Luxury Sabi Sands Game Reserve & Kruger National Park

DESCRIPTION

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is a world-famous safari destination that sees visitors come from all over the world to experience its natural delights. The reserve is inhabited by an abundance of wildlife, most notably the African leopard, and offers guests the rare opportunity to get close-up sightings of these elusive animals. Our stay is at the beautiful andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp, which is positioned on a ridge with a rim-flow swimming pool overlooking the Sand River. Rolling lawns, candlelit dinners and thrilling game drives can be expected during your stay. This lodge is private and also family-friendly offering a WILDCHILD programme for the young to keep them entertained in-between game drives. 

After two nights you will transfer to another exquisite lodge situated on a private concession in the Kruger National Park, andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge. Immersed in nature, the lodge is built under a canopy of mopane and tamboti trees, a design of floor-to-ceiling glass windows and private verandahs setting the scene. You can look forward to a beautiful swimming pool, tranquil massage sala and well-equipped fitness room during your stay.  For those romantic ooccasions there is also the opportunity to upgrade to Ngala Treehouse for a night under the starts. Ngala Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger Park and the wildlife experience is exceptional with your expert ranger.

The final day of your tour will be spent exploring the scenic Panorama Route, which showcases the beauty of South Africa’s landscapes, finishing off with one night at the luxurious Cape Vulture Lodge in Hoedspruit - a place dedicated to the conservation of more than 650 breeding pairs of endangered Cape vultures nesting on the cliffs of the Northern Drakensberg Escarpment that towers above.

Another wonderful thing to know is that by booking this holiday you will be directly contributing to the conservation of South Africa's wild places including anti-poaching initiatives.  

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Flight ex Jhb International Airport to Skukuza Airport (inside Kruger National Park)

• Road transfer from Skukuza to your private lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

• Check in

• Afternoon high tea

• Game drive & sundowners

• Return to the lodge for dinner

• Overnight: andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp full board

DAY 2

• Early morning game drive

• Return to the lodge for breakfast

• The day is at leisure to relax in these peaceful surroundings

• Afternoon game drive

• Overnight: andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp full board

DAY 3

• After our last early morning safari in the Sabi Sands we depart for our next lodge in the Kruger National Park

• Check into your lodge

• High tea

• Evening game drive with sun downers enroute

• Return to the lodge in the early evening

• Dinner

• Overnight: andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge full board

DAY 4

• Embark on an exhilarating safari to catch Africa's Big Five in action

• The day is yours to relax by the pool

• Afternoon game drive

• Dinner under the stars

• Overnight: andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge full board

DAY 5

• Final early morning safari

• Breakfast

• After 4 days in the African bush, we will head out of the park and drive South Africa's famed Panorama Route, visiting exquisite sights such as the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels

• Overnight: Cape Vulture Lodge DBB

DAY 6

• Road transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• 2 nights andBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp Sabi Sand Game Reserve

• 2 nights andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge Kruger National Park

• 1 night Cape Vulture Lodge DBB

• Meals

• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives

• Conservation levies

• Flight ex Johannesburg to Skukuza

• Flight ex Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

• Airport transfers

• Big Five Safari Experience

• A complimentary pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars per room for use during your stay

• Panorama Tour

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Lunch day 5

• Premium alcohol brands

• Any items purchased of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Additional activities

• Spa treatments

• Travel insurance

• International flights

WHAT TO BRING

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Swimwear

Please note: We recommend giving yourself an extra night in Johannesburg on arrival to ensure you make your morning flight to the Kruger. It will also give you the chance to catch up on rest and adjust to time differences before your safari experience.