7-Day Sabi Sand & Timbavati Luxury Kruger Safari

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

Transfer to Arathusa in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be driven to the Northern Sabi Sand where the game-viewing experiences are incredible.

You will spend 3 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge, set in the northern reaches of Sabi Sand and ideally positioned overlooking a large dam. This tranquil waterhole attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the day, including hippos, elephants, and a wide range of antelope, offering excellent viewing from the comfort of the lodge deck.

The lodge features spacious luxury safari rooms, each individually decorated with natural African touches. All rooms have full en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, air conditioning, and a private deck. Some rooms overlook the dam, while others face the surrounding bush and have pools, providing either a front-row seat to wildlife or a serene bush retreat.

The lodge’s main area includes a lounge, dining area, and viewing deck, perfect for relaxing between game drives or enjoying sundowners as the sun sets over the plains.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Arathusa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Game Drives in Sabi Sand

Arathusa sits in the heart of the northern Sabi Sand, one of South Africa’s most renowned private reserves. The area is celebrated for exceptional wildlife diversity, including frequent sightings of the Big Five, wild dogs, cheetah, and numerous rare species.

Game viewing at Arathusa is led by experienced guides and trackers in open safari vehicles, with morning and afternoon drives offering opportunities to spot predators and observe fascinating wildlife behaviours. After breakfast, you can enjoy guided bush walks to explore the smaller details of the environment, from birdlife to tracks and plant species. The lodge overlooks a busy dam, allowing guests to spend hours watching animals come to drink, giving a truly immersive armchair safari experience in this prolific region of Sabi Sand.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Arathusa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Road Transfer to Thabamati in Timbavati Nature Reserve

After your morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the Timbavati Private Game Reserve and spend 3 nights at Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp. This intimate camp has just four luxury colonial-style tents, each with a private game-viewing deck overlooking a dam that frequently attracts wildlife. Tents are beautifully laid out, spacious, featuring a bedroom, seating area, writing desk, and en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and elegant furnishings that blend comfort with safari style.

The main lodge area includes a large swimming pool, comfy lounge, gym, and spa, along with private spaces to relax between game drives. You can also visit the curio shop or enjoy sundowners on the deck while watching wildlife at the dam, offering a combination of luxury, privacy, and immersive nature experiences.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)

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

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives in Timbavati

Thabamati is situated in the heart of Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an area renowned for its rich wildlife and part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The reserve is home to frequent sightings of the Big Five, including leopard and wild dog, as well as a variety of antelope and birdlife. Game drives are led by expert guides and trackers, with morning and afternoon drives providing excellent opportunities to spot predators and observe natural behaviours.

You can also enjoy guided bush walks, learning about the smaller details of the ecosystem, from tracks to flora. The camp overlooks a busy dam, allowing you to relax on their private deck while observing wildlife, making Thabamati a perfect combination of thrilling safari activity and peaceful wildlife viewing.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

After your morning game drive and brunch, you will check out of Thabamati. Your road transfer takes you to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward travel.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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