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مضيفون ومشغلون موثقون وجهات وتجارب أفريقية فاخرة احجز الآن أو اطلب عرضاً مخصصاً
5-Day Kruger National Park and Olifants River Safari

Kruger National Park, South Africa

5-Day Kruger National Park and Olifants River Safari

4.8 / 5 · 115 reviews Offered by Khalanga Safaris 5-Day

Overview

Explore the vast plains of Kruger National Park on this 5-day tour with an experienced, private nature guide who will also be your host throughout this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. You will observe animals from the unique vantage point of a riverboat on the mighty Olifants River and marvel at the iconic viewpoints along the Panorama Route. A roundtrip airport transfer, accommodation, some meals and all activities as highlighted are included.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Via Phalaborwa (Town), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg)

Country & park

South Africa / Kruger National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

3 years

Activities

game drives & boat trip

Accommodation

Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger - Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (Town) – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

ZAR

5-Day Kruger National Park and Olifants River Safari
Kruger National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* ZAR R 30,740 ZAR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 31,372 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country South Africa
Start Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1 Phalaborwa (Town)
Day 2-4 Kruger NP
Day 5 O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg)
End Johannesburg (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 3 years

The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan & normal 4x4 vehicle
We can book domestic flights for clients, and advise about international flight options.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger

Day 1

Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger

Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (Town) – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

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Letaba Rest Camp

Day 2

Letaba Rest Camp

Mid-range rest camp inside Northern Kruger NP – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Satara Rest Camp

Day 3-4

Satara Rest Camp

Mid-range rest camp inside Central Kruger NP – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

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Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Meals at Own Expense

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

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

Panorama Route Tour

Day 1

Panorama Route Tour

After an early departure from O.R. Tambo Airport (07h45) via a shared shuttle, we make our way to the Drakensberg Mountains, where you will be met by your private safari guide. This afternoon, you will enjoy the scenic sights of the iconic Panorama Route on your way to your first destination on this safari. Settle in for a restful night's sleep at a Safari Hotel in Phalaborwa, conveniently located right at the entrance gate to Kruger National Park, for an early safari start the next day. Dinner at the lodge's restaurant. Mid-range hotel located in Phalaborwa (Town) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Phalaborwa (Town) Stay: Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger Mid-range hotel located in Phalaborwa (Town) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Kruger Park Safari

Day 2

Kruger Park Safari

We begin our day early with a riverboat safari on the Olifants River. Enjoy the serene morning on the river while enjoying your breakfast and watching animals on the shore and in the water. Later, we make our way to Kruger National Park, embarking on our first afternoon safari with many opportunities of animal sightings in the divers landscapes of Northern Kruger. We reach our rest camp. Optional: Include a night drive or bush walk guided by Kruger Park rangers. Mid-range rest camp located inside Northern Kruger NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Letaba Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Northern Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Kruger National Park Safari

Day 3

Kruger National Park Safari

You will get up at dawn to make the most of our Kruger safari. You'll spend the morning in search of all the animals, including, but not limited to, the Big Five. The dedicated and professional field guide will frequent dams, waterholes, and riverbeds where animals are most frequently seen to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. He will also show you different landscapes and tell you about the importance of vegetation and soil for the different animal species that live there. All game drives are conducted on an open safari vehicle that gives you a perfect vantage point for viewing and photographing animals from their best angle, high over the bushes and grasses Your guide will prepare a delicious South African barbecue (braai) for you to celebrate your last night in Kruger. Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Satara Rest Camp Mid-range rest camp located inside Central Kruger NP Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Return to Johannesburg

Day 5

Return to Johannesburg

After an early check-out we return to the shuttle departure location, where your shared shuttle awaits for your return to O.R. Tambo Airport. Your safari adventure ends at approximately 17h30. Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Or Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

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

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
We can book domestic flights for clients, and advise about international flight options.
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Khalanga Safaris
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Offered by

Khalanga Safaris

4.8 operator rating 115 reviews

Khalanga Safaris offers tailored safari tours expertly crafted by our knowledgeable and helpful travel consultant, and lead by one of our qualified nature guides who can’t wait to share their enthusiasm and love for nature with our local and international guests. Khalanga Safaris is a family run tour operator founded by Shoes Mathebula in 2016 after many years of working as a guide, ranger and tracker for Kruger National Park and privately owned establishments in the region.

Office In

South Africa

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

South Africa

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.80 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Khalanga is offering unforgettable wildlife adventures in Kruger.

Our day safari with Khalanga Safaris was truly fantastic. From the very first moment, everything radiated professionalism and passion. Our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm and enthusiastic, which created a welcoming and adventurous atmosphere throughout the day. We saw an impressive variety of wild animals and received fascinating explanations about their behavior and habitat. The organization was flawless.

Photo by Miranda
Photo by Miranda
Photo by Miranda

Miranda · Belgium

Verified

A dream week in South Africa with Khalanga

My husband and I had an incredible week traveling around Kruger with Prince and a really lovely experience coordinating and booking the experience with Thamia. We did the 6-Day Safari with Night Drive, River Safari, and Panorama Route Tour in May 2025. The Panorama Route Tour was a gorgeous way to spend the last parts of our drive from Johannesburg and get to know Prince before spending the week together. Prince was an incredible guide with a TON of knowledge that he was always willing to share with us. We got to see the Big 5 and Prince was very patient in helping us try to spot the elusive rhino. I would highly recommend Khalanga and Prince for your Kruger safari.

Photo by Lo
Photo by Lo
Photo by Lo
Photo by Lo

Lo · United States

Verified

Wonderful experience with an exceptional guide

We had a wonderful experience with Khalanga. We did the panorama route (breathtaking) with 3 days in Kruger National Park. Shoes was our guide and he was exceptional. He has an incredibly unique perspective as his family lived on the land that is now Kruger National Park for many generations and lived with the animals. He intimately knows animals, their behaviours, tracks, calls (including being able to mimic bird calls), you name it. He is passionate, informative and a joy to spend time with. We felt privileged to be able to see the park through Shoes's incredibly unique perspective. Khalanga safaris is the way to go. You will have an incredible experience.

Sophie · Australia

Verified

Knowledgeable and attentive with excellent communication skills

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 nights/6day Kruger safari with Shoes at Khalanga Safaris. Pre trip communication was excellent and the accommodation,food and guided drives were top quality. Shoe’s knowledge of the park and its numerous inhabitants is most impressive and his description of animal behaviours was wonderful. We were a party of 3 adults all with experience of African safaris in the past and agreed that Shoes and Khalanga was the perfect match for us. Would recommend for an authentic Kruger Safari experience.

Craig Henderson · United Kingdom

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger - Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (Town) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Khalanga Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Khalanga Safaris.

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