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4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour is a 4 days tour in South Africa via the Kruger National Park route, starting from USD 1131. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
4 days

Route
Kruger National Park

From
USD 1131

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour

The Crocodile River forms the southern border of the Kruger National Park (KNP). Crocodiles sun themselves and hippos wallow in the river. The wildlife of Kruger is often seen coming down to drink from the river. Enjoy spectacular views from the private balcony of your Premium River View Room. The proximity to the river is a fantastic opportunity to watch the animals closely from your room. Visit Africa's Grand Canyon the Panorama Route. Enjoy four safari drives or swap a drive for a bush walk.

Duration: 4 days
Route: Kruger National Park
Starts at: USD 1131

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour

Day 1: From mile high Johannesburg to the ever warm lowveld Kruger Park to enjoy your first sunset safari
Day 2: Kruger National Park Safaris in one of the most animal rich regions of the Park
Day 3: The majestic Panorama Route featuring the world's most stunning vistas and scenery
Day 4: Sunrise Safari and Transfer Back to Johannesburg

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	From mile high Johannesburg to the ever warm lowveld Kruger Park to enjoy your first sunset safari
Day 02	Kruger National Park Safaris in one of the most animal rich regions of the Park
Day 03	The majestic Panorama Route featuring the world's most stunning vistas and scenery
Day 04	Sunrise Safari and Transfer Back to Johannesburg

Day 01: From mile high Johannesburg to the ever warm lowveld Kruger Park to enjoy your first sunset safari

>> Depart from the bus terminal at Johannesburg International Airport at 07h00 on a shared minibus to the city of Nelspruit where your driver will meet you and transfer you to the lodge. Check in to your Premium River-View room with a bathroom en suite and open balcony overlooking the river. Relax and take in the view of the Kruger National Park and view wildlife that may be close by. Perhaps have lunch (optional) in the restaurant, dip in the pool, or explore the large, well-maintained grounds and garden.
Sometime after 3.30 pm, depending on the time of year you will be collected for your sunset safari drive into the KNP returning later in the evening to have dinner at the lodge. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the bush and connect with nature around you as you relax under the African stars on the lodge's open deck. Have a late evening swim or buy a drink from the bar. The lodge has wifi so you can share your first pictures and message with friends and family.

Time: 8-10 Hours
Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Pestana Kruger Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Day 02: Kruger National Park Safaris in one of the most animal rich regions of the Park

>> This morning, you'll arise early at dawn and go for your sunrise safari with the park ranger. This is a special time of day as the Kruger awakens and comes to life. By now you should have heard the iconic fish eagles cry, common along the river. Hopefully, there will be a matriarchal herd of elephants with babies or a savage but necessary lion kill, perhaps a majestic giraffe or a herd of stern-looking African buffalo. There are thrilling encounters around every corner!
Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the middle of the day at leisure. Relax at the pool or spend time enjoying the views from your Premium River View room balcony or from deck at the restaurant. Lunch can be enjoyed on the deck at Pestana Kruger Lodge which overlooks the Crocodile River and the Kruger Park (at your own cost).
Later this afternoon you will be collected for your late afternoon/sunset open vehicle safari and after your game drive, return to Pestana Kruger Lodge for dinner.

Time: 8-10 Hours
Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Pestana Kruger Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Day 03: The majestic Panorama Route featuring the world's most stunning vistas and scenery

>> This morning after an early breakfast, your guide will collect you for an exciting day on the Panorama Route. This route is situated along the edge of the highveld (highlands) escarpment. The escarpment divides the temperate highlands of South Africa from the much warmer lowlands which contain Kruger National Park. Its jagged edges protrude high above the lowland plains. The road follows these and reveals astounding vistas from its viewpoints such as God's Window. It is also the location of many beautiful waterfalls and its high point is one of the world's deepest river canyons; The Blyde River Canyon. There are also strange geological formations formed where the Blyde (happy) River meets the Treur (sorrowful) River called Bourke's Luck Potholes. The climatic conditions along this route are in contrast to the hot drier KNP, it is misty and cool most of the year. Pancakes both savoury and sweet have become a local dish and we shall sample them for lunch. Return to Pestana by 6:00 pm.

Time: 8-10 Hours
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Pestana Kruger Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Day 04: Sunrise Safari and Transfer Back to Johannesburg

>> Go for your last safari drive at dawn in the KNP. Please note, it is possible to change any of your morning game drives in this safari to safari walks. This one or the one on day 2 can be changed. But this needs to be arranged in advance and you must let us know at least a week or two before your trip. A walk in the bush gives an entirely different perspective to driving. After breakfast at the lodge, you will be collected by our driver and start your journey back to Johannesburg. (Arrival back in Johannesburg is between 17h30 and 18h00). If you're going on to Cape Town, there is a very convenient flight leaving at lunchtime every day from a local airport and we can drop you there (in which case we refund/discount the cost of the shuttle back to Johannesburg).
If pushed for time we can fly you in and out to a local airport at a surprisingly little extra cost. Please ask us about the price of this extra option.