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Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

Discover South Africa’s spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife! This 6-day tour is tailor-made for nature lovers and safari seekers.

6 Days | 1 Country
JohannesburgJohannesburg
Up to $1,010
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Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

6 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

Get ready for the ultimate South African wildlife adventure! Journey from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park Region for thrilling safaris and Big 5 sightings. Travel along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, admiring the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Nature, wildlife, and epic views await - let’s go!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Johannesburg

End Point IconEnd Point

Johannesburg

Accommodation IconAccommodation

5 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)

5 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)

Meals IconMeals

5 Breakfasts | 5 Dinners

5 Breakfasts

5 Dinners

Transport IconTransport

Air-conditioned coach

Air-conditioned coach

Tour Type IconTour Type

Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point
  • Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel | approx. 10:30 AM
End Point IconEnd Point
  • Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel | 10:00 AM - After breakfast

Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Embark on a full-day Kruger National Park game drive
Embark on a full-day Kruger National Park game drive

Spot the 'Big 5' (lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), explore vast landscapes, and relax in an air-conditioned tour bus.

Optional Experience
Sunset Game Drive
Sunset Game Drive

Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.

Included Experience
Admire the Blyde River Canyon
Admire the Blyde River Canyon

Marvel at the majestic Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa’s most cherished views. See the Lowveld with Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the distance.

Included Experience
Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes

Take a short walk and wander around what has been dubbed "nature's wishing well". See numerous waterholes, plunge pools and impressive rock formations.

Included Experience
Visit the Three Rondavels viewpoint
Visit the Three Rondavels viewpoint

Take in awe-inspiring views of The Three Rondavels towering over Blyde River Canyon. Various look-out points are sure to offer fantastic photo opportunities.

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Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

Travel on the 2nd leg of the combo tour to experience Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Mpumalanga

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Highlights

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5 Included Experiences!

  • Embark on a full-day Kruger National Park game drive
  • Visit the Three Rondavels viewpoint
  • Admire the Blyde River Canyon
  • Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Johannesburg

Optional Experiences

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour. Optional excursions are paid for in cash in the stated currency to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Half-Day Game DriveR1,700

Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!

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Full-Day Game DriveR2,000

Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!

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Sunset Game DriveR1,700

Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.

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Soweto Half-Day TourR1,400

Discover Soweto and its important sights including the Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, the former home of Nelson Mandela and more.

Dates & Rates

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Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Johannesburg, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

Reviews

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Verified Traveller Curt
4 Jun 2025
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Exceeded Expectations!

My 2 adult children and I first experienced Expat Explore on a Greek Island tour 3 years ago. Not knowing Expat, we took a chance and were thrilled with the results. With this in m...

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Verified Traveller Elsnmyn
4 Jan 2025
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Bucket list tour

My husband and I had a fantastic trip. Our tour guide was full of information and you could tell he loved his country so he gave us loads of info

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Verified Traveller Dee
2 Jan 2025
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Amazing Experience!

This is a Must! it is an unforgettable experience. Matt, our guide, is so knowledgeable, humorous, friendly and accommodating. The group was amazing. We had so much fun. Accommodat...

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