Note – I am in the process of updating the below pricing as this is a little outdated now! The best bet is to get in touch with me for custom itineraries as I’m always receiving offers from lodges and camps that provide fantastic value – even for last minute trips!
Looking for ideas for your South African safari itinerary? We have you covered. Our recommendation is to spend 7-10 days and definitely incorporate Kruger Park in there! You can go even cheaper than the itineraries below so if you are looking for real ‘budget’ options then you can get in touch with us for some more ideas. Otherwise, the below are some suggested itineraries and corresponding budgets in ZAR, AUD, EUR, GBP and USD. This is just a guideline – the actual cost could be lower or higher depending on currency rates, seasonality, special offers etc!
If you want help in booking your South African safari, let us know as we can help you! Similarly if you’d like a fully guided end-to-end South African safari, this is something we can also help with, to make sure you have everything covered at all times so you can have a totally stress-free holiday. If you’re keen to organise it on your own then my articles on booking Kruger accommodation, 40 Kruger Park tips and the best Kruger roads may help. Feel free to get in touch for more advice: cara@readysetsafari.com
Note: the below costs exclude flights, food, petrol and general expenses. They include accommodation, conservation fees, car hire (if self-driving) and fully trained guides (if choosing fully guided options).
Option 1: 2 people, 7-day Private Game Reserve + Kruger self-drive
- 2 x nights luxury private game reserve
- 4 x nights Kruger National Park
- 1 x night accommodation in Johannesburg (if flying in/out of Joburg)
- Car hire
- Conservation fees
Approximate cost:
AUD: $3,000 for two people ($1,500 per person)
USD: $2,300 for two people ($1,150 per person)
ZAR: 31,500 for two people (15,750 per person)
GBP: £1,750 for two people (£775 per person)
EUR: €1950 for two people (€975 per person)
Option 2: 2 people, 7-day Fully Guided Safari Private Game Reserve + Kruger self-drive
- 2 x nights luxury private game reserve
- 4 x nights Kruger National Park
- 1 x night accommodation in Johannesburg (if flying in/out)
- Qualified South African guide
- Conservation fees
- Transfers
Approximate cost:
AUD: $4,500 for two people ($2,250 per person)
USD: $3,450 for two people ($1,725 per person )
ZAR: 47,000 for two people ($23,500 per person)
GBP: £2,600 for two people (£1,300 per person)
EUR: €2,900 for two people (€1,450 per person)
Option 3: 2 people, 10-day Private Game Reserve + Kruger Self-drive (*Our top pick)
- 3 x nights luxury private game reserve
- 6 x nights Kruger National Park
- 1 x night accommodation in Johannesburg (if flying in/out)
- Conservation fees
- Car hire
Approximate cost:
AUD: $4,750 for two people ($2,375 per person)
USD: $3,650 for two people ($1,825 per person)
ZAR: 50,000 for two people (25,000 per person)
GBP: £2,750 for two people (£1,375 per person)
EUR: €3,050 for two people (€1,525 per person)
Option 4: 2 people, 10-day fully guided safari Private Game Reserve + Kruger self-drive
- 3 x nights private game reserve
- 6 x nights guided Kruger
- 1 x night accommodation in Johannesburg (if flying in/out)
- Conservation fees
- Transfers
Approximate cost:
AUD: $5,900 for two people ($2,950 per person)
USD: $4,500 for two people ($2,250 per person)
ZAR: 62,000 for two people (31,000 per person)
GBP: £3,400 for two people (£1,700 per person)
EUR: €3,800 for two people (€1,900 per person)
Ways to make this even cheaper:
- One person – this won’t be half the price but it will reduce the cost
- Hiring a small car
- Travelling with more people (share more of the costs – eg. Kruger accommodation, car hire etc)
- Staying at a cheaper private game reserve or cutting out the private game reserve and simply staying in Kruger the whole time
- Camping in Kruger
Many people think an amazing safari experience in Africa is unaffordable but it really isn’t! You can have a truly incredible experience – see the Big 5 and so much more – for less than $5,000 (AUD, USD, EUR, GBP) including your flights and expenses. If you want help planning your South African Safari, get in touch with us via our Facebook Page, email cara@readysetsafari.com or fill the form in below! We will respond within 24-48 hours.
Happy safari planning!
