The 15 Best 3-Day Experiences in South Africa

3 Day Garden Route's Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town - Day 2: Elephants, canoeing, and Bloukrans Bridge

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

Review this fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town, with Cango Caves, canoeing, safari, optional elephants, and bungee jumping.

“Excellent tour! Every detail was so organized and we got to do a lot of activities for only 3 days time. Our guide GG was awesome- he made it fun snd took good care of us. Do the adventure tour at the caves- it's intense but so much fun! My favorite part was the elephant Read more”

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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, Tsitsikamma hiking, kayaking, meals, and shared lodging.

“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

3.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

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

A practical 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunset and night drives, tent camping, a bush walk, Blyde Canyon, and small groups.

“the guides overall were really friendly and knowledgable, in particular Raymond was a very nice person and very experienced. The schedules were well organized Just the lack of the wifi on the first night could have been an issue if someone did not know, but our guide Raymond managed to solve this issue for us.”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Day 1: Route 62 and the Cango Caves

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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

Review of a fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town with Route 62, Cango Caves, kayaking, safari, and optional adventures.

“This tour package is excellent for anyone on a time budget but wants to see the best South Africa has to offer. My tour guide TK was very pleasant and professional. We were a small group of 8 people and the itinerary was very well organised giving adequate time at each attraction so the tour didn't seem too rushed. In addition, the tour offers a great menu and good rest breaks to divide the journey. I enjoyed the tour from start to finish and would certainly recommend it to any like-minded holiday makers.”

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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 drives, Tembo Lodge, park meals, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Best trip! Amazing driver Ben and wonderful guide Given!!! The hotel was also really nice. We saw the big 5, i highly recommend!”

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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

Three days from Cape Town to penguins, whales, Cape Agulhas, safari drives, Route 62, wine tasting, and 4-star stays.

“Frank was a really good guide. Fulfilled all of our wishes and was very accomodating. The only bad thing was that you spend only 1 night in the lodge, as it was very beautiful.”

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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

A practical review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with small groups, open vehicles, expert guides, meals, and bungalow lodging.

“September 2024 - First of all our consultant Tanja was fantastic she's very patient knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. she put together a phenomenal package from Southern Kruger to kambaku Private Lodge to Cape Town to Read more”

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

“We, three couples from USA (from Seattle, Chicago and Miami), had an amazing and breathtaking three day Safari tout with Bruce and Loretta, the owners of Balanta Imagine Safaris from August 12-14, 2019. It was an incredible experience. BoRead more”

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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

A practical review of a private three-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with sunset drives, Big Five sightings, and the Panorama Route.

“Amazing experience. We got picked up right on time from our hotel in Johannesburg, and our guide was great. He was kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our stay at the hotel near the park was amazing, clean, friendly staff, good food. Overall 100% worth your money. I would recommend this company and this tour to all my friends. Our safari experience was amazing and everything I had hoped it would be.”

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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

Spend three days chasing wildlife in Kruger, with sunset and sunrise drives, a bush barbecue, Blyde River Canyon, and small-group transport.

“Uzlabot drošību naktsmītnē, jo kamēr biju game drive tikmēr tika izzagtas dāvanas no somas, kura atradās naktsmītnē.”

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Johannesburg: Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

11.Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 38 reviews · 3 days · from $846

Compare this 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with sunset and night drives, a bushwalk, open vehicles, and Blyde River Canyon views.

“Super safari, les guides sont souriants, serviables et agréables. Foncez :)”

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3 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari

12.3 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari

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

Spend three days tracking the Big Five in Pilanesberg with five game drives, a 4-star lodge, meals, and Johannesburg transport.

“This trip was 100% the highlight of our South Africa trip. The accommodation was stunning, the safari drives were thrilling and all staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 4 of the big 5, only missing out on seeing a leopard. I would highly recommend this trip. It was safe and so enjoyable.”

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3 Day Garden Route Highlights and Safari with Private Transfers

13.3 Day Garden Route Highlights and Safari with Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,096

See the Garden Route, Cango Caves, canoe the Wilderness, and safari near Cape Town on a private 3-day tour.

“Our Driver/ Tour Guide was excellent! Lots of things to see and do along the route and kept us entertained while giving us the history of the region and its people!”

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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 fast-paced 3-day Kruger safari from Cape Town with flights, lodge stays, open-vehicle drives, Big Five viewing, and practical booking advice.

“Three day Safari started with a 4 AM pick up flights to Johannesburg and then for our car ride to Kruger was met on time at every point and for the first two days had a driver in the park all to myself by the name of Moses who went out of his wRead more”

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Johannesburg: 3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

15.3-Day Kruger Budget Glamping Safari

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

Spend three days glamping near Kruger, with sunset wildlife drives, a full-day safari, African dinners, and stargazing for $511.

“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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