9 Day Kruger National Park / Blyde River Canyon
Executive Cousin
This 9-day tour offers an unforgettable blend of safari adventure and scenic exploration. Begin with a night in Johannesburg before heading to Kruger National Park, where you'll enjoy multiple early morning guided safaris, relaxing afternoons at Skukuza Rest Camp, and magical sunset game drives—one including a traditional bush braai. Travel through Kruger to Hazyview for some downtime before exploring the iconic Panorama Route, featuring God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, and stunning waterfalls. Cruise the Blyde Dam with sightings of hippos and crocodiles, then zipline over the Graskop Gorge. End the journey with a visit to the Sudwala Caves and a final thrill on the Sudwala Zipline before returning to Johannesburg.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrive in Johannesburg and check in at the hotel.
Day 2 – Kruger National Park
Breakfast and travel to Kruger National Park. Enjoy a 1 hour Wild drive on the way to check in at Skukuza Rest Camp.
Day 3 – Guided 4 Hour Morning Safari, Guided 4 Hour Sunset Safari
Early Morning Guided Halfday Safari. Lunch. Enjoy the wonders, gift shops and restaurants at Skukuza Rest Camp. Then a spectacular Sunset Safari.
Day 4 – Guided 4 Hour Morning Safari, Guided 4 Hour Sunset Safari & Bush Braai
Early Morning Guided Halfday Safari. Lunch. Enjoy the wonders, gift shops and restaurants at Skukuza Rest Camp. Then a spectacular Sunset Safari with bush braai.
Day 5 – Guided 4 Hour Morning Safari, Guided 4 Hour Sunset Safari
Early Morning Guided Halfday Safari. Lunch. Enjoy the wonders, gift shops and restaurants at Skukuza Rest Camp. Then a spectacular Sunset Safari.
Day 6 – Sudwala Caves, Big 5 Bus Drive, Hazyview Cabanas
Breakfast followed by a scenic 2-3 Hour drive through the Kruger National Park on the way to Hazyview Cabanas. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing with all Hazyview Cabanas has to offer.
Day 7 – Blyde River Canyon Day Trip, Waterfalls & Canyons
Breakfast. Begin exploring the Panorama Route. Visit God’s Window for expansive views over the Lowveld, then stop at Bourke’s Luck Potholes to admire the striking rock formations. Take in the beauty of the Three Rondavels and enjoy photo stops at Berlin and Lisbon Falls.
Day 8 – Blyde Dam Cruise & Graskop Zipline
Start the day with a boat cruise on the Blyde Dam, offering dramatic canyon views, lush scenery, and possible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and waterfalls. Afterward, visit the Graskop Gorge Lift for a scenic Zipline Ride across the gorge.
Day 9 – Sudwala Caves and Zipline
Breakfast. Explore the Sudwala Caves and enjoy the Thrill of the Sudwala Zipline before heading back to Johannesburg for your last and final Hotel Check-in.
What is included
- Hotel Accommodation (9x Breakfasts & 9 Dinners Included)
- All Entrance Fees at the Kruger National Park
- Luxury air-conditioned bus throughout the trip (Excluding Safaries)
- 1-hour wild drive en route to Skukuza Rest Camp.
- 3 × Early Morning Guided Halfday Safaris.
- 3 × 2unset Safaris.
- 1 × Sunset Safari with Bush Braai.
- Entrance and guided experience at Sudwala Caves.
- Blyde Dam Boat Cruise experience.
- Zipline Ride at Graskop Gorge.
- Zipline Ride at Sudwala Caves.
- Visit to Panorama Route including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Berlin Falls and Lisbon Falls.
- All Entrance Fees at all Waterfalls, National Parks and Canyons
Optional Excursions & Extras (Not Included)
- Lunch
- River Rafting at Hazyview Cabanas
- Any Activity not mentioned in Itinerary
