4 days Kruger Park Big 5 Safari and Awesome Panorama Route
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4 days Kruger Park Big 5 Safari and Awesome Panorama Route
By Amatungulu Tours
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The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. This 4 day safari is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy spectacular scenery, combined with game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo). The Panorama Route are also to be visited and the following highlights can be seen: Sunset game drive (into the night), Game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo) Game boat ride, Very good opportunities to spot the Big Five, Chances to have encounters with elephant, giraffe, hippo, and antelope, History of the discovery of gold in Pilgrim's Rest, See Pinnacle Rock, God’s Window, Berlin Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a Boat trip on the Blyde Canyon Dam.
6 and more adults get 20% discount
Please make your booking 60 days in advance.
Lowest price guarantee
Ages 0-90, max of 16 per group
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- 3 nights accommodation
- National Park fees
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Kruger National Park
- Entry/Admission - Kruger National Park
What's not included- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Flights
- Lunch, Dinners
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- OR Tambo, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South AfricaPick-up at the OR Tambo airport or your nearby hotel.
Pickup details- You will be picked up at any of the following spots for the start of the tour between 7 am and 7:30 am: 1. O.R.Tambo Airport 2. Your centrally located accommodation around O.R.Tambo Airport Please request a quote for home pick up, or if your hotel is not on our route. (Between the O.R.Tambo Airport and our destination.) Pick up point must be indicated on the booking form.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69452P2- Most travelers can participate
- *Please take note that the minimum age for a game drive in an open safari vehicle during the 3 hour sunset drive is 6. Parents can take turns to do game drives as there are other drives as well.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Bring a camera, rain coat and binoculars if possible
- Sun block is advisable
- You enter a malaria area, please bring mosquito repellent
- Accommodation depends on availability
- Transportation in a closed air-conditioned vehicle according to passenger amount
- Optional activities for your own cost
- Please make your booking 60 days in advance.
- Excellent restaurants are available where you eat.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69452P2
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Itinerary
Overview
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5 stops
Day 1
Johannesburg - Panorama Route
Day 2
Boat trip on the Blyde Dam,...
Day 3
Kruger Park
Day 4
Kruger Park, Johannesburg
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- azubacat12470 contributionsVariety, History and Great SceneryWe recently had the opportunity to do the tour 'Meander to South Africa's best kept secrets and experience Lesotho'. We travelled for 12 days from Capetown to Johannesburg with Jake, owner of Amatungulu Tours. The sheer variety of the landscapes was nothing short of breathtaking. Jake was knowledgeable and well informed and gave us in depth history of all the areas we went through. He is also the only man I know who can multitask. We recommend this amazing tour.Written November 14, 2024
- Explore445814752080 contributionsGreat tour of Cape Town and the surrounding areasMy son and I had the best time!! Jakes was a wonderful guide, and the scenery, the animals, the attractions were all amazing. The food was also excellent and very reasonable, and the lodgings were great as well - we particularly enjoyed our 2 night stay at a small hotel right on the beach at Jeffrey's Bay. Jakes also recommended a very good tour guide for us in Cape Town after our tour with him was over. We have incredible pictures and incredible memories!!Written August 28, 2024
- Maps3139030 contributionsTour thoughtfully planned with excellent guidanceAmatungula planned a route that took us from sophistication to pristine nature. He went the extra mile to show us the expansive and intimate views of the breathtaking Namaqualand in bloom. Our accommodation varied from spacious and lovely guesthouses to farm stays in the middle of vineyards and the expanse of the vast Karoo. He is a guide who covers history, legends, flora, fauna and other interesting topics with flair. He managed our group of varied and strong characters with firm empathy and understanding, while still taking the lead in all circumstancesWritten April 16, 2024
- Jet7466700 contributionsA delightful experience with a custom transfer and mini-tour!We booked a custom transfer and mini-tour with Jakes & Amatungulu Tours in August 2023. We were picked up from the Johannesburg airport by one of Jakes' colleagues and driven to the town of Sabi. Delightful conversation and a pleasant drive, after our long overseas flight! Jakes met up with us at our bed & breakfast, and we finalized our plans for the next day. Jakes drove us through the Panorama Route, making stops as we requested and providing local history and stories. He then dropped us off, as planned, at our safari destination in the Hoedspruit area. Jakes was very responsive throughout the booking and planning process, and we would definitely recommend Amatungulu Tours!Written March 28, 2024
- dreamsltd0 contributionsBreathe taking sceneryThe itinerary was prefect as we wanted to see Cape Town and the garden route without having to book different separate tours.Jakes was very responsive with all our questions throughout. As we were the only booking so ended up as a private tour. Our driver was courteous and punctual. Gave us lots of informative history background to SA . We have learned so much. The Cape peninsula has captured our Hearts.Written March 21, 2024
- janmccoy540 contributionsA day excursionWe enjoyed spending a day with Jakes in Johannesburg. He was kind and patient as we went shopping and stopped at a few places. I would highly recommend him if you are just in town for a day besides his longer trips.Written December 17, 2023
- Jenmcmum0 contributionsAmazing tour!Jakes was an excellent tour guide! He made the experience better than expected. He provided tons of information about South Africa and Kruger / wildlife. Tour was great! Opted for the extra sunrise game drives, very affordable, and had ~20 hours of wildlife viewing. Highly recommend the sunrise tours for the views alone. The sunset tour was also great.Written December 6, 2023
- Marina M0 contributions4 Days in MpumalangaI am so glade that we spend our 4 days with Jakes! he is an amazing storyteller, a careful driver, helped throughout our entire trip and told us a lot of facts about the country. If you doubt whether it’s worth going on a trip with him, don’t hesitate!Written November 25, 2023
- Rod J0 contributionsSouth Africa from top to bottom!From Kruger Park to Capetown, over a period of 13 days, Jakes treated us to the best that South Africa has to offer, in a most professional and informed, but casual, comfortable, and flexible manner. Our sincere recommendation of this tour operator to you is absolute and unconditional. Extremely high value level at an affordable cost.Written November 6, 2023
- yvonnef690 contributionsGreat tour of South Africa with JakesI just can’t say enough great things about Jakes. He took fantastic care of us and he made sure our experiences throughout South Africa were top notch. He’s very flexible. He would often say “ it’s your decision it’s your holiday “. He is very knowledgeable about the history of SA, the culture, the people, the animals, the agriculture. And he has a great sense of humour. It was hard to say good bye at the end of our almost 2 week tour with him.Written October 26, 2023
- BrianTravels600 contributionsAmazing tour across South Africa including Kruger ParkMy wife and I travelled with 2 other couples. Our guide, Jakes, was always on top of things. When anything came up (e.g. a museum was closed when we wanted to visit) he always offered an alternative. In addition, he built flexibility into the schedule to allow us to take advantage of the weather (e.g. going to the beach on the day with the nicest weather, and a surprise wine experience). We travelled from Kruger to Cape Town and saw a lot of South Africa. Accommodations ranged from amazing to eclectic - we loved them all. We can't say enough good things about this tour. We travel about 6 months of the year, and this was the best tour that we have experienced.Written October 26, 2023
- Jan D0 contributionsJake's is the best tour guide in South Africa!Our guide Jake's was extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and had a great itinerary that covered everything that we wanted to experience. He accommodated our group of 6 with ease and booked excellent accommodations, many beyond our expectations.Written October 25, 2023
- Roving258760757240 contributionsEye OpenerIt was an amazing 3 days going from Sandton City to Pilanesberg & Sun City. The views were amazing and driving around the reserve was a once -in -a -lifetime experience. Our guide Jakes was very experienced, and he knew where to look for the animals. His eyes was also very sharp...he can spot animals from a mile away. Overall was a very interesting tour and we were well taken care of.Written September 12, 2023
- Molly B0 contributionsBrilliant tour guideI was very unsure about booking onto this trip as there were no reviews and I was a solo traveller but I am so glad I took the chance! Jakes was so welcoming and made me feel at ease straight away. He made sure I was safe and I had the luxury of a private tour because no else booked onto it! Jakes was very knowledgeable and told me many stories about this amazing place. The highlights for me have got to be the horseback safari where I got up close to giraffes and zebras and the Lesedi Cultural Village which was brilliant. Thank you so much Jakes, I will be recommending you to my friends and family here in the UK!Written July 11, 2023
- wesleymM651FB0 contributionsSouth Africa 2023This was such an amazing education in the history of South Africa Apartheid and the Blacks struggle for inclusion. We spent a great deal of time in many museums. We started in Robbens Island, Nelson Mandela Home, Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum, Bo Kaap, and Voortreeker Memorial. This was my first time on Africa and the culture and beauty of South Africa was quite fulfilling.Written April 19, 2023
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Jonathon H
Mansfield, MA12 contributions
Nov 2022
We asked Jakes to take us to Kruger National Park from Johannesburg. What we got was so much more, Jakes' family has lived in South Africa for hundreds of
years and he has an endless supply of interesting and informative information about the country. The drive to Kruger was pretty long but he made it seem short by showing us many interesting things along the way. At Kruger he did a game drive with us both on the way in and on the way out, both were better then the game drive provided by the park. He never failed to put our needs first including finding an open pharmacy on the weekend so we could get some cold medicine. Jakes was a much better tour guide than the one we had from a major tour company, he was absolutely first rate and is a legally licensed South African tour guide. In fact he was so good that we asked him to spend a day taking us around Johannesburg and to Soweto. Jakes has done these tours dozens of times as evidenced by the fact that he knows all the best places to go and that people wave and say hi when you are walking on the street with him. Obviously, well known and well liked whether in Kruger or Soweto. I couldn't give Jakes a higher recommendation, give him an idea of what you want to do and he will work to deliver the best trip possible. Thank you Jakes for all you effort on our behalf.
years and he has an endless supply of interesting and informative information about the country. The drive to Kruger was pretty long but he made it seem short by showing us many interesting things along the way. At Kruger he did a game drive with us both on the way in and on the way out, both were better then the game drive provided by the park. He never failed to put our needs first including finding an open pharmacy on the weekend so we could get some cold medicine. Jakes was a much better tour guide than the one we had from a major tour company, he was absolutely first rate and is a legally licensed South African tour guide. In fact he was so good that we asked him to spend a day taking us around Johannesburg and to Soweto. Jakes has done these tours dozens of times as evidenced by the fact that he knows all the best places to go and that people wave and say hi when you are walking on the street with him. Obviously, well known and well liked whether in Kruger or Soweto. I couldn't give Jakes a higher recommendation, give him an idea of what you want to do and he will work to deliver the best trip possible. Thank you Jakes for all you effort on our behalf.
Written November 17, 2022
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The pleasure is mine, I will always make an effort to give tourists the best experience of SA during a booked tour. It was great having you on these trips, thank you so much for this highly motivational feedback, it is much appreciated.
Best regards.
Written November 18, 2022
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Sohaib A
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Amatungulu Tours South Africa delivered an exceptional experience for our group, and we can't recommend them highly enough! Our guide, Jakes, was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He picked us up in Johannesburg and expertly guided us through a memorable 4-day journey in Kruger National Park.
Jakes' extensive knowledge and friendly demeanor made the trip both informative and enjoyable. He went above and beyond to tailor our experience, including ensuring we got a chance to see one of the Big Five animals on our last day in the park. His recommendations were always spot on, and his spacious, air-conditioned vehicle made our travels comfortable.
Jakes' laid-back yet professional approach made us feel at ease throughout the tour, and he always had our best interests at heart. Thanks to him, we have cherished memories from our time in South Africa. Amatungulu Tours and Jakes' exceptional service will certainly be recommended to all our family and friends!
Jakes' extensive knowledge and friendly demeanor made the trip both informative and enjoyable. He went above and beyond to tailor our experience, including ensuring we got a chance to see one of the Big Five animals on our last day in the park. His recommendations were always spot on, and his spacious, air-conditioned vehicle made our travels comfortable.
Jakes' laid-back yet professional approach made us feel at ease throughout the tour, and he always had our best interests at heart. Thanks to him, we have cherished memories from our time in South Africa. Amatungulu Tours and Jakes' exceptional service will certainly be recommended to all our family and friends!
Written May 7, 2024
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It was a huge privilege to conduct this safari for your family. I like to ensure everyone is always comfortable and that ensures better customer satisfaction. It will be great doing a tour for your friends and or family again, be sure that client experience are to be held at the highest level at all times.
Regards, Jakes from Amatungulu Tours
Written May 12, 2024
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Aug 2023 • Family
We flew in from Canada and spent a wonderful few days touring the Kruger Park with Jakes who was a very friendly, knowledgeable tour guide. We drove through the park and almost saw all of the Big 5 including many different animals along the way. Jakes was helpful, personable and thorough. We enjoyed our time with our family and went on a morning and night drive where we saw many more animals and had a magical Bush Braai which was the hilight of our trip. Had a great time learning so much about the parks history and the animals themselves. Thanks Jakes until next time.
Written September 21, 2023
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Many thank yous for the great review, its great to know you had an enjoyable time. I will be of service at any time. Best regards, Jakes
Written September 23, 2023
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Madison W
12 contributions
Aug 2022
Jakes put together an amazing safari and panorama route journey together for my wife and I... and he even organized a special surprise for us since it was our honeymoon! It was the perfect tour, encapsulating some of the most beautiful landscapes from the Blyde River canyon as well as TONS of big game spotting in Kruger Park. Highlights were definitely the many close sightings we had of Big 5 animals, as well as the boat ride in the Blyde River canyon. Best of all, Jakes is a genuinely kind and insightful guy, with whom it was a pleasure to spend the many hours of van time throughout the tour.
Written September 6, 2022
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Thank you for your kind review! We're excited to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Jakes who is good in engaging Tourists and provide excellent educational interpretation. We are trying our best to make every tour special. Regards
Written September 7, 2022
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May 2024 • Friends
had an awesome experience with jakes company, truly a reliable tour company, felt like a personalized trip. simon our tour guide is so knowledgable and we never felt like a client but rather he treated us like family. kudos to the company! i will surely highly recommend to my friends. amatungulo tour company really knows how to showcase the best of south africa!
Written June 3, 2024
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It was awesome to arrange the trip for you and your group. Very happy the guide could be of help at all times. We appreciate your good review and comments. Thanks again, and please call again.
Written June 5, 2024
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Exterious
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We Enjoyed the four days. Simon was really accomodating and was flexible to our schedule. We were lucky enough to see the big5 in the first two days and we did a few extra game drives in the park were we saw plenty of other animals. We stayed in different lodges throughout the park and the food is great, plenty of options.
The panorama route was also very nice to experience. Would recommend this tour!
The panorama route was also very nice to experience. Would recommend this tour!
Written April 3, 2024
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Appreciate your rating, thank you for the booking.
Written April 3, 2024
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linda b
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Aug 2023 • Family
We had an amazing time , i had my 9 year old boy with me. He enjoyed it so much would 100 per cent go back.
Written September 7, 2023
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It was great having you as Guests, I will surely be welcoming you with open arms on your next trip, many thanks, Jakes.
Written September 15, 2023
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Henry Y
7 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Jakes was our tour guide, and you can't wish for a much better person to show you around South Africa. It was the first time that my partner and I visited South Africa, so we greatly enjoyed how knowledgeable Jakes is on the country's history and culture. His deep expertise and passion for wildlife also certainly came in handy while we were in Kruger.
We enjoyed the small group size, which meant that we were able to see a lot more sights than other larger tour groups. The itinerary was well-crafted, as it has the perfect balance of nature and safari.
Thanks so much for a great few days, Jakes - we hope to join one of your other tours in South Africa in the not so distant future.
We enjoyed the small group size, which meant that we were able to see a lot more sights than other larger tour groups. The itinerary was well-crafted, as it has the perfect balance of nature and safari.
Thanks so much for a great few days, Jakes - we hope to join one of your other tours in South Africa in the not so distant future.
Written June 23, 2023
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It was a great safari indeed, supplemented by good conversation by you and your partner. Thank you so much for the great review, and I would anytime welcome you back for more tours.
Regards, Jakes
Written June 24, 2023
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Michelle L
7 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
After reading many trip advisor reviews I reached out to Jakes regarding a family holiday in South Africa, I am so glad I did. From the get go Jakes made it easy for me to plan the trip. We had a group of 7 adults (all our kids are in their 20's) flying in from 3 different locations. After confirming our accomodation in Joburg, we left it in Jakes hands. The accommodation for all 3 nights was terrific, and we were blown away by the special dinner arranged for us in Kruger. You cannot explain the feeling of sitting in the middle of a national park, with a beautifully set table, and a private dinner provided under the stars.
Jakes and Simon our guides were so knowledgable, and exceptionally patient with our group. Making sure all our accommodations were acceptable, and our meals well planned, it was thoughtful touches such as fresh fruit for the car ride, providing binoculars, helping us take photos at just the right angles (lighting) and ensuring that 1 vegetarian was catered for that made our trip so amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, including making arrangements for my sister who only booked 2 weeks before our tour started!
We immediately booked a second tour with Jakes and Simon to do Soweto and Apartheid Museum, which is a testament to how much we valued and trusted them.
Thanks Again.
Jakes and Simon our guides were so knowledgable, and exceptionally patient with our group. Making sure all our accommodations were acceptable, and our meals well planned, it was thoughtful touches such as fresh fruit for the car ride, providing binoculars, helping us take photos at just the right angles (lighting) and ensuring that 1 vegetarian was catered for that made our trip so amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, including making arrangements for my sister who only booked 2 weeks before our tour started!
We immediately booked a second tour with Jakes and Simon to do Soweto and Apartheid Museum, which is a testament to how much we valued and trusted them.
Thanks Again.
Written July 14, 2019
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Dear Michelle. It was a big pleasure and honour to do this tour/safari for you and your family. Your review is very encouraging and motivates us to provide our guests with even a greater experience. Thanks for a great review and please call again.
Beat regards, Jakes from Amatungulu Tours.
Written July 15, 2019
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Josette D
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Dec 2018 • Family
This was the most amazing experience of my life. I highly recommend this tour. Our accommodation were great. Our tour guide was very informative and conscientious of our needs.
Written January 9, 2019
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Dear Josette. Its so nice to hear you enjoyed your time and that all went off well. Thank you so much for your support, and be sure it will be even better next time!
Best regards.
Written January 10, 2019
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