Duration
4-Day
Accra, South Africa
This safari is a perfect combination of luxury and authenticity, while keeping your budget in mind. Visit the tranquil safari capital of Hoedspruit and spend 3 nights at a well-known safari boutique lodge right in the bush. Enjoy a full day safari to Kruger National Park as well as 2 game drives in a private game reserve. On Day 3 we will visit the scenic sights of the Panorama Route Tour. This is well rounded safari adventure with many highlights that you will never forget!
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Via Hoedspruit (Town), Central Kruger NP, Panorama Route
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa - Luxury lodge in Hoedspruit (Town) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1
Luxury lodge in Hoedspruit (Town) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Luxury lodge less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3
Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Enjoy the scenic ride to Hoedspruit after an early morning departure at OR Tambo. You will arrive in Hoedspruit at around 13.30, where you will meet your tour guide who will accompany you on this tour. After check-in at Unembeza (choose from a wide range of comfort levels and room types) and a light lunch (own account) you get to join a shared afternoon safari at a nearby private Big-5 - Game Reserve. Dinner is included. Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Today we will depart the hotel before breakfast in the early hours of the morning. The destination of the day is Kruger National Park! You will be spending the day on an open safari vehicle with a private nature guide, exploring the vast landscapes of the Central Kruger National Park in search of the best animal sightings. Expect to be amazed by your guide's intuitive knowledge of the African Bush. You can enjoy a packed breakfast by the hotel, and lunch is available at one of the rest camp's idyllic restaurants (own account). We return back to the lodge in the late afternoon, where you will get a chance to make use of the hotel's amenities and use the pool, the hotel spa or the gym. Dinner is included. Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Today we take you on a scenic road trip of the Northern Drakensberg Escarpment. Known as the Panorama Route Tour, this route lines up many marvelous sights where we will stop and disembark, you can go on a short hike and explore the area, buy souvenirs and take pictures. We will visit God's Window, The Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls and Bourke's Luck Potholes (some sights are weather dependent). Upon return to the lodge in the late afternoon enjoy the lodge grounds. Lunch is available at a restaurant in the idyllic town of Graskop along the way of our tour (own account). Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Breakfast and check-out. Your guide will take you back to the shuttle, which takes you to OR Tambo Airport at 10 am. You will reach the airport by 17:30 pm approximately. Private transfer options are available at an additional cost. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
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)
Drinks
Offered by
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
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our 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.
Miranda · Belgium
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.
Lo · United States
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
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
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.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa - Luxury lodge in Hoedspruit (Town) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
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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