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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

Skukuza airport to Sabi Sand

Skukuza airport to Sabi Sand

Pick-up at Skukuza Airport is included in the tour price.

OR start the day early on this intimate small group safari (less than 10 people) optionally booked from accommodations in Johannesburg (the arranged professional pick-up driver will take guests to the shuttle pick-up point).

The optional shuttle from Johannesburg to Kruger Park leaves either at 6:45 am from the OR Tambo bus terminal (ZAR 1750 per person one-way).

Alternatively, we do collect from Nelspruit airport at 13:15 pm at an additional cost (ZAR 1200 per person one-way).

This provides flexibility to get to the safari.

A scenic drive with fantastic photographic opportunities takes us though the escarpment and the lowveld to the Sabi Sands Reserve (when taking the shuttle service from Johannesburg). We advise guests to buy take-out meals at the standard road stop (for their own account).

The afternoon drives continue after dark (Sunset drive) and dinner is afterwards.

Overnight at your Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge.

Main Destination:
Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Sabi Sands

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Sabi Sand Morning Drive, Breakfast, Transfer to Kruger, Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner and Overnight

Sabi Sand Morning Drive, Breakfast, Transfer to Kruger, Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner and Overnight

The day starts with an early wake-up call between 5h00 and 5h30. Tea, coffee and muffins are enjoyed before leaving at first light on your morning game drive. Full breakfast at 9am. You can also opt for a bush walk instead of the morning game drive (should the lodge include it).

After breakfast and a short rest break, and you will be transferred back to Kruger Park to overnight.

Your afternoon Kruger Game Drive starts at approximately 15:00 pm.

Animal sightings are not guaranteed, however the chances to spot all of the big 5 on our safaris is very good!

Delicious dinner (catering for various diets) is included after the afternoon game drive.

Overnight in Kruger 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
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ensuite Chalet Inside the Kruger National Park
  • Mid-range chalet located in or near Kruger NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Kruger National Park to Skukuza or other drop-off point

Kruger National Park to Skukuza or other drop-off point

The day starts early (after the game rangers or hosts’ wake-up call). The start time of your morning drive will depend on rest camp gate opening times (as it differs throughout the year) and you may still be able to see nocturnal animals. April to September, the rest camp gates open at 6:00 am, November to January (4:30 am). February, March and October rest camp gates open at 5:30 am.

Enjoy coffee or tea with rusks/muffins. The morning game drive is the last chance to spot the big 5, offering guests the opportunity to explore spectacular wild Africa, to spot a vast array of interesting wildlife.

After the morning game drive, brunch is a hot breakfast.

Guests are dropped off at Skukuza Airport according to their flight time, at Nelspruit airport strictly 13h15pm (additional cost) and in Johannesburg between 17:00 and 18:00 pm (additional cost).

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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  • This tour is offered by Wild Kruger, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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