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5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route Tour

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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Hazyview

    Start point
    OR Tambo International Airport, 1627, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (Shuttle Terminal, 06:45 - 07:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner served at 19:00 in the restaurant area)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Phabeni Kruger Gate
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  2. Day 2

    Hazyview

    Meals
    Breakfast (Coffee/tea and rusks before departure, plus packed breakfast in the park), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)
    • Morning and afternoon game drives in open-sided land cruisers
    • Packed breakfast in the park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park - Skukuza Area
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  3. Day 3

    Graskop - Panorama Tour

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Panorama Tour of Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit God's Window viewpoint
    • Visit Wonder View viewpoint
    • Visit Three Rondawels viewpoint
    • Visit Bourkes Luck Potholes

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local shops and street vendors in Graskop
    • Visit Berlin Falls
    • Visit Lisbon Falls
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    God's Window
    Wonder View
    Three Rondawels
    Bourkes Luck Potholes
    Berlin Falls
    Lisbon Falls
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  4. Day 4

    Hazyview

    Meals
    Breakfast (Coffee/tea and rusks before departure, plus packed breakfast in the park), Dinner (Dinner around a Bush Boma)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park (Skukuza area)
    • Morning and afternoon game drives in open-sided land cruisers
    • Packed breakfast in the park
    • Dinner around a Bush Boma
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park - Skukuza Area
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  5. Day 5

    Hazyview to Johannesburg

    End point
    OR Tambo International Airport, 1627, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (Shuttle Terminal, 17:00 - 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional morning game drive in Kruger National Park (approximately ZAR 1150.00 per person)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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    4.5
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    4.2
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  • P
    February 3rd, 2026
    3
    A very good experience for the safari and the scenic route / however, the lodge and some of the drivers could be...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: The Mzansi Experience
    Hi Patrick, Thank you for your review. We take note of your comments, but they are not really indicative of what was wrong and how we can improve on it. It would be great if you can please give detailed feedback which we will give our attention to. We will contact you directly. Thank you, Management
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  • S
    October 6th, 2025
    4
    Really enjoyed the entire experience
    Traveled in September 2025
  • J
    July 18th, 2025
    3
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    The round trip was ok, unfortunately there was no group feeling, no shared meals or joint activities. Although you...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: The Mzansi Experience
    Hi Jessica. Thank you for your review. Please note that our packages are not promoted as group tours (with a set departure date and the same people being on the trip from start to end). Our packages can start on any day (which makes it flexible to join), and our activities are shared with the guests who are also on tour during those days you are at camp. Hence it might not always be the same people or the same amount of people. I therefore feel your review is slightly misplaced. I do however hope that your time on safari was enjoyable!
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  • 5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route Tour reviewer 4
    June 20th, 2025
    5
    Everything was well planned and everyone was lovely and helpful. We managed to see all of the Big 5 as well. The food...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • L
    June 11th, 2025
    3
    Not impressed with stay and provided food Staff not friendly
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: The Mzansi Experience
    Hi Latha. Thank you for your review. Unfortunately, none of this was highlighted during your stay for us to address the issue. We are always available to assist with things you feel unhappy with, and sadly we did not get the opportunity as we were not informed. Thank you - Management
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  • 5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route Tour reviewer 6
    May 13th, 2025
    4
    This is a budget tour.Rooms are basic clean and adequate. Meals are plain but served by happy friendly staff. Game...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • E
    February 24th, 2025
    4
    It was good for some reason had to pay extra but the overall trip was good. South Africa is really beautiful
    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: The Mzansi Experience
    Hi Ezekiel. Thank you for the lovely review and we are happy that you had a great time on tour. The reason you had to pay extra was for special shuttles (both ways) at different times than our standard shuttles, since you failed to disclose your flight times until the very last minute. These flight times did not fit into the standard schedule of our tours. To book special shuttles, there are additional fees involved. It is therefore, sadly, due to your own oversight. We contacted you many times before your arrival for this information, but you simply did not respond. Therefore, putting the extra costs on us is not fair, nor accurate. Thank you. Leon Steyn
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  • J
    February 4th, 2025
    5
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    I booked the group tour Kruger National Park: Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route - 5 days with The Mzansi Experience via...
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    Traveled in January 2025
  • 5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari & Panorama Route Tour reviewer 9
    December 26th, 2024
    5
    I had an awesome time! Loved the lodge I stayed. The itenary was good too. Had enough time to relax in-between.
    Traveled in November 2024
  • E
    November 6th, 2024
    5
    Amazing 5 day tour in a beautiful lodge with very friendly staff. I enjoyed every single minute and got to see all of...
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    Traveled in October 2024

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    Emma

    Asked on February 10th, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, the inclusions, and the type of accommodations used on this tour?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten February 2026

      Can you kindly confirm what Cameron's travel dates are so that we can check for availability?

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    Kenneth

    Asked on December 9th, 2025

    Send me the fees for the tour in ZAR

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten December 2025

      The pricing for the 5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Safari Experience is: USD 1161.00 per single person. Total amount for the package will be USD 1161.00 for 1 adult. The pricing in ZAR for this package is ZAR 19 836,03 for 1 adult with today's current exchange rate.

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    Marlene

    Asked on October 8th, 2025

    I won't be able to make it by 6:30 the same day to catch the shuttle hence I was thinking if we can fly direct from Cape Town to one of the airports around Kruger park and get a transfer to the lodge from there. We want to book a Safari package deal with all inclusive (acommodation/transfers/meals etc). Lastly, how busy are the safaries that time of the year? By when shall we have booked everything in order to be on the safe side?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten October 2025

      February isn't considered peak season for Kruger National Park so it might not be as busy as usual. I would recommend booking as soon as possible as you aren't sure how availability will look like by the time you finally wish to confirm. Should you only wish to book closer to the time I would recommend at least a minimum two to one month ahead of time.

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      Marlene

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      I need to look for flights from Cape Town to Kruger Park. If you can confirm that the Tour company can pick us up from any Kruger Airport then I will also book those flights. Return from Kruger Park to Johannesburg can be via usual shuttle.

    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten October 2025

      Kindly note with this package we can pick you up from O.R Tambo International Airport. We can offer another package but it will be a bit more costly.

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    Dave

    Asked on September 22nd, 2025

    What's the cancelation policy: what is time frame for full refund? Pick up time can up to 7:00 am from O.R. Tambo International or near by hotel ( under 1 Km )?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten September 2025

      Regarding your question: "What's the cancelation policy: what is time frame for full refund?"

      Kindly see our terms and conditions with our cancelation policy on the bottom of the tour page under "Good To Know".

      Regarding your question: "Pick up time can up to 7:00 am from O.R. Tambo International or near by hotel ( under 1 Km ) ?"

      We only depart from O.R Tambo International Airport and don't provide pick-ups and drop-offs from hotels. Some hotels do offer shuttle or transfer services, should they not offer these services we would recommend using Uber.

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    Sara

    Asked on August 30th, 2025

    I was just wondering if there is wifi at the lodge and if there is cell service? I also heard that it can be really cold in the mornings for game drives, some friends had gone a safari previously and said they were provided a rain coat to wear. Should that be something I bring?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten August 2025

      There is wi-fi available at the lodge, mainly at reception and the main part of the lodge. There is cell service, however the signal can be weak at some spots, mainly areas withing the park itself. During October the weather can get quite hot as the highest temperature can be up to 31 degrees Celsius, however it does get rainy. Thus, I would recommend bringing a raincoat for when you travel.

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    Olga

    Asked on August 20th, 2025

    What days do we do game drives and what is included in them? What time does it start. What vehicles do you use please? Is the accom shared accom or single accom as I am traveling by myself. Do you have a link to the accommodation I can view please?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten August 2025

      The game drives start quite early as you will depart the lodge perhaps 05:30AM. A packed breakfast is included. Lunch is excluded and will be on your own account. There are stops in the Kruger National Park for food. Our vehicles are open-sided game vehicles. All our single travellers will be staying in their own rooms as we do not let our guests share rooms.

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      What is the cost in this case please?

    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten August 2025

      Pricing for the 4-Day Ultimate Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari Experience is: USD 964.00 per single person. Total amount of the package will be USD 964.00 for 1 adult.

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    Adrian

    Asked on July 1st, 2025

    What is the price in Canadian dollar?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten July 2025

      Once we confirm the quote TourRadar will show your amount in your currency. I won't be able to provide an accurate amount as the exchange rate constantly changes.

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    Heidi

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    Can you provide the names of the lodges available on the trip? I want a quote for two adults and four children ages 12, 9, 9, 7. Also, can you transport my party to an all-inclusive lodge/resort in Johannesburg after the safari?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten January 2025

      We would like to offer you 2 family lodge rooms. Each family lodge room offers a queen-sized double bed and 2 single beds, with an ensuite bathroom, and air conditioning. Our base camp for the tour is a safari-style lodge on the outskirts of the town of Hazyview. It is a 3-star rated establishment with an onsite restaurant, a communal deck, swimming pool, and bar area.

    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten January 2025

      The pricing for the 5-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 & Panorama Route Safari Experience is: -USD 913.00 per person sharing -USD 727.00 for children 12 and under -Total amount of the package will be USD 4734.00 for 2 adults and 4 children

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    Florian

    Asked on December 16th, 2024

    How do I arrange for shuttle service from the airport?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can arrange for a shuttle from OR Tambo International Airport by confirming with us during your booking. The shuttle service is reliable and regularly scheduled.

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    Bettina

    Asked on November 25th, 2024

    Are towels and toiletries provided during the stay?

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    • The Mzansi ExperienceOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, all the bathroom and bedroom necessities will be provided by the lodge.

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