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Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

An urban discovery base connected to the trip by Gautrain from Pretoria.

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A former prison complex and the home of South Africa's Constitutional Court.

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Kruger & Lowveld Safari Circuit

Travel east from the Highveld into Mpumalanga's Lowveld, climb the western escarpment to Blyde River Canyon, descend through Graskop and Hazyview, and enter Kruger at Skukuza. A visit …

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Safari from Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the long-distance arrival gateway for the Kruger and Lowveld road progression.

It gives the eastern journey a clear national transport starting point without pretending the city itself is a wildlife destination.

Allow for city traffic, the long N4 drive, and current gate-closing times if continuing toward Kruger on the same day.

Travel can continue by rental vehicle, guided road transfer, tour vehicle, or a separate flight and local transfer arrangement.