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

07:00: Depart from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, via shuttle to Ivory Moon Lodge, Hoedspruit. Option: For guests preferring to fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit, flights can be arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in advance to organize.
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 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

08:20–08:40: Depart for a full-day Panorama Route tour, exploring the Drakensberg escarpment, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window. Option: Swap for a full-day Kruger National Park safari for Big 5 sightings (no extra cost, book in advance).
16:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge, relax by a fire as the sun sets over Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
18:30: Enjoy an early dinner with authentic South African cuisine by our 5-star chef.
19:30: Embark on a 1-hour night drive in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, spotting bush babies, porcupines, leopards, and hyenas in an open safari vehicle.
21:00: Return for a final toast with Amarula by the fire, immersed in the sounds of the wild.

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)

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

Begin at 06:00 with an unforgettable 1.5-hour guided bushwalk in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate—track wildlife on foot and learn about the bush’s delicate ecosystem from expert guides. Return to Ivory Moon Lodge by 07:30 for a final breakfast on the viewing deck. Check out by 10:30 and depart via shuttle to OR Tambo International Airport (arrival between 17:00–18:00). Optional upgrades include a 3-hour sunrise Big 5 safari (additional cost) or a flight to Johannesburg/Cape Town (must be arranged in advance).

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.