Duration
6-Day
Kruger National Park, Botswana
6-Day Kruger Safari & Eswatini Cultural Explorer
Overview
Experience an enriching journey through South Africa and the Kingdom of Eswatini on this 6-day safari and cultural adventure. Enjoy thrilling game drives in Kruger National Park, explore the breathtaking Panorama Route, and discover the traditions and landscapes of Eswatini. From Big Five sightings to authentic Swazi cultural encounters and ancient mountain ranges, this tour blends wildlife, heritage, and scenic beauty into one unforgettable Southern African experience.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg (Johannesburg)
Via Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route
Country & park
Botswana / Kruger National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Kruger Adventure Lodge - Budget lodge near Hazyview (Town, South Africa)
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$3,080 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$3,135 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
n/a* USD
$3,190 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 2 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 US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1
Greater Kruger
Day 2
Kruger NP
Day 3
Panorama Route (Highlight)
country
Eswatini
Day 4
Mbabane (City)
Day 5
Mantenga (Cultural Village)
country
South Africa
End
Johannesburg (Johannesburg) (Day 6)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and bush camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 3 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 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
Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge near Hazyview (Town, South Africa)
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3
Kruger Adventure Lodge
Budget lodge less than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4
Silverstone Lodge
Mid-range lodge near Mbabane (City, Eswatini) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut
Mid-range bush camp inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
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
Johannesburg to Kruger & Sunset Safari
Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport, transfer to your lodge in the Greater Kruger area. After check-in and time to relax, head out on an exciting sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. As the bush cools, wildlife becomes active — offering opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, antelope, and possibly predators. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Budget lodgenear Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Greater Kruger (South Africa) Stay: Kruger Adventure Lodge Budget lodgenear Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Full Day Kruger National Park Safari
After breakfast, depart for a full-day safari inside Kruger National Park. Accompanied by an experienced guide, explore diverse ecosystems while searching for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — along with abundant birdlife and plains game. Enjoy rest stops within the park before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner. Budget lodgenear Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kruger National Park (South Africa) Stay: Kruger Adventure Lodge Budget lodgenear Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Panorama Route Tour
Following breakfast, enjoy a full-day exploration of the scenic Panorama Route. Visit iconic viewpoints such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and the Three Rondavels overlooking Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular region offers dramatic landscapes and unforgettable photo opportunities. Return to the lodge for dinner. Budget lodgeless than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa) Stay: Kruger Adventure Lodge Budget lodgeless than 1hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Sunrise Safari & Transfer to Eswatini
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, depart by road to the Kingdom of Eswatini. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in this peaceful mountain setting. Lunch and dinner is on your own account. Driver can help you choose places to eat. Mid-range lodgenear Mbabane (City, Eswatini) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mbabane (City, Eswatini) Stay: Silverstone Lodge Mid-range lodgenear Mbabane (City, Eswatini) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Swazi Culture & Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast, visit Mantenga Cultural Village for an authentic insight into traditional Swazi life, including a vibrant cultural performance by local maidens. Later, enjoy lunch before visiting Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where you will experience Eswatini’s natural beauty. Accommodation is in traditional Swazi huts, followed by dinner and overnight. Mid-range bush camp located inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Mantenga Cultural Village (Cultural Village, Eswatini) Stay: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut Mid-range bush camp located inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Ngwenya Glass & Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail
After breakfast, visit the Ngwenya hand-blown Glass Factory to observe skilled artisans at work. Continue through the valley of Maguga Dam, an important economic resource for Eswatini. Travel onward through the ancient Greenstone Belt Mountains, also known as the Makhonjwa Mountains — over 3.6 billion years old. Along the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail, stop at scenic viewpoints and interpretive sites explaining Earth’s early geological history. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg, marking the end of your tour. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
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
Knap Tours
4.8 operator rating
49 reviews
Knap Tours is a safari travel company specializing in budget and mid-range tours across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. The company offers game drives, safari walks, cultural tours, and reliable private and shared transfer services. Guests are taken to iconic destinations including Kruger, Madikwe, Panorama Route, Garden Route, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Sossusvlei, and the Namib Desert, combining wildlife, landscapes, culture, and seamless travel experiences.
Office In
South Africa
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2022)
Member Of
SATSA & ATA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Macdonald was extremely friendly, patient and knowledgeable.
We had a wonderful Winelands tour with Macdona with Knap tours. We were picked up on time and enjoyed our drive to the Stellenbosch area. We visited 3 wineries and had delicious tastings at each. Macdonald also brought us to a restaurant in the town of Stellenbosch, The Wine Glass, and we had a wonderful conversation with Macdonald at lunch. The wineries visited were wonderful. The last one also had olive oils to sample. The Vineyards were top tier and we enoyed the beautiful scenery during the drive. We also used Knap tours to pick us up at the airport and bring us to our hotel when we arrived in Cape Town. Macdonald greeted us after we exoted baggage cllaim with our name on a sign,.no waiting! We highly this awesime service. We already have booked our airport drop offs with them as well.
Margaret Zimmer · United States
A service that puts you at ease
From start to finish, the process was seamless. Contacted them initially to enquire about a transfer and they responded within 20 mins with all the information needed. Price was so reasonable in comparison to other transfer options. A WhatsApp group was made the day before with times and information provided. Simba transferred us from Cape Town to Sanbona wildlife reserve and his service was exceptional. Arrived promptly, put us at ease the entire journey, allowing us to stop when needed, providing great tunes and giving us really interesting information on the area. Took a beautiful scenic route. Cannot recommend enough and would advise checking with this company first before taking the transfers offered by the places you are going as they are usually double in price.
Kerri · Ireland
Brilliant organisation at very short notice
Julian put together our last-minute three-day safari trip to Namibia at one day’s notice and stayed in touch to make sure all the arrangements went smoothly (they did). He responded immediately to our initial enquiry. We were met at the airport by our driver/guide Jeff, who was excellent, knowledgeable and attentive, so our experience in Etosha National Park was truly amazing. We would thoroughly recommend Knap Tours.
David · United Kingdom
Amazing experience!
Incredible experience on the Garden Route with guide Macdonald.
Marcio · Brazil
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 US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Kruger Adventure Lodge - Budget lodge near Hazyview (Town, South Africa). Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Knap Tours , 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.
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 Knap Tours .
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