3-Day Luxury Ivory Moon Safari - Fly in from Cape Town

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

Ivory Moon arrival & sunset safari

07:00: Depart from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, via flight to Hoedspruit. From Hoedspruit, transfer via shuttle to Ivory Moon Lodge.
13:30: Arrive and enjoy a delicious lunch at Ivory Moon Lodge (included).
14:00: Check into luxurious accommodations at Ivory Moon Lodge.
15:00: Set out on a 3-hour sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve with sundowners and snacks.
19:00–19:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for dinner.

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 Safari

05:00: Depart Ivory Moon Lodge for full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, known for high lion concentrations and Big 5 sightings (bottled water, packed breakfast provided).
Afternoon: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge, relax by fire as sun sets over Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
18:30: Enjoy early dinner with authentic South African cuisine by 5-star chef, vibrant flavors celebrating regional heritage.
19:30: 1-hour night drive in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in open safari vehicle with spotlight, spotting bush babies, porcupines, leopards, hyenas, and plains game.
21:00: Return to lodge, toast with Amarula by fire, enjoy sounds of the African night.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Final day & bushwalk farewell

06:00: Join a 1.5-hour guided bushwalk in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, led by expert guides. Explore the bush on foot, observing insects, trees, plants, and plains game like zebras, impala, and kudu, with insights into tracks, flora, and wilderness balance.
07:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for breakfast on the viewing deck, surrounded by bush sights and sounds.
10:30: Check out from Ivory Moon Lodge for shuttle to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, via flight from Hoedspruit, arriving around 17:00–18:00.
Option: Replace bushwalk with 3-hour sunrise safari in Big 5 private reserve at additional cost—contact us in advance to organize.

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.