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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

Flight and Road Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Flight and Road Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Fly from Johannesburg to Skukuza Airport for a private transfer to the legendary Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Nestled deep within the Sabi Sands, your home for the next four nights is a refined luxury suite. For an even more exclusive experience, an upgrade to a private luxury villa is available at an additional cost. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in this iconic wilderness, offering a sophisticated and unhurried introduction to the Big Five, complemented by world-class hospitality and breathtaking scenery.

Main Destination:
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
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:
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-4

On Safari from Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

On Safari from Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Spend three days exploring the Sabi Sands with twice-daily safari activities, including expert-led game drives and guided bush walks. As this is a private reserve, you’ll enjoy a quiet, exclusive experience away from the crowds. Between safaris, watch for wildlife at the waterhole from the lodge’s viewing decks or unwind at the luxury spa. Families can enjoy the dedicated kids’ center and swimming pools, while evenings are spent savoring gourmet cuisine and fine wines in the traditional boma under the stars.

Main Destination:
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
  • Luxury+ lodge inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Transfer to Mozambique

Transfer to Mozambique

Depart the Sabi Sands for a transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga, followed by a connecting private transfer across the border into Mozambique. From the Maputo Marina, a boat transfer whisks you to the Machangulo Peninsula for a four-night stay. You’ll be hosted in an ocean-view chalet nestled among the dunes, offering magnificent vistas of the sea and Inhaca Island. This untamed coastline provides a sophisticated and serene sanctuary, where the transition from the bush to the beach is handled with seamless, unhurried care.

Main Destination:
Machangulo Peninsula (Beach, Mozambique)
Accommodation:
Machangulo Beach Lodge
  • Luxury lodge at Machangulo (Beach, Mozambique)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6-8

Explore from Machangulo Beach Lodge

Explore from Machangulo Beach Lodge

There is something for everyone to enjoy during your three full days at Machangulo Beach Lodge. You might just like to relax and laze on the sunbaked beaches or perhaps enjoy shore kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, shore snorkelling or a guided dune walk. Further afield, the lodge can organise tours to nearby local villages, a visit to Inhaca Island, fishing or many other activities.

Main Destination:
Machangulo Peninsula (Beach, Mozambique)
Accommodation:
Machangulo Beach Lodge
  • Luxury lodge at Machangulo (Beach, Mozambique)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Return to Maputo for Your Flight Home

Return to Maputo for Your Flight Home

Your African adventure concludes today as you depart the Machangulo Peninsula for your return transfer to Maputo Airport. You leave with a wealth of memories from tracking the Big Five to exploring the pristine beaches of Mozambique. This journey has offered a profound connection to the wild and the chance for quality family time in some of the continent's most sophisticated lodges. Having experienced the best of the bush and the beach, you depart inspired by Africa’s raw beauty, ready for your next unhurried and world-class discovery - where will you go next?

Main Destination:
Maputo International Airport (Maputo, Mozambique)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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  • This tour is offered by Wayfairer Travel, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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