4-Day Ultimate Kruger NP Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari

This Kruger budget safari departs daily from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. You must be at the O.R. Tambo bus terminal by 6:30 am as the shuttle departs no later than 7:00 am. We will send you full instructions when you book your safari. 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. The expected arrival time at our lodge in Hazyview is around 11:30 pm. After check-in, you can 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 to 20 minutes' drive from the Phabeni Kruger Gate.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Kruger Adventure Lodge Budget lodge located near Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinks not included

This morning, you will enjoy coffee, tea and rusks before departing for a full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza area). A packed breakfast is included. Game drives are 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’ll enjoy lunch at one of the park’s restaurants (on your own account). After lunch, we will start the afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park. During these game drives, you’ll see a wide variety of wildlife and have plenty of photographic opportunities. After our tour, we’ll return to our lodge or camp.

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

Today, you will go on a tour of the Panorama Route. You'll depart on this 8-hour scenic excursion after a scrumptious full-course breakfast. Scenic stops along the Panorama Route include: - God’s Window - The Pinnacle - Bourke’s Luck Potholes - Blyde River Canyon - Wonderview - Three Rondawels - Graskop & Pilgrim’s Rest At least 1 of the following waterfalls: Lisbon Falls, Mac-Mac Falls, or Lone Creek Falls (depending on the time of year and rainfall) You can have lunch at Harries Pancakes (at your own cost). You will return to camp at around 4:00 pm.

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 is the last day of your African Kruger budget safari.  This morning, you'll have a choice between another morning game drive or relaxing at the lodge and enjoying its great facilities.  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. The optional morning game drive is approximately ZAR 1150.00 per person (payable at the lodge). You will be picked up from the lodge 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, departing at 1:00 pm. You will be dropped off at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around 5:30 pm. Please do not book a flight earlier than 7:30 pm to allow enough time for airport procedures. This is the end of your Kruger National Park Safari.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included