South Africa · PANORAMA ROUTE TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 panorama route tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Blyde Dam boat cruise near Hoedspruit, 90 minutes of hippos, crocodiles, and the Three Rondawels in Mpumalanga.
“what an experience, guide was knowledgeable and even made some jokes. the beauty of God's creation was breathtaking”
Kruger in 3 days with open-vehicle safaris, sunset drives, and Panorama Route views from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Lodging and meals included.
“We could highly recommend that tour! Norman was lovely and all the time very concerned about our well being and safety! All was perfectly organised and we just had an amazing time at safari and the panorama tour was stunning!”
Full-day Blyde River Canyon tour from Nelspruit, Whiteriver, or Hazyview with major Panorama stops, short hikes, and included admissions.
“Our guide was SUPERB, we started out being locked in at our B and B and he helped us scale the wall to get out. Above and beyond !!!! After all that, he kept the fun and information going for the rest of the day sharing this beautiful tour with us. I love Nelspruit and Hazyview it is such a beautiful slice of heave.”
All-day guided Panorama Route tour from Hazyview with air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and top viewpoints like God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
“When visiting Kruger National Park, l’ll highly suggest you do yourself a favour going to this Panorama route. U will definitely have a more holistic idea about the area. Kruger is not just native animals but also natural beauty crafted by nature.”
Private Panorama Route day from Hoedspruit with Blyde River Canyon, Gods Window, potholes, waterfalls, and a Graskop lunch break.
“Lugares maravilhosos que todos deveriam conhecer. O guia, Zack foi excelente e contou várias histórias locais o que trouxe um sentido muito especial para cada local visitado. Pena que estava nublado e as paisagens ficaram em parte encobertas. Mesmo com a chuva fina, e aqui aproveito para agradecer ao guia por ter trazido a capa de chuva que permitiu andar pelos arredores. Um lugar que eu gostaria de retornar. Obrigada Zack!”
Guided Panorama Route day from Nelspruit, with Blyde River Canyon views, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls, and lunch.
“My partner and I went on this tour on Friday 1st April (2022) and it was the perfect day. I had been wanting to visit Mpumalanga and the surroundings of the Blyde River Canyon for over 20 years, and it surpassed all expectations. We werRead more”
Two days linking the Blyde River Panorama Route to Kruger National Park, with waterfalls, a night in camp, and open-vehicle safaris.
“Awesome guide, Colin, was a delight from Nelspruit for activities along the way to Kruger National Park. Our night safari had a much different feel than our day safari. Guides especially Fiso were all we hoped for and helped us find more than 60 animal species. Worth the cost of the tour!”
Four days mixing Big Five safari drives with Panorama Route views, the Blyde Dam boat trip, and golden-hour wildlife.
“Jakes is very knowledgeable and experienced in all things South Africa and safari. Within moments of starting the tour he provides the history and background that gives you a sense of how modern South Africa evolved. Once the safari begins Read more”
Private Kruger safari and Blyde River Canyon in 5 days from Johannesburg, with bush-lodge stays, open-vehicle drives, and guided waterfalls.
“This trip was an amazing travel experience. Kruger park is very incredible in terms of the wildlife. We saw every day something new.”
A guided full-day Panorama Route trip from Hoedspruit, hitting Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls, God’s Window.
“We were very happy with our driver and guide Eddie. He was in a very good mood and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the spots and take photos. We also had a delicious lunch. It was a completely different side of South Africa that is absolutely worth seeing.”
Panorama Route from Hoedspruit with Blyde Canyon, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, falls and God’s Window.
“Génial ! Nous avons pu voir tous les points de vue emblématiques du Blyde River Canyon et le guide était super ! Merci à lui pour cette journée incroyable !”
Panorama Route day trip from Hazyview with round-trip pickup, included fees, waterfalls, canyon viewpoints, and bottled water.
“I had done some research on the Panorama Route prior to our trip, so I knew some about the sites, and most of them lived up to the hype (I was only underwhelmed by God's Window). Our guide, Renata, was very knowledgeable and accommodating.”
4 days of Kruger game drives plus the Panorama Route, with meals and park fees included, from Johannesburg, for a Big Five focused safari value.
“Muy serios, todo se cumplió tal cual lo pactado, se respetó el cronograma. Muy buenos los safaris guiados, cabañas rústicas pero cómodas y amplias, buena ducha y aire acondicionado, con heladera en la habitación. Comidas abundantes. No es lujoso pero buena relación precio calidad”
Full-day Panorama Route tour from Hazyview with Gorge Lift, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, waterfalls, and big viewpoint stops in Mpumalanga.
“unfortunately, the day was rainy. I couldn't see any view of three rondavels nor god's window. in this conditions, the guide help to find a good view, I satisfied. the only and big problem was lunch. it took more than one hour to serve the food, actually even took 15 minutes for taking orders. moreover, the restraint charged wrong bill. the guide recognized it but the restaurant never paid back.”
A 3-day private Kruger safari with a full day of game drives, then Panorama route views like God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon.
“I was with Mr Vusi, fantastic experience that I reccomend to everyone to do it. the panoramic route, canyon, small city with hystory and peculiarities plus the explanation of the South African culture thought the time has been very interesting and full. Kruger park doesn't need presentation. service and customer attention 10 out of 10. looking forward reccomeding to other friend of mine.”
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