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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

OR Tambo Airport - Sabi Sand Reserve

OR Tambo Airport - Sabi Sand Reserve

You’ll be collected at Skukuza Airport, with a R100 landing fee payable on the day.

Alternatively, opt for a small group safari (under 10 participants), with a professional driver for ZAR 875 per transfer from Johannesburg. The shuttle departs from OR Tambo bus terminal at 6:45 am (included).

We also offer pick-ups from Nelspruit Airport at 1:15 pm (included), offering more flexibility.

If traveling by shuttle from Johannesburg, enjoy a scenic drive with photo opportunities through the escarpment to the Sabi Sands Reserve. Guests can stop for take-out meals at their own expense.

Afternoon game drives continue after dark, followed by dinner.

Overnight accommodation is at a luxury lodge in Sabi Sand.

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:
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Sabi Sand - Kruger National Park

Sabi Sand - Kruger National Park

The day begins with an early wake-up call between 5:00 am and 5:30 am. Enjoy tea, coffee, and muffins before heading out at dawn for your morning game drive. A hearty breakfast is served at 9:00 am. Alternatively, you can choose to join a bush walk instead of the morning game drive (if offered by the lodge).

After breakfast and a brief rest, you'll be transferred back to Kruger National Park for your overnight accommodation.

Your afternoon game drive in Kruger will begin around 3:00 pm.

While sightings of animals cannot be guaranteed, the likelihood of spotting all of the Big Five on our safaris is quite high!

A delicious dinner and dessert, catering to a variety of dietary needs, will be served after the afternoon game drive. A glass of wine is also included.

Your overnight stay will be within Kruger National Park.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

The start time of your morning drive will be determined by the gate opening times of Kruger Rest Camps, which vary throughout the year. From April to September, the gates open at 6:00 am, from November to January at 4:30 am, and from February to October at 5:30 am.

Following the morning game drive, enjoy a hot breakfast for brunch.

For dinner, indulge in a traditional South African meal (with options to cater to various dietary preferences) followed by a delicious pudding.

An optional Panorama Route excursion is available for ZAR 2250 per person (replacing the day's scheduled activities). This can be pre-booked (and is included in the safari price). Stops include God's Window, Bourke’s Luck, the Three Rondavels (Blyde River Canyon), and a waterfall (timing permitting). A meal or lunch stop will be made along the route (at your own expense).

While animal sightings in Kruger are not guaranteed, the likelihood of encountering all of the Big Five on our safaris is very high!

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
Skukuza Rest Camp
  • Mid-range rest camp located inside Southern Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Kruger National Park - OR Tambo Airport

Kruger National Park - OR Tambo Airport

The day begins early, following the wake-up call from your game rangers or hosts. The departure time for your morning drive will depend on the opening hours of the rest camp gates, which vary throughout the year. You may also have the opportunity to spot nocturnal animals. From April to September, the gates open at 6:00 am, from November to January at 4:30 am, and from February to October at 5:30 am.

Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with rusks or muffins. The morning game drive provides the final opportunity to see the Big Five, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the breathtaking African wilderness and observe a wide variety of fascinating wildlife.

After the morning drive, brunch will be served, featuring a hot breakfast.

Guests will be dropped off at Skukuza Airport according to their flight schedule, at Nelspruit Airport promptly at 1:15 pm (included), or in Johannesburg between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm (also included).

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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