Night Drive Leopard sighting in Kruger National Park
The Socioolite collection · 5 days / 4 nights

Budget Kruger & Panorama Safari

Pair Kruger game drives with the scenery of the Panorama Route on a five-day budget safari designed around wildlife and wide horizons.

From R 30 100,00ZAR · per person sharing

Privately curated · Local safari specialists · Personal travel concierge

Your journey5 days · 4 nights
Your destinationsSouth Africa
Arrival / departureConfirmed in your personal quote
Published starting rateFrom R30,100.00
South Africa · Budget Kruger & Panorama Safari

Big Five country.
Panoramic beauty.

Pair Kruger game drives with the scenery of the Panorama Route on a five-day budget safari designed around wildlife and wide horizons.

See more of South Africa’s northeast by pairing Kruger’s wildlife with the viewpoints of the Panorama Route. Five days allow time for safari outings, changing scenery and evenings at your lodge without making wildlife the only chapter of your trip.

Start planning a safari that fits your travel budget. Send your preferred dates and party size for a personal proposal, and tell us whether you would like to add the optional final-morning sunrise drive.

Accommodation is subject to availability. Your personal proposal confirms the property, activity schedule and travel arrangements.

Your journey, day by day

Discover the places.
Experience the journey.

Night Drive Leopard sighting in Kruger National Park
Night Drive Leopard sighting in Kruger National Park
01
Day 01 · South Africa

Sunset Safari in Kruger National Park

Upon checking in you have lunch and time to relax and freshen up before boarding an open safari vehicle for an exciting sunset game drive inside Kruger National Park. At this time the late afternoon is one of the best times to spot lions, elephants, and other Big Five wildlife. Your safari is only 15 minutes’ drive to the main Kruger Gate.

After your game drive, you return to the lodge where you can unwind, have drinks and relax by the campfire.

Your journey includes
  • Comfortable transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
  • Scenic Lowveld landscapes and wildlife-rich areas
  • 3-star comfortable lodge accommodation
  • Midday arrival and smooth check-in
  • Lunch at lodge included
  • Time to relax and explore the lodge surroundings
  • Exciting sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
  • Opportunity to spot Africa’s legendary Big Five
  • Evening dinner at the lodge
  • Overnight stay in tranquil bush surroundings
  • Friendly, reliable service throughout your safari
  • Accommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Dining & refreshmentsLunch at lodge includedEvening dinner at the lodge
Your overnight stayOvernight stay in tranquil bush surroundingsAccommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Lion sightings Greater Kruger 
Lion sightings Greater Kruger
02
Day 02 · South Africa

& 3 : Full Day Kruger National Park Safari

Prior to your safari enjoy early morning tea & coffee before departing on a full-day safari in our open vehicles. The Skukuza region of Kruger is known for high wildlife density, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five on the 10 hour safari drive. Packed breakfast is included to have during the breakfast break stop together with a lunch stop at one of the Kruger rest camps. These two full safari days maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities.

Your journey includes
  • Full-day guided game drive in the South / North region
  • Early morning safari drive
  • Packed breakfast included
  • Breakfast break in the park
  • Lunch stop in the park own account
  • Afternoon wildlife viewing
  • Swimming and relaxation at the lodge
  • Evening free time
  • Boma Dinner at the lodge
Dining & refreshmentsPacked breakfast includedBreakfast break in the parkLunch stop in the park own accountBoma Dinner at the lodge
Blyde River Canyon view point
Blyde River Canyon view point
04
Day 04 · South Africa

Panorama Route & Blyde River Canyon Tour

After a hot breakfast, explore South Africa’s famous Panorama Route, including the scenic stops, dramatic landscapes and photography opportunities to your safari experience. Guarded by the small town of Graskop, this famous route is home to mountains, forests and canyons, most notably, the Blyde River Canyon, which is also the world’s largest green canyon.

Your journey includes
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Full-day Panorama Route
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Three Rondavels
  • God’s Window
  • Lisbon & Berlin Falls
  • The Pinnacle
  • Graskop George
  • Evening free time
  • Dinner at the lodge
Dining & refreshmentsDinner at the lodge
Umbhaba Eco Lodge Lake Side view
Umbhaba Eco Lodge Lake side rooms
05
Day 05 · South Africa

Sunrise Safari & Return to Johannesburg

Up to the present time today marks the final day of your unforgettable Kruger budget safari adventure. To this end you have the option to join an early morning sunrise game drive inside Kruger National Park or enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge. If you choose the safari, you’ll depart before sunrise one of the best times to spot predators returning from the night’s hunt. This final drive offers another excellent opportunity to complete your Big Five sightings.

Prior to your mid morning, you will transfer to Perry’s Bridge in Hazyview to board your shuttle back to Johannesburg with drop off at the OR Tambo International Airport Bus Terminal, making it convenient for onward flights.

Your journey includes
  • Coffee, tea, and biscuits
  • Breakfast stop Kruger National Park
  • Sunrise game drive in Kruger National Park
  • Early morning return to lodge
  • Mid morning transfer to Perry’s Bridge (Hazyview)
  • Drop off at OR Tambo International Airport Bus Terminal
Dining & refreshmentsBreakfast stop Kruger National Park
The art of staying well

Places that become part of the journey.

Umbhaba Eco Lodge accommodation
Photo: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Hazyview · Night 1

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Comfortable lodge rooms in landscaped Lowveld surroundings near Kruger National Park, with space to rest between safari days.

Named lodges or similar properties, subject to availability. Room categories and final night-by-night allocations are confirmed in writing.

A considered package

The details that make it seamless.

Your journey includes

  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entry & park fees
  • Ground handling
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Domestic flights as per itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • All optional activities
  • Bar Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • 10% Gratuity recommended per day

Before confirmation

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Your safari. Your booking.

Published rates are in South African rand (ZAR), per person. Solo, sharing, group and child categories are listed separately. Your quote confirms dates, availability and inclusions.

S

Single (S)

R35,750.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 5 days / 4 nights

PPs

Per person sharing (PPs)

R30,100.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 5 days / 4 nights

SCH · Groups of 10+

Scheduled group departure

R28,500.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 5 days / 4 nights

CLD · Ages 0–12

Child aged 0–12 years

R16,900.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 5 days / 4 nights

Request your preferred category for a personal quote. Rates, availability and payment arrangements are confirmed before booking.

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Extraordinary places.
Your own way to experience them.

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