5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour

5 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Tour – South Africa

Experience the best of South Africa on this affordable Kruger Safari combined with a scenic Panorama Route adventure. This 5-day tour offers exceptional Big 5 game viewing, cultural highlights, and breathtaking natural landscapes, all from a tranquil safari lodge in Greater Kruger Park.

Highlights of This Kruger Safari

Sunset game drive in a private nature reserve bordering Greater Kruger
Guided full-day Kruger National Park safari in an open 4×4 vehicle
Morning boat cruise and Big 5 game drive in a private Greater Kruger reserve
Scenic full-day Panorama Route tour with an expert guide
Guided bush walk in a private nature reserve near Kruger Park

Stay four nights at a peaceful safari lodge located in a private reserve. This Kruger Safari is ideal for travelers seeking wildlife, scenery, and value.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Greater Kruger – South Africa

Depart from Johannesburg or Pretoria and travel to the Greater Kruger area. After arriving at the safari lodge, enjoy lunch while watching wildlife at the nearby waterhole. In the afternoon, embark on your first 4×4 sunset game drive through a private nature reserve bordering Greater Kruger Park. Return for a hearty dinner under the stars at the open-air boma.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Included Safari Activity: Afternoon game drive

Day 2: Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari

Start the day early with coffee and rusks before heading into Kruger National Park for a full-day safari in an open-sided 4×4. Explore one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations with your expert guide, who will help you spot the Big 5 and share insights into Kruger’s diverse ecosystem. Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Meals: Packed Breakfast & Dinner
Included Safari Activity: Full-day Kruger National Park safari

Day 3: Blyde River Boat Cruise & Private Big 5 Safari

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Blyde River, surrounded by canyon cliffs and rich wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head out for a Big 5 safari in a private game reserve within the Greater Kruger region. This exclusive game drive provides a more intimate wildlife experience with fewer vehicles.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Safari Activities: Blyde River boat cruise & afternoon Big 5 game drive

Day 4: Panorama Route Tour – South Africa

Today’s full-day tour explores the Panorama Route’s top attractions, including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, the Three Rondavels, and the Blyde River Canyon. Return to the safari lodge for your final bushveld evening, complete with a campfire and starlit sky.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Activity: Full-day guided Panorama Route tour

Day 5: Guided Bush Walk & Return to Johannesburg

Enjoy a guided morning bush walk in the private reserve, offering a unique chance to explore the African bush on foot. After breakfast, depart for Johannesburg or Pretoria, ending your unforgettable Kruger Safari and Panorama Route Tour in South Africa.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Activity: Morning bush walk

Accommodation

Your base for this Kruger Safari is a 4-star lodge set in a private nature reserve adjacent to Thornybush Game Reserve. The lodge features a swimming pool, boma, bar, and viewing decks overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole. Stylish thatched chalets include private decks, en-suite bathrooms, and serene bush views.

Wildlife & Safari Experience

This Kruger Safari includes both Kruger National Park and a Big 5 private game reserve in Greater Kruger, giving you access to diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Sightings may include lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, and a wide range of antelope and bird species.

Optional Pre & Post-Safari Lodging

Optional 4-star accommodation is available before and after your Kruger Safari, conveniently located near O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Add this to your tour for a seamless travel experience.