South Africa · Safari

5-Day Kruger National Park Safari with Blyde River Canyon

5 Days Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive to the scenic Graskop Gorge
  • 02 Visit Lisbon Falls and Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga province
  • 03 Sightsee in Hazyview, a sub-tropical farming town
  • 04 Spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park

Sign up for a fantastic tour to South Africa's most visited Kruger National Park, with stops at the scenic Graskop Gorge and Blyde River Canyon. Go on game drives in the park to spot elusive animals such as lion, leopard, rhino, cheetah, elephant, and zebra. A paradise for bird watchers, the park is home to over 500 species of varied winged friends.

After lunch, proceed to the Graskop Gorge, more than 50 metres deep and occupied by beautiful Afromontane forests.

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 Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Johannesburg to Graskop and Graskop Gorge

  • Our guests are picked up from the hotel of their choice in Johannesburg or Tambo Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle, operated by our qualified and knowledgeable local tour guide.
  • The group will then proceed to the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, to Graskop, a small town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
  • After lunch, proceed to the Graskop Gorge, more than 50 metres deep and occupied by beautiful Afromontane forests. These forests are the natural habitat of many plant and animal species, including the vividly coloured Knysna turaco. Keen birders will see loads of species to add to their repertoire and should undoubtedly bring their identification books and cameras along.

Overnight: Graskop Hotel

Meals: Dinner

2
Day 02

Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon

  • Enjoy breakfast and prepare to check out of the Graskop Hotel to continue your tour.
  • Visit the Panorama Route, a scenic road in South Africa connecting several cultural and natural points of interest. The route, steeped in South Africa's history, is in Mpumalanga province, centred on the Blyde River Canyon, the world's third-largest canyon. You will visit God's Window, Lisbon Falls, and Bourke's Luck Potholes.
  • The group will stop at Harry's Pancake Shop for lunch, famous for its deliciously sweet and savoury pancakes. The shop is located in the town of Graskop, and it is traditional to stop here for a pancake when en route to the Blyde River Canyon or even while exploring Graskop. There is also a local market on the Panorama Route at several stops close to Harry's Pancakes.
  • Proceed to Hazyview, a sub-tropical farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa, renowned for its large banana and macadamia nut industries, contributing about 20% of South Africa's bananas and 30% of macadamia output, and bordering the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar

Meals: Packed Breakfast & dinner at the Lodge

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park

  • Meet the guide for an early morning full-day game drive in Kruger National Park. Spot elephant, hippo, zebra, wildebeest, rhino, eland, and kudu - as well as big cats such as the lion and leopard.
  • Stop for breakfast (breakfast packs will be provided) and lunch at one of the camps inside the park.
  • Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar

Meals: Packed Breakfast & dinner at the Lodge

4
Day 04

Another Full-Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park

  • Meet the guide for an early morning full-day game drive in Kruger National Park.
  • Stop for breakfast (breakfast packs will be provided) and lunch at one of the camps inside the park.
  • Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar

Meals: Packed Breakfast & dinner at the Lodge

5
Day 05

Departure to Johannesburg

  • Return to Tambo/Johannesburg Airport or the hotel of your choice.
Graskop Gorge, Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon Falls, Kruger National Park

Where this trip takes you

Graskop Gorge, Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon Falls, Kruger National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Breakfast and dinner included on the tour
  • Transfer to all destinations mentioned on the tour
  • English-speaking African tour guide
  • Accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Flight charges
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Produce a 72-hour RT-PCR negative certificate on arrival.
  • Get vaccinated for malaria as a precautionary measure.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Johannesburg, South Africa
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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