South Africa · Safari

5-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg with Panorama Route

5 Days Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit a wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to endangered local species
  • 02 Search for big cats on full-day game drives through Kruger National Park
  • 03 Spot wildlife on early morning safaris when animals are most active
  • 04 Drive the Panorama Route to see Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window

Embark on a 5-day Kruger National Park adventure from Johannesburg, beginning with a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to protecting and caring for endangered local species. Enjoy several full-day game drives in Kruger as you search for big cats and other wildlife, with time to explore the park's cafes and souvenir shops. The journey also includes opportunities to relax between safaris before ending with a scenic drive along Mpumalanga's Panorama Route. Take in highlights such as Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window in Graskop.

Embark on a 5-day Kruger National Park adventure from Johannesburg, beginning with a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to protecting and caring for endangered local species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Timbavati Game Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kruger National Park

  • Move on-road approaching the boundaries of Kruger National park. Here, visit the rehabilitation center and the endangered wildlife species. This center is committed to the ongoing work to protect, rehabilitate and care for local wildlife.

Meals included: Dinner

Optional activities: Sunset game drive in the Timbavati concession or Kruger.

2
Day 02

Full day Kruger National Park

  • Early morning, game drive with our vehicle to try and catch the big cats while they are still active. In most cases during winter, we can catch them sleeping in the middle of the road because it is warmer. We call it The bush roadblocks.

  • Depending with time and our sightings, stop to purchase lunch in one of the park restaurants .There are cafes and souvenir shops to explore.

Meals included Breakfast & Dinner.

Optional activity: Night game drive with park rangers +R250.

3
Day 03

Full day game drive

  • After breakfast, jump into our vehicle using Orpen gate through Kruger for your exceptional wildlife experience. This is a full day game drive in our own vehicle. 

  • Stop to buy lunch in one of the park's restaurants. There are cafes and souvenir shops to explore with your Kruger guide. 

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner.

Optional activities: Night game drive with park rangers.

4
Day 04

Other Full day in Kruger

  • Start early to increase your chances to see big cats in the morning whilst they are still active.

  • Return in time for a swim or any form of relaxation as Kruger temperatures can be very high during the summer season.

Meals included: Breakfast & dinner.

Optional activities: sunset game drive.

5
Day 05

Pano route

  • Drive slowly out of Kruger park looking for early animals encounters along the winding path of the most beautiful Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga province. 

  • On this route, see the Blyde River Canyon and Boukers luck potholes together with the God’s windows in Graskop. This is a good day to purchase souvenirs.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner.

Kruger National Park safaris, Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route

Where this trip takes you

Kruger National Park safaris, Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Complimentary purified water

  • Park fees

  • Guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

  • Lunches

  • Headlights

  • Sleeping bags if camping

Know before you go

  • Guaranteed departure with 2+ pax.

  • Please make sure you have travel insurance before booking the trip, as Kruger is a high-malaria zone.

  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement.

  • Since Kruger is famous and often busy, we may not find space for all four nights, especially during school holidays. Therefore, we will use bordering reserves, such as Timbavati.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotels around Johannesburg
Tour start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Johannesburg.

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