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$1,372 to $1,416 pp (USD)
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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 can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2

Transfer to Umkumbe Safari Lodge in Sabi Sand

Transfer to Umkumbe Safari Lodge in Sabi Sand

You will be met at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and transferred in a private vehicle to the private Sabie Game Reserve, in the heart of the Greater Kruger Park. Spend 2 nights in a spacious superior suite at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This lovely lodge is on the seasonal Sand River and often has animals walking past. The lodge has a comfortable lounge and deck area with an inviting pool.

Enjoy twice daily game dives with experienced and knowledgeable guides, as well as bush walks around the lodge.

Your superior suite at Umkumbe Safari Lodge is spacious, can accommodate children or a third adult and all have ensuite bathrooms as well as outdoor showers. Some rooms overlook the river while others have bush views.

All your meals and game drives are included on your safari.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Visit the Panorama Route with pick up at lodge, drop at hotel

Visit the Panorama Route with pick up at lodge, drop at hotel

Enjoy one last game drive at Umkumbe before checking out. Your private guide will pick you up and set off to explore the Panorama Route. Visit iconic sights like the lookout at Blyde River Canyon and God's Window, the Berlin and Lisbon Waterfalls and the Bourke's Luck Potholes. At the end of your day's touring, you will be dropped at Hippo Hollow Hotel for the night

The rooms are situated on an estate featuring beautifully maintained gardens and two swimming pools, bordered by the Sabie River which is home to a wonderful variety of bird species, hippo, crocodiles, monkeys and even elephants from Elephant Whispers sanctuary who walk past regularly. Enjoy a drum and traditional dinner or a meal in the restaurant.

Spend 1 night in a garden chalet which is set in the tranquil gardens. These are air-conditioned and ensuite.

Main Destination:
Panorama Route (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
  • Mid-range hotel located at Panorama Route (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Road transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport in Nelspruit

Road transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport in Nelspruit

After a delicious breakfast at Hipp Holllow, you will be transported by private road transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for onward travel. This airport has daily flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Vilanculos in Mozambique.

Main Destination:
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (Nelspruit)
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 can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Explore & Travel Africa, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.
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