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South Africa (Greater Kruger)

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Greater Kruger is one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, encompassing Kruger National Park — one of the largest game reserves on the continent — alongside a network of private conservancies including Sabi Sand, Timbavati, and Thornybush. The region is renowned for exceptional Big Five sightings (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) and is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for leopard and wild dog encounters. Visitors come for guided bush walks, open-vehicle game drives at dawn and dusk, and the raw, untouched feel of the African bushveld. The range of accommodation, from public rest camps to exclusive private lodges, makes it accessible to a broad mix of travellers.

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South Africa (Greater Kruger) · 7 days

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Greater Kruger Self-Launched Safari: Panorama Route, Kruger & a Private Reserve

A DIY version of G Adventures' 7-day "Kruger Encompassed" loop from Johannesburg. You'll self-drive or shuttle the Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window), base yourself in the gateway town of Hazyview or Hoedspruit for self-drive and guided safari drives in Kruger National Park, then spend two nights on a shared-vehicle safari at a Greater Kruger private reserve (e.g. Karongwe, Kapama or Balule) where Big Five sightings and sundowners are the order of the day. Swap the group CEO for SANParks self-drive permits, GetYourGuide-bookable open-vehicle drives, and reserve shuttle transfers — all at a fraction of the tour price. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP and exclude international flights.

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