5-Day Sabi Sands Under Canvas Tented Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival at Umkumbe Bush Lodge & Sunset Safari

07:00 – Shared transfer from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal to Umkumbe Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Departure is strictly at 07:00. Late arrivals should enquire about our fly-in safari options.

Arrival at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, followed by check-in and time to settle in.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, returning to the lodge after dark.

Dinner served at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Umkumbe Private Game Reserve (Sabi Sands)

Best Time To Go May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It can get quite busy)

Best Weather

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Umkumbe Bush Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning & Sunset Safari Drives in Sabi Sand

Early morning guided safari drive in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Umkumbe Bush Lodge for a hearty breakfast.

Leisure time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities and surrounding African bush.

Lunch served at the lodge.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, returning to the lodge after dark.

Dinner and relaxation at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Nature 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Umkumbe Bush Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Final Safari & Return to Johannesburg

Early morning guided safari drive in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, enjoying your final opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Umkumbe Bush Lodge for breakfast.

Check out and depart the lodge to meet your shared shuttle transfer back to Johannesburg.

17:30–18:00 – Estimated arrival at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.

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Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.