4 Days Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Kruger National Park Safari
Our 4 Days Soweto, Apartheid Museum, and Kruger National Park Safari takes pride in taking guests to experience popular destinations in South Africa: Johannesburg and Kruger National Park. Our package allows guests to visit the Apartheid Museum, explore Soweto, and enjoy a scenic drive through Johannesburg. In the Kruger, we offer the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of the Lowveld region in the Mpumalanga province. Guests can enjoy wildlife sightings in their natural habitat from an open safari vehicle and explore the breathtaking Panorama Route.
Over four unforgettable days, your Kruger National Park Safari takes you from the bustling streets of Soweto to the vast savanna landscapes of Mpumalanga, spanning approximately 400km of South Africa's most scenic terrains. The carefully crafted Kruger National Park Safari itinerary balances cultural immersion with nature exploration, offering insights into both the human history and natural wonders that make this region truly exceptional.
Your Kruger National Park Safari adventure includes expert guides who share their knowledge of South African history and wildlife, while comfortable accommodations ensure relaxation after each day's explorations. From witnessing lions roaming freely across the bushveld to standing at the edge of the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, this journey creates lasting memories of South Africa's incredible diversity.
Tour highlights
Comprehensive tour of Soweto township and Vilakazi Street
Insightful visit to the world-renowned Apartheid Museum
Evening game drive in open safari vehicles at Kruger
Full-day wildlife safari in Kruger National Park
Opportunity to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo)
Scenic Panorama Route with stops at God's Window and Three Rondavels
Spectacular views of Blyde River Canyon, the world's third-largest canyon
Authentic South African cuisine, including traditional braai options
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and game drives
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto tour entrance fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Your Kruger National Park Safari experience begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from your Johannesburg accommodation for a cultural immersion day covering approximately 40km of city exploration. This introductory Kruger National Park Safari Day includes a comprehensive two-hour visit to the Apartheid Museum in Ormonde, where you'll gain profound insights into South Africa's complex political history through powerful exhibitions. Your Kruger National Park Safari continues to vibrant Soweto township, where you'll spend approximately three hours exploring iconic landmarks including the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West and Nelson Mandela's former home on Vilakazi Street, the world's only street to have housed two Nobel Prize winners.
- Day2Transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Day two of your Kruger National Park Safari begins with a 7:00 AM departure for the 400km journey eastward to Kruger, traversing the scenic Mpumalanga province with comfort stops in historic towns like Dullstroom and Ohrigstad. The Kruger National Park Safari drive takes approximately 5-6 hours before arriving at Phabeni Gate, one of the western entrances to the park known locally as "Isango le Ndlovu" (Elephant Gate). Your afternoon Kruger National Park Safari highlight is a thrilling three-hour sunset game drive in open vehicles through the southern section of the park, where you'll have your first opportunity to spot African wildlife in their natural habitat before checking into your accommodation near Skukuza Rest Camp.
- Day3Full-Day Kruger National Park Experience
Today's immersive Kruger National Park Safari begins at dawn with a 5:30 AM departure, when wildlife is most active across the savanna landscapes known locally as "Veld ya Diphoofolo" (Field of Animals). Your comprehensive Kruger National Park Safari experience includes approximately 8 hours of game viewing across diverse habitats from the central grasslands to riverine forests along the Sabie River, covering approximately 150km of game-viewing roads. The highlight of your Kruger National Park Safari continues with lunch at Tshokwane Picnic Site, a famous rest stop approximately 30km from Skukuza, before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, and the elusive leopard in prime wildlife territories.
- Day4Panorama Route Tour and Return to Johannesburg
The final day of your Kruger National Park Safari begins with a 7:00 AM breakfast before departing on the scenic 200km journey along the famous Panorama Route, featuring breathtaking natural wonders of the Drakensberg escarpment. Your Kruger National Park Safari experience includes approximately one-hour stops at iconic viewpoints, including God's Window near Graskop, the Three Rondavels overlooking the Blyde River Canyon (known locally as "Motlatse Canyon"), and the remarkable geological formations at Bourke's Luck Potholes. The concluding leg of your Kruger National Park Safari involves a 400km return journey to Johannesburg with an estimated arrival time of 6:00 PM, completing your comprehensive exploration of South Africa's cultural and natural heritage.