Three days across Blue Canyon, Kruger and the bush
From €564 per personAlthough marketed as a three-day experience, the included game drives occur on days 1 and 2; day 3 is mainly devoted to breakfast and the return journey.Final booking with external provider
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Shared safari with glamping

Johannesburg to Kruger

Three days across Blue Canyon, Kruger and the bush

★★★★★ 3 days · 10 maximum participants
From €564 per person guide language

Pair a sunset game drive in Blue Canyon Reserve with a 7-to-8-hour day in Kruger’s Orpen-Satara area. Two nights in solar-powered tents with private bathrooms are included, but the trip also involves early starts and long road transfers.

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⚡ Return ground transfers from OR Tambo · The displayed price and availability can change. GetYourGuide confirms the current total before booking.

The listing says pickup is included, but the itinerary specifies OR Tambo Bus Terminal as the departure point. Before booking, confirm whether collection from elsewhere is available, the terminal’s exact location, meals on days 2 and 3 and any accessibility needs.

✔ Open-vehicle sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve
✔ 7-to-8-hour open-vehicle drive in Kruger
✔ Two glamping nights with private bathrooms
✔ Return ground transfers from OR Tambo

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to combine Blue Canyon and Kruger
  • Travellers comfortable in a shared group of up to 10 people
  • Guests who accept early starts and variable transport comfort
  • People who value organised transfers and accommodation

How long does it take?

Although marketed as a three-day experience, the included game drives occur on days 1 and 2; day 3 is mainly devoted to breakfast and the return journey.

What's included?

  • Return ground transfers between OR Tambo Bus Terminal and Kruger
  • Sunset game drive in Blue Canyon Reserve
  • 7-to-8-hour game drive in Kruger’s Orpen-Satara area
  • Two nights in solar-powered tents with private bathrooms
  • Two breakfasts and two African dinners

Is it worth it?

It can be worthwhile if you want two safari experiences, accommodation and transfers packaged into a three-day break. Weigh that against the long journeys, limited space reported in some reviews and the fact that the final-day extras are not included.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Bring food or plan to buy it during the first day’s journey: lunch is not included, and dinner is the first confirmed meal. Also confirm the exact meeting point and the procedure for booking optional activities with GetYourGuide.

Two safari settingsThe itinerary combines a Blue Canyon sunset drive with an extended day in Kruger’s Orpen-Satara area.
Equipped glamping tentsBoth nights are spent in solar-powered tents with private bathrooms at Sekekama Bush Lodge.
Limited group sizeThe activity is capped at 10 participants and is conducted with an English-speaking guide.
OR Tambo logisticsGround transfers between OR Tambo Bus Terminal and Kruger are included, with the return ending at the airport.

📖 How the safari unfolds

On day 1, arrive at OR Tambo Bus Terminal before 6:45 AM. Departure is at 7:00 AM, and arrival at the lodge is expected between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM after crossing Mpumalanga’s Highveld and Lowveld.

After check-in, there is a short window for lunch, which is not included. The first wildlife activity is an open-vehicle sunset drive in Blue Canyon, followed by an African dinner and time around the boma fire.

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Day 1: transfer, Blue Canyon and African dinner

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Day 2: 7-to-8-hour Orpen-Satara game drive

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Day 3: breakfast and return to OR Tambo Airport

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The appeal lies in fitting two safari experiences and two nights of accommodation into an organised short break from Johannesburg.

The main activity on day 2 covers the Orpen-Satara area over 7 to 8 hours. Kruger game drive

The main day in Kruger

Day 2 begins at about 5:00 AM with coffee and rusks. The group leaves for Kruger before 5:30 AM to explore the Orpen-Satara area in an open vehicle.

The game drive lasts 7 to 8 hours. The guide adapts the schedule to animal activity, but no sighting, including the Big Five, can be guaranteed.

Open vehicle Orpen-Satara English-speaking guide Wildlife not guaranteed

Worth knowing

The appeal lies in fitting two safari experiences and two nights of accommodation into an organised short break from Johannesburg.

The included game drives take place on days 1 and 2. The proposed activities on day 3 are optional, cost extra and require a separate booking.

3 daystotal experience
2 nightsat Sekekama Bush Lodge
10maximum participants
Englishguide language

🗣️ Worth knowing

Accommodation and food

Reviews often praise the lodge’s comfort and facilities, along with the quality and quantity of the included food.

Guides and organisation

Travellers value the attentive staff, knowledgeable guides, organisation and the guides’ ability to locate wildlife.

Transfers and space

Long journeys, full vehicles, narrow seats and variable transfer comfort are also mentioned, which may matter particularly to taller travellers.

Day 3 and the paid options

After breakfast and check-out, the return to OR Tambo International Airport begins, with arrival expected between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The exact departure time from camp is not stated.

Subject to availability and individual conditions, guests can separately book a one-hour walk for R500, a three-hour sunrise drive for R1,350 or a Panorama Route tour for R2,125. The last option requires at least 2 participants; the other options state a minimum of 1.

Sightings depend on conditions, animal activity and luck. Wildlife encounter

Price and conditions

What the booking covers

From €564 per person

The listing displays a price from €564 per person, with reserve-now-and-pay-later and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the current terms on GetYourGuide.

Duration3 days and 2 nights
GroupMaximum 10 participants
LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
DepartureOR Tambo Bus Terminal before 6:45 AM
FinishOR Tambo International Airport, between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
OperatorMoAfrika Tours (Pty)Ltd
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Two nights in solar-powered tents with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi in the lodge area. Sekekama Bush Lodge

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Does it fit your travel style?

This is a practical choice for wildlife-focused travellers who accept early starts, long drives and well-equipped tented accommodation. Combining Blue Canyon and Kruger provides variety without arranging each stage independently.

It may not suit travellers seeking luxury, spacious vehicles, every meal included or a main activity included on the last day. Accessibility, minimum age, physical demands, tent occupancy and the bad-weather policy are not detailed.

Travellers interested in wildlife and safaris People comfortable with pre-dawn starts Guests willing to accept long road transfers Travellers who prefer equipped tents to a luxury hotel
The return ends at OR Tambo International Airport between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, according to the itinerary. Return to Johannesburg

❓ Frequently asked questions

Where does the safari start and finish?
Arrive at OR Tambo Bus Terminal before 6:45 AM for a 7:00 AM departure. The return ends at OR Tambo International Airport, with arrival expected between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on day 3. Confirm the exact meeting point on GetYourGuide.
Which meals are included?
Two breakfasts, two African dinners and one glass of wine with each dinner are included. Lunch on day 1 and any other unlisted meals are excluded; the listing does not clarify lunch arrangements on days 2 and 3.
Are Big Five sightings guaranteed?
No. Sightings depend on conditions, animal activity and luck. Wildlife encounters described in reviews do not guarantee that any particular species will be seen.
Which activities are included on day 3?
The included schedule covers breakfast, lodge check-out and the return to the airport. The walk, Blue Canyon sunrise drive and Panorama Route tour are paid options requiring separate booking.
What is the accommodation like?
The package includes two nights in solar-powered glamping tents with private bathrooms at Sekekama Bush Lodge. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lodge area, but tent occupancy is not specified.

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Decide with the full itinerary in view

An intensive safari for travellers ready for early starts and distance

A Blue Canyon sunset, an extended Kruger game drive and two glamping nights form the core of the experience.

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