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The 15 Best 3-Day Experiences in South Africa

55 tours  ·  from $356 a head

The 15 3-day experiences below are the ones worth your money, each with its price, its duration and the thing to know before you commit. Start at the top.

3 Day Garden Route's Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town - Day one: Route 62 and the Cango Caves
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3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

1.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366Our pick

Review of a fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town with Cango Caves, kayaking, safari, optional bungee jumping and two nights’ stay.

“It is a remarkable trip for me. I have a really good time in safari and elepahnt walk section. Our tour guided Nevel is very nice and helpful. This make me have a good impression about Cape town.”

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3 Day Garden Route Safari - Day One: Close Encounters at Botlierskop
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3 Day Garden Route Safari

2.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

Review of a 3-day Garden Route safari from Cape Town with two game drives, kayaking, hiking, meals, lodging, and optional bungee jumping.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - Leaving Johannesburg for Tremisana
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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

3.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653

Review of the 3-day budget Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with sunset drives, tent camping, a bush walk, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“Absolutely wonderful! I truly have no words. Everything was extremely well organized, all the transfers were seamless, and I felt very safe traveling on my own.”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Day 1: Route 62 and the underground world of Oudtshoorn
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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

4.3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 days · from $417

A fast-paced 3-day journey from Cape Town covering Route 62, Cango Caves, kayaking, safari, and optional elephant walks.

“the safari trip was fantastic, so amazing and wonderful. our guide nev siya was the best. he told us so much about everything of south africa. thanks so much”

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From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari - Lunch and the first look at Kruger
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From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

5.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five game drives, lodge details, costs, guides, meals, and practical tips.

“Very well organized and accommodating. We had a few special requests for pickup and drop off and were very well accommodating. Muzi was an amazing guide. He shared a lot of knowledge about all the birds and animals we saw. Additionally, he was also very patient when we saw something that I wanted to click pictures of. Gave me enough time to do my thing. The Safari experience was great overall. Tembo lodge was also a great place to stay at. Clean and comfortable, nothing too fancy, but exactly as described. I was also glad that we did a 3 day safari because it gave us a chance to see…”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Safari and Coastal Tour - Betty’s Bay and the African penguins
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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Safari and Coastal Tour

6.3-Day Garden Route Safari and Coastal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 3 days · from $720

Review of a 3-day Cape Town Garden Route tour with penguins, Hermanus whales, Cape Agulhas, safari drives, wine tasting, and Route 62.

“This was one of the best experiences of our lives. We saw many animals (penguins, whales, cheeta, rhinoceros, elephants, lions, hippos, buffaloes, and many more. Benjamin was an amazing tourguide. He cares deeply about the country and the animals and with all his knowledge he made us love the country as well. Thank you very much!”

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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari - Sleeping inside the park saves valuable time
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3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

7.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $770

Review a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with small groups, open vehicles, park lodging, meals, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Michael helped me plan and book one of the most memorable holidays of my life. Everyone at wild wings was helpful and quick to respond to queries. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

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All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg - Evenings with braai, dinner, and a swimming pool
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All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

8.All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $1,012

Review of the 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with guided drives, lodge stays, meals, airport transfers, and practical booking advice.

“We were looked after by a man called Bekkie. I think he was just outstanding and a credit to any company. this man went out of his way to make the trip wonderful. Please give him a permanent job.”

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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route - The sunset drive through Kruger
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3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

9.3 Day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $1,008

Review of a private 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with sunset and full-day game drives, Panorama Route sights, meals, and lodging.

“Able to watch the Big 5 in their own environment. This is a unique experience completely different to a zoo. On the way back we took the Panoramic route for some breathtaking views. The park guide, Happiness, and that is her real name,was Read more”

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Johannesburg: 3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour - Day 1: From Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge
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Johannesburg: 3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

10.3-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 days · from $959

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunset and sunrise drives, a bush barbecue, wildlife viewing, and Blyde Canyon.

“L’esperienza al Trevisana lodge è stata più affascinante del previsto e la consiglio a chi vuole conoscere gli animali e ama la natura. Al Trevisana lodge abbiamo trovato stanze con bagno privato; il tutto molto pulito ed essenziale. C’era anche l’aria condizionata in camera e il necessario per l’igiene personale. Ci hanno accolto con professionalità ed entusiasmo le guide Terrence e Dylan . Al Trevisana abbiamo conosciuto anche le altre guide Andy e Smiley che ci hanno accompagnato alla scoperta degli abitanti del parco Kruger . Le signore che si occupano della colazione e della cena sono molto disponibili e cortesi. La prima sera ci hanno sorpreso con una fantastica…”

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Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari - Day 1: Johannesburg to Tremisana and the Balule sunset
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Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

3 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari - Day 1: Johannesburg to the first Pilanesberg game drive
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3 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari

12.3 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,095

Review of a 3-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five game drives, 4-star lodging, meals, transport, and practical booking advice.

“From start to finish, this safari experience went beyond all of my expectations. I got to see all of the Big5 as you can see in my review pics. All of the resort staff were warm and friendly, the food and drinks were terrific, and the lodgings were vRead more”

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3 Day Garden Route Highlights and Safari with Private Transfers - Day 3: Botlierskop and the return to Cape Town
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3 Day Garden Route Highlights and Safari with Private Transfers

Kruger National Park 3 Days Best Ever Safari from Cape Town - Day 1: An afternoon safari near Kruger
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Kruger National Park. 3 Days Best Ever Safari from Cape Town

14.Kruger National Park. 3 Days Best Ever Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $1,428

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Cape Town with flights, lodging, open-vehicle drives, Big Five chances, costs, timing, and tips.

“Good- one and half day safari, not three days- AMAZING. Saw the big 5 Lovely guide and drivers. Attention to detail with journey there and back with lunch and consideration for comfort stops. Hotel lovely and very comfy. Flight time good. HotRead more”

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Johannesburg: 3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari - Sekekama Tented Camp and budget glamping
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Johannesburg: 3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

15.3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · from $511

Three days of budget glamping, Big Five drives, Kruger wildlife, bush meals, sundowners, and stargazing from Johannesburg.

“Najbardziej podobał mi się camping i samo safari. Można poprawić organizacje jeśli chodzi o transport w pierwszą stronę - kierowca mówił bardzo szybko i niezrozumiale po angielsku, trzeba było się przesiadać do innego busa pod koniec i rozwiesiliśmy dużo osób zanim dotrwaliśmy do naszego canpingu, było to męczące”

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