4-Day Kruger Safari and Panorama Route with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Panorama Route, including Blyde River Canyon and scenic waterfalls
• 02 Search for the Big Five on guided Kruger National Park game drives
• 03 Experience open-sided 4x4 safaris with a personal guide
• 04 Enjoy a balanced journey combining landscapes, wildlife, and bushveld scenery

Discover South Africa's bushveld on a four-day safari combining scenic landscapes and iconic wildlife encounters. Travel the Panorama Route to Blyde River Canyon, waterfalls, and viewpoints before exploring Kruger National Park on guided open-vehicle game drives. Search for the Big Five across multiple safaris and enjoy close wildlife viewing with a personal guide. This private tour blends natural beauty, adventure, and classic African safari experiences in one unforgettable journey.

Search for the Big Five, including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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

Arrival and Panorama Route Discovery

• Meet and greet by a Bubezi Safaris representative at Kruger International Airport.
• Depart for a full-day Panorama Route tour.
• Visit Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest canyon in the world.
• View the Three Rondavels from scenic lookout points.
• Explore Bourke's Luck Potholes and learn about their geological formations.
• Stop at Wonder View, Pinnacle Rock, Lisbon Falls, and Mac Mac Falls.
• Stop for lunch along the route at your own expense.
• Arrive at the guesthouse in the late afternoon.
• Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in town at your own expense.

2

Day 02

Kruger National Park Afternoon Safari

• Enjoy breakfast at the guesthouse.
• Depart for Kruger National Park in a specially designed open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle.
• Begin game viewing immediately upon entering the park.
• Look for giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species along the drive.
• Arrive at the camp in the afternoon and complete check-in.
• Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Big Five Safari Experience

• Depart before sunrise for a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park.
• Search for the Big Five, including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino.
• View wildlife safely from an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle.
• Stop at one of the rest camps during the hottest part of the day for lunch at your own expense.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive for further wildlife viewing.
• Return to the camp in the evening.
• Dinner is at your own expense.

4

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Departure

• Rise before sunrise for a final morning game drive in Kruger National Park.
• Return to camp for a relaxed breakfast at the restaurant.
• Depart on the final game drive en route to Kruger International Airport.
• Board the included flight back to Johannesburg.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Flights from Johannesburg to Kruger International Airport and return

• All transport for the safari

• Bottled water during game drives

• Government-imposed park fee and tax increases

• Park fees for non-residents

• All activities unless labelled as optional

• All accommodation with private bathroom

• Professional driver and guide

• All taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• All meals and drinks
• International flights to and from your home country
• Tips, with a guideline of ten US dollars per guest per day
• Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees
• Extra tours or excursions not described, including bush walks and night drives

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, R538, Mbombela, South Africa

Tour start

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.