3 Days Safari to South Africa in Sabi Sands Greater Kruger
This 3 Days Safari to South Africa in Sabi Sands Greater Kruger inclusive package offers world-class guided Big 5 safaris as well as walking safaris in Big 5 territory, ensuring a truly unforgettable adventure. A blend of timeless elegance and close-up wildlife encounters, Umkumbe is the ultimate destination for those seeking a legendary safari experience.
Your safari to South Africa places you in the heart of 65,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, where unfenced borders with Kruger National Park allow for free movement of wildlife across this vast protected area. The Sabi Sands' legendary game viewing is complemented by luxurious accommodations that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, creating the perfect balance of comfort and authenticity.
This carefully crafted safari to South Africa maximizes wildlife encounters by focusing on prime viewing times while allowing for relaxation at your exclusive lodge. From thrilling dawn and dusk, game drives to guided bush walks and memorable sundowners in the African wilderness, each moment of this journey celebrates the untamed spirit of Sabi Sands, locally known as "Ingwe Mabalabala" or "place of many leopards."
Tour highlights
Exclusive Big Five game drives in open safari vehicles
Exceptional leopard sightings in Africa's leopard capital
Luxurious accommodation in a private Sabi Sands lodge
Expert-guided bush walks through pristine wilderness
Traditional sundowners in the African bush
Night drives with spotlights for nocturnal wildlife viewing
Gourmet dining experiences under the African stars
Convenient transfers from Johannesburg (approximately 5-6 hours)
Price Includes:
- Sabi Sands conservation and park entrance fees
- All scheduled game drives and bush walks
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during all safari activities
- Full board accommodation at a private Sabi Sands lodge
- Professional English-speaking field guide and tracker
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Return shuttle transfers between Johannesburg and Hazyview
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer from Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Your safari to South Africa begins with an early morning departure from Johannesburg, traveling approximately 400km eastward through the scenic Mpumalanga province. This safari to South Africa journey takes you to the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, where you'll arrive at your luxury lodge in time for a delicious lunch around 13:00. Your afternoon safari to South Africa experience includes your first game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle through the legendary "Ngala" (lion) territories of Sabi Sands, followed by a magical sundowner in the bush and a sumptuous dinner under the stars.
- Day2Safari in Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Dawn breaks over your safari to South Africa with a 05:30 wake-up call, followed by hot beverages and light snacks before your morning game drives through the Sabi Sands' iconic "Ingwe" (leopard) habitats. Your safari to South Africa continues with a hearty brunch back at the lodge and an optional guided bush walk through the "Mthimkhulu" (big tree) area, offering a different perspective of the ecosystem. The afternoon safari to South Africa adventure departs around 16:00, taking you through prime wildlife territories where resident pride and elusive nocturnal creatures emerge as daylight fades, culminating in another extraordinary dining experience at your lodge.
- Day3Sabi Sands back to Johannesburg
The final day of your safari to South Africa begins with a farewell game drive at dawn, searching for last-minute wildlife encounters in the "Madlala" (quiet place) section of the reserve. Your safari to South Africa experience continues with a traditional bushveld coffee break enhanced with Amarula liqueur, before returning to the lodge for a substantial breakfast around 09:00. Your safari to South Africa concludes with a mid-morning departure from the lodge, arriving in Hazyview by 12:15 for your shuttle connection, and reaching Johannesburg by approximately 17:00 after traveling through the dramatic landscapes of Mpumalanga province.