5-Day Sabi Sands Arathusa Lodge Safari

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

Johannesburg – Arathusa Safari Lodge

Departing from the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Bus Terminal by 7:00 am, the route from Johannesburg to the Greater Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is negotiated in about 6 hours. It takes you from the wide-open spaces of the Highveld, down the escarpment and through the scenic Lowveld.

You will stop for snacks and refreshments along the way and reach the lodge around midday. Freshen up after the long drive before it is time to depart on a late-afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner will be served in the boma under the stars.

Main Destination:

Arathusa Game Reserve (Sabi Sand GR)

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 Sand GR

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 Sand GR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning and afternoon open vehicle safari drives

You need to be awake and up early! Grab a hot beverage and rusks before departing on a sunrise game drive.

You will return to the lodge for brunch and can spend the rest of the day relaxing at the pool, in the lounge area or exploring the lodge. Your afternoon game drive will commence at about 4:00 pm, to return in time for a starlit dinner in the boma.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Arathusa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sand GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arathusa Safari Lodge – Johannesburg

You wake up early for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on your last morning game drive in the reserve.

After you have witnessed another African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing mid-morning on your return journey to Johannesburg.

You will arrive at your destination in the late afternoon, at approximately 5 pm.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.