May–Set tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
SOUTH AFRICA · WILDLIFE + NATURE
SOUTHERN AFRICA — KRUGER & KALAHARI
Kruger safaris and Kalahari landscapes in two countries.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEMay–Sep
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYSouth Africa
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Johannesburg → Panorama Route → Kruger → Kalahari (Botswana)
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Johannesburg
2Wildlife on Panorama Route
3Natural landscapes of Kruger
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
Kruger safaris and Kalahari landscapes in two countries. The combination of Johannesburg and Kalahari gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Johannesburg
The trip begins in Johannesburg, with time for wildlife observation in a natural environment in Johannesburg.
DAY 2
Johannesburg — landscapes and culture
More time in Johannesburg, now with safaris and reading about the Johannesburg ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Johannesburg — selected experiences
The day in Johannesburg combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Johannesburg. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Johannesburg → Panorama Route
The journey leaves Johannesburg and heads to the Panorama Route, with the remainder of the day focused on safaris and reading about the Panorama Route ecosystem.
DAY 5
Panorama Route — selected experiences
The Panorama Route day combines wildlife and natural landscapes of the Panorama Route. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Panorama Route — local experience
The stay on Panorama Route continues with wildlife observation in a natural environment on Panorama Route. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Panorama Route → Kruger
The route between Panorama Route and Kruger changes the scenery of the trip; Upon arrival, go on dawn and late afternoon safaris in Kruger.
DAY 8
Kruger — local experience
The stay in Kruger continues with observation of fauna and open landscapes of Kruger. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Kruger in depth
Day in Kruger for game drives and stops at Kruger water points. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 10
Kruger → Kalahari
From Kruger to Kalahari, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by observation of fauna in a natural environment in Kalahari.
DAY 11
Kalahari in depth
Day in Kalahari for safaris and reading about the Kalahari ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 12
Kalahari — full day
Kalahari gets a full day of Kalahari wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Wildlife observation in natural environments, with no guarantee of sightings. The sequence between Johannesburg and Kalahari gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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