A Budget Kruger Safari
Budget Travel Information for Kruger National Park

Accommodation

Staying in Kruger National Park is quite a lot cheaper than the accommodation offered by surrounding private game reserves. If you want to save even more money, you can choose what sort of place you want to stay in, within the national park itself.

A budget Kruger Park trip begins with camping and caravanning. The next cheapest places to stay in are huts, safari tents and then the basic type of bungalows, all of which have basic facilities. Next are the more luxurious bungalows, cottages and guest houses.

Getting To The Park

Although you can fly to airports that are very close to Kruger National Park, it's likely to be more affordable flying to Johannesburg Airport and renting a car from there. The drive from Johannesburg Airport to the closest park entrance gates is about 400km. See the Kruger National Park map for more details.

From Cape Town, it's also cheaper flying to Johannesburg than to a regional airport near the park. If you're travelling from Cape Town with a group of people, you could take a couple of extra days and drive to the park.

Travel Around The Park

Because of the distances involved in travelling to and from the park and because it's very likely you'll need a car inside the park, you'll save some money if you can share the car with friends and family.

Fill up your car before entering the park. Fuel is more expensive inside it.

Self-Catering

Self-catering in the park will save you a fair amount of money. All accommodation within the park have their own braais (BBQs) which are great for cooking dinners!

You can also save money by buying supplies before you enter the park.

Tours In The Park

Sunset game drives aren't just for the wealthy! Game drive prices start from R160 per adult (valid until 31 October 2012) for the evening and they're well worth it!

If you want more though, morning or afternoon game walking trails often give you extra value. They're life experiences! Although they're a bit more expensive with prices starting from R285 (valid until 31 October 2012), they're something you should try once.

A budget Kruger safari is certainly within reach. Kruger National Park really does try to make itself available for everyone to enjoy!

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