Introduction

Enjoy an adventurous safari trip in the heart of the Kruger National Park with our four-day camping safari tour, designed for those seeking to find Africa’s Big Five: Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, and Buffalo.

The four-day camping safari tour is the perfect choice for adventurous travelers on a tight schedule. It provides an opportunity to explore the southern section of the iconic Kruger National Park and discover why South Africa’s oldest and largest national park is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa. Guests will stay in tented accommodation, fully equipped for comfort and convenience, at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, located right within the heart of the park.

Highlights

Accommodation in the National Park

Morning and Afternoon Open vehilce safari drives

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

All entrance and conservation fees included

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Day 1

Day 1 Kruger National Park

We leave the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport bus terminal at 07:00 for your transfer to Hazyview. It is a 5-6 hour drive, and you will stop for lunch (at your own expense) along the way.

From Hazyview, you board an open safari vehicle for a late afternoon safari drive into the park, after which you are checked into your accommodation.

Dinner is served under the stars at our private camp within Pretoriuskop.
The night is spent in your comfortable domed tent at the camp and your package includes dinner.

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Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

Depart from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal at 07:00am, in a shared minivan transfer with Safari Link SA.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Afternoon Open Vehicle Game Drive in the Kruger National Park

Evening

Dinner will be served in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 1

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Pretoriuskop is one of the main rest camps of Kruger National Park (KNP) which is located in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces of South Africa. It is also the oldest rest camp of the park. The camp is situated in the south-western part of the park, 9 km from Numbi entrance gate and 60 km from the Paul Kruger entrance gate.

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Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2 & 3

Day 2 & 3 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drives

Following an early wake-up call each day, there will be time for tea or coffee and rusks before departing for a full day open vehicle safari drive from approximately 06:00 to 15:30. Brunches are included along your route, and your guide will also stop for you to purchase refreshments further during the day.

Dinners are served under the stars at our private camp within the rest camp after some relaxation back at the camp or added optional activity.

The nights are spent in your comfortable domed tent at the camp and your package includes hot beverages and rusks, light brunches and three-course dinners.

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Full Day Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari Drive, Kruger National Park

Morning

This morning, you'll pause your safari and join us for breakfast in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

Evening

Dinner will be served in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Full Day Kruger Park Open vehicle Safari Drive, Kruger National Park

Morning

Enjoy our excellent breakfast this morning in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

Evening

Dinner will be served in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 2 & 3

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Staying in any of the camps of the KNP is a top experience where you can be guaranteed to see the Big 5. It is one of the more affordable safari vacations that you can book in South Africa.

Going out on an open vehicle safari is the preferred way to see animals around Pretoriuskop. The camp offers great bird watching opportunities as it provides a walking route on the inside perimeters of the camp. You will get a general offering of fauna and flora and being close to animals that you might catch a glimpse of on the other side of the electrified fence.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

You wake up early again, pack up and depart on a morning safari drive in the open vehicle. Breakfast is included along route in the park before you are dropped off in Hazyview and get into the transfer vehicle back to Johannesburg.

You should arrive in Johannesburg between 17:30 and 18:00, depending on late-afternoon traffic.

Your package includes hot beverages and rusks, breakfast and transfer.

Activities Day 4

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Go on an early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, and you’ll soon discover why it’s the favorite activity of the day for many safari-goers.

Morning

Enjoy our excellent breakfast this morning in Kruger National Park.

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Departing the Lodge at 12:30, you will be transferred to the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with Safari Link SA. Arrival time is estimated between 17:30 - 18:00pm (depending on traffic).

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Comfortable, Air-conditioned Toyota Quantum minivan seating up to 13 persons.
We use our fleet of Toyota Quantum's for group shared transfers to the National park from Johannesburg.

Open Vehicle roof over head

As per government regulations, we make use of Open sided safari vehicles for all safari packages that stay or visit the Kruger National park.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg

Day 1 - 3

Kruger NP Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Day 4

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Kruger National Park

Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Day 2 & 3 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 4

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Open Vehicle roof over head

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

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Tour starts per person from	R 12,995.00 - (Rate for 2025) R 13,995.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 14,995.00 - (Rate for 2027)
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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Kruger National Park

Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Day 2 & 3 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 4

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Open Vehicle roof over head

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

From Price

Included

Excluded

4 Day Classic Camping Safari

4 Day Classic Camping Safari