7-Day Classic Sabi Sand & Timbavati Kruger Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Arathusa in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be driven to the Northern Sabi Sand where the game-viewing experiences are incredible. Sabi Sands is known for its excellent wildlife, and Arathusa is no exception.

You will spend 3 nights at the lovely Arathusa Safari Lodge, ideally located overlooking a large dam. This dam has resident hippos and attracts a steady stream of wildlife to drink. Explore the very prolific Sabi Sand on open-game drive vehicles on the morning and evening/night game drives with an experienced guide and tracker teams. You can also take a short walk after breakfast with a guide.

Arathusa has luxury safari rooms, some overlook the waterhole while a few overlook the bush. All rooms are spacious, have unique decor, a full ensuite bathroom, as well as an outside shower and all the units have air conditioning.

The dam is a wonderful place to spend hours watching the animals come to drink.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Arathusa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Road Transfer to Thabamati in Timbavati Nature Reserve

After your morning game drive and breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Spend 3 nights in a luxury ensuite tent at Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp, in the heart of the Timbavati, overlooking a dam which frequently attracts animals to drink. Enjoy morning and evening game drives, walks and more with passionate guides and trackers offered during your stay.

This is a luxury intimate tented camp with just 4 suites. The main areas have a large pool, gym and spa and plenty of private spaces to relax in. All luxurious colonial-style tents have a beautiful game-viewing deck overlooking the dam. The rooms are furnished with a writing desk, seating area, bedroom, and en-suite bathroom with a luxurious free-standing bath, and inside and outside shower, all with views overlooking the dam. Each deck has armchairs to enjoy the views of the dam.

The main area has a pool and a comfy lounge. Spa treatments and a curio shop are available.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain)

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

After your morning game drive and brunch, you will check out of Thabamati. Your road transfer takes you to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward travel.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.