5-Day Ivory Moon Luxury Fly in Safari from Johannesburg

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Johannesburg - Ivory Moon Safari Lodge

Embark on an unforgettable fly-in safari adventure, departing on a 50min midday from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and arriving at Hoedspruit Airport, where you’ll be collected and transferred to Ivory Moon Lodge. Upon arrival, take a moment to refresh before setting out on an afternoon sunset game drive in the Greater Kruger’s Blue Canyon Reserve, exploring the wilderness from an open safari vehicle.

Spot Africa’s iconic Big Five Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo alongside other remarkable wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, and hippo. As the sun dips below the savannah, enjoy sundowners in the bush before returning to the lodge for a sumptuous dinner and fireside storytelling beneath a starlit African sky.

Main Destination:

Moditlo Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

9 Hour Kruger National Park Guided Safari Drive

Following an early wake-up call, there will be time for tea or coffee and rusks before departing for a full day open vehicle safari drive from approximately 06:00 to 15:30.
Brunch is included along your route, and your guide will also stop for you to purchase refreshments further during the day.

Spend approximately 7 to 8 hours on a safari in Kruger, exploring the Orpen-Satara area for a heightened chance of encountering lions. Return to the Lodge, where you can unwind before a starlit dinner by the fire.

Dinner is served under the stars (subject to availability) at the Private Lodge on the outskirts of the National Park.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Guided Panorama Route Tour

You’ll wake up early to be ready for your unforgettable Panorama Route tour, bringing a change of scenery to your exciting 5 day safari.

The Panorama tour will take you along an exhilarating and iconic route where you will witness the following unforgettable landmarks:

Berlin Falls
God’s Window
The Pinnacle
3 Rondawels
Blyde River Canyon

Your day may proceed in one of two ways: an early departure for the Panorama Route Tour with a breakfast along the route and an earlier return, or having breakfast at the lodge first, departing and returning later.

On your return, you will have dinner under the stars (with a complementary glass of wine) every night, where you will share your experiences with others and make new friends.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

9 Hour Kruger National Park Guided Safari Drive

Today marks a return to the enchanting sights and sounds of the bush. You will rise early to be ready at 05:30 (when predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas are most active) for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park with The Kruger Safari Co.

Your Kruger Park safari will last 7 to 8 hours, so you should be back at the camp with enough time to relax before dinner by the fire. You will repeat this for the following two days, aiming to check off more creatures from your bucket list and explore new landscapes and habitats. You will have dinner under the stars at night, sharing your experiences with others and making new friends.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Morning Bush Walks and return to Johannesburg

Embark on a 1.5-hour guided bushwalk through the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where you’ll explore the area’s diverse flora, fauna, and animal tracks while observing plains game up close with expert guidance. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty breakfast on the scenic deck before checking out and transferring back to the Hoedspruit Airport for your departure flight to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.