5 Days Southern African Safari with Bush Walk and Lions
This 5 Days Southern African Safari with Bush Walk and Lions offers you a safari experience in the Balule Private Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park. During this tour, you will stay at a Safari Lodge and a luxury camp in the Kruger National Park. Our professional guide will accompany you in the open safari car during your stay and will share his expertise about the bush and the animals. Quality, exclusivity, professionalism and guidance are the main features of this bush adventure.
Your Southern Africa Safari experience combines luxury lodge accommodation with thrilling game drives and bush walks. The carefully crafted itinerary takes you through diverse landscapes, from the ancient rocks of Kruger to the dramatic vistas of the Panorama Route, known locally as "Mohlapitsi" (the good shepherd).
The Southern Africa Safari adventure offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing and natural wonders. Journey through the Lowveld's prime game-viewing territories, witness the majesty of the Blyde River Canyon and track the Big Five with expert guides who bring the African bush to life.
Tour highlights
Big Five game viewing in Kruger National Park
Exclusive safaris in Olifants West Nature Reserve
Panoramic Route Tour
Guided bush walks with armed rangers
Luxury stays at a Safari Lodge
Off-road game tracking experiences
Sunrise and sunset game drives
Traditional African bush dinner experiences
Price Includes:
- National Park and conservation fees
- All scheduled activities as per the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives
- Full board accommodation at a Safari Lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- South African Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Johannesburg and Transfer to Olifants West Nature Reserve
Your Southern Africa Safari begins with an early morning pickup from OR Tambo International Airport, followed by a scenic 5.5-hour journey to Olifants West. This Southern Africa Safari experience continues with check-in at Ku Sungula Safari Lodge, nestled in prime Big Five territory. Your afternoon Southern Africa Safari activity features a thrilling off-road game drive through the reserve's diverse landscapes, lasting approximately 3 hours.
- Day2Big Five Safari in Kruger National Park
Your Southern Africa Safari adventure continues with a dawn departure to Kruger National Park, a 45-minute drive from the lodge through Orpen Gate. The Southern Africa Safari Day unfolds in the world-renowned park, locally known as "Skukuza" (he who sweeps clean), as you traverse diverse ecosystems in search of the Big Five. Your immersive Southern Africa Safari experience includes breakfast at Tshokwane Picnic Site and lunch at Satara Rest Camp, with approximately 8 hours of game viewing.
- Day3Olifants West Private Nature Reserve Game Drive AM and PM
Today's Southern Africa Safari focuses on the exclusive Olifants West Nature Reserve, known to locals as "Balule" (place of the river). The morning Southern Africa Safari drive begins at sunrise, taking you through the reserve's 35,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Your evening Southern Africa Safari continues with a sunset game drive along the Olifants River, each drive lasting around 3-4 hours with expert trackers.
- Day4Tour the Impressive Panorama Route
Your Southern Africa Safari takes a scenic turn along the magnificent Panorama Route, departing the lodge at 8:00 AM. This Southern Africa Safari Day includes visits to God's Window, offering views from 900 meters above the Lowveld, and the 33-kilometer-long Blyde River Canyon. The Southern Africa Safari experience concludes with a visit to Bourke's Luck Potholes, formed over millennia by water erosion, before returning to the lodge after a 6-hour journey.
- Day5Bush Walk and Return to Johannesburg
The final Southern Africa Safari morning begins with a guided bush walk through Olifants West, departing at dawn for a 2-hour trek. Your Southern Africa Safari experience is enriched by tracking wildlife on foot with an armed ranger and learning about the region's flora and fauna. The Southern Africa Safari concludes with a transfer back to Johannesburg, a 5.5-hour journey departing at 10:45 AM, leaving you with lasting memories of Africa's wild spaces.