Johannesburg
2 nights
Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park
7 daysSouth Africa
Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park is a 7-day guided tour with National Geographic Expeditions through South Africa. 70 departures are open from Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 16, 2027. The lowest current price is $2,849 per person (twin share), for the Jan 9, 2027 departure.
Explore the Greater Kruger area on an exhilarating journey to South Africa. Travel along the jaw-dropping Panorama Route; track elephants, lions, and cheetahs at one of the continent’s most celebrated national parks; and venture out on safari with a researcher from the Cheetah Range Expansion Project, part of National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative. Spend the evenings relaxing at your scenic safari lodges, taking in the spectacular African sunset from the deck.
- Length
- 7 days
- Starts and ends
- Johannesburg
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Price basis
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Trip type
- Journeys
- Activity level
- Light-Moderate
- Service level
- Casual
- Operated by
- G Adventures
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Itinerary
- JohannesburgDay 1
- Johannesburg/Greater Kruger AreaDay 2
- Kruger National ParkDay 3
- Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game ReserveDay 4
- Karongwe Private Game ReserveDay 5
- Karongwe Private Game Reserve/JohannesburgDay 6
- JohannesburgDay 7
Day 1JohannesburgJohannesburg
Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a dinner with your fellow travellers tonight.
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2Johannesburg/Greater Kruger AreaJohannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God's Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.
- Panorama Route Scenic Drive
Day 3Kruger National ParkKruger National Park
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.
- Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Day 4Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game ReserveGreater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative. Sit back for a lecture and learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.
- Carnivore Conservation Experience
Day 5Karongwe Private Game ReserveKarongwe Private Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa's famed "big five" as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds before enjoying a traditional South African dinner with your fellow travellers.
- Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
- Free Time
- Boma Braai
Day 6Karongwe Private Game Reserve/JohannesburgKarongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner in our lodge.
- Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 7JohannesburgJohannesburg
Depart at any time.
- Departure Day
Hotels
Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
2 nights
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
2 nights
Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp
What’s included
Not included
- Airfare to and from destination
- Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance
- Visas
- Any activity not described in What's Included
- Meals on your own
- Gratuities
Dates and prices
Per person, twin share
Questions about Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park
How much does Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park cost?
The lowest current price is $2,849 per person (Jan 9, 2027 departure). Prices are per person, twin share, and depend on the departure date; the page lists every date with its price.
When is Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park cheapest?
January 2027 has the lowest current price, from $2,849 per person, among 12 months with priced departures.
When does Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park depart?
70 departures are open in November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, March 2027, April 2027, May 2027 and June 2027 and later. Departures marked "On request" are confirmed by an advisor.
What is not included?
Airfare to and from destination, Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance, Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance, Visas, Any activity not described in What's Included, Meals on your own and Gratuities.
Where does Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park go?
The 7-day itinerary visits Johannesburg, Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area, Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Karongwe Private Game Reserve and Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg.
Where do you stay?
Hotels on this tour: Southern Sun Rosebank, Johannesburg, Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area and Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp, Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
How do I book Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website. Prices are read from the supplier and shown only while they are less than 14 days old, so a price on this page is never older than that. The final price is confirmed when you book.