Johannesburg to Kruger (via the Panorama Route)

Road Trip

Johannesburg to Kruger (via the Panorama Route)

The self-drive from Johannesburg to southern Kruger via the escarpment — Dullstroom's mist, the Panorama Route, and a 20-minute gate at Hazyview.

4.5 hours direct; a full day via Panorama420 kmBest: South to north

Our take

The classic self-drive to Kruger — go via the Panorama Route, not straight down the N4.

What's worth stopping for

Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.

  1. 01
    Johannesburg
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    Johannesburg

    Start

    Allow —+0 min detour
  2. 02
    Dullstroom
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    Dullstroom

    Worth a Detour

    Mist, trout, whisky

    Allow half day+20 min detour
  3. 03
    Graskop
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    Graskop

    Great Stop

    Panorama Route hub

    Allow half day+0 min detour
  4. 04
    Hazyview
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    Hazyview

    20 minutes to Kruger gates

    Allow 2-3 nights+0 min detour