3 Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route from Johannesburg

You see both the highveld and lowveld in one trip—a combination most single-day safaris don't offer.

A three-day safari tour from Johannesburg that pairs two full days of shared game drives through Kruger National Park with a final day exploring the Panorama Route, including God's Window, Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels. An accredited guide leads the wildlife viewing in an open safari vehicle, with overnight stays at a three-star lodge, all meals, bottled water and air-conditioned transport included. Children from age six are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Transfer and Sunset Game Drive

• Drive to Kruger National Park via Drakensberg foothills
• Enjoy sunset game drive in open safari vehicle

Day 2 — Full Day Kruger Game Drive

• Morning game drive in open safari vehicle
• Lunch break at park restaurant
• Afternoon game drive continuation

Day 3 — Panorama Route and Return

• Visit God's Window viewpoint
• See Blyde River Canyon
• View Three Rondavels
• Return to Johannesburg

The Experience

The tour leaves Johannesburg daily and drives through the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains toward Kruger, arriving in time for a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. You stay at Sabie River Bush Lodge or a comparable three-star hotel, where dinner is provided. The next day is a full game drive—the core of the experience—spent in the same open vehicle with a shared group, stopping at the park's restaurants for lunch and comfort breaks while your guide points out the wildlife and landscape that make Kruger the most recommended safari destination in Africa.

The final day shifts to scenery. You leave the park and head to the Panorama Route along the Drakensberg escarpment, stopping at God's Window, Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels—all in Mpumalanga province. The drive itself is part of the experience: you pass through Dullstroom, the highest town in South Africa at 2,100 meters, and historical settlements along the way. By afternoon you're back in Johannesburg.

The guide speaks English and travels with the group throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided on board. WiFi is available during the drive. All park fees, taxes and meals are included in the price.

What’s included

• Pickup from Johannesburg and return transport.
• accredited English-speaking guide for all three days.
• two nights at Sabie River Bush Lodge or similar three-star hotel.
• all meals including dinner and lunch at park restaurants.
• bottled water throughout.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• all Kruger National Park fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Nhlalala Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary throughout the drive. Book this tour if you want the full safari experience—two days of game viewing plus the Panorama Route scenery—without arranging separate transport or park entry.

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Top questions

What animals will I see on the Kruger game drives?

Kruger is home to the full range of African wildlife, and sightings depend on the season and where the animals are on any given day. Your guide knows where to look and will navigate the park's roads to find them. The open safari vehicle gives you an unobstructed view in all directions.

Are the game drives in a shared vehicle or private?

The game drives are shared, meaning you'll be in an open safari vehicle with other travelers. This keeps the cost lower and often makes wildlife spotting easier, since guides can radio each other when animals are spotted.

What is God's Window on the Panorama Route?

God's Window is a viewpoint along the Drakensberg escarpment in Mpumalanga province where the landscape opens up dramatically—you can see across vast stretches of the lowveld below. It's one of the three main stops on the final day of the tour.

Is there time to rest between the game drives and the Panorama Route?

Yes. You have two full days of game drives, then overnight at the lodge between each day. The third day is the Panorama Route drive, which is scenic rather than intensive, and you return to Johannesburg by afternoon.

Can children come on this tour?

Children from age six are welcome. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with younger children, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during stops.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes pickup from Johannesburg, all transport, the accredited guide, two nights at a three-star lodge, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), bottled water, park entry fees and taxes. Alcoholic beverages and tips are not included.