Ranger Buck Safaris

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$7,259 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at Phinda Game Reserve

Arrival at Phinda Game Reserve

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, connect with your scheduled flight to Richards Bay. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Phinda Private Game Reserve, one of South Africa's most celebrated safari destinations.

After settling into your suite at Phinda Zuka Lodge, enjoy lunch and time to relax before heading out on your first afternoon game drive. Accompanied by expert guides and trackers, explore the reserve's diverse ecosystems in search of the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife.

Return to the lodge as the sun sets for dinner and your first evening in the African bush.

Main Destination:
Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season None (Higher rates apply during school holidays)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Phinda GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Pangolin Tracking Experience

Pangolin Tracking Experience

Awake to the sounds of the African bush and set out on an early morning game drive, when wildlife is at its most active. Accompanied by expert guides and trackers, search for Phinda's abundant wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax before the day's highlight.

Later, enjoy one of Phinda's most exclusive conservation experiences – a guided Pangolin Tracking Experience. Accompanied by a specialist researcher, venture into the reserve to locate one of the pangolins that has been reintroduced to the area. Observe this rare and endangered mammal up close while learning about its unique adaptations, behaviour, and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting the world's most trafficked mammal. During the experience, the researcher will conduct a health assessment and collect valuable monitoring data.

In the afternoon, head out on another game drive before returning to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an evening under the African stars.

Main Destination:
Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)
Accommodation:
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Full day at Phinda Zuka Lodge

Full day at Phinda Zuka Lodge

Enjoy a full day immersed in the wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives. Phinda's varied habitats support an incredible diversity of wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, and numerous antelope species.

Between activities, relax at the lodge, take in the surrounding scenery, or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your private suite.

Main Destination:
Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)
Accommodation:
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Full day at Phinda Zuka Lodge

Full day at Phinda Zuka Lodge

Another full day awaits in this spectacular reserve. Venture out on morning and afternoon safari activities, with opportunities to discover new areas of the reserve and encounter a variety of wildlife and birdlife.

As your safari draws to a close, enjoy a final evening in the bush and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your stay.

Main Destination:
Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)
Accommodation:
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Phinda to Cape Town

Phinda to Cape Town

After a final morning at leisure and breakfast, transfer to Durban's King Shaka International Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel, set at the foot of Table Mountain in the heart of the city.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring South Africa's Mother City.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Nelson
  • Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Full Day City Tour

Full Day City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning for a Cape Town City Tour including Table Mountain.

• Ascend Table Mountain for unforgettable sweeping views (weather permitting).
• Return to the city and pass through the Malay Quarter.
• Drive past the Castle of Good Hope, Houses of Parliament and the Company Gardens.
• Travel to Sea Point and Camp’s Bay for scenic ocean vistas.

Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Nelson
  • Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning for a Private Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour.

• Travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula.
• Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay.
• Travel along Chapman's Peak Drive (conditions permitting).
• Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
• Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
• The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape.
• The new lighthouse – the most powerful in the world – beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean.
• Ascend to the top of by Funicular

Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Nelson
  • Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Day of Departure

Day of Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight arrangements.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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