Experience a true African safari in the famous Big 5 Kruger National Park, and visit the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon on a scenic tour of the Panorama Route. Combine this with the subtropical East Coast of South Africa, spending 3 nights at Sodwana and St Lucia in the Isimangaliso wetland park with endless pristine coastlines, coral reefs and unique wildlife encounters.
Day 1: Depart from your preferred pickup location in Johannesburg to the Panorama Route. On arrival, check into your accommodation at Panorama Chalets and Rest Camp with a spectacular view of the Blyde River Canyon. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour of the Panorama Route including the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes.
Day 2: Commence on a morning sightseeing tour of the Panorama Route including the Graskop Gorge Lift where you will have breakfast, the Lisbon Falls and God’s Window. Go on a half day self-drive safari with your guide in a private SUV on route to Calabash Safari Lodge, where you will spend 3 nights during your time at the Kruger National Park.
Day 3: Embark on a full-day safari game drive in an open safari vehicle with a professional guide. Begin at sunrise and end at sunset with a lunch break at one of the rest camps inside the Kruger National Park.
Day 4: Embark on a full-day safari game drive in an open safari vehicle with a professional guide. Begin at sunrise and end at sunset with a lunch break at one of the rest camps inside the Kruger National Park.
Day 5: After breakfast, depart from the Kruger National Park through Eswatini to the Coral Divers where you will spend 1 night in Sodwana Bay, with a few sightseeing stops along the way. Spend the afternoon exploring the pristine beaches and forests surrounding the lodge.
Day 6: Go scuba diving in one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world, with a variety of coral reefs situated in the Maputaland Marine Reserve. Alternative activities include deep sea fishing, ocean safari tours, kitesurfing, nature walks and quad biking. After brunch, depart to St Lucia Eco Lodge situated in the heart of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. On arrival, check in and explore the unique town where hippo's roam the streets, with the option to go on an open safari night drive with a professional guide. This game drive offers the opportunity to see chameleon, porcupine, various antelope, hippo, nocturnal birds and occasionally hyena and leopard.
Day 7: Depart on an early morning coffee and croissant boat cruise safari on the St Lucia Estuary, with great hippo, crocodile and bird sightings. Spend the rest of the day walking along the Estuary Boardwalk, exploring the surrounding beaches, lakes and wildlife.
Day 8: After breakfast, travel from St Lucia back to Johannesburg where you will be dropped off at your preferred location.
A private guide and vehicle is available throughout the tour for any additional transport or guidance requirements. For custom tours contact us directly on:
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