Safari lodge deck at sunset
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Real sample budgets, hand-picked stays and an instant cost estimator — all in South African Rand.

What it costs

Three honest budget tiers

Per person, per day. Add flights separately.

Backpacker
R 900 / day

Dorms, self-catering, public transport, day walks.

Comfort
R 2 200 / day

Guest houses, rental car, one safari day, sit-down dinners.

Premium
R 5 200 / day

Lodges inside private reserves, two safari days, fine dining.

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5
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Estimated total
R 22 000

5 days · 2 travellers · Comfort

  • ≈ R 9 900 accommodation
  • ≈ R 5 500 food & drink
  • ≈ R 4 400 activities & park fees
  • ≈ R 2 200 transport & fuel
Where to sleep

Hotels & guest houses we love

Rates in ZAR, per room per night. Book direct or ask us to arrange it.

Kruger Riverside LodgeSafari Lodge★ 4.9

Kruger Riverside Lodge

Near Kruger, Malelane Gate

Game drivesPoolAll meals
R 2 400
per room / night
Blyde Canyon GuesthouseGuest House★ 4.7

Blyde Canyon Guesthouse

Graskop, Panorama Route

BreakfastMountain viewsFree Wi-Fi
R 950
per room / night
Emalahleni Central InnCity Hotel★ 4.4

Emalahleni Central Inn

Emalahleni CBD

24h receptionRestaurantParking
R 780
per room / night
Sabie Forest CottagesSelf-catering★ 4.8

Sabie Forest Cottages

Sabie waterfalls

KitchenFireplaceHiking trails
R 1 100
per room / night
Mbombela Boutique StayBoutique Hotel★ 4.6

Mbombela Boutique Stay

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

SpaRooftop barAirport shuttle
R 1 450
per room / night
Hazyview Bush CampTented Camp★ 4.8

Hazyview Bush Camp

Hazyview, near Kruger

Bush dinnersGuided walksStargazing
R 1 650
per room / night