5-Day Safari to Kruger Park plus Panorama Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Transfer to Kruger National Park - Afternoon Safari Drive - Check into River Lodge

You'll be picked up and leave Johannesburg in a 7 seater air-conditioned microbus with our experienced Kruger Park guide. You will travel East across the Highveld farmlands and down into the Lowveld city of Nelspruit/Mbombela, capital of Mpumalanga province. After a lunch break, you will enter Southern Kruger Park for your first exciting game drive. You'll travel through lightly wooded bushveld where you can expect to see antelope, giraffe and possibly elephant. Before sunset drive a short distance to Sabie River Bush Lodge where we stay overnight. You will be booked into a lodge room or en-suite Safari tent with air-conditioning 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. WiFi is available so you can keep in touch with family and friends.

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

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Sabie River Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Game Viewing in Southern Kruger Park - Return to River Lodge

An 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 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 you time to relax. Continue on the mid-morning drive visiting any top sightings reported for the day. Around lunchtime stop for refreshments, browse in the curio shop then carry on with the afternoon drive which finishes back at Sabie River Bush Lodge. Time for a swim or some relaxation, 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 licensed restaurant with the menu for the day.

Main Destination:

Southern Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Sabie River Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transit game drive to Satara Camp in Central Kruger Park – Sunset Game Drive in open plains

You will have breakfast on the deck by 06h30 then pack up and farewell to the river lodge. Depart for the first morning game drive in search of elusive Big 5 species such as leopard. Whilst you travel North expect to see more grasslands near Tshokwane, where you will have a comfort stop. Your guide will check the sightings board and then set off for the second morning drive towards Central Kruger Park and some popular waterholes. Around lunchtime arrive at Satara and check into an air-conditioned chalet, with screens over the windows to prevent those unwanted insects. Explore the Camp which has a pool, large shop, deli-café and main restaurant. Note that WiFi signal is limited in this area. Later, your guide will take you to the sunset drive assembly area, where a National Parks Safari Vehicle equipped with spotlights, will take you to search for nocturnal species such as hyena or big cats. Return to camp for dinner in the Cattle Baron Bistro well-known for its juicy steaks.

Main Destination:

Central Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Satara Rest Camp

• Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunrise Game Drive - Panorama Route visiting Blyde River Canyon & other attractions

Pack up, grab a quick coffee and depart on your final morning game drive heading towards the exit gate of Kruger Park. Review your checklist as you travel to a country restaurant for breakfast. The rest of the day is devoted to sightseeing on the Panorama Route - visit the amazing 3 Rondavels in Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and other attractions. Time to browse at the informal markets for African curios and stop for lunch. Drive down Kowyn’s Pass to Hazyview and check into one of the 4 star hotels (Hippo Hollow Country Estate or Hazyview Sun Hotel) with a pool, bar and restaurant. Your guide will arrange a table for dinner and check on any special diets.

Main Destination:

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)

Accommodation:

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

• Mid-range hotel located in Hazyview (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Leisurely breakfast - Transfer to Johannesburg

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel discussing highlights of your safari and the tourist attractions in this Lowveld region. It is a rich agricultural area especially for sub-tropical fruit. Depart from Hazyview, travel past orchards and forests 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.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.