4-Day Private Safari and Panorama Route Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and first game drive

Your shared shuttle departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport at 07:45, reaching Hoedspruit by 13:30. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your professional safari guide, who will take you to your lodge. Soon after, you'll embark on your first afternoon game drive in a private game reserve, enjoying an exclusive safari experience. Afterward your guide will take you to a restaurant of your choice nearby your lodge for dinner (not included).

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Accommodation:

Raptors Lodge Accommodation

• Mid-range lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Safari in Kruger National Park

After an early departure from your lodge we make our way to Kruger National Park, where we will spend the day in search of animals. Your private guide will share all of his knowledge of the African bush with you, and find the best animal sightings. The safari will take you through various habitats, offering opportunities to spot a wide range of animals and birds. Enjoy the views from the platform of an open safari vehicle (OSV).

Meals are not included but can be added as an extra. The rest camp restaurants offer a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Credit card payments are universally accepted. Our guide will take you to a restaurant of your choice after we return from our safari in the late afternoon / early evening.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Raptors Lodge Accommodation

• Mid-range lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Panorama Route Tour

Today we take you on a scenic road trip of the Northern Drakensberg Escarpment - the famous Panorama Route Tour, which should not be missing from the bucket list of any visitor to the Kruger Park area. On this private tour we stop at a number of sightseeing spots, including God's Window, The Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Lisbon Falls; where you can go on a short hike, explore the area and take pictures. We stop for lunch (not included) at the nostalgic town of Graskop, before continuing on our tour. Dinner transfer is included.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Raptors Lodge Accommodation

• Mid-range lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Return to Jo'burg

Enjoy your last hours in the bush at your lodge or take a dip in the pool before it's time to go to the shuttle departure location at the local tourism center for a late breakfast and return to OR Tambo at 11 am. You will reach your destination in the late afternoon at about 17:30. Optional: private transfer with flexible departure / arrival.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.