$4,128 to $4,620 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger
Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger
If you're coming from the Johannesburg airport, you'll fly just one hour into KMIA Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and be met by a representative who will transfer you to Idube Game Reserve. Check in and relax in your safari chalet before the afternoon game drive.
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 Sands Reserve. Sabi Sands 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.
Note: Rates include a fixed budget for flights. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
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Idube Lodge
Wildlife in Sabi Sands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger
Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger
Awake to the sounds of the wild savannah. Explore Sabi Sands Reserve with your guide on an early morning drive or guided walk.
Take time to appreciate not just the larger mammals but also the great diversity of wildlife, birdlife, reptiles and flora during your experiences. Your guide will intrigue you with the astonishing connections in these ecosystems and the conservation steps the reserve has taken to protect its superb wildlife offering.
Return to the lodge for lunch. You can then take a siesta in the middle of the day, relax by the pool (depending on the month you visit), or enjoy the hide overlooking the resident waterhole, or even go to the gym.
Once again, in the late afternoon, we 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
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sabi Sands Private Reserve - Greater Kruger
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 guide as you explore the various areas of this superb private reserve,
Every day brings new sights and experiences, and if you haven't yet had one, consider enjoying a bush walk with your guide. Walking 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, enjoy the various experiences on offer back in camp, including the hide to see what comes down to drink and reading by the pool in the heat of the day.
It's your last afternoon game drive today. Savour the sunset and your sightings. Later, around the campfire, celebrate your safari with others and your guide and reflect on not only what you've seen but also what you've learned as you've immersed yourself in this prime wildlife paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Idube Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Vilanculos Beaches - Mozambique
Vilanculos Beaches - Mozambique
In the morning, you will transfer by road 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 a team member from asDunas Lodge, just a 20-minute drive north of Vilanculos.
The perfect beach escape after your game safari, asDunas Lodge is your perfect haven of relaxation and 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 8 suites, all equipped with their own private pool.
It is the perfect location for walking along perfect white and gold beaches and safely swimming in crystal clear warm waters. It is protected by one of the most famous coral reefs in the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Vilanculos (Town & Beach, Mozambique)
- Accommodation:
- asDunas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique
Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique
Explore Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. The 5 wonderful wild islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Paradise, and Bangue) are easily accessible by motor or sailboat trips.
Island boat trips and 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 welcomes hundreds of humpback whales from the South Pole to procreate and wean their young. Sighting trips with motorboats 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 and advanced divers by an experienced PADI operator. All dive sites are located within the Bazaruto Archipelago in 3 different areas (2 miles reef, 5 miles reef, Cabo Sao Sebastian) and offer some of the best dive sites in Africa!
- Main Destination:
- Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)
- Accommodation:
- asDunas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique
Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique
Other activities on offer include:
Deep sea fishing: Bazaruto Archipelago National Park was formed in 1971 and has a strong marine conservation policy of catch and 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 practising.
Horse riding: An international school with decades of experience organizes horseback rides on the Vilanculos beaches and surrounding areas and offers different levels.
The asDunas Spa offers complimentary wellness treatments to restore and revitalize body and soul through its health and relaxation products. The spa is completely integrated into the wilderness, offering a true symbiosis with nature. Guests can also enjoy a couple’s spa treatment (depending on availability) with a treatment on their private verandah if preferred.
- Main Destination:
- Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach, Mozambique)
- Accommodation:
- asDunas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Departure
Departure
Sadly, it's the last day of your tour unless you've chosen to extend your trip. However, please note that 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:
