3 Day Kruger National Park Safari and Panorama Route

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This Kruger National Park and Panorama Route tour is designed for travelers who want the real thing, not a rushed checklist. Over three days, you experience the wild heart of Kruger National Park with a sunset game drive and a full-day open-vehicle safari, guided by professionals who understand animal movement and the rhythm of the bush. Then the journey shifts to the dramatic scenery of the Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s top scenic drives, with iconic stops like God’s Window, the Three Rondavels, and Blyde River Canyon. With both shared and private options, plus flexible 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star accommodation packages, it’s easy to match the trip to your travel style. Most importantly, it stays authentic: Kruger is unfenced wilderness, sightings are natural, and every safari day is different.

What's Included

All Kruger National Park conservations / entrance fees
3-day Kruger National Park Safari & Panorama Route tour
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
2 nights’ accommodation in the Kruger area (3–5 star, depending on package)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Pick-up and drop-off within the stated radius, as outlined in the itinerary
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast x2, Dinner x2)
Panorama Route sightseeing (God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon)
Sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle (shared)
Professional Safari Guide / Ranger and driver
Full-day Kruger National Park game drive in an open safari vehicle (shared)
Shared or private safari experience (as selected at booking)
Lunches and additional meals not specified
Drinks and snacks
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations within Johannesburg and Sandton. Your driver-guide will arrive at the hotel entrance or designated pickup point and will be holding a sign with the lead traveller’s name. Please be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Exact pickup details and time will be confirmed the day before departure.

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Meeting point

Pick-up from your accommodation or hotel possible when you are only booking and within 10 kms of the Sandton Hotel or O.R. Tambo International Airport. Please be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Exact pickup details and time will be confirmed the day before departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Transfer to Kruger National Park region , Sunset Safari Experience

    2 stops
  • 1
    Kruger National Park

    Your journey begins with a private transfer toward the Kruger National Park region, traveling through some of South Africa’s most scenic landscapes. Along the way, the route passes through the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, following parts of the famous Panorama Route, a region known for dramatic scenery, deep valleys, and sweeping mountain views. This drive is designed to complement the safari experience by showcasing the natural beauty of the “Land of the Rising Sun,” where landscapes change gradually as you approach the bushveld.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kruger National Park

    Upon arrival in the Kruger area, there is time to relax and prepare for your first wildlife experience. Later in the afternoon, you’ll head into Kruger National Park for a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. This shared game drive offers a classic introduction to the African bush, as animals become more active in the cooler evening hours. With an experienced ranger and tracker, you’ll search for wildlife while learning about animal behavior, habitats, and the park’s ecosystem as daylight fades into dusk.

    3 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari Experience (Shared Open Vehicle Game Drive)

    1 stop
  • 3

    Today is dedicated to a full-day Kruger National Park safari, the kind of real African wildlife experience travelers come for. After an early start, you’ll enter the park via Phabeni Gate and begin a shared open safari vehicle game drive with an experienced Kruger guide. Travel through classic bushveld and river areas where animals move freely, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, hippos, crocodiles, antelope, and birdlife. Stops are made whenever sightings happen for viewing and photos. Comfort breaks are taken at rest camps inside the park, with time for lunch at a park restaurant (own expense) before continuing the game drive and exiting later in the day.

    9 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Panorama Route ,God’s Window & Johannesburg Return

    2 stops
  • 4
    Panorama Route

    After an early breakfast, depart for a scenic journey along the famous Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s top scenic drives and most famous sightseeing routes. Travel along the dramatic Drakensberg escarpment, known for its deep canyons, mountain views, and natural landmarks. Carefully selected stops include God’s Window, offering sweeping views over the Lowveld, the iconic Three Rondavels, and the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest green canyons in the world. This scenic journey perfectly complements the Kruger safari experience before the return drive to Johannesburg, arriving later the same day.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Johannesburg

    Drop-off in Johannesburg is expected between 18:0 and 19:30, depending on traffic and road conditions. If you’re flying out the same day, please schedule your departure after 21:00 to allow enough time for the drive, any delays, and airport check-in.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a 3-day Kruger National Park and Panorama Route tour, combining Big Five safari experiences with South Africa’s top scenic drive.
Supplied by Real Africa Travel Tours (Pty) Ltd

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