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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Johannesburg - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Johannesburg - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

You will be picked up in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by 07:00am, to travel east via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, down the escarpment and into the scenic Lowveld to the reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park.

The drive will take about six hours, during which you will stop for refreshments. After reaching the lodge at around mid-day, you will have the opportunity to freshen up and relax before departing on an open safari vehicle for your first-afternoon game drive in the reserve that continues into the evening after sunset.

Back at the lodge, a delicious starlit dinner will await you, if the weather permits.

Your overnight stay will be in the luxury accommodation at Umkumbe Safari Lodge and your deal includes lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Sabi Sands

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-3

Open Vehicle Safari Drives

Open Vehicle Safari Drives

You will get an early wake-up call and just have time for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on a 3-hour game drive to see the sun rising in the east.

On your return, you can enjoy brunch and choose to spend the rest of the day at the pool or lazing around before it is time for an afternoon game drive with an expert guide. Return to the lodge after dark, in time for another dinner under the stars.

Your overnight stay is in the luxury accommodation at Umkumbe Safari Lodge and your deal includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Johannesburg

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Johannesburg

Rise early, enjoying a hot beverage and rusks, you'll depart on your last morning game drive. After witnessing the sunrise, return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You will arrive at your drop-off point at approximately 5:00 pm.

Your deal today includes breakfast at the lodge.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by The Kruger Safari Co., not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of The Kruger Safari Co..