5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

5-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 5-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour that blends thrilling wildlife experiences with breathtaking scenic wonders. This South African adventure offers excellent value, combining guided game drives in Kruger National Park with a full-day tour along the iconic Panorama Route. Stay in comfortable safari-style tents inside Kruger, immersed in the sounds of the bush.

Quick Tour Overview

Enjoy 4×4 game drives in open safari vehicles led by expert guides. Encounter the Big Five and more in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife park. Plus, explore natural wonders like God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Blyde River Canyon on the Panorama Route. Accommodation is at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in spacious tents equipped with beds, electricity, and access to shared camp amenities.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

Your Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour begins with pickup from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg around 07:00. A shared, air-conditioned shuttle takes you to Hazyview, stopping in Pretoria at 07:30. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch (own account) at Perry’s Bridge Trading Post before transferring to Pretoriuskop Rest Camp. In the late afternoon, embark on your first 4×4 sunset game drive. Spend your first night surrounded by the sounds of the African wild.

Included Activities: Sunset 4×4 Game Drive
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Safari tent at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Optional Upgrade: Hut/Bungalow

Day 2: Full-Day Kruger Safari

Wake early for tea or coffee, then set off on an extensive 8-10 hour game drive in an open-sided vehicle. Your guide helps track Big Five sightings—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—alongside giraffes, zebras, antelope, and a variety of bird species. Stop for lunch (own account) at a Kruger rest camp. Return to your camp for a relaxed dinner around the fire.

Included Activities: Full-Day 4×4 Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Safari tent at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Optional Upgrade: Hut/Bungalow

Day 3: Kruger Game Drive & Optional Bush Walk

Another day in the heart of Kruger National Park. Before your game drive, you can join an optional guided morning bush walk with a SANParks ranger (extra cost). Learn more about Kruger’s biodiversity and history as you track more wildlife. Your guide shares insights about the park’s flora, fauna, and hidden gems. Lunch is at a rest camp (own account). Unwind at camp in the evening, perhaps taking a swim or relaxing by the fire under the stars.

Included Activities: Full-Day 4×4 Game Drive
Optional Activities: Guided Morning Bush Walk
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Safari tent at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Optional Upgrade: Hut/Bungalow

Day 4: Panorama Route Tour

Today we switch gears with a scenic full-day Panorama Route excursion. Visit landmarks like the Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, and the Blyde River Canyon—one of the deepest on Earth. Expect short walks, dramatic views, waterfalls, and unique flora and birdlife. After your day of sightseeing, return to camp for dinner and reflection on a beautiful day in South Africa.

Included Activities: Panorama Route Day Tour
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Safari tent at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Optional Upgrade: Hut/Bungalow

Day 5: Kruger to Johannesburg

Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in Kruger National Park, tracking any elusive animals before breakfast. After checking out, transfer back to Hazyview and board your shuttle to Johannesburg. Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport around 18:00, concluding your unforgettable Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour.

Included Activities: Sunrise 4×4 Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Details – Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Stay in large safari-style tents with twin beds, electricity, and wooden floors. Enjoy shared access to a pool, restaurant, shop, and fire pit. Each tent has a patio with seating, mosquito netting, and linen provided. Optional upgrades to bungalows are available. The camp is fenced for safety and located inside Kruger National Park.

Optional Extras

Morning guided bush walk with SANParks ranger (subject to availability and weather)
Accommodation upgrades (hut or bungalow)
Pre- and post-safari lodge stays in Johannesburg (extra cost)

Transport Information

Transfers between Johannesburg and Kruger are in air-conditioned shared vehicles. Game drives take place in open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles. Pickup from OR Tambo at 07:00 and return at approximately 18:00.