South Africa · Safari

4-Day Kruger National Park Safari with Blyde River Canyon Route

4 Days Round trip from Johannesburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 and other wild animals in the Greater Kruger area
  • 02 Pass through the historic town of Dullstroom, famous for its trout dishes
  • 03 See Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world
  • 04 Gaze at God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels

Drive from Johannesburg through the historic town of Dullstroom to discover the extensive wildlife of Kruger National Park on game drives and bush walks. Stay in a private reserve within the Greater Kruger area, then follow the Panorama Route to see the naturally sculptured rocks at Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, and God's Window. This 4-day journey combines wildlife encounters with some of South Africa's most captivating scenery.

Embark on a bush walk this morning to experience how the animals move around and learn about the smaller, intricate details of how everything in nature fits together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Kempton Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Johannesburg to Greater Kruger via Dullstroom

  • Depart from Johannesburg and travel along some of the most scenic roads into South Africa's Lowveld region of Mpumalanga.
  • Stop for brunch in the historic town of Dullstroom, known as the fly-fishing capital of Southern Africa and renowned for its trout dishes.
  • Continue down the Drakensberg escarpment via Abel Erasmus Pass into the untamed Lowveld. The winding road passes high mountain cliffs and, if there has been rain, several waterfalls.

We spend the next two nights at a lodge situated in a private reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park.

Meals Included: Dinner (own lunch expense).

2
Day 02

Bush Walk and Game Drive in Greater Kruger

  • Enjoy an early morning coffee and rusks as we watch the sunrise in the African wild.
  • Embark on a bush walk this morning to experience how the animals move around and learn about the smaller, intricate details of how everything in nature fits together. We focus on the tracks and signs animals leave behind as they go about their daily lives, while your guide and tracker point out interesting facts along the way. If we encounter animals on our walk, it is a bonus, as their senses are usually much better than ours. Before the heat of the day sets in, we slowly make our way back to the lodge for brunch.
  • Head out on an afternoon game drive later in the day as it starts cooling down, giving us an excellent opportunity to spot some of the more elusive animals. Keep your eyes open as we search for the wildlife that inhabits the area. Our guides are very well trained to spot animals and share great information with you during each encounter.
  • Return to the lodge after the game drive and enjoy dinner, sharing stories around the campfire about the things we have seen today.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Greater Kruger National Park

3
Day 03

Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon to Hazyview

  • Wake up with the sun and enjoy a substantial breakfast before setting off.
  • Explore the beauty of the famous Panorama Route, stopping at many of the highlights that gave it its name. One of today's highlights is the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world.
  • Continue to Bourke's Luck Potholes and God's Window, then stop for lunch at your own expense in the tiny town of Graskop. The Panorama Route offers some of the most unique and captivating scenery in South Africa, and we spend a reasonable amount of time at each stop to make sure we enjoy what we see and get the full experience.
  • Make your way to Hazyview in the afternoon, where you will settle in for the next two nights.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner (own lunch expense)

Accommodation: Hazyview

4
Day 04

Return to Johannesburg

  • Depart from Hazyview after breakfast and make your way back to Johannesburg.
  • Arrive at the lodge in Johannesburg by late afternoon, where the tour will end.

Meals Included: Breakfast (own lunch expense)

Greater Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window

Where this trip takes you

Greater Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Johannesburg 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transport
  • Food
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Accommodation
  • Walks
  • Game drives
  • Entry fees and permits
  • Group equipment
  • English-speaking South African guide

What's Not Included

  • Alcohol
  • Bottled water
  • Soft drinks
  • Curios
  • Tips
  • Meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg
  • Some meals as per the itinerary

What to bring

  • Long trousers
  • Tracksuit pants
  • Shorts
  • A belt or travel belt
  • Rain jacket
  • Windbreaker or umbrella
  • Jersey
  • Jumper / fleece / sweater
  • Swimming costume
  • Bathing suit
  • Pyjamas
  • Protective case
  • Contact lenses
  • Towel
  • Personal toiletries
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal prescription medication
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes, sandals or flip-flops
  • Hat
  • Sun cream (SPF level 30+ and above)
  • Lip balm, preferably with SPF
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Books (on birds, mammals)
  • Personal iPod
  • Deck of cards or something similar
  • Battery chargers for your devices
  • A small travel pillow
  • Mosquito net (optional)
  • Money
  • Torch / flashlight
  • Batteries / spare batteries
  • Sleeping bag for a camping tour
  • Eye drops
  • Your own medication with copies of allergy medicines
  • Medication for nauseousness
  • Passport
  • Copy of visa
  • Personal health insurance
  • Travel insurance documents
  • Next of kin information (friend, relatives)

Know before you go

  • This tour is fully accommodated and all linen is provided. Seasonal malaria precautions may be advisable and are locally obtainable. Game viewing on foot is difficult, so we also place importance on some of the smaller aspects of the bush. It can get very hot, so suitable precautions against sunburn should be taken.
  • Our price includes all transport, food, coffee, tea, accommodation, walks, game drives, entry fees and permits, group equipment, and a professional guide.
  • The price does not include alcohol, bottled water and soft drinks, curios, tips, and meals whilst in transit to and from Johannesburg. Before departure, clients will be required to enter into an agreement pertaining to our booking conditions and general information. Clients are required to have their own comprehensive personal travel insurance.
  • At the time of going to print, the above itinerary was correct, but we continually strive to offer our clients the best available tour options and, as such, we reserve the right to change aspects of the itinerary at our discretion. During the validity of the published itinerary, conditions will change, roads may improve or deteriorate, new routes may open, contracted camps and accommodation facilities may change standards, optional activities may become available or be discontinued, and new border posts may open while old ones become congested. We continuously monitor all of the factors that make up a successful tour and will make amendments to the published itineraries if circumstances demand or if we believe the change will enhance the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, South Africa
Tour start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Johannesburg.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €695.00 — €715.00
Double Sharing €695.00 — €715.00

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