Duration
5-Day
Kruger National Park, South Africa
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.
Plan snapshot
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
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
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
Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (Town) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Mid-range rest camp inside Northern Kruger NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3-4
Mid-range rest camp inside Central Kruger NP – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 5
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
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
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 5
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)
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)
Drinks (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)
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.
Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger - Mid-range hotel in Phalaborwa (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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