We Love —
- Seeing the Big Five on this buket-list safari through sweeping savannah landscapes, grasslands and dense forest.
- Visiting th Kruger National Park where lions, leopard and elephants roam the plains.
- Returning to Kubu Lodge for some rest and relaxation during your safari, and diping in the refreshing pool in Premier Hotel OR Tambo during your stays in Johannesburg.
Customer reviews —
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover the impressive Kruger National Park Nature Reserve and spot lions and elephants across the endless savannah.
Find serenity and lush vegetation in tranquil Khaya Ndlovu Park where its rich biodiversity of indigenous flora and fauna offers an immersive safari experience.
Choose the length of your stay
7 nights: 1 night in Johannesburg + 5 nights at Kubu Safari Lodge + 1 night in Johannesburg
8 nights: 1 night in Johannesburg + 6 nights at Kubu Safari Lodge + 1 night in Johannesburg
10 nights: 1 night in Johannesburg + 8 nights at Kabu Safari Lodge + 1 night in Johannesburg
Your Itinerary In Detail —
7-night tour
Day 1 – Arrival in Johannesburg
Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a representative, who will assist you to the bus terminal, where you will board your shuttle bus to your hotel.
- Meet and assist at OR Tambo International Airport
- Shuttle transfer to hotel
- Night in Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Day 2 – Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Early morning departure at 7 am from the OR Tambo International Airport terminal to Hoedspruit, where you will arrive at around 1:45 pm, before heading to Kubu Lodge.
- Transfer from Premier Hotel OR Tambo to Kubu Lodge
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in Kubi Lodge
Day 3 – Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park. Located in northeastern South Africa, it is one of Africa's largest and most renowned wildlife reserves.
Spanning over 19,000 square kilometres, it is home to an incredibly diverse array of wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) along with numerous other species like cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles. The park's varied landscapes range from savannahs and grasslands to dense forests and riverine ecosystems
- Departing around 6 am and return between 2 pm and 4 pm
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Kruger National Park fees included
- Night in Kubi Lodge
Day 4 – Khaya Ndlovu Reserve
Depart early in the morning for a game drive in the Rietspruit Big Game Reserve. Home to a variety of wildlife, it offers breathtaking views of the magnificent Drakensberg Range and the Blyde River Canyon. Encounter wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, leopards, African wild dogs, black and white rhinos as well as a host of other game species.
- Depart at 5:30 am in summer and 6 am in winter for a 3 to 4 hour excursion
- Conservation fees included
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in Kubi Lodge
Day 5 – Kruger National Park
Spend another day on safari in the Kruger National Park.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Kruger National Park fees included
- Night in Kubi Lodge
Day 6 - Kruger National Park
Head out on a morning bush walk at Kubu Lodge along the banks of the beautiful Klaserie River, and learn tracking, animal behaviour, and plant and tree identification from your expert guides.
- Bush walks start around 7 am and last approximately 1-2 hours
- Conservation fees included
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in Kubi Lodge
Please note: during these walks, it is possible to encounter wild animals and the guide will ensure the safety of the group and the animal.
Day 7 – Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Dig in to breakfast at your lodge, before heading to the Premier Hotel OR Tambo for a restful night's sleep.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to the airport at 10:15 am
- Departure at 10:45 am from Hoedspruit airport to Johannesburg
- Arrival in Johannesburg at 5:15 pm
- On arrival, take the shuttle service to the Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Day 8 – Johannesburg
After breakfast, drive to the airport (taking the shuttle service) to take your return flight home after an incredible trip.
8-Night Tour
Day 1 - 6: similar to the 7-night tour.
Day 7 – Kruger National Park
Head along the Scenic Road to the Blyderiver Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world with excellent panoramas from the viewpoints of God's Window, The Pinnacle, and The Three Rondawels. Admire Berlin Falls and Lisbon Falls where the water cascades down the steep cliff to a pool 92 metres below.
See the Bourke's Luck Potholes from specially built bridges, and visit the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, built during the 1870s gold rush and now a living national monument.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Depart at 8 am and arrive between 4-5 pm
Day 8 - 9: similar to the 7-night tour.
Extend your stay in the South African savannah by opting for a 10-night stay to see more of the Big Five.
Your itinerary will be similar to the 7 and 8-night stays, with the option to spend long, lazy days relaxing at the Kubu Safari Lodge lounging by the pool or join another safari in Kruger National Park or Khaya Ndlovu, or a bush walk at Kubu Safari Lodge (at an extra cost).
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
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At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen hotels.
Your hotels during the tour:
- Johannesburg: Premier Hotel OR Tambo
- Hoedspruit : Kubu Safari Lodge 4*
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
Throughout your stay at Kubu Safari Lodge 4*, you will enjoy a half-board dining plan (excluding drinks). While staying at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo, you will enjoy a bed & breakfast dining plan.
Your Journey to South Africa —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
South Africa
Bordered by two oceans, South Africa is a mosaic of extraordinarily beautiful landscapes: national parks and nature reserves, major cities, mountains and canyons, beaches, turquoise waters and small villages.
South Africa is an absolutely unique country, benefiting from its location at the southern end of the world's most fascinating continent, in a region that offers more scenery than the world's photographers could possibly capture.
