A five-day, all-transfer safari pairing full-day Kruger drives with the Panorama Route and Blue Canyon sundowners. Stay at the Radisson Safari Hotel in Hoedspruit and trade city schedules for lion alarms and escarpment views.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You arrive at OR Tambo and the city gives way to the lowveld: flat country flushing into mopane and fever trees, the sky widening as the shuttle pushes east toward Hoedspruit.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Light fitness required; able to sit for long game drives and handle short walks at viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Kruger National Park was formally established in 1926 and grew from earlier game reserves; the Panorama Route’s dramatic cliffs are products of uplift and river erosion over millions of years.
Conservation
Park management and private reserves work together on anti-poaching and habitat protection; visitors can reduce impact by staying on roads, avoiding single-use plastics, and supporting local community initiatives.
Reserve your spot on the Kruger National Park Johannesburg Multi Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Malaria prevention is essential
Kruger is in a malaria-risk area—consult your doctor before travel, bring insect repellent and use bed nets if recommended.
Start early for the best sightings
Most drives leave at dawn to catch predators and active herbivores; be ready at pickup well before departure.
Pack optics and extra storage
A good pair of binoculars and spare camera batteries or memory cards will multiply your viewing opportunities.
Respect wildlife boundaries
Stay in the vehicle unless instructed otherwise by your guide; off-road walking risks both animals and fines.
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Essential for scanning bushveld and spotting distant game without disturbing animals.
Sun hat & SPF sunscreen
Midday sun is strong on the lowveld; protect skin and eyes during long drives and viewpoint stops.
summer
Lightweight layers
Mornings and evenings can be cool—layers let you adapt from chilly dawn drives to hot afternoons.
winter
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Useful for short walks at viewpoints and comfort around lodges and reserves.