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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 1-4

Safari in Sabi Sand at Ulusaba Safari Lodge

Safari in Sabi Sand at Ulusaba Safari Lodge

On arrival, you will transfer to Ulusaba Safari Lodge in the Western sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve for 3 nights.

Ulusaba Safari Lodge in Sabi Sand, owned by Sir Richard Branson, offers luxurious treehouse-style accommodations on the edge of a dry river beneath a canopy of ancient jackalberry trees. Enjoy exceptional wildlife encounters & world-class hospitality. The food, offered in multiple locations around the lodge, is a daily gastronomic delight with an impressive wine list.

Enjoy twice-daily game drives at Ulusaba with outstanding guide & tracker teams. Guided bush walks, star gazing, a gym, tennis courts and spa visits are all available at Ulusaba.

The Elephant Rooms are ensuite with a private balcony overlooking the riverbed & bush. The main areas boast a pool & numerous sitting & dining spots that overlook an active waterhole. There is a long suspension bridge walkway over an established elephant wallow where you can watch them play in the mud as you walk past.

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:
Ulusaba Safari Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Ulusaba GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Safari in Thornybush at Shumbalala Game Lodge

Safari in Thornybush at Shumbalala Game Lodge

After a game drive and brunch, you will transfer by road to the Thornybush Game Reserve and the elegant & classic Shumbalala Game Lodge for a 3-night stay. This exclusive and luxurious lodge is situated on the banks of the seasonal Monwana. The luxurious main areas boast a pool, numerous sitting and dining areas both inside and out, a bar & a wine cellar.

The spacious private suites each comprise a bedroom and lounge, en-suite bathroom, large glass sliding doors and private viewing decks, complete with a private plunge pool and views over the ever-active water hole. Each room boasts a fireplace for those cooler winter nights. Natural colours, wooden decks and thatched roofs compliment the bushveld surroundings.

Twice daily game drives with excellent guide and tracker teams take you all over the vast Thornybush reserve. Game viewing is outstanding here and you can expect to see a myriad of animals.

Main Destination:
Thornybush Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It is rarely busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Thornybush GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Shumbalala Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

Enjoy your last game drive on this safari before you transfer to Hoedpsruit Airport in time for your onward travel.

Consider an upgrade to shared charter flights to and from Johannesburg and between lodges, right to the airstrips near camp.

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 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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