4 Days Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park Southern Africa Safari
This 4 Days Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park Southern Africa Safari takes you to Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand, all while staying at a secluded, charming safari camp. Expert rangers will guide you on thrilling game drives, immersing you in the untouched beauty of Kruger and Sabi Sands, where you’ll encounter Africa's Big Five and a wide array of other wildlife. Throughout your journey, expect exceptional, personalized service delivered with authentic African hospitality.
Your Southern Africa Safari experience combines luxury lodge accommodation with expert-guided game drives in both the exclusive Sabi Sands private reserve and the vast wilderness of Kruger National Park. The unique advantage of this Southern Africa Safari is the ability to traverse both territories, maximizing your chances of intimate wildlife encounters, including the area's famous leopard sightings.
During your Southern Africa Safari adventure, you'll explore diverse ecosystems from the acacia-dotted plains of the N'wanetsi River region to the dense riverine forests along the Sand River (Ntsiri). Professional guides share their profound knowledge of the complex relationships between the area's flora and fauna, ensuring an immersive and educational experience in this pristine corner of wild Africa.
Tour highlights
Exclusive game drives in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Authentic Big Five wildlife encounters
Legendary leopard sightings in their natural habitat
Luxury lodge accommodation with en-suite facilities
Expert-guided bush walks (optional)
Night drives with spotlight wildlife viewing
Exploration of both the Sabi Sands and the Kruger National Park
Authentic African dining experiences under the stars
Price Includes:
- Park fees for both Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park
- All scheduled safari activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at luxury lodge as specified
- Services of professional English-speaking driver-guides
- Driver allowances and conservation fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (guided bush walks)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks apart from water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Your Southern Africa Safari begins with an early morning departure from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, embarking on a scenic 450km journey through the dramatic landscapes of Mpumalanga province. This immersive Southern Africa Safari experience takes you through the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon and Drakensberg escarpment before arriving at the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve, locally known as "Ingwe" (Leopard's Place). Your Southern Africa Safari adventure continues with afternoon check-in at your luxury lodge, followed by a thrilling sunset game drive where you'll have your first encounters with the area's renowned wildlife, concluding with a traditional South African dinner under the stars.
- Day2Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Safari Adventure
Wake before dawn on your Southern Africa Safari to the sounds of the wilderness and depart on an early morning game drive through the eastern sector of Sabi Sands, an area covering approximately 65,000 hectares. This exhilarating Southern Africa Safari Day continues with a delicious brunch before an optional guided bush walk around the lodge area, where you'll learn about the smaller wonders of the ecosystem. Your afternoon Southern Africa Safari activity features a game drive into Kruger National Park through the exclusive Newington Gate, just 15km from your lodge, offering different terrain and wildlife viewing opportunities before returning to camp for dinner and fireside storytelling beneath the African night sky.
- Day3Kruger Game Drives
Today's Southern Africa Safari explores deeper into Kruger National Park, beginning with a full morning game drive through the renowned S100 road near Satara, approximately 45km from your lodge. This spectacular Southern Africa Safari Day offers prime opportunities to witness lions and elephants in the open savanna of central Kruger, an area known locally as "Nhlanganini" (Meeting Place). The afternoon Southern Africa Safari experience takes you along the N'wanetsi River systems, where hippos and crocodiles gather in impressive numbers, before returning to the luxurious comfort of your lodge for dinner and relaxation while listening to the distant calls of hyenas and lions.
- Day4Final Morning Safari and Departure
The final day of your Southern Africa Safari starts with a farewell game drive at dawn, focusing on the western boundary of Sabi Sands where the wildlife is most active. Your unforgettable Southern Africa Safari experience concludes with a hearty breakfast before commencing the return journey to Johannesburg, covering approximately 450km through the scenic Lowveld region. As your Southern Africa Safari adventure draws to a close, you'll carry lasting memories of intimate wildlife encounters and the untamed beauty of one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations as you arrive back in Johannesburg by early evening.