Duration
7-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
7-Day Kruger, Panorama Route and Private Game Reserve
Overview
This tour offers the opportunity for safari-goers to experience the African bushveld on foot with armed trail guides. It encompasses some of the best of the Mpumalanga region with the scenic Panorama Route day tour, culminating with safaris in the Kruger National Park whilst in the luxurious Shalati Train over the Sabie River in the park.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Via Klaserie NR, Panorama Route, Kruger NP
Country & park
South Africa / Kruger National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
14 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Africa on Foot Camp - Mid-range lodge inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Nov 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
n/a* ZAR
R 68,200 ZAR
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
n/a* ZAR
R 72,853 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 10 people.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 14 years and older.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 4
Panorama Route (Highlight)
Day 5-7
Kruger NP
End
Johannesburg (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 9 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
14
Minimum age of 14 years
The minimum age for this tour is 14 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: minivan & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Africa on Foot Camp
Mid-range lodge inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Bambuu Lakeside Lodge
Mid-range lodge near Hazyview (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Bambuu Lakeside Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5-6
Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Luxury lodge inside Southern Kruger NP
Day 5: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 6: All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
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.
Day 1
Arrival day - Road transfer
Guests will depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and be transferred via a scheduled shuttle service to Hoedspruit. Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Upon arrival in Hoedspruit, you will be collected by a guide and transported to your accommodation at Africa on Foot where you will have the opportunity to encounter the Big Five on your first guided sunset safari on an open safari vehicle. Your safaris will be in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a wildlife-rich region in the heart of the Greater Kruger. The Klaserie shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. The bar, boma and dining area provide a relaxed area for guests to swap stories about their day in a friendly, comfortable and “real” safari camp, offering good food and a warm African atmosphere. Mid-range lodge located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Africa on Foot Camp Mid-range lodge located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Africa on Foot
Morning walking safaris start at 06h00 and take roughly 3 hours. The walks are not strenuous and take place on flat ground. You will learn how to track wildlife, read the signs of the bush and learn about the various plant species. Walks are always weather-dependent. If it proves too risky then rangers will take guests out on a game drive instead. During the day, guests can relax at their choice of 2 splash pools - one sits adjacent to the treehouse on the perimeter of the camp, and the other is inside the camp. Both pools are a major drawcard for elephants, so don’t be surprised if you spot a few giants during peak safari season! The afternoon sunset safari takes place in open 4x4 vehicles, allowing unhindered views and perfect for photographic and video opportunities. The safari commences at 16h00. We return to the camp at around 19h00 in time for a boma dinner around the campfire. Mid-range lodge located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Africa on Foot Camp Mid-range lodge located inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 3
Sunrise bush walk - Hazyview activities
We take one last bush walk in the Klaserie Game Reserve taking in the sights, sounds and smell of the Africa bush before enjoying a hearty breakfast back at camp. After breakfast, we head for Hazyview where we can enjoy the afternoon at leisure. You can also opt to experience the thrill of Mpumalanga’s longest aerial cable trail, a 1.2km trail that takes about 2.5 hours to complete, comprising of 8 ziplines and 10 platforms. Alternatively, we can explore the Graskop Gorge. Whilst the lift, which travels 51m down the cliff face of the Graskop Gorge, was a feat of engineering skill to construct, it is the Afromontane forest below that is at the heart of this development. The trail has several interpretation exhibits and includes information about the forest, its biodiversity, water conservation, birds and insects. The interpretation trail takes about an hour to complete and has several stairs and steep inclines. Mid-range lodge located near Hazyview (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Bambuu Lakeside Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Hazyview (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Panorama Route tour
The Panorama Route offers a kaleidoscope of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty and African diversity. We visit well-known sites on this tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified guide who has good knowledge of the area. Spectacular views of the Blyde River Canyon and over the endless Lowveld beyond will not disappoint. We take you along the edge of the escarpment to look-out points offering magnificent views including God’s Window, Wonderview and the Three Rondawels. Along the route, we visit the famous Bourke’s Luck Potholes – deep cylindrical cavities formed by thousands of years of water erosion at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur Rivers. At lunchtime, we will stop in Graskop to enjoy lunch at a restaurant, and, if time permits, browse the many curio stalls and shops in this little village. South of Graskop where the Sabie River rises, there are many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit whilst making our way back to Hazyview. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Panorama Route (Highlight) Stay: Bambuu Lakeside Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Kruger National Park
Have a relaxed start to the day with a leisurely breakfast on the deck overlooking the Bambuu Lodge Lake. Our staff can advise you of activities available should you wish to occupy your free time before heading out. We then move on to experience the Kruger Park from one of the luxurious Train Carriage suites which will provide a deeply visceral experience, tailored for immersive comfort on the historic bridge. Here, the very first visitors to the park had a pioneering stay within the carriages following a night of feasting, performance and tales from times long gone. Kruger Shalati offers opulent accommodation with an elevated perspective high above the riverbank. Your afternoon will be rounded off with a 3-hour sunset safari into the Kruger National Park. Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Kruger National Park
Have an early start for your 3-hour morning safari, leading up to a scrumptious breakfast back on the train. A Kruger National Park safari features on top of many people’s bucket list of things to do. Game viewing from open safari vehicles in the Kruger National Park has to be one of the ultimate safari experiences in Africa. You can relax while relying on the skills of your highly experienced and skilled guide to ensure a truly authentic safari experience. An early start allows for sufficient time to appreciate an overview of this iconic destination. The guides are dedicated to and passionate about the bush and all it has to offer, from the more than 500 bird species, 147 mammal species, 110 reptile species as well as the numerous bugs and insects. Enjoy a day of leisure followed by a late afternoon sunset safari to culminate the day, before heading back to the train for the evening festivities and dinner. Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 7
Sunrise safari & Transfer to the airport
This is your final early morning start as we ready ourselves for the final sunrise safari on the open safari vehicles in the hope of finding any animal species that may have eluded us during your stay. After the safari, we head back to the train for a hearty breakfast in preparation for the day's travels to your next destination. Your guide will meet you at the Train Station for the road transfer to the pickup point in Hazyview to meet the mini-bus shuttle to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Offered by
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0 operator rating
216 reviews
Elephant Herd Tours and Safaris is a privately owned and managed safari tour operator based in Hazyview, Mpumalanga South Africa, a mere 10km from the Kruger National Park’s doorstep. As a specialist open safari vehicle tour operator offering guided tours into the world renowned Kruger National Park, our professionally trained field guides will offer you an insight into the vast biodiversity that the Kruger Park has to offer. We believe in showcasing the Kruger Park in all its splendor
Office In
South Africa
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
Member Of
SATSA & MISA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Eswatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Trip of a lifetime!
We got to see all of the big 5 animals with our guide in Kruger, who was dedicated to finding amazing animal encounters. We had several experiences where it was just us and maybe one other car because our guide spotted the animals or got us to the location where an animal was spotted quickly. Everything was prompt and professional. Communication was great. Highly recommend!
JD · United States
Wonderful
Elephant herd customized the perfect trip for my family. Excellent service and great safari experiences for a very reasonable cost. Highly recommend!
Donna · United States
Good
I dont remember the guide‘s name but the tour was 10/10
Fabian · Germany
very correct, professional, modern and great safaritour-organization !
The guide, driver Trevor was a great and lovely funny man! He knew a lot about the animals and showed us the big 5! It was a wonderfull day in a perfect car from a magnificent organization !
Marc Franck · Belgium
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 14 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?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Africa on Foot Camp - Mid-range lodge inside Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger). Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris.
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