Kruger Classic Safari
A Proper Big Five Safari, Fully Guided
Overview
This is a real Kruger safari, put together the right way and kept within sensible reach. Three days and two nights on a private concession inside the Greater Kruger, with every meal and every game drive included, a qualified ranger and tracker on your vehicle, and all the park and conservation fees already settled. There is nothing to add at the gate and nothing to work out on the day — the whole thing is crafted, not booked.
You travel from Johannesburg by comfortable road transfer, with a light-aircraft fly-in offered openly as an upgrade for those who would rather trade the drive for an extra hour in the bush. On the ground you stay at a value-luxury tented camp or, on the premium tier, a thatched private lodge with its own pool and spa. Your afternoon arrival drive, a full day in the field and a final morning drive give you four genuine sessions with the Big Five — and for travellers who want a little more, the itinerary extends cleanly to a four-day, three-night version.
Who It's For
Ideal for travellers taking their first safari and wanting it done properly, couples and small families after a short but complete bush stay, and anyone adding a few days of Kruger to a Cape Town or Johannesburg holiday.
Package Highlights
Four Big Five Drives
Afternoon, a full day in the field, and a final morning drive
Every Meal Included
All meals daily, plus boma and braai dining under the stars
Qualified Ranger & Tracker
Expert guiding on an open 4x4 across a private concession
Value-Luxury Lodging
A characterful tented camp or thatched private lodge
Road Transfer Included
Return transfer from Johannesburg, fly-in offered as an upgrade
All Fees Settled
Park, reserve and conservation fees already in the price
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A morning road transfer carries you from Johannesburg through the escarpment to your private concession inside the Greater Kruger, arriving in time for lunch and a warm welcome. As the afternoon heat fades, your first game drive heads out with ranger and tracker — often with an early sighting — and closes with sundowners in the bush and a boma dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Nkambeni Safari Camp / Shishangeni Private Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
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Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Nkambeni Safari Camp
📍 Private concession, Numbi Gate, Greater Kruger
A value-luxury tented camp on an 11,500-hectare private concession just inside Kruger near Numbi Gate. Spacious safari tents sit on raised decks under the trees, with a boma, a pool and a spa at the heart of camp — comfortable, characterful and genuinely good value.
From $320 per person per night
Shishangeni Private Lodge
📍 Mpanamana concession, south-eastern Kruger
A premium thatched lodge on the 15,000-hectare Mpanamana concession in the south-eastern corner of Kruger. Thatch chalets open onto private pool decks, with a riverside dining room, a spa and an open-air boma — a refined step up for the premium tier.
From $520 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Value Luxury
(~$625/night)
Nkambeni Safari Camp tented suite, return road transfer from Johannesburg, all game drives and all meals
Get QuotePremium
(~$1,050/night)
Shishangeni Private Lodge thatch chalet, light-aircraft fly-in, bush walk and premium beverages
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$1,600/night)
Top suite, private vehicle and guide, fly-in and all-inclusive beverages throughout
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ Two nights' lodging on a private Greater Kruger concession (chosen tier)
- ✓ All meals daily — breakfast, lunch and dinner, with boma and braai dining
- ✓ Every game drive in the itinerary — afternoon arrival drive, a full day in the field, and a final morning drive
- ✓ Open 4x4 game drives with a qualified ranger and tracker
- ✓ All park, reserve and conservation fees
- ✓ Return road transfer from Johannesburg (light-aircraft fly-in on request)
- ✓ Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- ✓ Sundowner drinks on every afternoon and evening drive
- ✓ Bottled water, tea and coffee throughout
- ✓ 24/7 on-trip support from Beyond Africa Safaris
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International and domestic flights to/from Johannesburg
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Visa fees where applicable
- ✗ Premium imported champagne, cellar wines and spirits
- ✗ Spa treatments and wellness extras
- ✗ Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses and curio purchases
- ✗ Optional activities not specified (helicopter flips, private vehicle upgrades on lower tiers)
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Best Time to Travel
April to October is the dry season — thinning vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes make for the strongest Big Five viewing of the year.
Why Choose This Package
Everything Included
Every meal, every drive and all park fees are in the price — you arrive and simply enjoy the bush.
Honest Transfers
A comfortable road transfer from Johannesburg is included, with a light-aircraft fly-in offered openly as an upgrade.
Real Private-Concession Guiding
Open 4x4 drives with a qualified ranger and tracker on a private concession, away from the busy public roads.
Crafted, Not Booked
A proper three-day itinerary built around four genuine drives, with a clean four-day extension when you want more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From $1,250 per person | 3 Days / 2 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
