Overview

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Kruger Park and Panorama Route Adventure

South Africa

From: ZAR R 14,600.00

Created by The Kruger Safari Co

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Created by The Kruger Safari Co

Introduction

Our Kruger Park and Panorama Route Adventure is designed for guests who want to experience a safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park while traveling on a budget.

All accommodations are en-suite and air-conditioned. Guests will enjoy guided safari drives in open 4x4 vehicles, allowing for an immersive wildlife experience. With expert guides leading the way, you'll have the chance to see the Big Five and other incredible wildlife up close. This adventure offers the perfect balance of comfort and excitement, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience.

Highlights

Kruger National Park

Air-conditioned, En-suite Accommodation

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Guided open vehicle safari drives in the Kruger National Park

Guided Panorama Route Tour

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

All entrance and conservation fees included

Day 1

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

We will pick you up from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 07:00am in a shared minivan and transfer you east through the farmlands toward Kruger National Park.

Your base in Hazyview is Kruger Adventure Lodge, which stands only 15km from Phabeni Gate, the entrance to South Africa's largest and best-known Big Five safari destination.

The lodge sits in large bushy grounds where you might spot monkeys, bushbabies, small antelope and colorful birds. After checking into your comfortable en-suite accommodation, you will have time to freshen up before departing on your first open vehicle safari drive into Kruger.

This afternoon game drive lasts around 2 to 2.5 hours, giving you your first chance to encounter the wildlife that makes this park famous. We return to the lodge at sunset, where you can enjoy a refreshing beverage by the swimming pool before dinner is served at the restaurant.

Video : The Kruger Adventure Lodge - Accommodation

Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

Collection from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal at 07:00am in shared minivan. Private transfer can be arranged at an additional charge.

Early Afternoon

Arrival at the Kruger Adventure Lodge.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Enjoy your first guided afternoon open vehicle safari drive in the the Kruger National Park.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember at the Kruger Adventure Lodge.

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

Accommodation Day 1

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Lodge

Kruger Adventure Lodge sits in leafy grounds just 15km from Phabeni Gate, making it an excellent base for exploring Kruger National Park.

The property offers simple, comfortable accommodation in a family-friendly setting where monkeys and bushbabies often visit. Guests can cool off in the swimming pool between safari excursions and enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant.

Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

We rise early for a full day of adventure in Kruger National Park. After a quick coffee and light snack, we set off in our open safari vehicle around 6:00 AM, when wildlife is most active. As we explore this vast sanctuary, we might encounter lions, elephants, or leopards.

The park is known for its diverse wildlife, including the famed Big Five, plus giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. Every turn brings new surprises in this incredible wilderness.

Around mid-morning, we pause for a hearty brunch along our route. Throughout the day, your guide will stop at rest camps where you can stretch your legs and buy refreshments.

We return to our lodge in the afternoon, giving you time to relax by the pool or watch for monkeys and birds in the gardens. As evening falls, we serve dinner under the stars at our private lodge just outside the park.

Activities Day 2

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive in the Kruger Park

Morning

In the Kruger National Park, we'll serve you breakfast.

Evening

Dinner

Accommodation Day 2

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Lodge

You return to Hazyview and the comforts of Kruger Adventure Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3

Panorama Route

After breakfast at Kruger Adventure Lodge, we embark on a full-day tour of the Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives. This journey highlights the dramatic mountain scenery of Mpumalanga's escarpment, where the highveld meets the lowveld of the Kruger region.

We'll visit the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest vegetated canyons, and iconic viewpoints like God's Window, offering sweeping vistas. At Bourke's Luck Potholes, you'll see fascinating rock formations carved by centuries of water. The Three Rondavels offer another breathtaking panorama, and we'll pause at cascading waterfalls dotting this well-watered escarpment.

We'll explore charming towns like Graskop and Pilgrim's Rest. Lunch is at your own expense at one of the stops. After a day of natural wonders, we return to the lodge for dinner.

Activities Day 3

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

08:00am

We'll be serving you breakfast, so sit back and enjoy the food.

09:00am

Guided Full Day Panorama Route Tour

Evening

Dinner

Accommodation Day 3

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Lodge

Kruger Adventure Lodge is a comfortable safari lodge just outside Kruger National Park, near Hazyview.

Located in the heart of Mpumalanga, we offer easy access to serve as the perfect base for exploring the famous Panorama Route.

This scenic route, known for dramatic landscapes, waterfalls, and iconic viewpoints like God's Window and Blyde River Canyon, is just a short drive away, making it an ideal day trip. Combining safari experiences with one of South Africa's most beautiful touring routes, we offer guests the best of both wildlife and scenery.

Video : Kruger Adventure Lodge - an experience rather than a destination!

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

We set off early this morning for a full-day safari in the legendary Kruger National Park, one of Africa's most thrilling wildlife destinations.
Spanning nearly 20,000km², this vast sanctuary is home to the Big Five and around 150 mammal species. As we explore the park's roads, we might encounter lions resting in the shade, elephants crossing our path, or a leopard on a tree branch. Herds of zebra and wildebeest graze the open plains, while giraffes tower above the acacia trees.

With over 500 bird species recorded here, keep your eyes open for lilac-breasted rollers and other striking birds.
The beauty of Kruger is that you never know what lies around the next corner.

We'll pause mid-morning for breakfast in the bush, giving you time to stretch your legs and share sightings with other travelers before continuing our search for wildlife through the afternoon. Overnight, we'll return to our comfortable lodge within the park.

Activities Day 4

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive in the Kruger Park

Morning

In the Kruger National Park, we'll serve you breakfast.

Evening

Dinner

Accommodation Day 4

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Lodge

Kruger Adventure Lodge sits in leafy grounds just 15km from Phabeni Gate, making it an excellent base for exploring Kruger National Park. The property offers simple, comfortable accommodation in a family-friendly setting where monkeys and bushbabies often visit. Guests can cool off in the swimming pool between safari excursions and enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Optional Morning Open vehicle safari drive and return to Johannesburg

You wake up early again and depart on an optional sunrise safari drive in the Kruger National Park.

Note this safari drive on the final day is an optional extra and can be booked and paid for directly at the lodge on arrival – R1250.00 per person – subject to change.

Alternatively, you can enjoy the morning at the lodge before departing Hazyview at noon for your return transfer to Johannesburg, arriving at the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport between 17:00 – 18:00.

Activities Day 5

08:00am

We'll be serving you breakfast, so sit back and enjoy the food.

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Departure from lodge and return to the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal in a shared minivan transfer. Arrival in Johannesburg is between 17:30 - 18:00pm.

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Meal Plan Breakfast

Vehicles

Our vehicles

At The Kruger Safari Co., we use comfortable 13-seater vehicles for all transfers, trusted local airlines, and specially adapted open safari vehicles (depending on the lodge) to ensure the best wildlife viewing experience.

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Comfortable, Air-conditioned Toyota Quantum minivan seating up to 13 persons.
We use our fleet of Toyota Quantum's for group shared transfers to the National park from Johannesburg and Panorama Route Tours.

Kruger Adventure Lodge

As per government regulations, we make use of Open sided safari vehicles for all safari packages that stay or visit the Kruger National park.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg Airport

Day 1

Hazyview Kruger Adventure Lodge

Day 2

Kruger NP Kruger Adventure Lodge

Day 3

Panorama Route Kruger Adventure Lodge

Day 4

Kruger NP Kruger Adventure Lodge

Day 5

Johannesburg Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg Airport

Tour starts per person from	R 14,600.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 16,895.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information 2026 R 14600 per person sharing R 16595 per single traveler 2027 R 16895 per person sharing R 18295 per single traveler

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5 Day Kruger Park and Panorama Route Adventure

Introduction

Highlights

Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

Activities Day 1

07:00am Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal

Early Afternoon

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Activity Timing

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 2

Activity Timing

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Panorama Route

Activities Day 3

Activity Timing

08:00am

09:00am

Evening

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 4

Activity Timing

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Evening

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Optional Morning Open vehicle safari drive and return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 5

08:00am

12:30pm Departure to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Activity Timing

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Kruger Adventure Lodge

Map

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