This combination tour will show you the best of the Kruger National Park as well as Mpumalanga’s beautiful Panorama Route. This classic safari is designed to give you plenty of time in the bush, including a night drive, a full-day game drive, and a morning safari that takes you through different habitats of the park. You’ll also enjoy a full-day Panorama Route experience, taking in the sweeping views of the world’s third-largest canyon, the dramatic cliffs of God’s Window, and a collection of striking waterfalls. Each night is spent in top-tier safari lodges to round off the experience in comfort.
Start – Day 1 Johannesburg / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Day 1- Transfer – Night safari
Day 2 – Southern Kruger Full day safari
Day 3 – Panorama Tour
Day 4 – Morning safari – Transfer to Johannesburg / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
This is a classic tour that uses lodges and hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travellers.
Single travellers can join this group tour however it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
Game drives: open 4×4 safari vehicle.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
Umbhaba Eco Lodge sits in Hazyview, just minutes from the Kruger’s gates, and is known for its colourful character and for giving guests a comfortable, 4-star stay. The rooms are thoughtfully styled, the furnishings are modern, and the overall atmosphere feels genuinely inviting. You’ll have all the essentials, like Wi-Fi, soft beds, private en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and delicious meals. With its beautiful gardens and a steady stream of visitors from around the world, the lodge is much more than just a place to sleep, it’s a part of what makes a safari so memorable.
We head straight to the lodge in Hazyview, reaching it between 11:30 AM and noon.
Once checked in, you can settle into your room, enjoy a light lunch, and ease into the day.
A dip in the pool, a wander along one of the lodge’s leafy walking paths, or a nap, are all perfect ways to rest after the transfer so that you are ready for the evening’s safari.
At about 15:45 pm the real excitement begins with a late afternoon game drive inside the Kruger National Park. W
If you are travelling in winter, you’ll enjoy extended night time hours in the park, while summer will treat you to dramatic thunder clouds and the most beautiful sunsets.
You’ll return to the lodge around 20:00 pm for dinner and a relaxing night’s rest.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Mineral Water
The smell of an early morning brewed coffee and the sound of birds will greet you this morning, as we are up before dawn, making our way to the Kruger just as the sky begins to lighten. Early mornings are the best time for a safari as the wildlife is most active during the dawn hours.
Your guide will look for fresh animal tracks and they’ll use their experience and instincts to choose the best routes to take, as you make your way through the wildlife abundant Southern Kruger.
After about 3 hours, we’ll stop for breakfast (the lodge will supply a prepared breakfast pack).
The break will be short and the safari will continue, as we explore the Kruger’s numerous eco-zones, which include rivers, watering holes, plains, and Bushveld regions.
Lunch will be at a rest camp and is at your own expense. While in the camp, you can take this opportunity to do some curio shopping or savour a cold beer.
The guide will then lead the safari back toward the lodge, arriving around 15:30 – 16:00 pm where there’s time to relax and go for a swim before enjoying a delightful dinner.
Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Dinner (lunch not included)
Today, you’ll be exploring the wild wonders of Mpumalang’s famous Panorama Route.
The day starts a little later than the previous days. There’s time for a delicious hot breakfast at the lodge at 7:30 am, after which your guide will meet you at 8:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle. The Panorama Route, a 45-minute drive from Hazyview, leads up into the Northern Drakensberg Mountain range. You’ll need to be prepared for temperature variations, and we advise bringing along a jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
Some of the attractions we’ll be visiting include God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon (the world’s 3rd largest canyon), Lisbon Waterfall, the 3 Rondavels, and the eclectic town of Graskop, where we’ll be stopping for lunch (on your own account).
You’ll return to the Lodge at about 16:00 pm, where you can unwind with a drink, a swim, and a sumptuous dinner before an early start for your final morning safari in Kruger.
Main Destination: Panorama Route
Best Time to Visit April to November
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Breakfast & Dinner (lunch not included)
We’ll leave the lodge early, well before the sun is up, on our last morning safari. We’ll drive new routes to try to find animals you have not seen yet and the early morning hours give us the opportunity to see predators, like leopards.
After a brief breakfast and coffee stop, the safari continues, returning to the lodge around 12:00 pm. You’ll have time to say good bye to your guide and freshen up before the journey back to Johannesburg.
The shuttle will collect you at around 12:30 pm, and we’ll arrive in Johannesburg at the OR Tambo shuttle terminal and lodges within a 5 km radius between 17:00 and 18:00 pm.
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Main Destination: Southern Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
No accommodation (End of Tour)
Breakfast
Guests departing from OR Tambo International on their final day are kindly advised to schedule domestic flights no earlier than 20:00 and international flights no earlier than 21:00. Drop-off will be arranged either at the airport itself or at accommodation located within a 5 km radius.
R16 300 Per Person Sharing
R17 430 Per Person (Single Supplement)
Please note that conservation fees are not included in the safari price and should be paid separately.
Licensed and Professional Safari Guides
Licensed and Professional Safari Guides
1 Full-day open vehicle safari in the Kruger National Park.
1 Full day Panorama Tour
1 Half-day open vehicle morning safari in the Kruger National Park.
Transfers to & from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
3 Nights’ Accommodation in Hazyview
3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners – as per itinerary.
4 Days’ Conservation levies & entry fees.
1 Lunch
Mineral waters on all drives
All Meals & Beverages not specified in Itinerary.
Items of personal nature
Gratuities
Kurt Safari has earned a solid reputation as one of the most reliable operators in the Kruger, backed by years of practical experience out in the field. The company is fully insured, SATSA accredited, and known for its strong commitment to safety and professional service. With consistently high ratings on Tripadvisor, we stand out for its skilled local guides, well-maintained open safari vehicles, and for having a range of well-structured packages that include accommodation, transfers, selected meals, and conservation fees.
