5-Day Exciting Kruger Park and Panorama Route Adventure

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

The Kruger Adventure Begins

You will be picked up from Johannesburg and transferred to your accommodation that’s situated in Hazyview, only a short drive away from the iconic Kruger National Park (the drive takes approximately 4-5 hours).
There will be a stop along the way to buy some refreshments and stretch your legs.
Arrive in the afternoon, settle in and relax until it’s time to go on your first open vehicle Kruger Game drive at around 4:00 pm, which extends into the night (the duration is approximately 3 hours).
Return to your lodge/hotel afterwards and enjoy a tasty dinner at the lodge’s restaurant.

Main Destination:

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

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Panorama Route & Blyde River Boat Cruise

Enjoy breakfast at 7:00 am before departing on a full-day Panorama Route tour.
Explore the Blyde River Canyon (one of the largest in the world) and enjoy stunning scenic viewpoints such as Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Three Rondavels, the best view over the Canyon from above. Then enjoy a very unique and scenic Blyde River boat cruise from inside the canyon with a chance to see many species of water birds, antelopes, crocodiles and hippos.
Return to your accommodation late in the afternoon, where you can relax until dinner which can be enjoyed at the lodge’s restaurant.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Open Vehicle Game Drive

Receive a packed breakfast as this exciting day starts early with a 5:00 am departure on a full-day Kruger National Park open vehicle safari. You will have the whole day to explore one of the largest wildlife conservation areas in Africa (Kruger National Park) and try to spot Africa’s dangerous Big Five.
Enjoy lunch at one of Kruger Park’s restaurants (at your own account). Continue your Kruger Park adventure in the afternoon. Then return to your accommodation late in the afternoon, where you can relax until dinnertime.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Elephant Sanctuary & Sunset Open Vehicle Drive

After breakfast, transfer to Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary at around 9:30 am. Enjoy an hour-and-a-half to two-hour tour that starts at 10:00 am, where you will get the magical experience to get up close and learn a bit more about Africa’s giants. Back at the lodge, you can settle in and relax until it’s time to go on your first open vehicle Kruger game drive around 4:00 pm, which extends into the night (duration is approximately 3 hours).
Return to your accommodation afterwards and enjoy a tasty dinner at the lodge’s restaurant.

Main Destination:

Elephant Sanctuary Hazyview (Elephant Sanctuary)

Accommodation:

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Extended Open Vehicle Morning Drive & Johannesburg Transfer

Receive a packed breakfast before departing on a last Kruger game drive. Enjoy the last opportunity to spot the animals that might have eluded you during your previous excursions in this extended morning Kruger game drive. Return back to the lodge at around 11:00 am and freshen up before departing back to Johannesburg. Enjoy the scenic drive back with a stop along the way to stretch your legs or to buy some refreshments.
You will arrive in Johannesburg in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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