5-Day All-Inclusive Classic South Africa Safari

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

Safari begins

From OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), board a scheduled flight to Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit) where you will be met and transferred to the lodge in the Greater Kruger. Park.

Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy a light lunch, before embarking on your first thrilling game drive into this world renowned park in the late afternoon. Simbavati River Lodge is a popular choice if you are seeking a genuine safari experience in South Africa. Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the lodge offers a prime location for wildlife viewing. The area is known for its diverse animal population, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo), and it provides a less crowded experience compared to some other parts of Kruger. In the evening, dine al fresco under the African sky. The Lodge offers a unique and immersive walking safari experience that allows guests to explore the African bush on foot.

Main Destination:

Greater Kruger

Accommodation:

Simbavati River Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Safari continues

Enjoy morning game drives accompanied by experienced field guides and trackers. You will see herds of elephants, prides of lions sweeping the horizon or even a leopard on a tree branch. Savour a hot chocolate as you watch the sun come up, then return to the lodge for a delicious cooked breakfast.

As the heat of the day hits, cool off in the pool or take a well earned nap in your room before the afternoon's activities begin. On your second game drive of the day, keep a look out for some of the park's other popular mammals, such as majestic kudu, zebra, playful warthogs and gentle giraffes. After thrilling game drives, guests can relax by the pool, enjoy spa treatments, or dine on gourmet meals prepared with local ingredients.

Simbavati River Lodge is a superb choice for travellers looking for an immersive safari experience in South Africa.

From January 2025 all tents will have private plunge pools on their private decks.

Main Destination:

Greater Kruger

Accommodation:

Simbavati River Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Safari ends

There should be time for one final game activity before you say goodbye to the amazing staff at the lodge, before being driven to the airport for your scheduled return flight to Johannesburg.

There is a bonus of one night complimentary when staying 1 November 2024 - 20 December 2024 and 6 January-31 March 2025 and 1 November 2025 - 20 December 2025, which you will notice in the pricing.

This is a great honeymoon option and the lodge also has a family chalet. Honeymooners - one partner pays 60% of the accommodation.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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