Timbavati, Greater Kruger
Jackalberry Plains Camp
From $780 per person · night
Johannesburg, Panorama & Kruger
From $3,600 per person
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History, canyon views and a classic safari. A brilliant-value loop from Johannesburg: the city's history, the escarpment's views and a Big Five safari, all connected by private road transfers.
- Duration ·
- 9 days
- Comfort ·
- Comfort
- From, per person ·
- $3,600
- Best time ·
- Apr–Oct
The journey
About this itinerary.
A brilliant-value loop from Johannesburg: the city's history, the escarpment's views and a Big Five safari, all connected by private road transfers.
Where you’ll travel: Johannesburg, Panorama Route, Kruger
Overview
- Soweto and the Apartheid Museum with a local guide
- Blyde River Canyon and God's Window
- Four nights of game drives in Greater Kruger
- No domestic flights needed
Ideal for value-conscious travellers, history lovers, first safari. Every itinerary is tailor-made, so dates, pace and stays can all change.
Itinerary
Days 1–2
Johannesburg & Soweto
Arrive and rest; the next day explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.
Accommodation: Rosebank boutique hotel · Meals: Breakfast
Days 3–4
Panorama Route
Drive to the escarpment; a full day of viewpoints and a Blyde Dam boat trip.
Accommodation: Graskop lodge · Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Days 5–8
Greater Kruger
Game drives and a bush walk from a relaxed tented camp.
Accommodation: Jackalberry Plains Camp · Meals: All meals
Day 9
Depart
Transfer to Hoedspruit or Johannesburg for your flight.
The complete package
Everything included.
Stay
- 8 nights' accommodation
Experiences
- Guided touring
- Safari activities
- Park fees
- 24/7 support while you travel
Travel
- Private road transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Direct local rates
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on your dates, availability and the stays you choose.
Per person sharing
From $3,600
For two travellers
From $7,200
Per person per night
From $450
International flights excluded. Peak season (December to January, and July to October on safari) and upgrades increase the price; quieter months reduce it.
Route
- Johannesburg
- →Panorama Route
- →Kruger
Stays
Where you'll stay.
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