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5-Day Panorama Route and Kruger Park Safari at Mjejane River Lodge

5-Day Panorama Route and Kruger Park Safari at Mjejane River Lodge
One of the views on the Panorama Route
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This tour is an excellent choice for guests who want to enjoy the spectacular Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon combined with game drives to see the renowned “Big 5” in the Kruger National Park. The Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga is arguably one of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in South Africa. Enjoy exhilarating game drives in the world-renowned Kruger National Park which offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

The Panorama Route

Dramatically scenic northern Drakensberg escarpment route close to the Kruger National Park. Includes such sights as Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and several beautiful waterfalls including the Mac Mac, Lisbon and Berlin Falls. Blyde River Canyon is the third deepest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon in the USA and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia. but is the deepest green canyon in the world. Pilgrims Rest, is an old gold mining town preserved in its entirety. The Long Tom Pass rises to 2300 metres before descending to the Kruger National Park which is below 400 metres. The pass is named after the canon manufactured by Le Creuset in France, with which the Boers bombarded the advancing British, and of which a replica stands at the top of the pass.

 

Mjejane River Lodge and the Kruger National Park

Mjejane River Lodge is an exclusive lodge situated within the Mjejane Game Reserve – a private ‘Big 5’ game reserve incorporated into the Kruger National Park. Situated on the banks of the Crocodile River and surrounded by the African bush, it is here that you are assured of a memorable wildlife experience. Animals of the Kruger wander freely and can often be viewed close up as you dine or relax on your veranda. Safari drives are in the Mjejane Private Game Reserve.

Mjejane Game Reserve is an experience that speaks to the soul and mind. From the moment you breathe the fresh bushveld air to the time you witness a pride of lions strolling past your home, or an inquisitive elephant herd joining you for a sundowner by the river – it’s a magical sensation. Innovative thinking has created the most exciting private game reserve in Southern Africa.

It embraces a breathtaking 11km river frontage and, together with the private bush stands, epitomizes the intimate bush experience showcasing Africa’s Big Five.

Prices:

01 December 2024 to 30 November 2025: ZAR38 754.00 per person sharing, ZAR65 127.00 for a solo traveller, and ZAR19 110.00 for a child (aged 6 to 11 years old) sharing with one or two adults.

 

Panorama Route and Kruger Park Safari at Mjejane River Lodge Panorama Route and Kruger Park Safari at Mjejane River Lodge Panorama Route and Kruger Park Safari at Mjejane River Lodge

Itinerary for This Tour

Day 1

This morning we depart early (6:30am) from Johannesburg – Our route takes us through the agricultural and mining areas of the Highveld and continues onto the Mpumalanga escarpment where we visit the many attractions along the Panorama Route including God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the viewpoint over the Blyde River Canyon at the Three Rondavels.

The Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga is arguably one of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in South Africa. It leads through the rugged mountain range of the northern Drakensberg. Here, in the northeastern part of the Great Escarpment, the inland plateau declines abruptly and steeply and opens up fantastic views of the plains of the Lowveld up to a thousand meters below.

In the afternoon we descend the eastern escarpment and travel through the “Lowveld” to our hotel, located just a short distance from the nearest entrance gate to the Kruger National Park. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel.

Accommodation at Hippo Hollow Country Estate, Lunch, Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast

Day 2

We depart Hippo Hollow at dawn and travel the short distance to the Phabeni entrance gate entrance of the Kruger National Park. Park. Breakfast packs will be provided by Hippo Hollow, which we will enjoy at a picnic spot inside the Kruger Park. We spend the morning game viewing in the Kruger Park. Once inside the Park, excitement will mount as we start seeing some of the numerous animals that inhabit this magnificent wildlife sanctuary. Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

At around midday, we exit the park and travel the short distance to Mjejane River Lodge. Mjejane River Lodge is an exclusive lodge situated within the revered Mjejane Private Reserve, a private ‘Big Five’ game reserve incorporated into the Kruger National Park.

Mjejane Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. Mjejane River Lodge is situated on a private concession of the Greater Kruger National Park and shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River. During the day, the wildlife comes to quench their thirst from the river. Because Mjejane is a private, exclusive concession, you will not encounter other public visitors at sightings of animals in this area. The Crocodile River attracts high densities of all the wildlife and the area is as good, if not better than anywhere in the Kruger National Park.

On arrival, lunch is enjoyed and you’ll have some time to relax before your first exciting game drive on the Mjejane Private Game Reserve in open game viewing safari vehicles. On your return to Mjejane River Lodge, dinner will be enjoyed before retiring to your bush suite for a well-deserved rest.

Accommodation at Mjejane River Lodge, Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, game drive activities

Day 3

An early wake-up call signals another exciting day in the African bush. After your morning coffee, you head out into the bush on a 3-hour game drive on the Mjejane private game reserve which shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. Since this is a “Big Five” reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible on this safari, as well as the other iconic wildlife of Africa.

Breakfast is enjoyed on your return to Mjejane River Lodge. Then, time to relax during the heat of the day at the pool and enjoy game viewing over the Crocodile River. Lunch is an informal affair served on the patio overlooking the Crocodile River.

Later this afternoon, you’ll join yet another exhilarating game drive in search of Africa’s magnificent wildlife on the Mjejane concession within the Kruger National Park. Dinner will once again be enjoyed at Mjejane River Lodge.

Please note: No children under the age of 6 years are permitted on the open vehicle game drives.

Accommodation at Mjejane River Lodge, Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, game drive activities

Day 4

An early wake-up call signals another exciting day in the African bush. After your morning tea or coffee at Mjejane River Lodge, you head out into the bush on a 3-hour early morning open vehicle safari on the Mjejane private game reserve. Since this is a “Big Five” reserve, encountering lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo is possible on this game drive. This increases your chances of seeing the most animals in the shortest amount of time.

Breakfast is enjoyed on your return to Mjejane River Lodge.The Mjejane Private Game Reserve is operated as a concession in the Greater Kruger National Park. The wildlife crosses the river freely, as there are shallows where they can do so.

After lunch at Mjejane River Lodge and some time spent relaxing, you join a late afternoon/sunset open vehicle game drive on the Mjejane Private Game Reserve. This game drive is approx. 3 hours long.

Dinner will once again be enjoyed at Mjejane River Lodge.

Accommodation at Mjejane River Lodge, Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, game drive activities

Day 5

This morning you depart on another 3-hour early morning game drive on the Mjejane Private Game Reserve. Breakfast is enjoyed on your return to the lodge. You are collected at Mjejane River Lodge after breakfast and transferred back to Johannesburg. (You have the option of being transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near Nelspruit for an onward flight to your next destination such as Cape Town or Victoria Falls).
Please note: This tour can start and end in Nelspruit if you wish- Please contact us for the reduced tour rate.

End of  Tour 

Day 6

Inclusions and Exclusions:

The safari price includes

  • Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
  • Meals as specified
  • All transport in air-conditioned or open game-viewing vehicles to and from Johannesburg
  • All excursions, sightseeing, and game viewing activities as described in the program
  • All entry fees on the Panorama Route
  • The services of a qualified and registered tour guide/driver

The safari price does not include

  • Meals not specified
  • Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls & other items of a personal nature
  • International & domestic flights
  • Accommodation and transport before or after this tour
  • Travel and medical insurance

Accommodation Note: All the hotels and lodges are as reflected in this itinerary, but if for reasons beyond the control of Mmilo Tours this is not possible, they will be replaced with establishments of the same star grading.

Important: Please read the itinerary carefully, noting any optional activities you or some members in your group may want to take part in. You do not have to take part in any of the optional activities if you do not wish to. It helps us in our planning to know if you are interested and the number of participants.

All our tours and packages are subject to availability at the time of booking and payment and accommodation is in a standard double room at Hippo Hollow Country Estate and at Mjejane River Lodge.

Accommodation for this Tour

Mjejane Lodge

Deep in the African bush nestled among the ancient indigenous trees on the banks of the Crocodile River you will find the majestic Mjejane River Lodge.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Hippo Hollow Country Estate

A great base from which to explore the Kruger and the surrounding region or just laze around and use the swimming pools on site!

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