6 Day Ultimate Kruger & Panorama Safari Tour
Day 1 – Transfer + Elephant interaction experience

Your private guide will pick you up early in the morning from Johannesburg & head to the Beautiful Panorama Route and Kruger Park region.

We will be able to pick you up straight from your hotel, anywhere in Johannesburg at no extra charge. Your Transfer will also be private with no other guests sharing the vehicle with you, so you will be able to enjoy a relaxed transfer with a comfort stop along the way, to buy some refreshments and to stretch your legs.

Arrive at the Lodge in the afternoon and relax until it’s time to go on an exciting Elephant Tour starting at 16:00. A truly amazing experience, getting close to the largest land animals on earth.

Enjoy Dinner back at the Lodge around 18h00/19h00.

(Pick-ups can also be done from Pretoria or Nelspruit).

Day 2 – Gorge Glasslift experience + Panorama Route

After you have enjoyed a delicious breakfast, you will make your way to the Graskop Gorge Glass lift, with an absolute magical view of the lowveld valley, that stretches out over a vast forest land towards the Kruger national Park area. The glass lift takes you down into the mesmerizing world of the area’s indigenous rainforest where you can go on a boardwalk walking trail and explore this natural treasure.

Afterwards, you will head to the first stop on the Panorama Route – the stunning Pinnacle Rock look-out point, you will then make your way to Bourke’s Luck Potholes with amazing natural rock formations, created by the turbulent confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers and lastly you will stop at the Three Rondavels, where you will be able to have the most scenic sight of the Blyde river Canyon and the Blyde river Canyon Dam down below.

After your last stop, you will head to the Lodge, where you will stay the following two nights.

Relax until dinner can be enjoyed around 19:00.

Day 3 – Moholoholo Wildlife Centre tour + Canyon Boat cruise

Enjoy a tasty breakfast around 07h30. Afterwards you will make your way to Moholoholo wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to go on a very interesting tour starting at 09h30. At the Centre you can get close to Africa’s wildlife and learn more about some of Africa’s threatened and rescued animals. Animals that can be viewed are Leopard, Lions, Serval, Vultures, Honey badger (famous Stoffel) etc. to name but a few.

After your wildlife tour, there will be time to enjoy lunch and relax before going on a relaxed Canyon Boat cruise, in the afternoon.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Blyde River Nature Reserve while cruising down the Canyon, also see the 2nd highest Tufa waterfalls on earth, Hippos, Crocodiles, Waterbirds and Plains Game. This is the perfect way to end your Panorama Route with views from inside the Canyon.

Return to your accommodation afterwards and relax until dinner is served around 19h00.

Day 4 – Kruger Transfer + Sunset Game drive

Today you will have a relaxed morning and enjoy a late breakfast, before departing and making your way to the iconic Kruger National Park.

Arrive late morning at the park, where you will be able to spot South Africa’s amazing wildlife as soon as you have entered the park. Be especially on the look-out for Elephant breeding herds, large herds of Buffalo, Lion and Leopard to name but a few.

Arrive at your accommodation inside the park, where you will stay the last two nights of your tour. After checking in, you will have time to relax before going on an exciting 3-hour open vehicle Sunset Game Drive, at 16:30, in search of the numerous species of wildlife in the area.

Enjoy a delicious dinner afterwards, prepared by your guide in the true traditional South African way.

Day 5 - Full day open vehicle Game drive

Receive a packed breakfast as this exciting day starts with an early departure on a full day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari. You will have the whole day to explore one of the largest Reserves in Africa, try to spot Africa’s famous Big 5(Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo), view diverse Bird species and enjoy the Mountains, Bush plains and forest areas which all form part of Kruger’s beautiful landscape.
Enjoy lunch at one of Kruger’s restaurants (Own account)
Continue with your Kruger Park Adventure after lunch.
Around 15:00, you will make your way back to your accommodation where you will have some time to relax before dinner can be enjoyed at 18:00.

Day 6 - Transfer back to Johannesburg

You will be able to enjoy a relaxed morning, waking up to a beautiful African Sunrise. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing around 09:00, making your way back to Johannesburg.

Your Transfer will be private, so you will be able to enjoy a relaxed and scenic drive back with a comfort stop along the way, to stretch your legs or to buy some refreshments. Arrive in Johannesburg in the afternoon.

Alternatively, you can choose to do a last activity, such as a morning Game drive (closed or open vehicle) or go on an exciting Kruger Bushwalk, before making your way back to Johannesburg.

(Drop-offs can also be made at Nelspruit/KMIA, should you wish to take a flight from there to Cape Town)

Please note, although we provide planned Itineraries our tours are totally flexible and can be customized to suit your needs. Extra activities can be added or if there are activities that you are not interested in, we can just easily leave them out and send you a new quotation.

Included
  • Day 1 - Pick-up from Johannesburg + a Private guided transfer in an Air-conditioned vehicle, conducted by a registered & qualified SA Tourism and Field safari guide
  • Guided Private tour/transfers to the Panorama Route and Kruger National Park
  • All transfers, all fuel & Toll fees
  • All Kruger Daily Conservation fees/Entrance fees + all Panorama Route Entrance fees
  • 3 x nights’ Panorama Route En-suite accommodation
  • 2 x nights’ Kruger En-suite accommodation – inside the park
  • Breakfast & Dinners
  • 2 x 500ml Bottled water per person per day
  • Blyde River Canyon Panorama Route Tour
  • Gorge Glass lift experience
  • Moholoholo Wildlife rehabilitation Centre Tour
  • Blyde River Canyon Boat cruise
  • Elephant Interaction experience
  • Afternoon open vehicle Sunset Kruger Game drives which extend into the Night
  • Full Day Kruger Game drive
  • Private closed vehicle mid-day Game drives
  • Day 6 – Private Transfer back to Johannesburg after the last day’s Safari activity
 Excluded
  • Airfares to and from South Africa/Visas
  • Lunch + beverages
  • Extra activities not mentioned
  • All Gratuities
  • Medical Aid and Travel Insurance
  • Any items of personal nature
General Information
  • Red Africa Safaris might make use of partnered companies to lead/conduct Safari tours and only make use of highly professional, registered and passionate companies with whom Red Africa Safaris has an established relationship.
  • There might be other guests joining you on some of the activities such as the Kruger Game drives and Bushwalks as these activities are done by Kruger Park themselves. Exclusive private Safaris/Tours (Morning and Full Day) can be scheduled.
  • Please note all activities and accommodation are subject to the weather & availability.
  • Breakfast and Dinners are included in the rates most prepared by your guide, should you be dining at a Restaurant, the main course is included, starters, beverages and desserts are for own account.
  • If the Reservation is made within 30 days of departure, we request the full amount to be paid at the time of confirmation. If the Reservation is made more than 30 days prior to departure then a 50% deposit of the full amount is required at the time of booking and the balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the Safari Tour.
  • When wanting to participate in the Kruger Bushwalk, persons older than 65 years of age needs to provide a doctor’s fitness certificate.
  • Red Africa Safaris cannot be held responsible for any Cancellation, Modification or No-show fees that might incur. Therefore, the onus is upon you (the traveller) to take out the necessary Travel Insurance to be covered in the event of unforeseen circumstances that might occur.

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