This 10-day itinerary takes you through the most iconic landscapes of eastern South Africa, from the high escarpment of the Panorama Route to the wild savannas of Kruger National Park and the towering peaks of the Drakensberg. It's a good mix of wildlife, viewpoints, hiking, and nature.
Logistics
Arrive: Fly into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) near Mbombela. This is the main gateway for the Panorama Route and southern Kruger.
Internal Flight: Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban.
Out: Fly out of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg after dropping your rental car.
Driving Distance and Time Breakdown
The total driving distance for this route is approximately 1,018 km, with about 15 hours spent on the road (excluding stops and game viewing).
