4-Day Budget Kruger Park and Panorama Route

After your morning flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit airport, your local safari guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your lodge near the Kruger National Park. You'll settle into your cozy budget lodge accommodation surrounded by the bush.

In the afternoon, you'll embark on your first thrilling sunset game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle inside the Kruger National Park or a nearby Big 5 private reserve.
As the African sun starts to dip below the horizon, the bush comes alive.
Expect to encounter elephants drinking at waterholes, zebras grazing on golden grasslands, and possibly lions starting their evening patrols. This is also the perfect time for spotting nocturnal animals like hyenas, jackals, or even elusive leopards as your guide uses spotlights to enhance your experience.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You'll wake up early for a full-day safari inside the world-famous Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most iconic wildlife reserves. After breakfast packs, and coffee, you’ll head into the park as the gates open —the best time to spot predators still on the move.

Your professional guide will take you along prime game-viewing routes in search of the Big Five —lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino —as well as giraffe, hippo, wildebeest, warthog, and more. Throughout the day, you'll stop at scenic picnic spots or rest camps where you can stretch your legs, enjoy your packed lunch, and shop for souvenirs.

The guide will share fascinating insights about animal behavior, tracks, and the ecosystem of Kruger. This immersive day allows you to connect deeply with the rhythm of the bush.

You'll return to the lodge in the late afternoon for a refreshing shower and a relaxing dinner while sharing stories from the day.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today, you’ll take a break from wildlife and explore one of South Africa’s most stunning scenic drives —the Panorama Route. After breakfast, your guide will take you through the Drakensberg escarpment, where dramatic cliffs and deep canyons reveal breathtaking views.

Stops include:

God’s Window – gaze over lush lowveld stretching far into the horizon.

Bourke’s Luck Potholes – fascinating rock formations and waterfalls formed by centuries of water erosion.

Blyde River Canyon – the world’s third-largest canyon, offering jaw-dropping photo opportunities.

Three Rondavels – majestic rock formations that resemble traditional African huts.

You’ll also pass charming towns like Graskop, where you can enjoy a traditional South African lunch (own cost). This day provides a fantastic contrast to the safari experience – showcasing the cultural and natural beauty of Mpumalanga.

Main Destination: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)

Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast and a leisurely morning at the lodge, it’s time to say goodbye to Kruger. Your guide will transfer you back to the airport (Nelspruit) for your return flight to Cape Town, bringing back unforgettable memories of your Kruger & Panorama Route adventure.

Main Destination: Cape Town (City)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)