Introduction

For the adventurous traveller, The Kruger Safari Co offers Sekekama Tented Camp in the Motlala Reserve, providing comfortable and budget-friendly glamping options. Wildlife drives, led by experienced guides in open-air safari vehicles, offer an engaging and immersive experience.

Sekekama Tented Camp delivers excellent value with fully solar-powered tents or cottages, complete with beds, linens, towels, and other essentials. The camp includes a communal space for dining, socializing, and unwinding, along with thrilling game drives. Guests can also enjoy optional amenities like a pool, bar, or restaurant, making for an affordable and well-rounded glamping adventure.

Highlights

Glamping accommodation

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Guided open vehicle safari drives in the Kruger National Park

Possible Big 5 Game Viewing

All entrance and conservation fees included

Day 1

Day 1 Johannesburg - Sekekama Glamping Lodge

You will be collected from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport at 07:00am and transported to Sekekama Tented Camp by The Kruger Safari Co, where you will check in to your glamping site at 14:00.

After some time to rest and enjoy the facilities, you will depart at 15:00 for a 3-hour open vehicle afternoon game drive in the Greater Kruger Blue Canyon in an open safari vehicle.

You will get the opportunity to see some of the park’s most famous wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, before returning to camp at around 19:00 for a delicious boma fire meal and a peaceful night under the stars.

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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.

Mid Day

Arrival at the Sekekama Budget Glamping Lodge

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

Afternoon Guided Open Game Drive in the Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

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

Accommodation – Day 1

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Sekekama Camp is located in the heart of the Motlala Reserve, teeming with diverse wildlife and offering breathtaking natural beauty.

It is in close proximity to Kruger National Park, granting access to even more incredible animal sightings. The camp is a convenient distance from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport for a smooth arrival and departure.
Guests enjoy their stay in fully solar-powered tents, each equipped with comfortable beds, fresh linens, and essential amenities for a restful stay.

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Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Day 2 Central Kruger National Park

You will rise early to be ready at 05:30 (when predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas are most active) for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park with The Kruger Safari Co.

Your day may unfold in one of two ways: an early departure for Kruger National Park with a bush breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.

The exact departure times will be communicated to you the night before as it will be decided according to animal activity at the time to give you the best opportunity for game viewing. Your Kruger Park safari will last 7 to 8 hours, so you should be back at the camp with enough time to relax before dinner by the fire.

Activities Day 2

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

Experience a full day 9 hour guided open vehicle safari in the Central Kruger National Park.

Morning

This morning, you'll pause your safari and join us for packed breakfast in Kruger National Park.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

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

Accommodation – Day 2

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Stay at Sekekama Glamping Lodge with us. It's an excellent place to stay as you enjoy this leg of your trip.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 Panorama Route

You’ll wake up early to be ready for your unforgettable Panorama Route tour, bringing a change of scenery to your exciting 5 day safari.

The Panorama tour will take you along an exhilarating and iconic route where you will witness the following unforgettable landmarks:

Berlin Falls
God’s Window
The Pinnacle
3 Rondawels
Blyde River Canyon
Your day may proceed in one of two ways: an early departure for the Panorama Route Tour with a breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.

On your return, you will have dinner under the stars (with a complementary glass of wine) every night, where you will share your experiences with others and make new friends.

Activities Day 3

08:00am

It's time to enjoy your breakfast, one of the culinary highlights of your Panorama Route day.

All Day

Full Day Guided tour of the Panorama Route Tour, including Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon, 3 Rondavals and more.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

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

Accommodation – Day 3

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

You're going to be staying with us at Sekekama Glamping Lodge. It's an excellent base for getting to know the region and getting ready for what comes next.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 Central Kruger National Park

Today is a return to the magical sights and sounds of the bush. You will get up early to be ready at 05:30 (when predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas are most active) for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park.

Your days may proceed in one of two ways: an early departure for Kruger National Park with a bush breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.

The exact departure times will be communicated to you the night before as it will be decided according to animal activity at the time to give you the best opportunity for game viewing. Your Kruger Park safari will last 7 to 8 hours, so you should be back at the camp with enough time to relax before dinner by the fire.

You will repeat this for the following two days, when you will hopefully be able to cross some more creatures off your bucket list. You will also see new landscapes and habitats.

You will have dinner under the stars (with that complementary glass of wine) every night, where you will share your experiences with others and make new friends.

Activities Day 4

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

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, Central Kruger National Park

Morning

This morning, you'll pause your safari and join us for breakfast in Central Kruger National Park.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

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

Accommodation – Day 4

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Enjoy staying at Sekekama Glamping Lodge as your base while you're here.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Day 5 Final day with us

Spend the morning at the Lodge, or Alternatively, you can choose an optional 3-hour sunrise drive for R1250 per person sharing in Blue Canyon, Greater Kruger.

You can enjoy breakfast at your camp before being transported back to Johannesburg and dropped off at the airport, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport between 17:00 and 18:00 with The Kruger Safari Co.

Activities Day 5

08:00am

We'll be serving you breakfast at the Sekekama Glamping Lodge, so sit back and enjoy the food.

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).

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

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.

Private game reserve open vehicle

The benefit of staying in certain private game reserves, you give you the opportunity to be in a totally open safari vehicle with no roof over head.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg Airport

Day 1

Sekekama Glamping Lodge Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 2

Central Kruger NP Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 3

Panorama Route Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 4

Central Kruger NP Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 5

Johannesburg Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg Airport

Tour starts per person from	R 14,690.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 16,150.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information 2026 R 14690 per person sharing R 16925 per single traveler 2027 R 16150 per person sharing R 18600 per single traveler

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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg - Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

Mid Day

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

Evening

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 2 Central Kruger National Park

Activities Day 2

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

Morning

Evening

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 3 Panorama Route

Activities Day 3

08:00am

All Day

Evening

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 4 Central Kruger National Park

Activities Day 4

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

Morning

Evening

Sekekama Glamping Lodge

Day 5 Final day with us

Activities Day 5

08:00am

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Open Vehicle roof over head

Private game reserve open vehicle

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

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5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Greater Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

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5 Day Greater Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

5 Day Greater Kruger Budget Glamping Safari