4 Days Southern Africa Safari in Sabi Sand with Elephant Plains
This 4 days Southern Africa safari in Sabi Sand with Elephant Plains takes you to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers comfortable, stylish and affordable luxury. This owner-run lodge accommodates a maximum of 24 guests, which ensures personal service in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
This Southern Africa Safari provides unprecedented access to one of the continent's most celebrated wildlife destinations, where unfenced borders with Kruger National Park allow for the free movement of diverse wildlife. From tracking the Big Five to witnessing the intricate dynamics of predator and prey, every moment offers potential for extraordinary discoveries.
Your Southern Africa Safari experience is enhanced by expert rangers and trackers who bring decades of bush knowledge to each game drive. The lodge's prime location along a seasonal riverbed ensures consistent wildlife activity, while comfortable accommodations and gourmet cuisine complete this premium safari experience.
Tour highlights
Twice-daily game drives in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Luxury accommodation at Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Expert tracking of the Big Five, especially leopards
Gourmet bush dining experiences
Sundowner stops in prime wildlife areas
Swimming pool and spa facilities
Photography opportunities with professional guidance
Night game drives with spotlight viewing
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- All scheduled game drives
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation at Elephant Plains
- English-speaking ranger and tracker
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities except optional ones
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages)
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Transfer from Hoedspruit to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Begin your Southern Africa Safari with a 1-hour (65 km) transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Elephant Plains Game Lodge. This Southern Africa Safari afternoon includes your first game drive through Sabi Sand's northern sector, covering approximately 20 km of prime wildlife territory. Your Southern Africa Safari evening features a gourmet dinner under the African stars at the lodge's elegant dining area.
- DayDay 2Game Drive in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Your Southern Africa Safari continues with an early morning game drive departing at 05:30, exploring the eastern sectors of Sabi Sand. During this Southern Africa Safari Day, traverse approximately 40 km of diverse terrain, tracking wildlife along the Sand River system. Your Southern Africa Safari includes an afternoon drive focused on finding the reserve's famous leopards.
- DayDay 3Game Drive in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Resume your Southern Africa Safari with another dawn departure, this time heading into Sabi Sand's western territories. This Southern Africa Safari Day offers continued opportunities for Big Five sightings across 35 km of carefully chosen game drive routes. Your Southern Africa Safari experience is enriched by skilled trackers who can anticipate animal movements.
- DayDay 4Sabi Sand Game Reserve to Hoedspruit
Conclude your Southern Africa Safari with a final morning game drive, covering 25 km of wildlife-rich terrain. Your Southern Africa Safari morning includes a farewell breakfast in the bush before the 1-hour return transfer. This Southern Africa Safari ends at Hoedspruit Airport, with an estimated arrival at 11:00.