5 Day Tour - Kruger Park, Hongonyi & Panorama Route

Day One of Safari

Start your tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria in the comfort of an air-conditioned microbus and travel east towards Nelspruit in the province of Mpumalanga, which means the place of the rising sun, is the primary gateway to the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which stretches over three countries and encompasses the Kruger National Park (South Africa), Limpopo National Park (Mozambique) and Gonarezhou National Park (Zimbabwe). With it’s subtropical climate, abundant sunshine and lush covered hills and valleys. On route we will stop for snack break before arriving at The Kruger National Park. The Park is home to 150 species of mammal, including Africa's famed "Big Five". The staggering 507 bird species, plus the wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians, make this the ultimate wildlife experience. After settling into camp, we venture out on an exciting sunset game drive. Returning to camp after dark, we enjoy a scrumptious dinner. Accommodation is at a private camp situated in a wilderness area away from the normal commercial camps.

Day Two of Safari

Early morning start with breakfast and as soon as the gates open, our game drive takes us through Big Five territory where anything can be expected! Sunrise at a waterhole sometimes offers the viewer scenes that belong in National Geographic. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes. After an awesome day's game viewing we arrive back at camp where we are greeted with the aroma of traditional Bushveld cooking as we enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the camp.

Day Three of Safari

After a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, we depart on for a morning bush walk in the Kruger National Park. This is the ultimate way to experience Africa at its best. Duration of the walk is approximately three hours and you will be accompanied by an armed FGASA game ranger (no children under the age of 14 years old*). After an awesome morning game viewing we arrive back at camp where you will have some free time to relax at the swimming pool or on the deck where you can view Africa’s amazing wild life. Just after lunch we will depart on an exciting half day game drive in the Kruger Park. Upon our arrival back at camp we are greeted with the aroma of traditional Bushveld cooking.

Day Four of Safari

After a leisurely breakfast we make our way along the Panorama Route with breathtaking views of natural wonders along the eastern slopes of the escarpment. There is God's Window and the world's third largest canyon and biggest green canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, and Lisbon or Berlin waterfall. There are African markets at various places along the Panorama Route and there will be time for passengers wishing to buy curios. Arrive at Hongonyi Private Game Lodge in the early afternoon. After settling into camp, we venture out on an exciting afternoon/evening game drive. Sightings of buffalo, rhino, leopard and tracking Cheetah is all part of the Hongonyi experience. You will have excellent photo opportunities of Africa’s most amazing animals as well as the ‘Little Big5’ and the ‘Secret Seven’.  Return to the lodge for a traditional bushveld boma dinner.

Day Five of Safari

Awaken to the day with a bush walk and experience the thrill of encountering Africa’s wildlife on foot to the sounds and smells of the bushveld. After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge it’s time to make our way home back through the mighty Drakensberg Escarpment. Arrive in Johannesburg at about 17.00 after an unforgettable wildlife experience.

* Big 5 Bush Walk in Kruger Park will be substituted by a short morning game drive for families with children under the age of 14 years old. (Please advise if your child/children are under the age of 14 years old)