6 days Panorama Route/Kruger Park Tour 

Day 1: We will begin the journey and drive through some of the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. The tour already starts at the Highveld town of Dullstroom, a 3 - hour drive from Johannesburg. After browsing through the many arts and crafts shops located on the main street, we will visit the Dullstroom Birds of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre for a demonstration. We also visit a local brewery, Anvil Brewery, to savour the local beer and dishes such as smoked trout for lunch. (Own cost) From here we descend into the Lowveld en route to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest. The entire town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a National Monument in 1986 as a living memory of the early gold rush days in South Africa during the late 1800s / early 1900s. We will spend the night at the Porcupine Ridge Guest House. 

Day 2: After breakfast, drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window. We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and craft s are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes for lunch (own cost) and then head to the Echo Caves for a tour in an underground wonderland. We then go to the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight at the resort: Forever Swadini (or similar). 

Day 3: We go to visit Kinyonga Reptile Centre near the town of Hoedspruit after breakfast (own cost), and then traverses to the famous Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre for a tour and lunch at the Curio Shop and Deli. (own cost) Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre follows for another wildlife tour, where we also stay for the night (or similar). 

Day 4: We leave after breakfast to take a boat trip on the Blyde Dam. An interpretation tour will take us to the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon. The Kadishi Tufa waterfall, at 200 meters (around 660 feet) in height, is the second tallest tufa waterfall on earth. The waterfall’s formation strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’. Completing this we head to the Mopani Rest Camp via Phalaborwa gate at the Kruger Park for more game viewing. (Lunch en-route not included) After enjoying a game drive to a bush braai (bbq), (minimum 6 adults) we spend the night here (or similar). 

Day 5: After breakfast (own cost), we drive around the park, exploring every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. (Lunch en-route not included) We then drive south to the Nkambeni Tented Lodge and enjoy a night game drive later on. We overnight at the Nkambeni Tented Lodge (or similar).

Day 6: We continue to Nelspruit (Mbombela) after breakfast to drop you at the airport or bus terminus, or you join us for another Amatungulu Tour.

You will be picked up at any of the following spots for the start of the tour between 8 am and 9 am:

1. O.R.Tambo Airport, 2. Gautrain Centurion Station, 3. Your centrally located hotel, 4. Home pick up

Please request a quote (info@amatungulu.com) 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.

-Camera

-Hat and sun protection lotion

-Mosquito repellant

-Wear comfortable shoes and bring along a jersey or jacket.

• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Entrance fees
• National Park fees
• Meals as indicated in itinerary (B=breakfast x 4, L=lunch x 3, D=dinner x 4)
• Driver/guide
• Professional guide at specialist venues
• Transport by private vehicle
• Welcome pack, and free use of smartphone and data

• Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
• Meals (B=breakfast x 2, L=lunch x 3, D=dinner x 2)
• Alcoholic drinks​
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities (recommended)
• Travel insurance; Flights; Airport transfers; Porterage; Visa fees

• A booking requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
• The rest of the payment has to be paid 60 days before the tour start.

• Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Amount paid less upfront costs. These upfront costs are disclosed to you when you use the Site to complete the transaction and may represent out of pocket expenses of Amatungulu Tours for tickets, transportation deposits and other additional expenses.

Cancellation 59 to 31 days before departure: 50% of tour price, if paid in full.

Cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the tour: 100% cancellation fee. (no refund)