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Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

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Discover South Africa’s spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife! This 6-day tour is tailor-made for nature lovers and safari seekers.

Discover South Africa’s spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife! This 6-day tour is tailor-made for nature lovers and safari seekers.

Tour overview

Start Point
Johannesburg
End Point
Johannesburg
Accommodation
5 Nights(3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)
Meals
5 Breakfasts5 Dinners
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Summary

Get ready for the ultimate South African wildlife adventure! Journey from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park Region for thrilling safaris and Big 5 sightings. Travel along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, admiring the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Nature, wildlife, and epic views await - let’s go!

Included

  • 5 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)
  • 5 Breakfasts | 5 Dinners
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Fully-guided tour

Everything you’ll want to Know

Where you'll stay

Hand-picked hotels throughout

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Day-by-day itinerary

Where you'll be and what's on each day

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Experiences

What's included and what you can add

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Our Tour Leaders

The people who make it work

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21 YEARS ON TOUR

“THE BEST PART OF A GROUP TOUR? THE GROUP.”

JAKES MARITZ, CO-FOUNDER

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This tour is available in multiple options – choose your preferred option using the buttons below:
Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route route map
Classic
Rating4.9
6 days1 country5 highlights
Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

Travel on the 2nd leg of the combo tour to experience Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Mpumalanga

From$1,425
Up to$1,800
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South Africa Escape route map
Classic
Rating4.8
14 days1 country17 highlights
South Africa Escape

Combine both single legs into the full-length, 14-day combo tour to experience the best of South Africa

From$3,495
Up to$4,270
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Cape Town & the Garden Route route map
Classic
Rating4.7
9 days1 country13 highlights
Cape Town & the Garden Route

Travel on the 1st leg of the combo tour to experience the Western & Eastern Cape

From$2,075
Up to$2,305
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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

All the flexibility to book on your terms.

  • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

    Your tour is going ahead. Every single one, guaranteed.

  • FLEXIBLE BOOKING

    10% secures your seat. Pay the rest with interest-free instalments or all at once.

  • FREE DATE CHANGES

    Plans change? We've got you. Get in touch and we'll help you work through your options.

  • 10-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

    Changed your mind? We'll refund every penny.

  • 24/7 SUPPORT

    Need us? We're there. Day or night, on the road or off it.

Tour Highlights

5 Included Experiences

  • Embark on a full-day Kruger National Park game drive
  • Visit the Three Rondavels viewpoint
  • Admire the Blyde River Canyon
  • Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Johannesburg

Included Experiences

Optional Experiences

Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.

Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Tour map & itinerary

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Day by day itinerary

6 days itinerary trip from Johannesburg to Johannesburg visiting 1 country

Start Point
Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel | approx. 10:30 AM
End Point
Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel | 10:00 AM - After breakfast

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Johannesburg, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Hazyview Sun (or similar)

  • Southern Kruger Region
Hazyview Sun Mpumalanga exterior

Hazyview Sun (or similar)

  • Southern Kruger Region
Timbavati-Safari-Lodge-room

Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar)

  • Central Kruger Region
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Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar)

  • Central Kruger Region
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Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport (or similar)

  • Johannesburg
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Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport (or similar)

  • Johannesburg

The reviews are in

4.9 out of 517 verified reviews
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    V

    It was an amazing experience

    The tour to the Kruger Park was excellent We were able to see a variety of animals including the Big 5 except for the Rhino We went to the Park for the 3 days we were there opting for the full day tour. We left early in the morning and was privileged to see the beautiful sun rise. The food at the accommodation was excellent and the service was great. Our guide and driver were very helpful and knowledgeable.
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    two oldies

    Fantastic Experience

    Had a wonderful time on the tour, Willam was a superb tour guide, friendly, informative and helpful with a great sense of humour. Chris our coach driver was very good and helped us see some fantastic animals on our way to Timbavati Lodge. Our safari guide Vincent, was also great, if we asked us something he didn't know the answer to he immediately either looked it us in his book of birds or on his mobile. All in all a wonderful experience, Thank you!
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    Dan

    Kruger National Park in South Africa

    Kruger National Park was absolutely awesome. We were near the end of the dry season, so everything was dusty, but animals were everywhere. We literally saw thousands of Impalas, hundreds of Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, and many, many Lions, Water buffalo, elands, Kudus, Hippos, plus lots more. We took in all of the excursion extras, and were very pleased. Our group of 4 would give this trip a Thumbs-Up. Accommodations were pleasant, guides were great, and safari equipment was in great condition.
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Traveller Stories For This Tour

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Mir

Nova Scotia Canada
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the trip is amazing. So much to see and explore
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Curt

Philadelphia, PA
Giraffes fighting
My 2 adult children and I first experienced Expat Explore on a Greek Island tour 3 years ago. Not knowing Expat, we took a chance and were thrilled with the results. With this in mind, we had no qualms in selecting Expat again for the Safari Tour. What an unbelievable experience. Let by a South African citizen, we got the flavor of the country and environment along with the thrill of seeing all the African animals in their natural setting. We witnessed dozens of zebras, giraffes, elephants,....etc congregating at different times and locations. We saw 18 lions at a watering hole during our night safari, including a white lion cub. We saw a leopard stalk an impala, 4 male lions stalk an African buffalo, and a chetah lead her 4 cubs to a recent kill for feeding. All this at a very reasonable price!
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Elsnmyn

Australia
Great day
My husband and I had a fantastic trip. Our tour guide was full of information and you could tell he loved his country so he gave us loads of info
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Kaz

Mackay, Australia
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I was initially wary about booking with an online company, but I shouldn't have been! Expat provided a totally wonderful experience and a holiday of a lifetime. The accommodation was lovely and the tour guide was full of information and humour. I will definitely travel with Expat again and would happily recommend the same to anyone wanting a fun filled informative holiday.

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