4 Days Safari Tour in Kruger and Panorama Route, South Africa

Facilities

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

This Kruger tented safari departs daily from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Upon pick up, you will travel East, passing picturesque landscapes and farmlands on route to your lodge near Kruger. There are two 15-minute comfort stops en route. You will also be able to buy snacks and refreshments during these comfort stops. Estimated time of arrival in Hazyview is around 1 p.m.

After check in, you will have time relax and freshen up before boarding an open sided Land Cruiser for an exciting 2 to 2.5 hour sunset game drive in Kruger National Park. The lodge is about 15 to 20 minutes drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate. After your safari game drive, return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks, and relax.

Note: For those who prefer door to door pickups and guided transfers - this can be arranged.

Day 2: Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)

This morning you will enjoy coffee / tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). A packed breakfast is included. Game drives are in small groups in specially modified open sided Land Cruisers.

The Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. You’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (own account).

After lunch, you will start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park. During these game drives, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities. After the tour, make your way to back to the lodge or camp. Dinner and overnight in safari tents.

Day 3: Kruger National Park to Panorama Route

Today, you will go on a tour of the Panorama Route. You will depart on this 8-hour scenic excursion just after a scrumptious full course breakfast. Lunch at Harries Pancakes are at your own cost. Scenic stops along the Panorama Route include:

• God’s Window
• The Pinnacle
• Bourke’s Luck Potholes
• Blyde River Canyon
• Wonderview
• Three Rondawels
• Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest
• At least one of the following waterfalls: Lisbon Falls, Mac-Mac Falls, and Lone Creek Falls (depends on time of year and rainfall).

Day 4: Return to Johannesburg

This is the last day of your safari. This morning, you have a choice between another morning game drive or a relaxing at the lodge. This is an optional game drive and on your own account (payable at the lodge).

You will then return to Johannesburg with the shuttle. Comfort stops on the way. Drop off at Johannesburg or at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) at around 5:30 p.m.

This safari tour will take you from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park and Panorama Route in South Africa.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is located in the low veld in the North Eastern region of South Africa and spans across two provinces - the Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. It is not only the largest national game reserve in South Africa, it is also the most prestigious and impressive.

This world-renowned park occupies and area of around two million hectares (20,000 square kilometres) and is home to a large variety of fauna and flora. The Kruger Park boasts the richest assortment of life forms in Southern Africa and as such offers one of the best Safari and game viewing experiences possible.

The park is about 360 kilometers long (from North to South) and about 65 kilometers wide (from East to West) and about the same size as Wales.

The Kruger was formerly proclaimed a national park in 1926 and today it forms part of the Great Limpopo Frontier Park. This massive peace park links the Kruger with the the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and with the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.

Zimbabwe lies to the North and Mozambique to the East of the Kruger Park. The Kruger Park is famous for its abundant wildlife and it is also a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques.

Several rivers flow through the Kruger in an easterly direction, including the Sabie, Olifants, Crocodile,Letaba, Luvuvhu, and Limpopo Rivers. It is about 4.5 hours drive from Johannesburg to the southern part of the Kruger.

During this safari, your daily breakfast and dinner are included in the price.

Apart from traditional safari attractions, there are also many other optional activities that you can partake in and enjoy. These include activities such as hot air balloon flights, horse riding, and animal rehabilitation centers. However not everything is wild and you can spoil yourself with celebrity styles spa treatments, massages, facials, or you can visit shops, restaurants, and more.

• Sunset drive in an open game viewer
• Full day game drive in Kruger National Park
• Full day Panorama Route tour (including Blyde River Canyon)
• Transfer in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Airport transfers
• Park fees

• Lunches
• Snacks and purchases en-route
• Drinks
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.