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The Panorama Route & Kruger — a 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 7-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go.
7
days
1362 km
distance
18.2 h
driving
37
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Dry winter: thin bush and busy waterholes make Kruger's game easiest to spot; mornings are cold.
- Heavy transit: day 6 (7h38) runs over 6 hours on the road. Around 7 days would keep daily driving comfortable on this route — or keep the dates and start each of those days by 08:00.
Day 1 Johannesburg → Dullstroom
🌡 -4.9–23.7°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.4h light
09:00
City Sightseeingmuseums & heritage
50 min · Johannesburg
09:50
Airport Clinic & Travel Vaccination Centremuseums & heritage
Receive vital travel vaccinations and medical care at the airport.
50 min · Johannesburg
10:40
Wimpymuseums & heritage
Spot Wimpy outlets across Midrand, Randburg, Centurion, Aero Centre.
50 min · Johannesburg
14:52
Dullstroom Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Centrewildlifemuseums & heritage
90 min · Dullstroom
open: Flying displays at 10:30AM and 2:30PM daily
16:22
Dullstroom Nature Reservehiking
Walk or bike through rolling hills in a peaceful reserve.
90 min · Dullstroom
Overnight: Dullstroom
e.g. Dullstroom Backpackers
Day 2 Around Dullstroom
🌡 -4.9–23.7°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.4h light
09:00
Verloren Valei Nature Reserve
Spot cranes and wildflowers amidst rolling grasslands.
90 min · Dullstroom · R48
open: 06:30-18:00 daily
10:30
The Lowveld Link
50 min · Dullstroom
11:20
The Bushveld Link
50 min · Dullstroom
12:10
Dullstroom Reservations
50 min · Dullstroom
13:00
Wild about Whisky
90 min · Dullstroom
14:30
Fishing
Enjoy the thrill of trout fishing in serene waters.
90 min · Dullstroom
Overnight: Dullstroom
e.g. Dullstroom Backpackers
Day 3 Graskop
🌡 -0.7–27.6°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.5h light
11:29
Jock of the Bushveld Trailhiking
Walk through montane grassveld with views of the Pinnacle Gorge.
50 min · Graskop · R15
open: Daily 07:00-17:00
12:19
Graskop Gorge Lift Co.
Ride a glass lift and suspension bridge overlooking Motitsi Falls.
50 min · Graskop · Admission: adult R30, child R20; lift: a
open: M-F 10:00-15:30; Sa Su 08:30-17:00
13:09
Motitsi Falls
Marvel at the stunning main attraction in Graskop Gorge.
50 min · Graskop
13:59
Natural Bridge
See a travertine-like wayside next to a rushing creek.
50 min · Graskop
14:49
Forest Falls/Maria Shires Falls
Admire captivating falls via short, scenic trails.
50 min · Graskop · Pay R20 to security guard
15:39
The Big Swing
Feel the rush of adrenaline with a thrilling big swing.
90 min · Graskop · R450
open: M-F 10:00-15:00; Sa Su 08:30-17:00
Overnight: Graskop
e.g. Valley View Backpackers · Rustique
Day 4 Graskop → Hazyview
🌡 -0.7–27.6°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.5h light
09:00
Zip Line
Experience an exhilarating zip line ride at Graskop Gorge.
90 min · Graskop · R180
open: M-F 10:00-15:00; Sa Su 08:30-17:00
11:17
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
Feel the thrill as you get up close to venomous snakes and exotic reptiles.
90 min · Hazyview
open: Daily 10AM-5PM
12:47
Balloons Over Africa
Soar above the Sabie River Valley in a serene hot air balloon ride.
90 min · Hazyview
14:17
Thompsons Safaris
Embark on an exciting safari adventure to explore Kruger Park's wildlife.
90 min · Hazyview
15:47
Harrie's Pancakes
Savor a variety of savory and sweet pancakes.
60 min · Graskop
Overnight: Graskop
e.g. Valley View Backpackers · Rustique
Day 5 Hazyview → Kruger
🌡 4.4–32.8°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.5h light
10:10
Lake Panic Bird Hidewildlife
Spot hippos and crocs alongside vibrant birds by the lake.
50 min · Kruger
11:00
Mala Malawildlife
Spot the Big Five easily in this celebrated, exclusive reserve.
50 min · Kruger
11:50
James Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Library and Museummuseums & heritage
Browse through Kruger Park's rich history in a cool, informative setting.
50 min · Kruger
12:40
Nthandanyathi Hidewildlife
Watch wildlife at the waterhole from this accessible hide.
50 min · Kruger
13:30
Kumana Baobabwildlife
Stand beneath the southernmost baobab tree in the world.
50 min · Kruger
14:20
Big Five gamewildlife
Spot the majestic buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, and black rhino.
50 min · Kruger
15:10
Rissington Inn
60 min · Hazyview
Overnight: Hazyview
e.g. Cambalala guest house - Kruger Park Lodge · Dreamfields Guesthouse
Day 6 Kruger → back to start
🌡 6.7–34.9°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.5h light
10:10
Little Fivewildlife
Discover the buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion, and rhino beetle.
50 min · Kruger
Day 7 Around Kruger
🌡 6.7–34.9°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 10.5h light
09:00
Bushmans Trailhiking
Discover San rock paintings amidst abundant wildlife.
90 min · Kruger
10:30
Napi trailhiking
Hike through dense animal areas near a vibrant river.
90 min · Kruger
12:00
Olifants River Back Pack Trailhiking
Embark on a multi-day trek along the Olifants River.
90 min · Kruger · R2700/person
13:30
Mathikithi trailhiking
Hike through big cat territory near a sandstone hill.
90 min · Kruger
15:00
Idube Safari Lodgewildlife
Witness the big five in African savanna.
50 min · Kruger
15:50
Albasini Ruins
50 min · Kruger
16:40
Muzandzeniwildlife
Stop for lunch near the Sweni river on your Satara journey.
60 min · Kruger