$1,781 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
OR Tambo - Sabi Sand Reserve
OR Tambo - Sabi Sand Reserve
Start your day early on a small group safari (fewer than 10 guests) departing from OR Tambo Airport. A transfer from your hotel to the shuttle pick-up point costs ZAR 875 per transfer.
Alternatively, we offer pick-ups from Nelspruit Airport at 1:15 pm and Skukuza Airport (R100 landing fee), providing more flexibility.
A scenic drive with amazing photo opportunities will take you through the escarpment and lowveld to Sabi Sands Game Reserve (if traveling via shuttle from Johannesburg). We recommend purchasing take-out meals at a roadside stop (at your own expense).
Afternoon game drives, including a sunset drive, are followed by dinner.
Overnight at your luxury lodge in Sabi Sand.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
Wildlife in Sabi Sands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Your 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 first light for your morning game drive. Alternatively, you can choose a bush walk. While encountering big game is awe-inspiring, you'll also observe many other species. You'll return to the lodge around 9:00 am for a hearty breakfast.
Lunch is served at approximately 2:00 pm.
The afternoon game drive extends into the evening, with a stop to enjoy sun-downers.
Your guide will use a spotlight to help you spot wildlife during the night safari.
Meals offer a unique blend of traditional African flavors and modern culinary trends, with options for vegetarians and other dietary needs.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
- Accommodation:
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sabi Sand Reserve - Kruger National Park
Sabi Sand Reserve - 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 for your morning game drive at first light. Afterward, return to the lodge for a full breakfast around 9:00 am. You also have the option to take a bush walk instead of the game drive, if offered by the lodge.
Following breakfast and a short rest, you'll be transferred back to Kruger National Park for your overnight stay.
Your afternoon game drive in Kruger begins at approximately 3:00 pm.
While animal sightings aren’t guaranteed, the chances of spotting the Big Five are excellent!
A delicious dinner and dessert (accommodating various dietary needs) are included after the drive, along with a glass of wine or juice.
Overnight stay in Kruger National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
The start time of your morning game drive will depend on the opening times of the Kruger rest camp gate, which vary throughout the year. From April to September, gates open at 6:00 am; from November to January, they open at 4:30 am; and from February to October, at 5:30 am.
After your morning game drive, enjoy a hot brunch.
Our optional bush walk is available on 5-day/4-night safaris and longer, limited to guests aged 12 to 64.
Dinner includes a traditional South African meal (with options for various diets), dessert, and a glass of wine.
The optional Panorama Route can be booked for ZAR 3500 per person (replacing the day’s activities). Highlights include God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck, the Three Rondavels (Blyde River Canyon), and a waterfall (timing permitting). A meal/lunch stop is made along the route (at your own expense).
Overnight in Kruger National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- Skukuza Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kruger National Park - OR Tambo
Kruger National Park - OR Tambo
The day begins early, following the wake-up call from the game rangers or hosts. The start time of your morning game drive depends on the rest camp gate opening times, which vary throughout the year. You may still have the chance to spot nocturnal animals. From April to September, gates open at 6:00 am; from November to January, at 4:30 am; and in February, March, and October, at 5:30 am.
Enjoy coffee or tea with rusks or muffins before heading out. The morning game drive is your final opportunity to spot the Big Five and offers a chance to explore the stunning wildlife of Africa.
After the game drive, enjoy a hot brunch.
Guests will be dropped off at Skukuza Airport based on their flight times (pre-arranged), at Nelspruit Airport at 1:15 pm, or in Johannesburg between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm (all included).
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
