


South Africa

Guided, Small Group

Mid Range
On this 5-Day Safari to Kruger National Park & Panorama Route, experience the world-famous Kruger Park with its diversity of animals, great rivers, changing vegetation and memorable sightings. Overnight at Kruger Park Camps with dinners and breakfasts. Then move on to a private game reserve where you can find more Big 5 sightings, a 4 star safari lodge and superior hospitality plus enjoy the beauty and splendour of the Panorama Route.
From ZAR 33,000.00 per person sharing
NB Please be aware that at certain times we may have rain or misty conditions affecting the visibility along the Panorama Route. This restricts sightseeing up in the mountains, but the weather down in Kruger Park can be quite clear for game viewing.
Pick up and leave Johannesburg in a 7 seater microbus with our experienced Kruger Park guide. Travel east across the Highveld farmlands and down into the Lowveld City of Nelspruit/Mbombela, capital of Mpumalanga province. After a lunch break, enter southern Kruger Park for your first exciting game drive. Travel through lightly wooded bushveld where you can expect to see antelope, giraffe and possibly elephant. Before sunset travel a short distance to Sabie River Bush Lodge where we stay overnight. Book into a lodge room or en-suite safari tent with aircon and modern furnishings. Time to relax on the deck, looking across the extensive Sabie River hoping to see some hippos or crocodile. Your guide will arrange dinner in the Gecko Lapa restaurant, which is a 3 course meal. Wi-Fi is available so you can keep in touch with family and friends.
Early start, with a quick cup of coffee, board the safari vehicle then head into Kruger Park for your sunrise game drive. Travel through bushveld areas and probably along the river looking for Big 5 species (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). The Sabie River with its huge trees is a dominant feature of southern Kruger and travelling along the banks can be very exciting. After about 3 hours, stop at a Camp where your guide will provide breakfast packs and allow time to relax. Continue on the mid-morning drive including any top sightings reported for the day. Around lunchtime stop for refreshments, browse in the curio shop then continue with the afternoon drive which terminates back at Sabie River Bush Lodge. Time for a swim then enjoy sundowners on the deck overlooking the Sabie river with one of the best photo opportunities ‘on safari in Africa’. Join your guide for dinner in the restaurant with a varied menu and listen to the hippos in the river.
Depart on another memorable early morning game drive to look for elusive species such as leopard often found in trees. Travel north towards the open plains of central Kruger & stop for breakfast at Satara . The mid-morning drive goes past Nsemani Dam and then follows the Timbavati river along towards Orpen Gate. Exit central Kruger and proceed to a Private Safari Lodge (Mohlabetsi or Shiduli) near Hoedspruit. You can expect to find personalised service and a great bush atmosphere – book into an en suite chalet / lodge suite. Time to freshen up and then enjoy lunch in the garden. Approx 16.00 after a quick swim, board the safari vehicle for a sunset game drive stopping en route for “sundowners “. Spotlights will be switched on for night viewing & hopefully some excitement to follow. Return to the lodge for drinks and dinner often served around a campfire. Overnight listening to hyena or other nocturnal animals which all adds to a memorable experience.
Join the armed ranger for an early morning game drive and it’s an excellent time for bird watching. Return to the lodge and join other guests for a delicious breakfast before departure. The rest of the day is devoted to sightseeing as you travel via Valley of the Olifants towards the spectacular Blyde River Canyon. Visit 3 Rondavels then proceed along the Panorama route stopping at viewpoints and a waterfall. Browse around ethnic markets for curios. Drive down Kowyns Pass to Hazyview and book into your 4 star hotel (Hippo Hollow or Hazyview Sun) for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and don’t forget some final photos. Leave Hazyview for the return journey travelling past pine forests and sub-tropical orchards to Nelspruit/Mbombela then back up to the Highveld. Arrive in Johannesburg at O R Tambo Airport or nearby hotels by 16h00. Please allow 1.5 hours connecting time for local flights or 3.0 hours for international flights.
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