5-Day Panorama Route to the Heart of the Kruger

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Depart Johannesburg on a scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) - Flight included.

On arrival at the airport, meet your driver for your private transfer to the hotel.

Check in, and settle into your room.

Enjoy the afternoon on the deck overlooking the Kruger.

Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Kruger Gate Hotel

• Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Full day Safari in the Kruger National Park

Rise early for a full day game drive into the Kruger National Park while wildlife activity is at its peak

05:30am-16:00pm (Apr - Sep)
05:00am-15:30pm (Oct - Mar)

Return to the hotel and relax by the pool or deck.

Dinner and overnight at Kruger Gate Hotel.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Kruger Gate Hotel

• Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Panorama route to Private Reserve

After breakfast, meet your driver and depart Kruger Gate Hotel. Travel the scenic Panorama Route. En route, visit God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls and enjoy views over the Blyde River Canyon. Continue north towards the private reserve home to Bateleur Safari Lodge.

Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure before heading out on your first guided game drive in the reserve.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain)

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Bateleur Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Full day at Bateleur Safari Lodge

You will wake up very early for your morning safari and enjoy coffee and snacks before you head out. You can also choose to stay and have a relaxing morning at the lodge.

During the morning drive, you will stop in a secluded spot in the bush to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Snacks will also be served while you chat about the morning’s sightings. On return to the lodge, a hearty breakfast of your choice will be served.

Take a dip in the pool or enjoy a spa treatment.

You will be met by your ranger for afternoon tea before setting off on a game drive to find some of Africa's wildlife. Sundowners and snacks will be scheduled at a place in the bush where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed. A short night drive with spotlights in the search for some of Africa's nocturnal animals will follow the sundowner stop. You will return to the lodge, ensuring that you have enough time to freshen up before dinner. Return to your room for a good night’s rest.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Bateleur Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day of Departure

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward scheduled flight.

This marks the end of a perfectly balanced journey combining national park exploration, iconic scenery and exclusive private-reserve safari experiences.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.