7-Day Big 5 Walking Safari South Africa

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

Arrival - Hoedspruit

On arrival you’ll be met at the airport by your guide to welcome you to the lowveld. As we head out towards our first location, be sure to keep your eyes open as the game viewing starts as we exit the airport. We pass through a small town, then it's on to remote wilderness of Selati Private Game Reserve. We’ll settle in to the first of our 3 private camps, before an introductory sundowner game drive.

Trail Details: No walk
Activity: Sundowner Game Drive
Accommodation: Lillies Lodge.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Lillie Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selati PGR - South

We're up early to make the most of our first full day as we explore the southern outcrops of the Lillies area. The boulders and mountains are a treat to explore on foot and go where no vehicles could take you. An relaxed afternoon back at the lodge to enjoy the view over the waterhole before an evening sundowner game drive.

Trail Details: ± 4 hours
Activity: Sundowner Game Drive
Accommodation: Lillies Lodge.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Lillie Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selati PGR - Central

We’ll be up before the sun to get ready for our first traverse day. We’ll leave the rocky outcrops of Lillies and head north towards the plains of the central region. The game rich area of Mahoed will be our target as we rest alongside the waterhole favoured by the rhinos and elephant herds. From here it’s a short distance to Nkuwa camp tucked in the shade of a giant Fig Tree where we’ll relax and rest our weary feet.

Trail Details: ± 5 hours
Accommodation: Nkuwa Camp.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Nkuwa Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selati PGR - Central

In between 2 of the bigger days. We’ll have a more relaxing trail today. We’ll meander between the outcrops and dry river beds and see what the bush offers us today. A coffee by the waterhole allows us to relax and let the animals come to us. Then it’s back to camp before we head out for an evening sundowner drive.

Trail Details: ± 3 hours
Activity: Sundowner Game Drive
Accommodation: Nkuwa Camp.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Nkuwa Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selati PGR - North

Our second traverse trail will have us out early as we head north. A break at Galon Dam, the cape buffalos favoured morning watering hole, before we head for the Selati River. We’ll enjoy the cool shade of the rivers magnificent trees, before the final push to Klipspringer Lodge. An oasis in the bush, we’ll settle in to the swimming pool and lush gardens. We’ll stake out the hide next to the waterhole and wait for the resident leopard or lion pride to come down.

Trail Details: ±5 hours
Accommodation: Klipspringer Lodge.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Klipspringer

• Mid-range lodge located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Selati PGR - North

Our final full day and we’ll make the most of the northern region. Open areas among the hills and rivers will lead us where the bush wants as we soak up this peaceful wilderness. A coffee atop Waxbill Kopies can last as long as we like before returning to camp. This evening, we’ll head out for the final game drive and a special experience of a bush braai to the sounds of hyena in the distance.

Trail Details: ±4 hours
Activity: Bush Braai
Accommodation: Klipspringer Lodge.

Main Destination:

Selati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Accommodation:

Klipspringer

• Mid-range lodge located inside Selati GR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Depart - Hoedspruit

Today we say goodbye to Selati, but not before a final walk in the crisp morning air. These last days often provide great sightings, a way the bush makes sure we always return. Then we’re off for our short drive back to the town of Hoedspruit.

Trail Details: ±1.5 hours.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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