7-Day 4-Star Kruger & Mozambique Beach Safari

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

Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger

If you're coming from Johannesburg Airport, you'll fly just 1 hour into KMIA Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and be met by a representative who will transfer you to Idube Game Reserve. Check in and relax into your safari chalet before the afternoon game drive. (Rates include a fixed budget for flights. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.)

Idube has won numerous awards and is located in the heart of the Sabi Sands Reserve, famous for predators and Big Five wildlife. There are no fences between Kruger NP and Sabi Sand Reserve but Sabi Sand is a private reserve and off road game viewing is allowed to maximize the quality of your sightings. Return to the lodge in the early evening and enjoy an excellent dinner and shared stories from the day's sightings.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)

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:

Idube Lodge

• Luxury lodgeinside Idube GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger

Awake to the sounds of the wild savannah. Explore Sabi Sand Reserve with your guide on an early morning drive or guided walk.

Take time to appreciate not just the larger mammals but the great diversity of wildlife, birdlife, reptiles and flora during your experiences. Your guide will intrigue you with the astonishing connections in these ecosystems that you're experiencing, as well as the conservation steps the Reserve has taken to protect the superb wildlife offering it has.

Return to the lodge for lunch, siesta in the middle of the day and the chance to relax by the pool depending on the month you visit, or to enjoy the hide overlooking the resident waterhole, or even the gym.

Once again in the late afternoon set out for another exciting game drive, sundowners and then campfire stories back at the lodge, and a sumptuous dinner.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Idube Lodge

• Luxury lodgeinside Idube GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger

Settle into Day 3 of your safari at Idube and enjoy the entertaining connection you now have with your same guide as you explore once more the various areas of this superb private reserve,

Every day brings new sightings and experiences, and do consider enjoying a Bush walk with your guide if you havent yet had one. To walk in the wild is to slow down, touch, smell, hear, and even taste the African savannah as your guide unfolds so much that is happening in it daily.

At Idube once more enjoy the various experiences on offer back in camp including the resident hide to see what comes down to drink and reading by the pool in the heat of the day.

Its your last afternoon game drive today and savour the sunset, and sightings you have. Later round the campfire, celebrate your safari with others and your guide and reflect on not only what you've seen but what you've learned as you've immersed yourself into this prime wildlife paradise.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Idube Lodge

• Luxury lodgeinside Idube GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Vilanculos Beaches - Mozambique

You will transfer by road in the morning from Sabi Sands Reserve to KMIA Airport for your direct one hour flight to Vilanculos. This laid back fishing town is the gateway to the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago Islands of Mozambique. Here you will be met by one of the team from asDunas Lodge, just 20 minutes drive north of Vilanculos.

The perfect beach escape after your game safari, asDunas Lodge is your perfect haven of relaxation & your private getaway on a pristine beach in the heart of the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago. This small boutique lodge will give you a unique opportunity to discover and experience pristine Mozambican landscapes. AsDunas offers just eight suites, all equipped with their own private pool.

The perfect location for walking along perfect white and gold beaches, safely swimming in crystal clear warm waters, & protected by one of the most famous coral reefs in the Indian Ocean.

Main Destination:

Vilanculos (Town & Beach, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

asDunas Lodge

• Luxury lodgenear Vilanculos (Town & Beach, Mozambique)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Bazaruto Archipelago- Mozambique

Explore Bazaruto Archipelago National Park: 5 wonderful wild Islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Paradise, & Bangue) are easily accessible by motor or sail boat trips.

Island Boat Trips & Snorkeling
Several local operators organize daily trips to the Islands of the Archipelago, where you can safely enjoy excellent snorkeling, climbing high sand dunes or exploring the beautiful beaches.

Whale Watching
Between July and September the Bazaruto Archipelago enjoys hundreds of Humpback Whales coming from the South Pole to procreate and wean their young. Sighting trips with motor boats are organized daily and can include Dolphins and the rare Dugong. These trips include picnics on the islands.

Scuba Diving
Scuba dives are organized for beginners & advanced divers by an experienced PADI operator. All dive sites are located within the Bazaruto Archipelago in three different areas (2miles reef, 5miles reef, Cabo Sao Sebastian) and offer some of the best dive sites in Africa!

Main Destination:

Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

asDunas Lodge

• Luxury lodgenear Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique

Other activities on offer in the area include:

Deep Sea Fishing
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park was formed in 1971 & has a strong marine conservation policy of catch & release. The Archipelago is renowned as Africa’s most productive area for several Marlin species and other Big Game fish.

Kitesurfing
Vilanculos Bay is a world famous location for kitesurfing; several international schools offer lessons to beginners and rent the latest full gear for practicing.

Horse Riding
An international school with decades of experience, organizes horseback rides on the Vilanculos beaches & surrounds and offer different levels.

The asDunas Spa offers complimentary, wellness treatments to restore and revitalize body and soul through their health and relaxation products. The Spa is completely integrated in the wilderness, offering a true symbiosis with nature.
Guests can also enjoy a couple’s spa treatment (depending on availability) and have a treatment on their private verandah if preferred.

Main Destination:

Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

asDunas Lodge

• Luxury lodgenear Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Sadly its the last day of your tour unless you've chosen to extend your trip. (However please note for travel in August 2025 this tour price includes 4 nights at AsDunas Lodge and you will depart on Day 8)

Today you check out of asDunas Lodge and will be transferred by road the short journey to Vilanculos Airport where you can connect to your onward flight to Johannesburg. Contact us to extend your trip to Cape Town, Victoria Falls or another destination.

Main Destination:

Vilanculos (Town & Beach, Mozambique)

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.