The 4-day Wild and Scenic Tour is the ideal short tour to see the Kruger National Park and Panorama Route. This English and German guided tour departs and returns to Johannesburg. It is also possible to self-drive or you can have a guide drive you on a private Kruger tour. The scheduled tour departs on certain Sundays with a maximum of 8 people. For the self-drive and private tour, you can depart on any day. However, there could be an additional cost for other dates.
See the sights of Pretoria before heading out of the city to enjoy ‘Big 5’ game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Discover Africa at a private game lodge and explore the awe-inspiring Panorama Route.
Wild and Scenic Tour map showing the number of nights staying at each place
Historial sites in Pretoria Kruger National Park game viewing Tick off the Panorama Route sights ‘Big 5’ 5-star private game lodge Open safari vehicle game drives
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg via Dullstroom (±460km)
Wild and Scenic Tour Full Itinerary
Day 1, Sunday
After breakfast, the tour departs from Johannesburg to White River by way of Pretoria. In Pretoria, guests visit the Voortrekker Monument which is one of the largest museums in South Africa where guests will view the biggest marble frieze in the world. The tour continues to the Union Buildings, where guests can enjoy the views and have a photo opportunity at the Nelson Mandela statue. Enjoy lunch en route (own account) to the Lowveld. Arrive at the hotel bordering Kruger National Park in the late afternoon, and enjoy time at leisure before dinner.
Overnight at Kruger Gate Lodge or similar – Dinner and breakfast
Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
Day 2, Monday
Guests wake up early and receive a breakfast pack to enjoy in the iconic Kruger National Park. Join an open safari game drive, spending a half day in the park. Track 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 promises an unforgettable bushveld experience. Exit the park in time for lunch at the hotel (own account). Spend time at leisure at the hotel and enjoy some quiet time next to the swimming pool or on the deck overlooking the park. Guests embark on another game-viewing experience in a closed vehicle. Arrive at the hotel in time for dinner around a campfire.
Overnight at Kruger Gate Lodge or similar – Dinner and breakfast
Lion
Day 3, Tuesday
After an early breakfast, guests head to two 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
Makalali Boma Dinner
Day 4, Wednesday
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.
Wild and Scenic Tour Rates
Scheduled Tour Rates from 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2023: R 19,595 per person sharing (Single Supplement: R 11,760). Children from 7-11 years pay R 9,800.
Wild and Scenic Private Tour Rates
Number of travelers until 31st October 2023
Per Person Rate
1 person
R44 650
2 people
R25 490
3 people
R20 995
4 to 6 people
R20 045
7 to 9 people
R18 525
10 to 14 people
R16 470
Single Supplement
R5 145
Wild and Scenic Scheduled and Private Guided Tour Includes:
Accommodation: 4-star hotels and 5-star private game lodge 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, two Kruger National Park game drives in a closed vehicle, afternoon and morning open safari vehicle in a private game reserve Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for Tourism
Wild and Scenic Tour Self-drive Rates and Inclusions
Number of travelers from 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2023
Per Person Rate
1 person Group B Car Hire
R20 545
2 people Group B Car Hire
R14 415
3 – 4 people Group V Car Hire
R14 410
5 – 7 people Group E Car Hire
R14 350
Single Supplement
R3 995
Wild and Scenic Self-Drive Tour Inclusions:
Accommodation: 4-star hotels and 5-star private game lodge Meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners Arrival English Airport Meet and Assist Air-conditioned vehicle of appropriate size (Europcar Group B, V, or E) including Tourism levy, 15% VAT, Carbon Emissions Tax, Airport Surcharge, Unlimited mileage, and Document admin fee. You will also receive a VIP Card giving you discounts / value adds. Select conservation fees and excursions as per the itinerary Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for Tourism
Exclusions
Travel insurance, tolls, flights, airport transfers, visa fees, porterages, meals not mentioned, optional excursions, gratuities, and personal expenses
