?

This safari option combines two areas of the Greater Kruger Park, offering you the opportunity to experience a diversity of natural environments, with excellent game-viewing opportunities, including the Big Five. The lodges are value-for-money establishments, offering good food, and well-trained game rangers, all within a community-driven philosophy. The local flights and all required transfers are included, giving you peace of mind to relax and enjoy some of the most amazing game viewing.

Visiting:

South Africa › Kruger National Park › Timbavati Game Reserve

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From $2583 USD

$2971 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (local brands only) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities

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You won’t share sightings with a queue of vehicles, only with the few guests in your own lodge. | Kambaku Safari Lodge

Outside lounge area at Kambaku Safari Lodge. | Photo: Kambaku Safari Lodge

Fire pit at Kambaku Safari Lodge, South Africa. Photo: Kambaku Safari Lodge

Your 5-Day Itinerary

You will fly from Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo) to Hoedspruit. On arrival, you are met by our local representative for the road transfer to the lodge.

Arrive on time for lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive, and back at camp for dinner and night.

The next day, enjoy two game drives and your meals at the lodge.

The family friendly lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Game Reserve, which shares the unfenced western border of the Greater Kruger National Park. Meet the Big Five or the rare white lion, hear the songs of countless bird species and the rumble of elephants. Keep your binocular handy as you sit in the hide at Twins Dam and observe colorful birdlife and the Big Five.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

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You will be met after breakfast for the road transfer into the Karongwe Game Reserve and your next lodge.

Arrive on time for lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive. Back at the lodge for dinner and night. The next day, you take part in the thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five.

Back at camp, you can spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or watching the game from your private deck. The enchanting view over the Makhutsi River is a natural treasure providing insight into the secret river life. The spacious lounge area leading onto a vast deck allows for endless opportunity to view elephant, as well as grazing antelope.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: tea and coffee included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Last morning in the bush, you return to camp for breakfast and check out.

Road transfer to Hoedspruit airport on time for the return flight to Johannesburg (flight included).

Fly back home or extend your trip, we can add a few days to Victoria Falls, or Cape Town, chat to us to discuss the different options.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

Handpicked Stays Along Your Journey

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

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Karongwe River Lodge

This modest, intimate, and one-of-a-kind lodge is located on The Kuvenyami River Bed, surrounded by the majestic Drakensberg escarpment.

This lodge is ideal for honeymooners and small weddings. Dining under the stars has never been more romantic than when you dine on their gourmet Pan African cuisine in a rustic outdoor Boma or in the elegant dining room.

The stunning view of the Makhutsi River is a natural gem that provides insight into the river’s secret life. The expansive living room, which leads to a large deck, provides an unlimited supply of opportunities to see elephant and grazing antelope.

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