South Africa · Safari

5-Day Kruger National Park Safari with Panorama Route Highlights

5 Days Round trip from Hoedspruit Easy pace

Panoramic Route of Drakensburg Escarpment

Spot the Big Five at Kruger National Park

Rock Sculptures at Bourke's Luck Potholes

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the famous Big Five in Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest national park
02 Explore the Drakensberg Escarpment's Panorama Route and its renowned viewpoints
03 Visit Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world
04 See the cylindrical rock sculptures at Bourke's Luck Potholes
05 Admire the trio of rounded peaks known as the Three Rondavels

Sign up for this exciting 5-day safari in South Africa and enjoy adventurous game drives in Kruger National Park, the country's largest national park, where you can spot the famous Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Continue along the famous Drakensberg Escarpment's Panorama Route to explore renowned sites such as Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Three Rondavels, and Bourke's Luck Potholes. With time in a private reserve and a stay at Thornhill Safari Lodge, this tour combines wildlife, scenic landscapes, and geological wonders.

Sign up for this exciting 5-day safari in South Africa and enjoy adventurous game drives in Kruger National Park, the country's largest national park, where you can spot the famous Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Hoedspruit and Private Reserve Game Drive

Pick-up from Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to Thornhill Safari Lodge (DBB).
Enjoy lunch and spend some time at leisure.
Later in the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the private reserve.

Day 02

Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

Wake up early in the morning and begin your Kruger National Park adventure. Kruger National Park is the largest national park in South Africa and is recognized as the best place to see leopards. Wildlife includes African buffalo, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and more.
Enjoy game drives, beautiful views, and the extensive wildlife Kruger has to offer.
In the afternoon, stop at a remote site for a picnic brunch under the sun. After lunch, continue the game drive with your South African tour guide.
Return to the lodge and stay the night.

Day 03

Leisure at the Lodge or Optional Activities

Enjoy your day at leisure. Relax at the lodge and soak up the African sun around the pool.
Alternatively, take part in optional activities such as game walks, visiting the animal rehabilitation centre, and others.

Day 04

Panorama Route and Drakensberg Escarpment Sights

Enjoy early morning tea and coffee with rusks. Head out for an early morning game drive in the private reserve with your South African tour guide.
Depart the reserve and spend the rest of the day exploring sites along the Drakensberg Escarpment's Panorama Route, including Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world, God's Window, and the Three Rondavels, three rounded mountain tops also known as the

Day 05

Morning Game Walk and Departure

Enjoy a game walk and explore the reserve on foot in the morning.
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight.