Kruger Luxury vs Budget Safari Experience | South Africa Safari Travel Tips

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Kruger Park, in South Africa, offers a whole range of safari options, from budget to luxury experiences. Kruger has so different ways to explore the South African Bush and it can be pretty overwhelming figuring out all the possibilities. Come along with us as we try a bunch of experiences and hopefully provide you with much more information to help you when planning your own trip to Kruger. Or just watch and enjoy all the animal life we encountered!

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00:22 Private Safari Camp: Nthambo
01:54 ANIMALS!
03:28 Public Safari Camp: Lower Sabie
06:06 Public Game Drives
07:55 ANIMAL Spy Shack!
08:43 Public Safari Camp: Skukuza
13:05 Last ANIMALS!

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WHERE WE STAYED:

nThambo Tree Camp ( – This charming village of treehouses is tucked away in the Klaserie Private Reserve, on the western border of Kruger. There are no fences so animals drink from the pool and wander under the cabins at night! This luxury stay cost us $270 (4,974 Rand) a night for each of us, but it also included all our meals, private game drives on the reserve, and had a more personal experience than the public park.

Lower Sabie Rest Camp ( – Nestled in the southeast of Kruger, this public camp’s location is ideal for animal spotting. Elephants, lions, hippos, you name it — it’s here. We stayed in a bungalow (cost 1,976 Rand or $110 USD for 1 night) and then in a hut (cost 845 Rand or $46 USD for 1 night).

Skukuza Rest Camp ( – This public camp is further north of Lower Sabie, and its large campus has a variety of accommodation and dining options. We stayed in a safari tent (cost 760 Rand or $41 USD for 1 night).

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  1. Question!
    First off, incredible video – this is the exact type of video I’ve been searching for!!

    Now, for the more affordable option of, Public Safari Camp: Lower Sabie,
    You mentioned that there could be up to 20 people on their safaris that they take you on. Is this always the case? They offer guided safaris at dawn/darker hours of the day, and do they offer guided safaris during the day?

  2. Hey, really nice video! Now it’s even harder to decide if we gonna travel on budget or make a luxury holiday (both seems to be fun). I have two questions and maybe you have an answer for this:
    1. For how long do we need to stay to get a good experience? Is it like 3-5days or do we need more time (e.g., because we need the time to see all the animals).
    2. Have there been any tarantula sights in the bungalows or accommodations in general? My girl has a little phobia so I try to avoid unnecessary meetings 😅

  3. Excellent ! I.don t want to spend more than 2500 for a week. Flight included from France. I want to discover safari by my own and rent a car. Tent camping will be fine. Thank you for your very informative videos!😊

  4. What a couple of snow flakes that cant cope without air con , having the windows down on the car is the best way to see the animals, animals are not interested in getting your car !

  5. I don't drive and want to save money BUT my question is: besides being fed, would I be missing anything staying at a public rest camp and then booking day drives as opposed to staying with a traditional company who has their own lodging and feeds and drives me for several days? Are the tours as good? The DIY sounds complex. Is it comperable? And if not, any budget companies can you recommend? I'm thinking 4 nights for under 900 but I'm flexible

  6. This comparison of the different lodging and food options is by FAR the best video on YT. Thank you so much. It will be much more affordable than I realized.

    How much were the hotels? What was the price of your fish and chips? How much for a round of golf ⛳️

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