Wild and Scenic South Africa
See the sights of Pretoria before heading out of the city to enjoy ‘Big 5’ game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Discover the African bush at a private game lodge and explore the awe-inspiring Panorama Route.
- Kruger National Park game viewing
- Tick off the Panorama Route sights
- ‘Big 5’ private game lodge
- Open safari vehicle game drives
Tour Classification: Comfort
Duration 4 days | 3 nights
1 night White River
1 night Hazyview
1 night Hoedspruit
Start location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
End location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Departure time: Rosebank hotels ±07h00
Sandton hotels ±07h30
Collection times vary and are subject to the hotel collection route and will be confirmed, via the hotel, the day prior to departure
Language: English and German
Other language tour guides available on request if booked on a private basis
Participants: 2 – 8 guests per vehicle
Accommodation: 4-star hotels; 5-star private game lodge
Vehicle: Luxury sedan or minibus
Johannesburg to White River via Pretoria
After breakfast, the tour departs from Johannesburg to White River by way of Pretoria. In Pretoria, guests are taken on an orientation tour, a trip to the Voortrekker Monument, and then to the Union Buildings, where they can enjoy the views and have a photo opportunity at the Nelson Mandela statue. Enjoy lunch en route (own account). Arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, and enjoy time at leisure before dinner.
Overnight at Country Boutique Hotel or similar – Dinner and breakfast
White River to Hazyview via Kruger National Park
Guests wake up early to enjoy breakfast before entering the iconic Kruger National Park at Numbi Gate to enjoy a full day’s game viewing in a closed vehicle. Guests can look forward to spotting the ‘Big 5’ and a variety of other wildlife and bird species. The park boasts one of the largest and most successful conservation schemes in the world, and the diversity of fauna and flora promise an unforgettable bushveld experience. The tour stops for lunch in the park (own account) and then later, exit at the Paul Kruger Gate to head to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate or similar – Dinner and breakfast
Hazyview to Hoedspruit via Panorama Route
After an early breakfast, guests head to 2 of Mpumalanga’s most magnificent topographical attractions: the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels. The Panorama Route affords guests memorable views of the more significant sites in this area including God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, and the Pinnacle. Once at the lodge, guests enjoy high tea before heading off for an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle, then returning to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight at Makalali Main Lodge or similar – Dinner, breakfast and 2 game activities
Guests go for an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, and then head back to the lodge for breakfast. The tour then heads back to Johannesburg, via the charming town of Dullstroom, where guests can stop for lunch (own account) and take short a walk through the town (time permitting). The tour returns to Johannesburg in the late afternoon.
Selected Sundays
Day 1 – Sunday – Johannesburg to White River via Pretoria (380km)
Breakfast (own arrangements and for own account)
Orientation tour of Pretoria (included)
- Voortrekker Monument (included)
- Views from Union Buildings, Nelson Mandela Statue photo opportunity
Lunch en route (own account)
Dinner at hotel (included)
Country Boutique Hotel or similar – Dinner and breakfast (4-star)
Day 2 – Monday – White River to Hazyview via Kruger National park (150km)
Early breakfast at hotel (included)
Enter Kruger National Park at Numbi Gate
Kruger National Park full day game viewing – closed vehicle (included)
Lunch in the Park (own account)
Exit Kruger National Park at Kruger Gate
Dinner at hotel (included)
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate or similar – Dinner and breakfast (4-star)
Day 3 – Tuesday – Hazyview to Hoedspruit via Panorama Route (220km)
Early breakfast at hotel (included)
The Pinnacle (included)
God’s Window (included)
Lisbon Falls (included)
Blyde River Canyon and The Three Rondavels (included)
Lunch en route (own account)
High Tea (included)
Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive (included)
Dinner at lodge (included)
Makalali Main Lodge or similar – Dinner, breakfast, and 2 game activities (5-star)
Day 4 – Wednesday – Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (460km)
Morning open safari vehicle game drive (included)
Breakfast at lodge (included)
Lunch en route in Dullstroom (own account)
Arrive in Johannesburg late afternoon
Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
Entrance fees: Voortrekker Monument, Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon Falls, God’s Window, Pinnacle, conservation fees into Kruger National Park and a private game reserve.
Excursions: Short Pretoria city orientation tour, afternoon and morning open safari vehicle private game reserve game drives
Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for
Travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, porterage, 4 lunches, gratuities, visa fees and personal expenses
Suitable for ages 2 to 80