5-Day Big Five Camping Safari with Panorama Highlights
5 days· Panorama Route Tours· South Africa Safaris

5-Day Big Five Camping Safari with Panorama Highlights

Duration
5 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–10 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
Non refundable

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5-Day Kruger & Panorama Route Camping Adventure

Experience an authentic 5-day Kruger and Panorama Route camping adventure with Knap Tours. This budget-friendly safari is designed for travellers who want real wilderness, rich culture, and close wildlife encounters without luxury pricing. It combines guided safaris, scenic landscapes, and nights under the African sky.

Your journey takes you into the iconic Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. Here, you join expert local guides on early morning and late afternoon game drives. These drives offer excellent chances to see the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo. In addition, you may also spot giraffes, zebras, antelope, and many bird species across the open savannah.

Between game drives, you return to comfortable camp setups where you enjoy the true bush atmosphere. Nights are spent in tents under a sky filled with stars, while the sounds of nature create a unique and peaceful experience. As a result, you feel fully connected to the wild environment.

The adventure continues along the breathtaking Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most scenic drives. Here, you explore famous viewpoints such as God’s Window, where sweeping views stretch across forests and valleys. You also visit the dramatic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest green canyons in the world, known for its cliffs, rivers, and striking rock formations.

Throughout the tour, expert guides share stories about wildlife, ecosystems, and local culture. In addition, they ensure a safe and enriching experience while helping you understand the natural world around you.

This 5-day camping safari blends adventure, education, and affordability in one unforgettable journey. First, you explore the wild heart of Kruger. Then, you discover the beauty of the Panorama Route. As a result, you return home with lasting memories of South Africa’s landscapes and wildlife.

 

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 - Travel to Dumela & Sunset Game Drive

    Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Johannesburg. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive to Dumela Tented Camp in the Greater Kruger area. After check-in and some relaxation time, head out for your first guided sunset game drive in the Greater Kruger. Watch for wildlife as the bush comes alive in the golden light. Return to camp for a hearty dinner under the stars and your first night in the African wilderness.

  2. Day 2 - Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

    After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day guided safari inside Kruger National Park. Travel in an open safari vehicle with an experienced guide as you search for the Big 5 and many more species in their natural habitat. Lunch is at your own expense at a rest camp in the park. Return to Dumela in the late afternoon, where dinner and stories around the fire await you.

  3. Day 3 - Scenic Panorama Route Exploration

    Today offers a break from game drives as you head out on a full-day tour of the Panorama Route. Visit iconic stops like God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels, soaking in sweeping views and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy the cool highlands and photographic moments before returning to camp for dinner and a relaxed evening in the bush.

  4. Day 4 - Another Big Day in Kruger National Park

    Enjoy another exciting full-day safari in Kruger National Park. With each game drive offering something different, you’ll have a second chance to spot rare wildlife and witness predator-prey dynamics in action. Your guide will share fascinating facts

  5. Day 5 - Sunrise Game Drive & Return to Johannesburg

    Rise early for a final morning game drive—your last chance to spot Kruger’s incredible wildlife. After returning to camp for breakfast and check-out, begin the journey back to Johannesburg. Arrive in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Alcoholic drinks

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