5-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

Take a morning flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport, (flight included, quoted at a fixed rate but may vary at time of booking). Upon arrival, transfer to Ivory Moon Lodge and check into your luxurious accommodations. Enjoy a delicious lunch at 13:30.
At 15:00, set out on a 3-hour sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve with sundowners and snacks.
Return to Ivory Moon Lodge between 19:00–19:30 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 for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, renowned for high lion concentrations and Big 5 sightings (bottled water and packed breakfast provided).

Afternoon: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a restful evening and dinner.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Panorama Route Tour & Night Drive

08:20–08:40: Depart for a full-day Panorama Route tour, where you will be thrilled by the awe-inspiring Drakensberg escarpment, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas of Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window.

Option: Guests may opt to swap the Panorama Route tour for an additional full-day Kruger National Park safari to pursue more Big 5 sightings (subject to availability, no extra cost). This must be booked in advance.

16:30: Return to the lodge and unwind around a crackling fire as the sun sets over the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

18:30: Savor an early dinner, featuring authentic South African cuisine.

19:30: Set out on a 1-hour night drive through the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in an open safari vehicle equipped with a high-powered spotlight, illuminating the African night. This thrilling experience brings the magic of the African night to life.

21:00: Return to the lodge for one last toast around the fire.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Kruger Adventure

05:00: Depart for an additional full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, renowned for high lion concentrations and Big 5 sightings (bottled water and packed breakfast provided).

Afternoon: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a restful evening and dinner.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Bushwalk & Farewell

06:00: Kick off your final day with a 1.5-hour guided bushwalk in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Led by expert guides, this thrilling adventure lets you explore the bush on foot.

07:30: Return to the lodge for a final delicious breakfast on the viewing deck, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush, offering a moment to reflect on your extraordinary safari journey.

10:30: Check out from the lodge and transfer to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, arriving around 17:00–
18:00.

Option: For guests preferring to fly back to Cape Town, flights can be arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in
advance to organize.

Option: Guests may opt to replace the bushwalk with a 3-hour sunrise safari in a Big 5 private reserve, arranged at an
additional cost—please 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.