Kruger National Park · From Johannesburg
4-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route from Johannesburg
Big Five game drives in southern Kruger and a full day on the Panorama Route, from a lodge near Phabeni Gate.
- Duration4 days · 3 nights
- DepartsJohannesburg
- Game drives4 game drives
- RateOn enquiry
Price confirmed for your travel dates on enquiry
Your 4-day Kruger and Panorama Route safari
This private 4-day safari from Johannesburg combines game drives in southern Kruger National Park with a full-day Panorama Route excursion, staying three nights at Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview.
Tembo Guest Lodge is close to Kruger's Phabeni Gate, so you reach the park's southern Big Five areas soon after each morning departure. Game drives run in the early morning and late afternoon, the Panorama Route fills day 3, and you return to Johannesburg on day 4 with four game drives behind you.
The tour can start on any day, subject to availability, and the itinerary can be customised.
Package highlights
What this safari and scenic tour combine.
- Private, guided safari from Johannesburg
- Three nights at Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview, near Phabeni Gate
- Guided game drives in southern Kruger's Big Five areas
- Sunset game drive on arrival day
- Full-day Panorama Route excursion: Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle for game drives
- Can start any day, subject to availability
Your safari route
Johannesburg
Early morning pick-up
Hazyview
Three nights at Tembo Guest Lodge
Southern Kruger National Park
Four game drives via Phabeni Gate
Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes on day 3
Johannesburg
Late-afternoon arrival on day 4
Route overview, not a map. Drive times await confirmation.
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Your itinerary
Day 1 Johannesburg to Kruger National Park and sunset game drive
Your guide collects you early in the morning from OR Tambo International Airport or your Johannesburg accommodation. The drive east crosses Mpumalanga, from the highveld over the escarpment and down into the warm lowveld. You reach Tembo Guest Lodge in Hazyview around midday and check in.
In the late afternoon, head into southern Kruger National Park for a sunset game drive, when animals gather at waterholes as the heat subsides. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Tembo Guest Lodge, Hazyview
Day 2 Full day in Kruger National Park
Set out at first light, entering the park as the gates open at sunrise. The morning drive covers southern Kruger's productive routes: the Sabie River corridor, the open plains around Lower Sabie and riverine forest where leopard and lion are often found.
A midday break at one of the park's picnic spots gives time to eat, birdwatch and watch hippos along the river. The afternoon drive continues into the golden hour, when animals become active again. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Tembo Guest Lodge, Hazyview
Day 3 Panorama Route excursion
After breakfast, climb the Drakensberg Escarpment for a full day on the Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives, with wide views across the lowveld.
Stops include Blyde River Canyon, with the domed peaks of the Three Rondavels above the canyon floor; God's Window, a viewpoint where the escarpment drops away to the lowveld below; and Bourke's Luck Potholes, where swirling floodwater has carved cylindrical potholes into the rock where two rivers meet. Return to the lodge in time for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Tembo Guest Lodge, Hazyview
Day 4 Final morning game drive and return to Johannesburg
Enjoy a final early morning game drive before breakfast. After check-out, drive back to Johannesburg, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport or your city accommodation in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Rates
Rates depend on your travel dates, group size and room type. Send us your dates and we will confirm the rate for this safari.
What is included
- Private guided transport throughout (open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle and minivan)
- Road transfers from and back to Johannesburg
- 3 nights' accommodation at Tembo Guest Lodge, Hazyview
- All guided game drives in Kruger National Park
- Kruger National Park entry fees
- Full-day Panorama Route excursion, including entry fees
- Meals as specified per day
- Professional guide throughout
What is excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal purchases and gratuities
Where you will stay
Tembo Guest Lodge is in Hazyview, close to Phabeni Gate into southern Kruger National Park, which keeps the drive to the park short on game-drive days.
You stay three nights, with meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Near Phabeni Gate
- Three nights
- Meals as specified
- Private transfers included
A look at your safari
Questions about this Kruger and Panorama Route safari
When is the best time to do this tour?
This tour runs year-round. The dry season from May to September is best for game viewing, as vegetation thins and animals gather at water. April and October offer a good balance of wildlife and fewer vehicles.
How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Kruger?
The drive takes about five hours, depending on traffic, with comfort stops along the way.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes, families are welcome, with a minimum age of 4 years.
Can I customise this tour?
Yes, you can add nights, change the accommodation level or choose alternative activities. Contact us and we will build the right version for your group.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Kruger?
Southern Kruger is one of the park's best areas for Big Five sightings. Elephant are abundant, lion and buffalo are common, leopard and white rhino are regularly seen, and birdlife is rich in every season. Sightings are never guaranteed.
What should I bring?
Bring neutral-coloured lightweight clothing, a warm layer for early morning drives, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and your camera.
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Let’s plan your safari
Tell us what you have in mind. Your departure point, travel dates and the way you like to travel are a good place to start.
What happens next?
When enquiries open, share your dates and group size so the team can confirm availability, the total price and booking terms before you decide. This preview does not send or store enquiries.
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