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5-Day Panorama Route to the Heart of the Kruger

Accra, South Africa

5-Day Panorama Route to the Heart of the Kruger

4.9 / 5 · 70 reviews Offered by Ranger Buck Safaris 5-Day

Overview

This immersive safari journey combines iconic scenery with exceptional wildlife encounters. Begin with two nights at Kruger Gate Hotel, perfectly positioned for game drives in Kruger National Park. Travel along the spectacular Panorama Route, taking in dramatic viewpoints and waterfalls, before arriving at Bateleur Safari Lodge. Enjoying the perfect balance of scenic exploration and Big Five encounters.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Via Southern Kruger NP, Timbavati NR

Country & park

South Africa

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

9 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Kruger Gate Hotel - Luxury lodge just outside Southern Kruger NP

Meals

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

ZAR

5-Day Panorama Route to the Heart of the Kruger
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 R 55,415 ZAR R 45,174 ZAR
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 R 55,737 ZAR R 45,525 ZAR
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 R 54,816 ZAR R 44,574 ZAR
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027 R 57,192 ZAR R 46,950 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 9 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country South Africa
Start Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Southern Kruger NP
Day 3 Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 4 Southern Kruger NP
End Johannesburg (Day 5)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

9
Minimum age of 9 years

The minimum age for this tour is 9 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
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

Kruger Gate Hotel

Day 1-2

Kruger Gate Hotel

Luxury lodge just outside Southern Kruger NP

Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included

Kruger Gate HotelKruger Gate HotelKruger Gate Hotel
Bateleur Safari Camp

Day 3-4

Bateleur Safari Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Bateleur Safari CampBateleur Safari CampBateleur Safari Camp

Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(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.

Scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Day 1

Scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Depart Johannesburg on a scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) - flight included. On arrival at the airport, meet your driver for your private transfer to the hotel. Check in and settle into your room. Enjoy the afternoon on the deck overlooking the Kruger. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Southern Kruger National Park Stay: Kruger Gate Hotel Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Full-day safari in the Kruger National Park

Day 2

Full-day safari in the Kruger National Park

Rise early for a full day game drive into the Kruger National Park while wildlife activity is at its peak. - 5:30 am - 4:00pm (Apr - Sep) - 5:00 am - 3:30pm (Oct - Mar) Return to the hotel and relax by the pool or deck. Dinner and overnight are at Kruger Gate Hotel. Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Southern Kruger National Park Stay: Kruger Gate Hotel Luxury lodge located just outside Southern Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Panorama Route to private reserve

Day 3

Panorama Route to private reserve

After breakfast, meet your driver and depart from the Kruger Gate Hotel. Travel the scenic Panorama Route. En route, visit God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls, and enjoy views over the Blyde River Canyon. Continue north towards the private reserve home to Bateleur Safari Lodge. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure before heading out on your first guided game drive in the reserve. Dinner and overnight are at the lodge. Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Bateleur Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Full day at Bateleur Safari Lodge

Day 4

Full day at Bateleur Safari Lodge

You will wake up very early for your morning safari and enjoy coffee and snacks before you head out. You can also choose to stay and have a relaxing morning at the lodge. During the morning drive, you will stop in a secluded spot in the bush to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Snacks will also be served while you chat about the morning’s sightings. On return to the lodge, a hearty breakfast of your choice will be served. Take a dip in the pool or enjoy a spa treatment. You will be met by your ranger for afternoon tea before setting off on a game drive to find some of Africa's wildlife. Sundowners and snacks will be scheduled at a place in the bush where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed. A short night drive with spotlights in the search for some of Africa's nocturnal animals will follow the sundowner stop. You will return to the lodge, ensuring that you have enough time to freshen up before dinner. Return to your room for a good night’s rest. Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Southern Kruger National Park Stay: Bateleur Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Day of Departure

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward scheduled flight. This marks the end of a perfectly balanced journey combining national park exploration, iconic scenery and exclusive private-reserve safari experiences. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: No major destination visited 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 flights during the tour

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
Ranger Buck Safaris
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Ranger Buck Safaris

4.9 operator rating 70 reviews

Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

APTA & SATSA

Tour Types

Custom luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 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

I would highly recommend this trip.

Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.

Karen · United States

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Ranger Buck: For a seamless and extraordinary travel experience

We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)

Avril Reitz · South Africa

Verified

Arranged for us one of the best trps we've ever had

Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.

Jacquie · United States

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Highly recommended to organise any safari or tour in Africa

Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip

Jackie · South Africa

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 9 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 Gate Hotel - Luxury lodge just outside Southern Kruger NP. 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

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Ranger Buck 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.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

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.

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