Day 1 – Long Tom Pass
Head out from South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, towards the culturally rich and diverse province of…
Kruger & The Panorama Route
5 day Self Drive – from £459
Enjoy a fabulous mix of South African scenery and wildlife on this five day self drive adventure from Johannesburg.
Highlights:
- Gaze across Mpumalanga, from the summit of Long Tom Pass
- Drive the beautiful Panorama Route, past Blyde River Canyon
- Soak in the view from God’s Window, one of the finest in South Africa
- Go in search of iconic African wildlife on a Kruger self drive safari
- Stay over night in the National Park at a rest camp by the Sabie River
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your South Africa self drive holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Head out from South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, towards the culturally rich and diverse province of Mpumalanga – ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. Enjoy the ever-changing dramatic scenery of high mountain passes and fertile valleys as you drive towards the Long Tom Pass, atop which stands an Anglo-Boer war field cannon which the British named ‘The Long Tom’ and from which the pass was named in its honour.
Johannesburg > Long Tom Pass | 320 kms
Misty Mountain Lodge
Breakfast
Day 2 – Panorama Route
After an overnight stay in the Long Tom Pass, head to the historic gold mining town…
After an overnight stay in the Long Tom Pass, head to the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest with its quaint buildings and museums that will take you back in time to the bygone era of the South African ‘Gold Rush’.
Continue to the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world and arguably the most beautiful! Enjoy stops along the scenic Panorama Route and marvel at the geological wonders of God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.
If time permits, visit the small town of Graskop a great place to pick up some local curios from a wide selection of vendors selling charming locally produced goods.
Long Tom Pass > Panorama Route | 70 kms
Hippo Hollow, Hazyview
Breakfast
Day 3 – Kruger National Park
We suggest an early morning start as you enter the world famous Kruger National Park for…
We suggest an early morning start as you enter the world famous Kruger National Park for the excitement of a self drive safari. Covering an area of 2 million hectares (roughly the size of Wales), Kruger is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to the ‘Big 5′, namely elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, along with a wide variety of other mammals and over 500 species of bird. A true wildlife enthusiasts’ paradise. Stay overnight in the park for a true safari experience.
Panorama Route > Kruger National Park | 95 kms
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Day 4 – White River
Another early start, making the most of your time in this magnificent wildlife haven. Continue your…
Another early start, making the most of your time in this magnificent wildlife haven. Continue your search for Africa’s legendary animals as you eventually make your way out of the park and head towards the town of White River for your overnight stay.
Kruger National Park > White River | 110 kms
Casterbridge Hollow
Breakfast
Day 5 – Johannesburg
Depart White River on your scenic drive back to Johannesburg. If you have time, perhaps stop…
Depart White River on your scenic drive back to Johannesburg. If you have time, perhaps stop at the large town of Nelspruit where you can visit the Lowveld Botanical Gardens or Reptile Park before dropping your car off at Johannesburg Airport in time for your onward travel.
White River > Johannesburg | 370 kms
Your Itinerary
You can customise your South Africa self drive holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Long Tom Pass
Head out from South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, towards the culturally rich and diverse province of Mpumalanga – ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. Enjoy the ever-changing dramatic scenery of high mountain passes and fertile valleys as you drive towards the Long Tom Pass, atop which stands an Anglo-Boer war field cannon which the British named ‘The Long Tom’ and from which the pass was named in its honour.
Johannesburg > Long Tom Pass | 320 kms
Misty Mountain Lodge
Breakfast
Day 2
| Panorama Route
After an overnight stay in the Long Tom Pass, head to the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest with its quaint buildings and museums that will take you back in time to the bygone era of the South African ‘Gold Rush’.
Continue to the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world and arguably the most beautiful! Enjoy stops along the scenic Panorama Route and marvel at the geological wonders of God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.
If time permits, visit the small town of Graskop a great place to pick up some local curios from a wide selection of vendors selling charming locally produced goods.
Long Tom Pass > Panorama Route | 70 kms
Hippo Hollow, Hazyview
Breakfast
Day 3
| Kruger National Park
We suggest an early morning start as you enter the world famous Kruger National Park for the excitement of a self drive safari. Covering an area of 2 million hectares (roughly the size of Wales), Kruger is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to the ‘Big 5′, namely elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, along with a wide variety of other mammals and over 500 species of bird. A true wildlife enthusiasts’ paradise. Stay overnight in the park for a true safari experience.
Panorama Route > Kruger National Park | 95 kms
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Day 4
| White River
Another early start, making the most of your time in this magnificent wildlife haven. Continue your search for Africa’s legendary animals as you eventually make your way out of the park and head towards the town of White River for your overnight stay.
Kruger National Park > White River | 110 kms
Casterbridge Hollow
Breakfast
Day 5
| Johannesburg
Depart White River on your scenic drive back to Johannesburg. If you have time, perhaps stop at the large town of Nelspruit where you can visit the Lowveld Botanical Gardens or Reptile Park before dropping your car off at Johannesburg Airport in time for your onward travel.
White River > Johannesburg | 370 kms
This Self Drive Includes
4 nights accommodation
4 nights car hire, with unlimited kilometers
Comprehensive insurance with nil excess
Well planned route
Time to explore
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Kruger & The Panorama Route self drive and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- A Kruger game drive, led by an expert tracker
- A Johannesburg hotel for before or after your self drive
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Kruger & The Panorama Route
5 day Self Drive – from £459
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability. Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard. Kruger entrance fees and park fees to be paid locally.
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