Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
OR Tambo to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
OR Tambo to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
All logistics are covid-19 regulation dependent.
Start the day early on this intimate small group safari (less than 10 people) from OR Tambo Airport. A transfer from your hotel to the shuttle pick-up point costs ZAR 875 per transfer.
Alternatively, we do collect from Nelspruit Airport at 1:15 pm and Skukuza Airport (R100 landing fee). This provides flexibility to get to the safari.
A scenic drive with fantastic photographic opportunities takes us though the escarpment and the lowveld to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve (when taking the shuttle service from Johannesburg). We advise guests to buy take-out meals at the standard road stop (on their own account).
The afternoon drives continue after dark (sunset drive) and dinner is afterwards.
Overnight at your Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
Wildlife in Sabi Sands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
The day starts with an early wake-up call between 5:00 am and 5:30 am. Tea, coffee and muffins are enjoyed before leaving at first light on your morning game drive. Your Sabi Sand morning activity can either be a game drive or bush walk. While seeing big game is always breathtakingly impressive, there are many other species. You'll be returning to the lodge at around 9:00 am for a full breakfast. You can also opt for a bush walk instead of the morning game drive.
Lunch is served around 2:00 pm.
The afternoon drive extends into the evening and you will be spoiled when stopping to enjoy some sun-downer refreshments.
Your guide will assist with a spotlight so that you may view the African wildlife during the night activities.
Meals are an extraordinary culinary experience where traditional African cuisine fuse effortlessly with modern trends. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements are also specially catered for.
Your overnight stay is at the Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sabi Sand Game Reserve to Kruger National Park
Sabi Sand Game Reserve to Kruger National Park
The day starts with an early wake-up call between 5:00am and 5:30 am. Tea, coffee and muffins are enjoyed before leaving at first light on your morning game drive. Afterwards, return to lodge for a full breakfast at 9:00 am. You can also opt for a bush walk instead of the morning game drive (should the lodge include it).
After breakfast and a short rest break, and you will be transferred back to Kruger National Park for your overnight stay.
Your afternoon Kruger game drive starts at approximately 3:00 pm.
Animal sightings are not guaranteed, however the chances to spot all of the Big Five on our safari is very good!
Delicious dinner and pudding (catering for various diets) is included after the afternoon game drive. A glass of wine or juice can be enjoyed with dinner.
Your overnight stay is in Kruger National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
The start time of your morning drive will depend on Kruger rest camp gate opening times (as it differs throughout the year). April to September, the rest camp gates open at 6:00 am, November to January (4:30 am). February, March and October rest camp gates open at 5:30 am.
After the morning game drive, enjoy a hot brunch.
Our included optional bush walk can be joined on safaris 5-day/4-night and longer. It's restricted to ages 12 to 64.
Dinner is a meal South Africans regularly enjoy (for various diets) with pudding and a glass of wine.
Optional Panorama Route can be booked at ZAR 3500 per person (to replace the activities for the day).
Pre-bookable: Places visited are Gods Window, Bourke’s Luck, Three Rondavels (Blyde River Canyon) and a waterfall (timing dependent). Meal/lunch stop on route (at your own expense).
Overnight in Kruger park.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kruger National Park to OR Tambo Airport
Kruger National Park to OR Tambo Airport
The day starts early (after the game rangers or hosts’ wake-up call). The start time of your morning drive will depend on rest camp gate opening times (as it differs throughout the year). You may still be able to see nocturnal animals. April to September, the rest camp gates open at 6:00 am, November to January 4:30 am, February, March and October the rest camp gates open at 5:30 am.
Enjoy coffee or tea with rusks/muffins. The morning game drive is the last chance to spot the Big Five, offering guests the opportunity to explore spectacular wild Africa, to spot an array of interesting wildlife.
After the morning game drive, brunch is a hot breakfast.
Guests are dropped off at Skukuza Airport according to their flight time (pre-arranged), at Nelspruit Airport strictly 1:15 pm and in Johannesburg between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm (included).
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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