South African Natural Wonders

South Africa’s Northern Landscapes

Discover Gauteng, the Panorama Route, Kruger National Park and Bela-Bela on a ten-day journey starting and ending at OR Tambo.

Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga & Limpopo

City Discoveries

Johannesburg attractions and local experiences.

Mountain Scenery

Hartbeespoort, Dullstroom and the Panorama Route.

Kruger Wildlife

Explore the landscapes of Kruger National Park.

Nature Escapes

Botanical gardens and time in Bela-Bela.

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Journey Overview

Begin and end at OR Tambo International Airport on this ten-day journey through Gauteng and South Africa’s northern landscapes. The route brings together city attractions, mountain scenery and time in Kruger National Park.

The proposed itinerary visits Gold Reef City, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden when time allows, Hartbeespoort, Dullstroom and the Panorama Route. Kruger and Bela-Bela add wildlife and a slower pace before the return journey.

Highlights

City Discoveries

Johannesburg attractions and local experiences.

Mountain Scenery

Hartbeespoort, Dullstroom and the Panorama Route.

Kruger Wildlife

Explore the landscapes of Kruger National Park.

Nature Escapes

Botanical gardens and time in Bela-Bela.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Johannesburg

Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport and meet your transfer. Check in, freshen up and rest before a South African welcome dinner wi...

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Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport and meet your transfer. Check in, freshen up and rest before a South African welcome dinner with the group.

Day 2

Gold Reef City and botanical gardens

After breakfast, visit Gold Reef City for a morning or a full day, depending on the group's preferences. If time allows, continue to th...

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After breakfast, visit Gold Reef City for a morning or a full day, depending on the group's preferences. If time allows, continue to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Day 3

Hartbeespoort cableway and cruise

Travel to Hartbeespoort for the aerial cableway and a boat cruise. Activities remain subject to weather and operator availability.

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Travel to Hartbeespoort for the aerial cableway and a boat cruise. Activities remain subject to weather and operator availability.

Day 4

Dullstroom birds of prey

Depart early for Dullstroom and visit the birds of prey and rehabilitation centre.

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Depart early for Dullstroom and visit the birds of prey and rehabilitation centre.

Day 5

The Panorama Route

Travel towards Kruger National Park via the Panorama Route, with proposed stops including God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. Fina...

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Travel towards Kruger National Park via the Panorama Route, with proposed stops including God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. Final stops and timing will be confirmed for your dates.

Day 6

Kruger National Park

Spend the day travelling through Kruger National Park, with an overnight stay in the park as proposed in the itinerary. The accommodati...

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Spend the day travelling through Kruger National Park, with an overnight stay in the park as proposed in the itinerary. The accommodation and driving arrangements will be confirmed in your quote; wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Day 7

Panorama scenery and Bela-Bela

Continue towards Bela-Bela via the Panorama Route. Proposed stops include Lisbon Falls, Mac Mac Falls and the Blyde River Canyon area, ...

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Continue towards Bela-Bela via the Panorama Route. Proposed stops include Lisbon Falls, Mac Mac Falls and the Blyde River Canyon area, subject to the day's confirmed routing and timing.

Day 8

A day in Bela-Bela

Spend the day in Bela-Bela at a more relaxed pace. Your confirmed programme will identify the day's arrangements.

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Spend the day in Bela-Bela at a more relaxed pace. Your confirmed programme will identify the day's arrangements.

Day 9

Sterkfontein and departure preparations

Visit Sterkfontein Caves, subject to confirmed access and tour availability, then allow time to relax and pack for the return journey.

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Visit Sterkfontein Caves, subject to confirmed access and tour availability, then allow time to relax and pack for the return journey.

Day 10

Departure from Johannesburg

Return to OR Tambo International Airport for departure, with transfer timing confirmed around your flight arrangements.

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Return to OR Tambo International Airport for departure, with transfer timing confirmed around your flight arrangements.

The final programme is confirmed in your written quote. Weather and operating conditions may affect activities.

What’s Included

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Transport from arrival pickup to final drop-off as specified in the itinerary

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Accommodation during the tour

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Two meals per person per day, coordinated around accommodation inclusions

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Entrance fees for included activities

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South African welcome hamper where applicable

Not included · view exclusions +

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International and domestic flight tickets unless explicitly stated

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Pocket money and personal purchases

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Alcoholic beverages

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Snacks and additional meals outside the package

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Optional activities not listed as included

Travel advice & important notes +

Itinerary details, operators, opening times, and routing may vary due to availability, weather, seasonality, and local conditions. Legacy Travels will confirm current details during enquiry.

For the wildlife sections of this journey, May to September is generally favourable because the dry winter conditions can make animals easier to spot around water sources. The Panorama Route and cultural stops can be enjoyed year-round, subject to weather and road conditions.