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3-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Greater Kruger

Stay at Tangala Safari Camp in Thornybush Game Reserve, with sweeping waterhole views and open-sided 4x4 Big Five game drives.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
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Journey overview

Tangala Safari Camp is situated in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve with sweeping views overlooking an expansive waterhole towards the Drakensberg Mountain Range. You are treated to thrilling Big Five game drives and unforgettable experiences. Accommodation comprises 4 chalets and 6 luxury tents, complete with covered patios, beds under mosquito nets, and en-suite bathrooms, with a shower and toilet. You are assured of personal attention and delicious meals.

  • Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flight selection assistance is available, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 18 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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01Day 1

Day 1

Check in at Tangala Safari Camp

You'll have a self-drive from Johannesburg or Hoedspruit Airport to Thornybush Game Reserve. A private transfer can be arranged. At 2 pm, you'll check in at Tangala Safari Camp. Once settled in, you will meet at the main camp for coffee and tea before departing on your evening game drive with a sundowner stop. You will return to the camp for dinner around the boma or in the dining area. Then, you will retire to your tent or chalet for the evening.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Thornybush Game Reserve

You will have a wake-up call with coffee and tea before departing on your morning game drive with a coffee stop. You will return to the camp for breakfast in the dining area. You will enjoy a relaxing time around the pool or on the patio of your chalet or tent. Lunch will be served in the dining area. Afterwards, you will meet in the dining area for coffee and tea before departing on your evening game drive with a sundowner stop. Dinner is enjoyed on return from your evening game drive in the dining area or around an open-air boma. Then, you will retire to your chalet or tent for the night.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Depart Tangala Safari Camp

You will have a wake-up call with coffee and tea before departing on your morning game drive with a coffee stop. You will return to the camp for breakfast. Afterwards, you will check out and depart Tangala Safari Camp.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

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Tangala Safari Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Tangala Safari Camp

Thornybush Game Reserve

Luxury lodge inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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1 stay

2 nights across 3 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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