4 Day Kruger and Panorama Private Luxury safari
- Safari Special
Price
Package Features
- 4 Days
- Kruger National Park
- OR Tambo
- Min Age : 4 Years
The 4 Day Kruger and Panorama Private Luxury Safari is a private trip from Johannesburg with your own vehicle and guide for your group only: Kruger National Park game drives, a full-day Panorama Route tour and three nights at the 4-star Umbhaba Eco Lodge in Hazyview. From R23,520 per person sharing for 4–10 guests.
Overview
The 4 Day Kruger and Panorama is the perfect safari to experience the Best of Mpumalanga and the Kruger national park. The package Includes a Night safari, Full day safari , Panorama tour to See The world’s 3rd Largest Canyon, Blyde river canyon, Gods window, and a morning safari on the last day, Designed for travellers who want luxury, adventure, and stunning scenery, this tour will give you wildlife experiences, premium accommodation in Hazyview, and personalised guiding from start to finish.
Tour Features
- This is a classic tour that uses 4 Star lodges and hotels.
- Your own vehicle and guide: bookings need a minimum of 4 people (up to 10). Your group (family or friends) travels on its own and is never combined with other travellers.
Activities and Transport
- Game drives & evening/night game drives
- Game drives: open 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Panorama Tour in closed vehicles
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
Rates
- This safari departs with a min of 4 clients.
- Children 11 years and below sharing with Parents less 25%.
- Daily Departures – Min age 4 years
Safari Special
Accommodation and Meals
Located near Hazyview, Umbhaba Eco Lodge is a 4-star property featuring stylish, modern accommodation. Each room has en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and traditional delicious meals, ensuring you have a relaxed and memorable stay. With its serene setting and attentive service, the lodge provides guests with a high-quality experience that is comfortable, convenient, and promises authentic hospitality.
Route
South Africa
- Start – Day 1 Johannesburg - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport - 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
Day By Day
Day 1: Transfer and Full Day Panorama Tour
We head straight to your Hazyview lodge, arriving around midday. After checking in, you can settle into your room, enjoy a light lunch, take a refreshing swim, or wander along the lodge’s scenic trails to stretch your legs before the afternoon adventure.
At 15:45, we depart for an exciting Sunset–Night Safari in the Kruger National Park, an experience that is certain to be a highlight of your time with us.
As the sun begins to sink, the bush comes alive with golden light, perfect for photography and spotting animals preparing for the night. Once darkness settles, your guide switches to a spotlight, revealing the secret world of nocturnal wildlife. This is when elusive creatures such as civets, genets, porcupines, hyenas, and even big cats become more active.
In winter, the earlier sunset allows extra time for stargazing beneath the clear African sky, while summer guests enjoy long, colourful twilight scenes and warm evening air. We return to the lodge at around 20:00, where a hearty dinner and a peaceful night’s rest await.
Day 2: Private Full Day Open Vehicle Safari in the Kruger National Park
We start our safaris just before the sun rises. This is the best time of the day to travel to the park, and your guide will know just where to find the wildlife you’ve come to see, including the Big 5 and plains game. Early morning safaris are also the ideal time of the day to see predators.
The lodge will arrange breakfast packs, and your guide will stop after about 3 hours of driving for breakfast, a bathroom break and a chance to get coffee. We then continue the safari. The beautiful Kruger is home to a wide variety of eco zones and in each one, there are all sorts of interesting wildlife to see. During our drive we will visit rivers and watering holes as well as plains and Bushveld regions, all the areas that are best known for wildlife sightings.
We then stop for lunch at a rest camp, where the meal will be on your own account, and there will also be time to do some curio shopping or enjoy a cold beer! The guide will then continue with the safari as you head back towards the lodge. We arrive around 15:30 and 16:00 pm, with enough time to relax, swim and have dinner.
Day 3: Full Day Panorama Route Tour
Today’s adventure begins with a hot breakfast at 7:30 am before meeting your guide at 8:00 am and setting off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The road winds upward nearly 1 000 metres into the Northern Drakensberg, where the air turns cooler and mist or light rain is common, adding atmosphere to the scenery.
You’ll spend the day exploring the standout attractions of the Panorama Route, which include the otherworldly views of God’s Window, the dramatic rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the majestic Blyde River Canyon, known as the world’s third largest and the only major “green” canyon. Along the way, you’ll also visit Lisbon Falls, the famous Three Rondavels, and the town of Graskop.
Lunch and curio shopping take place in Graskop, best known for its irresistible pancakes and friendly local shops. After exploring, the group returns to the lodge around 16:00 to unwind, enjoy a refreshing swim or a drink, and settle in for dinner before the early rise for the final Kruger Park morning safari.
Day 4: Last Morning safari and Transfer back to Johannesburg
The day starts early with a pre-sunrise departure for your final Kruger safari. Your guide will concentrate on finding any wildlife you may have missed so far, especially lions and leopards, which are most active in the cool morning light.
After a brief stop for breakfast and coffee, the drive continues until returning to the lodge around 11:00. You’ll have time to freshen up and bid farewell to your guide before the shuttle collects you at 12:30 for the trip back to Johannesburg. Arrival at OR Tambo International Airport or nearby lodges is expected between 17:00 and 18:00.
Please download the attached PDF.
Clients flying out of OR Tambo International on the last day of their trip should please not book their flight any earlier than 20:00 pm for Domestic Flights and 21:00 pm for International Flights.
You’ll be dropped off at the airport or at a lodge within a 5km radius of the airport.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions
- Licensed and Professional Safari Guides
- 1 Sunset Safari – Night safari
- 1 Full-day open vehicle safari in the Kruger National Park
- 1 Full day Panorama Tour
- 1 Morning safari in the Kruger Park
- Return Transfer to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
- 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Hazyview
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- 3 Days’ Conservation levies & entry fees
- 1 Lunch
- Mineral waters on all drives
Exclusions
- All Meals & Beverages not specified in Itinerary.
- Items of personal nature
- Gratuities
Getting There
- We depart for the Kruger from Johannesburg at 7:15 am.
- Clients are collected from various lodges and hotels within a 5 km radius of the OR Tambo International Airport between 6:30 am and 6:45 am, or from the OR Tambo International Airport shuttle and bus terminal between 6:45 and 7:00 am.
- Clients flying into Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) will be transferred to their lodge in Hazyview at no additional cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged.
- Please confirm your pickup details the day before the tour, by sending an email to online@kurtsafari.com.
- Please note that these are shared departures.
Offered By
Kurt Safari is a well-established safari company based in Hazyview, South Africa, which specialises in delivering the best wildlife safaris in the Kruger National Park. Our company is SATSA-accredited, fully insured, and has earned a top-rating on Tripadvisor thanks to our team of expert local guides, modern open-safari vehicles and all-inclusive packages covering accommodation, transfers, meals, and conservation fees.
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What is included in a Kruger and Panorama Route combined safari?
A Kruger and Panorama Route safari includes guided game drives in the Kruger National Park and a full-day tour of the Panorama Route’s top attractions, such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon Falls, and the Three Rondavels. Most packages, like this 4-day tour, also include luxury accommodation, meals, conservation fees, transfers, and professionally guided safaris.
How many days do you need to see both the Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route?
A minimum of 4 days is ideal to properly experience both regions. This allows time for multiple game drives in the Kruger, a full day exploring the dramatic scenery of the Panorama Route, and enough travel time from Johannesburg without feeling rushed.
What is the best time of year to visit the Kruger and the Panorama Route?
The best time to visit is April to November, during the dry season. The Kruger will give you excellent wildlife visibility, and the Panorama Route, situated in the Drakensberg escarpment, has cooler, clearer conditions perfect for sightseeing at iconic lookouts.
Do I need to be fit to enjoy the Panorama Route?
No. The Panorama Route is easily accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Most attractions, including God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, are designed to have short walking paths, scenic viewpoints, and well-maintained facilities. The tour is conducted in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
How does a private guided Kruger safari differ from a standard game drive?
A private guided safari will give you exclusive attention from your guide, personalised route planning, more flexibility with timing, and deeper wildlife interpretation. This enhances your chances of spotting the Big 5 and makes the experience more immersive than a typical shared safari drive.
