Arrive in Johannesburg, pick up your rental car and drive down towards Sabie. If time allows it, you can some of the highlights along the beautiful Panorama route.

Optional: you can fly into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and start your Kruger adventure from there!

It’s an early start, as today you will go on a full day safari in an open game drive vehicle in the Kruger Park. Lunch will be packed and can be eaten while in the park.

After a last game drive and breakfast, it’s time to travel back south. You could opt to drive through the Kruger Park while searching for the Big 5! Alternatively finish visiting the various interesting spots along the Panorama Route you haven’t had a chance to visit yet.

Travel south-east and cross the border back into South Africa. Your next stop is Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Enjoy the park and search for the Big 5. This park is very accessible for your rented car. However, you can also book open game drives via the lodge.

St. Lucia is a cozy little town, situated on the largest inland estuary in the country, which is home to many crocs and hippos. Go on a sundowner cruise, visit the nearby IsiMangaliso Nature Reserve or go for a swim in the beautiful Indian Ocean. St. Lucia is home to one of the most magnificent beaches!

From St. Lucia you travel further down to Umhlanga, a friendly coastal town. A perfect stop-over on your way to the Drakensberg.

Time for a change of scenery. You will visit the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Take a hike, enjoy the stunning scenery and marvel at the uniqueness of this beautiful part of the country.

Check out after breakfast and travel back to Johannesburg Airport, where you hand in your rental vehicle in time for your flight back home.