Trip Info
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open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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2-20
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To be provided for during the trip
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Johannesburg
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game drives
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English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic
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To be provided for during the trip
Experience an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night journey through South Africa that combines a Kruger National Park Big Five Safari with a spectacular full-day Panorama Route Tour. Discover iconic sights like Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the stunning Lisbon and Berlin Falls. With highly skilled and FGASA-certified guides, you’ll enjoy remarkable game drives and an outstanding 80% chance of spotting the Big Five.
Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour uses lodges.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You need to be at the OR Tambo bus terminal by 6:30 am. We'll send full instructions when you book your safari. The shuttle departs no later than 7:00 am.
There will be a brief change-over of vehicles at Nelspruit, where you'll travel in a smaller vehicle to the lodge about one hour away.
Expected time of arrival at our lodge in Hazyview is around 11:30 am.
After check in, you'll have time to relax and freshen up before boarding an open sided 4×4 game drive vehicle for an exciting afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park, starting at 3:30 pm. The lodge is about 15 – 20 minutes drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.
After your safari game drive, you return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks on the deck at the bar and relax before dinner served at 7:00 pmin the restaurant area.
Included: Transfer from Johannesburg, afternoon game drive, and dinner.
Excluded: All other meals (while in transit).
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accomodation: Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge located near Hazyview (Town)
Drinks not included
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
This morning, you will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). Your full day game drive is 8 hours in total, starting from about 5:30 am and ending at about 3:30 pm. A packed breakfast is included.
Game drives will be in small groups in specially modified open-sided land cruisers. The Skukuza area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open-sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities.
You will enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (on your own account). After lunch, you will start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park. During these game drives, you will see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities.
After the tour, you will make your way back to your lodge or camp, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation:Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge located near Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
From Hazyview, the tour begins as it climbs towards the town of Graskop and the southernmost point of the Blyde River Canyon. The Panorama Tour encompasses some spectacular scenery, with breathtaking views of the Blyde River Canyon and out over the endless Lowveld beyond. We take guests along the edge of the escarpment, to lookout points that offer magnificent views, including God's Window, Wonder View and the Three Rondawels.
Along the route, we'll visit the famous Bourkes Luck Potholes (deep cylindrical cavities) formed by thousands of years of water erosion at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur Rivers.
At lunchtime, the tour will stop back in Graskop so that guests can have lunch at a restaurant. Near Graskop, where numerous waterfalls tumble down the mountains, we will visit the beautiful Berlin Falls and Lisbon Falls on the way back to Hazyview.
After the tour, you will make your way back to your lodge or camp, for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Panorama Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
This morning you will enjoy coffee/tea and rusks before departing on a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). Your full-day game drive is 8 hours in total, starting from about 5:30 am and end at about 3:30 pm. Packed breakfast is included.
Game drives will be in small groups in specially modified open-sided land cruisers. The Skukuza Area is rich in wildlife and the elevated height of the 4×4 open-sided vehicle makes for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities.
You will enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (at your own account). After lunch, you will start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park. During these game drives, you will see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities.
After the tour, you will make your way back to your lodge or camp, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation:Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge located near Hazyview (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
This is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari. This morning, you have a choice between another morning game drive or relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the great facilities it offers.
Should you choose to stay at the lodge, you can enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. If you join us on the morning safari, a picnic-style breakfast will be served at one of the picnic spots in the park.
Optional morning game drive is approximately ZAR 1150.00 per person (payable at the lodge).
You will be picked up at the lodge (from reception) at about 11:00 am for your return to Johannesburg with the shuttle.
There will be a brief change-over into a larger shuttle and you will depart at 1:00 pm. Drop off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will be around 5:30 pm. Please do not book a flight for earlier than 7:30 pm to allow enough time for airport procedures.
This is the end of your Kruger National Park Safari.
• is entirely optional and up to your own discretion.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
FAQs
During the 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route, you can expect an immersive adventure that combines thrilling wildlife encounters with breathtaking sightseeing. Guests will stay in comfortable tented accommodations, embark on open vehicle game drives led by professional guides, and have opportunities to spot Africa’s iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. In addition to the safari, the tour includes a scenic journey along the famous Panorama Route, with visits to stunning viewpoints and natural wonders.
Yes, the 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route includes comfortable tented accommodation with en-suite facilities. The tents are well-equipped to give you a close-to-nature experience without compromising on comfort. Meals are also included, often served in a communal dining area or around a campfire, offering a chance to share stories with fellow travelers while enjoying hearty African cuisine.
The 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route is designed to maximize your chances of seeing Africa’s Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos. Beyond the Big Five, the Kruger National Park is home to a wide array of animals, including giraffes, zebras, antelopes, cheetahs, wild dogs, and over 500 bird species. Each game drive offers new surprises, making every safari unique.
The Panorama Route portion of the 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route allows you to explore some of South Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes. Highlights often include the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. These stops provide incredible photo opportunities and a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of Mpumalanga beyond the safari.
Yes, the 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route is suitable for families, though it is particularly ideal for adults and older children who can appreciate the early morning game drives and longer days of exploration. Many lodges have age guidelines for children, so it’s important to check in advance. The combination of safari adventure and scenic sightseeing makes it an enriching experience for family bonding.
When preparing for the 5-Day Kruger NP Big Five Tented Safari & Panorama Route, it’s recommended to pack lightweight, neutral-colored clothing for game drives, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars. A camera with extra memory cards is essential for capturing wildlife and scenery. Since mornings and evenings can be cool, bring a warm jacket or sweater. Don’t forget personal essentials such as toiletries and any necessary medications.
