4 Day Kruger and Panorama Route Tour

Product Description

Get up close with incredible wildlife and explore the stunning Panorama Route on this 4-day Kruger Safari!

Tour Highlights
Evening game drive in private reserve
Full day in Kruger National Park
Breathtaking views on the Panorama Route
Explore African bushveld on foot

Tour Description
Kruger Lodge Safari with Panorama Route
Our Kruger National Park and Panorama Route safari offers the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and authentic African experiences. A small group 4-day Kruger tour, ideal for travelers seeking a budget-friendly wildlife experience.

Enjoy open vehicle game drives that promise remarkable Big 5 animal encounters and unparalleled photo opportunities. This is a Kruger Big 5 safari, where each game drive brings the chance to witness lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.

Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Panorama Route, which offers stunning vistas of South Africa’s majestic landscapes. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Blyde River Canyon.

Enjoy sunset and night drives, stargazing with sundowners, guided nature walks, and unforgettable dinners around the fire.

This 4-day Kruger and Panorama Route wildlife tour is more than just a safari — it’s a fully guided experience designed to connect you with nature and showcase the best of South Africa.

Prices shown include transfers from Johannesburg. You can also choose to fly to Hoedspruit — we’ll collect and drop you off at the airport — or self-drive to the lodge. Get in touch for rates on these options.

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG TO KRUGER

Leave Johannesburg early in the morning and head to the Greater Kruger National Park. As you journey through the Highveld farmlands, you’ll gradually descend the breathtaking Drakensberg Escarpment, where some of South Africa’s most pristine Private Game Reserves and the world-renowned Kruger National Park await.

On arrival at the lodge, we enjoy lunch and take some time to unwind before heading out on our first game drive. This late afternoon / early evening game drive takes place in a private reserve, offering a prime chance to witness Africa’s extraordinary wildlife, including the renowned Big 5. We end the day with a delicious dinner in a traditional “boma” setting, creating lasting memories in the heart of the wilderness.

STAY AT: SAFARI LODGE ROOM ENSUITE
MEALS: LUNCH & DINNER

DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

We start the day with tea and coffee and head to Kruger early in the morning to enter the park as the gates open. Our specialised 4×4 open vehicles are designed for optimal wildlife viewing, so have your cameras ready.

We enjoy a packed brunch at a scenic viewpoint before continuing your search for animals. Your guide has an in depth knowledge of the Kruger Park and knows all the best waterholes to spot wildlife.

At midday we stop at a rest camp to buy some lunch and stretch our legs. With bellys full we continue our search for the Big 5. After a full day in Kruger Park, we leave at sunset and head back to the lodge for well deserved dinner.

STAY AT: SAFARI LODGE ROOM ENSUITE
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

DAY 3: PANORAMIC ROUTE

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting full-day tour of the stunning Panorama Route. Known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, this route offers plenty of attractions.

Visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window perched on the Drakensberg Escarpment. This lush region is home to unique rock formations, beautiful waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna, and incredible views. We end the day off at Blyde River Canyon to view the Three Rondavels which are unique round mountain tops that look like traditional African huts.

After a full day of exploring, we return to the lodge for a tasty dinner.

STAY AT: SAFARI LODGE ROOM ENSUITE
MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

DAY 4: KRUGER TO JOHANNESBURG
Embark on an early morning nature walk with a qualified guide, giving you a chance to learn about spoor (tracks) of various animals, birdlife, and more. After a delicious breakfast your tour will end.

STAY AT: NO ACCOMMODATION
MEALS: BREAKFAST

COST: SMALL GROUP MAXIMUM OF 12 PAX

USD 1395 PER PERSON SHARING

Important:
We can arrange drop-off at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport.
If you have a same-day flight from O.R. Tambo, please schedule domestic flights for 8:00 PM or later and international flights for 10:00 PM or later.

Inclusions
Accommodation:
– 3 Nights Lodge
Meals:
– 3 breakfasts
– 1 lunch
– 3 dinners
– Qualified guide
– Game drives in 4×4 open-top safari vehicles
– Entrance fees to national parks
– Transport in air-conditioned mini bus or SUV (dependant on group size)
– Included activities:
– Afternoon game drive in private reserve
– Full day game drive in Kruger
– Panorama Route
– Nature walk with tour guide

Exclusions
Flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Drinks and snacks
Gratuities / Tips
Clients making their own way to the lodge will need to pay a once-off conservation fee of ZAR 150 per vehicle.
Add-on activities:
Graskop Gorge lift