4-Day Luxury Ivory Moon Safari in the Kruger

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

Hoedspruit & Ivory Moon Lodge Arrival

Start your adventure by departing OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg via shuttle to Ivory Moon Lodge in Hoedspruit.

On arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at Ivory Moon Lodge (included) before settling into your luxury accommodation. In the afternoon, embark on a three-hour sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve, complete with sundowners and snacks, before returning to Ivory Moon Lodge for dinner.

Optional: For those choosing to fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit, flights can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us in advance to organise this service.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

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

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Kruger Adventure

Begin your day with an early departure on a full-day safari through the Orpen–Satara region of Kruger National Park, an area renowned for its frequent Big Five sightings and thriving lion population. Bottled water will be provided during the excursion. In the late afternoon, return to Ivory Moon Lodge to unwind, enjoy a relaxed evening, and savor dinner.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day Panorama Route Tour

Set out on a full-day Panorama Route journey, taking in the breathtaking Drakensberg escarpment, cascading waterfalls, the dramatic Blyde River Canyon, the striking rock formations of Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the sweeping views from God's Window. In the late afternoon, return to Ivory Moon Lodge to relax beside a fire in the heart of the African bush. An early dinner featuring traditional South African flavors will be served before you head out on a one-hour night drive through Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Keep watch for nocturnal creatures such as bush babies, porcupines, leopards and hyenas. Conclude the evening with a toast of Amarula liqueur, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)

Morning Bush Walk & Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport

Take part in a 1.5-hour guided bush walk in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where you will learn about local plants, identify animal tracks, and have the chance to spot plains game up close with the help of an experienced guide. After the walk, enjoy a hearty breakfast on the lodge's deck before checking out. A shuttle will then transfer you back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

Optional: Guests who prefer to return by air to Johannesburg or Cape Town can arrange flights at an additional cost. Please contact us in advance to secure this option.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.