4-Day Big 5 Mountain Bike Safari

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

Arrive Johannesbug and Fly to Hoedspruit

On arrival at Hoedspruit (HDS) airport you will be met by your game ranger and transferred to Kapama Private Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle.

If you have brought your own mountain bike then we will load them on a separate trailer and transfer them to the camp.

Note: if you are doing a self drive then we will meet you at the lodge. Please be there before 2pm.

On arrival you will be met by the wonderful staff at Kapama as well as your qualified mountain bike guide.

After a light lunch get ready for a short afternoon cycle.

You will stop for sundowners in the bush and enjoy a spectacular African sunset.

Enjoy your first night around a campfire where we will do a safety briefing and give details of the next day's activities.

Main Destination:

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (Few crowds)

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

Wildlife in Kapama GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

HippoOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kapama River Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Kapama GR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day at Kapama River Lodge

Your mountain bike safari will begin very early in the morning, as this is the best time to see the elusive big mammals especially lions and leopards.

Start off the day with some coffee and rusks before heading out into the wilderness.

An armed professional guide and ranger that will lead as you explore and ride on elephant paths and follow game tracks, if still fresh.

Stop for a mid-morning coffee break. The back up crew will have laid out snacks and refreshments.

Return to camp before lunch, depending on what is seen and the temperature. In summer months it can get very hot.

You will have time to relax around the lodge. Enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment.

Get together again mid-afternoon. You can either go for another cycle or for an afternoon safari in the open vehicle. Some can cycle and some can go on a driven safari - it is all up to the individual.

You will all return in the early evening to a campfire and welcome drinks.

Main Destination:

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Kapama River Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Kapama GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day at Kapama River Lodge

Your mountain bike safari will begin very early in the morning, as this is the best time to see the animals.

Start off the day with some coffee and rusks before heading out into the wilderness.

An armed professional guide and ranger that will lead as you explore and ride on elephant paths and follow game tracks, if still fresh.

Stop for a mid-morning coffee break. The back up crew will have laid out snacks and refreshments.

Return to camp before lunch, depending on what is seen and the temperature.

You will have time to relax around the lodge. Enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment.

Get together again mid-afternoon. You can either go for another cycle or for an afternoon safari in the open vehicle. Some can cycle and some can go on a driven safari - it is all up to the individual.

After your sundowner stop then you will do a short night drive to try and find some of Africa's nocturnal animals.
Return to camp for dinner.

Main Destination:

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Kapama River Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Kapama GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

You will embark on an early morning cycle as per the previous day but will ensure that you are back at the lodge by mid morning to enjoy a full brunch.

After brunch you will have time to pack and check out and then you will be transferred back to Hoedspruit airport in time for your scheduled flight back to Johannesburg.

Main Destination:

Kapama Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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