3-Day Sabi Sands Umkumbe Lodge Safari

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

Johannesburg to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

You will be picked up in Johannesburg from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal by 7:00 am. You'll be driven east along the N4 motorway through the Gauteng and Mpumalanga Highveld, down the escarpment, and into the scenic Lowveld to the reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park.

The drive will take about six hours, with stops for refreshments. After arriving at the lodge around midday, you will have time to freshen up and relax before embarking on your first-afternoon game drive in reserve in an open safari vehicle.

A delicious starlit dinner will be served at the lodge if the weather permits.

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:

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

• Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives

You will be woken up early and have enough time for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on a 3-hour game drive to see the sunrise in the east.

After brunch, you can spend the rest of the day at the pool or lazing around before heading out for an afternoon game drive with an expert guide. You'll be returning in time for another dinner under the stars.

You'll stay in the luxurious Umkumbe Safari Lodge and your package 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

Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

You'll get up early, grab a hot beverage and rusk, and head out on your final morning game drive. You'll return to the lodge for breakfast after witnessing the sunrise before departing for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You will arrive at your drop-off location at around 5:00 pm.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.