Kruger Park and Panorama Route

5 Day Safari to Kruger Park and Panorama Route

$1733-2004 USD

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Safari summary

Return transport from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park by 7 seater air-conditioned microbus. Collection or drop off at Johannesburg or Nelspruit Airports depends on timing so please ask your Sales Consultant
Services of our specialist Kruger Park guide for 5 days
All entrances & daily conservation fee in Kruger Park
Total 8 game drives usually by 9-seater Open Safari Vehicle in Big 5 areas of Kruger Park
Use of binoculars & maps on safari
2 nights Sabie River Bush Lodge which has a great river frontage with opportunities for spotting hippo, crocodile and elephants
1 night inside Kruger Park at Satara where we arrange a sunset drive extended to include night spotting
Dinners and breakfasts are included each night. At lunch time your guide will stop at a suitable restaurant which is at your expense
Sightseeing along the Panorama Route to see Blyde River Canyon, God's Window & waterfalls. Time for browsing at local markets
The last night at Hippo Hollow or Hazyview Sun Hotel with a superior accommodation, a pool, bar & restaurant

Please be aware that during the summer months of December, January and February we may have some rain or misty conditions affecting the visibility along the Panorama Route. This will interfere with your sightseeing up in the mountains, but the weather down in Kruger Park can be quite clear for watching the animals.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks	Greater Kruger Kruger

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Night game drives
Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Southern Kruger Park

Kruger

Depart Johannesburg in a 7-seater Micro-bus with an experienced Kruger Park guide. Travel East to Nelspruit. After lunch, enter Kruger Park for your first exciting game drive. Expect to see antelope, giraffe & possibly elephant. Before sunset travel to Sabie River Bush Lodge where you overnight. Book into an en-suite lodge room with air-con. Relax on the deck overlooking the Sabie River. Dinner in the Gecko Lapa restaurant. WiFi is available so you can keep in touch with family and friends.

Sabie River Bush Lodge on the Sabie River

Full day Game Drives

Kruger

Head into Kruger Park for your sunrise game drive. Travel through bushveld areas looking for the Big 5. After about 3 hours, stop at a Camp where your guide will provide breakfast packs. Continue on the mid-morning drive including any top sightings reported. At lunchtime stop for refreshments, then continue with the afternoon drive which terminates back at Sabie River Bush Lodge. Enjoy "sundowners" on the deck overlooking the Sabie River. Dinner in the restaurant & overnight.

Sabie River Bush Lodge on the Sabie River

Transit game drive to Satara

Kruger

Depart the river lodge & enter Kruger Park for a morning game drive looking for the Big 5. Comfort stop & breakfast, then 2nd morning drive towards Satara & popular waterholes. At lunchtime check into a chalet at Satara with air-con and insect screens. The camp has a pool, large shop, deli-café and main restaurant. Later, enjoy the sunset drive on a National Parks Open Safari Vehicle to search for nocturnal animal. Return for dinner in the Cattle Baron Bistro well-known for its juicy steaks.

Satara Camp or simliar

Sunrise Game Drive & Panorama Route

Greater Kruger

Depart on your final morning game drive heading towards the exit gate of Kruger Park. The rest of the day is devoted to sightseeing on the Panorama Route. Visit the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and other attractions. Browse at the informal markets for African curios and stop for lunch. Drive down Kowyn's Pass to Hazyview and check into Hazyview Sun Hotel (or similar) with a pool, bar and restaurant. Your guide will arrange a table for dinner & overnight.

Hazyview Sun Hotel or similar

Leisurely breakfast & return

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel discussing highlights of your safari and the tourist attractions nearby. It is a rich agricultural area especially for sub-tropical fruit. Depart from Hazyview and travel past orchards and forests to Nelspruit then back up to the Highveld. Arrive in Johannesburg at O R Tambo Airport or nearby hotels by 16h00. Please allow 1.5 hours connecting time for domestic flights or 3.0 hours for International flights.

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