5-Day Panorama Route and Kruger National Park, Budget Safari

On the road toward the Highveld, the first stop is the town of Dullstroom, the highest village in South Africa at 2,200 metres above sea level, with time to wander its cafes, restaurants and curio shops. Continue to the colonial village of Pilgrim’s Rest for lunch, with free time to explore its original buildings dating back to the late 1800s, before settling in for the night in the tourism town of Graskop.

Distance: Road transfer with stops in Dullstroom and Pilgrim's Rest

Activity: Sightseeing en route

Accommodation: Hotel in Graskop

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Drive toward Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest canyon in the world, stretching 26 kilometres. Explore the main viewpoints, the Three Rondavels, the gold-rush-era rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and finally God’s Window, before lunch along the way and entering Kruger National Park through the Kruger Gate. After checking in, there is time to relax before a night game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle, with dinner prepared by your guide back at camp.

Distance: Panorama Route sightseeing, then transfer into Kruger

Activity: Canyon viewpoints, then night game drive

Accommodation: Camp inside Kruger National Park

Meals: All meals included, drinking water provided

A full day of game driving in a 4x4 safari vehicle, with an early morning drive followed by a hearty brunch back at camp and time to relax during the heat of the day. A further game drive departs in the afternoon, with dinner prepared by your guide back at camp.

Distance: Morning and afternoon game drives

Activity: Two game drives

Accommodation: Camp inside Kruger National Park (second night)

Meals: All meals included, drinking water provided

After breakfast, transit toward the southern area of the park, spotting wildlife along the way. On arrival at Lower Sabie Rest Camp, check in and enjoy a light lunch before an afternoon game drive, with dinner prepared by your guide back at camp.

Distance: Drive south within the park, then afternoon game drive

Activity: Transfer with game viewing, then afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals: All meals included, drinking water provided

A final morning game drive precedes the drive back to Johannesburg, where you are dropped at your accommodation or the airport, bringing the trip to a close.

Distance: Final game drive, then road transfer to Johannesburg

Activity: Final game drive and departure

Accommodation: N/A, end of trip

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch