Kruger Park Safari | Panorama Route Tour

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Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour

The Crocodile River forms the southern boundary of Kruger National Park, attracting diverse wildlife to drink along its banks. Crocodiles bask on the sandbanks, while hippos wallow in the shallows, creating a spectacular riverside wildlife experience. Stay in a Premium River View Room, where you can watch animals up close from your private balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the river and surrounding bushveld. Explore Africa’s Grand Canyon — the Panorama Route with breathtaking viewpoints and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy four safari drives, or for a more immersive experience, swap one for a guided bush walk (optional), bringing you closer to Kruger’s wild beauty.

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Tour Prices (Per Person)

Start Dates	Price Solo 1 Room	Price 2+ People Sharing Rooms
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025	R 34,815	R 19,998

When the category of room at the hotel at which this tour is priced is no longer available for your dates of travel Mmilo Tours will offer you the next best option available at that hotel. If no suitable rooms are available at the advertised hotel we will endeavour to offer options at another hotel as similar as possible.

Itinerary for This Tour

Day 1

Your adventure begins with a 07:00 AM departure from Johannesburg International Airport on a shared minibus shuttle to Nelspruit, where your driver will meet you for a transfer to Pestana Kruger Lodge. Upon arrival, check into your Premium River-View Room, featuring an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the Crocodile River and Kruger National Park. Take time to relax and soak in the views, as wildlife may be roaming nearby.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure — perhaps enjoy lunch at the restaurant (optional), take a refreshing dip in the pool, or explore the beautifully maintained grounds.

At 3:30 PM (depending on the season), your Mmilo tour guide will collect you for your sunset safari drive into Kruger National Park. As the sun dips below the horizon, experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush, spotting nocturnal wildlife emerging for the night. After your game drive, return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and unwind on the open deck under the African stars. End the evening with a late swim, a drink from the bar, or simply share your safari moments with friends and family using the lodge’s WiFi.

Day 2

Rise before dawn and set out on a sunrise safari with a Kruger park ranger. This magical time of day is when the bush awakens, and the air fills with the calls of wildlife, including the iconic cry of the African fish eagle. Keep an eye out for elephant herds with their young, a prowling lion on the hunt, towering giraffes, and buffalo grazing in the morning light. Every turn in the park brings the thrill of new encounters.

After your morning game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast, then spend the midday hours at leisure. Unwind at the pool, take in the stunning river views from your private balcony, or relax on the restaurant deck overlooking the Crocodile River. Lunch is available on the deck (at your own cost), with the chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants nearby.

Later in the afternoon, set off on another open-vehicle sunset safari, exploring Big Five territory as the bush transitions from day to night. Return to the lodge after an exhilarating safari and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Day 3

After an early breakfast, your guide will collect you for a full-day Panorama Route tour, one of South Africa’s most breathtaking scenic drives.

This rugged route follows the edge of the Highveld escarpment, separating the temperate highlands from the warmer lowlands of Kruger National Park. The jagged cliffs provide incredible panoramic views, with stops at God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels viewpoint overlooking the Blyde River Canyon — one of the deepest river canyons in the world.

Throughout the journey, experience contrasting climates, from Kruger’s hot and dry terrain to the cool, misty conditions of the escarpment. The area is also famous for its waterfalls and unique geological formations, where the Blyde (Happy) River meets the Treur (Sorrowful) River, creating a series of natural rock pools known as Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

For lunch, savour a local speciality — savoury or sweet pancakes — a beloved dish in the region. By 6:00 PM, return to Pestana Kruger Lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Day 4

Start the day before dawn with one last early morning game drive in Kruger National Park. For those seeking a different experience, you may swap a morning safari for a guided bush walk—an opportunity to connect with the wild on foot, focusing on tracks, signs, and smaller wildlife (must be arranged in advance).

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Johannesburg, with an estimated arrival between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

If continuing to Cape Town, there is a convenient midday flight from a local airport — we can arrange a transfer and refund/discount the shuttle cost. Alternatively, for those short on time, a direct flight option to and from Kruger is available at a small additional cost — please enquire for pricing.

Tour Notes

Inclusions

Accommodation at Pestana Kruger Lodge
Park fees
Activities mentioned in the Itinerary
A professional driver/guide
Transportation
Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
All meals that are mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

International flights
All passport and Visa fees excluded
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
All costs of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, telephone calls
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Optional activities and transportation
Drinks

Accommodation for this Tour

Pestana Kruger Lodge

Pestana Kruger is a 4 star hotel, situated in South Africa just 70m from the Southern boundary of the Kruger National Park and only 150m from Malelane Gate, one of the most important access point to the park. Is surrounded by marvelous gardens and offers a fa

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4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour