Overview:
A superb cost-effective Kruger and Sabi Sands Safari at a semi-luxurious tented safari camp within the Sabie Sands Game Reserve.
Discover South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park and the esteemed Sabi Sands Game Reserve on open 4×4 game drives led by expert guides. Seek the Big Five creatures and journey back in time to see the wilderness of Africa at the distinctive tented safari lodge. Select the type of tented lodging that aligns with your financial constraints and personal preferences, including standard, luxury, and premium tented suites.
An affordable, premium Kruger & Sabi Sands safari suitable for time-constrained guests.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa
At the commencement of this Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari, you will be retrieved from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg at 07:00 hours. You will be transported from Johannesburg to Sabie Sands Game Reserve in a comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle vehicle.
Your driver transports you to the tented safari camp located within the esteemed Sabie Sand Game Reserve. This private game reserve is integrated into Greater Kruger Park and has unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. Upon getting into your luxurious tented accommodation, you have time to refresh and unwind. Relax and appreciate the exquisite ambiance of this secluded wildlife lodge nestled among the native trees of Sabi Sands.
In the late afternoon, you go on your inaugural exhilarating wildlife drive in Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve. The sunset game drive occurs in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. The camp’s expert guides provide excursions into the Big 5 Sabie Sands Game Reserve to observe the Big 5 animals and various other species. The sunset is the optimal period for game drives on African safaris. This is due to diurnal creatures being more active in the evenings while nocturnal animals start to emerge as darkness descends.
Our inaugural exhilarating game drive concludes at the tented safari lodge in the southern region of Sabie Sands Game Reserve. Conclude the day with food and beverages by the campfire in the expansive open-air boma. Subsequently, return to your opulent tented accommodation for a tranquil night’s rest in the African wilderness.
Included meals: Evening meal
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Included safari activities: Evening safari at Sabie Sands Game Reserve
Kindly be advised that the cost of this safari fluctuates based on the selected tented accomodation. Available options comprise regular tents, a luxury tent, or a deluxe tented suite (see to the whole trip pricing for specifics).
Day 2: Comprehensive Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa
On the second day of this three-day Kruger and Sabi Sands Safari, we rise prior to dawn. Commence the day with an early morning coffee or tea at the tented safari camp in Sabi Sands, before to our comprehensive full-day Kruger Safari.
Your safari guide in Kruger will retrieve you from the tented accommodation located in Sabie Sands Game Reserve. During winter (April to September), pick-up occurs at 05:00, whereas in summer (October to March), it is at 04:30. Ensure you pack your camera, binoculars, sunscreen, and a sunhat. Mornings and nights tend to be brisk, particularly during winter; therefore, bring appropriate attire (jacket, gloves, beanie) with you. Departing from Sabi Sands, we proceed to the Paul Kruger Gate of Kruger National Park. Be vigilant for wildlife while traveling to adjacent Kruger Park.
Engage in full-day game drives within the expansive Kruger National Park. Kruger, South Africa’s premier safari destination, spans approximately 19,485 km² (7,523 sq mi). It is among the largest game reserves in Africa, almost the size of Israel or Wales. Our comprehensive Kruger Safari is executed in open 4×4 vehicles with expert game rangers. These spacious open cars offer superior view for seeing and photographing wildlife and avifauna.
The safari guides halt at a Kruger camp where you partake in packed breakfasts supplied by the private game lodge. Various teas and coffees will also be available for purchase at the Kruger camps. Your knowledgeable guides escort you to picturesque vistas and water sources that draw a variety of wildlife and avian species. Throughout your game drive, the guides will sometimes halt to allow you to stretch and replenish your beverages. The lunch break will occur at a primary Kruger camp featuring a restaurant where meals can be purchased.
Kruger Park hosts an impressive diversity of animal and plant species, include 147 mammal species. Kruger’s large mammals encompass cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, hippopotamus, painted dog, and other antelope species, in addition to the Big Five creatures. Kruger has reported around 507 bird species, alongside 114 reptile species, 34 amphibian species, and 49 fish species. The vegetation of Kruger is remarkable, comprising over 2000 plant species, including 336 tree species.
In the late afternoon, you will commence your departure from Kruger Park. Your guide delivers you to the tented safari camp in Sabi Sands at approximately 16:30, contingent upon game observations en route. Relax with a chilled beverage by the campfire prior to indulging in a substantial lunch at the cozy safari camp.
Included meals: Consolidated Morning and Evening Meals
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Included safari activities: Full-Day Kruger Safari
Day 3: Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Johannesburg, South Africa
This morning, a revitalizing tea or coffee is provided at the tented safari camp. Allocate time to appreciate the untamed landscape and attune yourself to the auditory elements of nature at dawn.
Following coffee, we embark on our concluding wildlife drive in Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve. The camp’s highly skilled safari guides are eager to impart their wide knowledge of Sabi Sands during your game drive. The guides optimize your final opportunity to observe African wildlife, offering insights into the native fauna and flora of this unique location in South Africa. Ensure you bring your camera and binoculars to see any wildlife activity.
Upon concluding your final 4×4 game drive, return to the tented safari camp for a delectable breakfast on the covered veranda with views of the bush. It is now time to pack and prepare for the journey back to Johannesburg. The air-conditioned bus retrieves you from the Sabi Sands accommodation at approximately 10:00 AM. In the late afternoon, the shuttle returns you to OR Tambo Airport, marking the conclusion of this affordable Kruger and Sabi Sands Safari.
Included meals: Breakfast
Activities featured in the safari: Morning safari at Sabie Sands Game Reserve
About the Tented Safari Camp within Sabie Sands Game Reserve
Guests on this Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari reside at a secluded game lodge within the southern Sabie Sands Game Reserve. This is among the premier wildlife viewing locations within the esteemed Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve. It functions as an optimal foundation for investigating both Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
The tented safari camp is situated among towering native trees, providing a view of many ecosystems where wildlife and birds are frequently observed. It is concealed inside the foliage, offering a genuine African safari ambiance. The tented safari camp is both personal and cozy, while remaining modest and unobtrusive. The Sabi Sands lodge comprises a primary treehouse structure, six Meru-style tents, an expansive open-air boma, and a swimming pool. It provides a unique, yet economical African safari experience in South Africa’s foremost game reserves. This affordably priced tented safari resort offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the desirable Sabi Sands Reserve economically. The economical game lodge offers exceptional service and high-quality accommodations, featuring home comforts and elements of grandeur.
The primary lodge is a thatched-roof edifice constructed of natural stone and timber. The primary characteristic is a large wooden deck encircling a mature Weeping Boer-bean tree. Breakfast and lunch are provided at tables beneath a thatch-roofed section of the deck, which offers a view of the natural habitats of Sabi Sands. The treehouse features both indoor and outdoor lounging rooms, complete with a bar and an inside fireplace for cold winter evenings. Comfortable deck chairs are available alongside the pool for relaxation between wildlife viewing excursions.
Options for Tented Camp Accommodation
This tented safari camp can host a maximum of 12 guests, offering an intimate wilderness retreat. The camp comprises six air-conditioned en-suite safari tents. These permanent canvas tents are situated on elevated wooden platforms, each featuring a private balcony viewing deck. The tents are elegantly furnished and strategically located in the jungle to provide visitors with seclusion at the lantern-lit camp.
Every tent is furnished with a tea-and-coffee station, standing fan, air conditioning unit, baggage rack, hairdryer, mosquito net, safety deposit box, and bathroom facilities. The safari tents are equipped with comfy mattresses adorned with crisp linen and include a little private seating area on the wooden deck. These canvas accommodations provide seclusion and comfort in authentic African Safari fashion.
The camp offers three distinct varieties of semi-luxury tents. The accommodations comprise four regular tents, one luxury tent, and one exceptional tent, all meticulously furnished to ensure a comfortable safari experience.
The price of the Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari is contingent upon the kind of accommodation selected at the time of booking and is subject to availability.
Conventional Standard Tents
Standard tents are expansive, walk-in structures situated on wooden platforms. The tents have compact individual deck spaces sheltered by fabric. These canvas tents are equipped with en-suite bathrooms that include showers. The tents are equipped with king-sized beds or two twin beds, accommodating two visitors each.
Luxury Tent
The luxury tent is an expansive, more private tented room known as Leadwood Tent. Secluded for enhanced privacy, the luxury tent is equipped with a king-sized bed and a sofa bed. It includes a bathtub, dual basins, and an outdoor shower. The Leadwood Tent can host two adults and one child.
Exquisite Tented Suite
The better tented suite is a more spacious tent situated in the bush. It provides an entirely isolated experience. The Monkey Thorn Superior Suite features a king bed and two single beds, allowing a maximum of three children and two adults. This premium tented suite features a sitting space and a complete bathroom equipped with a bathtub, dual basins, and an outside shower.
Sabi Sands and Kruger Safari Game Drives
This Kruger & Sabi Sands Tented Camp Safari comprises two game drives in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and one full-day safari in Kruger National Park.
Seasoned guides impart their comprehensive understanding of the indigenous fauna and ecosystems to visitors.
Open 4×4 safari vehicles engage tourists with nature and offer optimal vision for wildlife observation.
Investigate the Big Five of Africa (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant) located in Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
Expert and dedicated advisors who maximize your experience during game drives
Investigate the most advantageous paths for optimal game observations and wildlife photography in Sabi Sands and Kruger.
Bottled water, waterproof ponchos, and blankets are supplied on the full-day Kruger Safari.
The Sabi Sands game drives occur in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. The comprehensive Kruger Safari encompasses transportation to and from the tented camp in Sabi Sands.
About Sabi Sands Game Reserve
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is distinguished for its exceptional wildlife observation. This private wildlife reserve is renowned for its remarkable leopard sightings, as well as excellent observations of lions, buffalo, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Encompasses 65,000 hectares (153,000 acres) of unspoiled African wilderness
Shares a 50-kilometer unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park
The oldest private game reserve in South Africa
Trailblazer of sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa, safeguarding a broad array of wildlife species in their native environment.
Habitat for endangered species such as the African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Red-billed Oxpecker, Ground Hornbill, Honey Badger, and various Bats.
Renowned for intimate wildlife interactions, featuring Africa’s Big Five species.
A component of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a collaborative Peace Park endeavor involving Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Innovator of Greater Kruger Park, encompassing Kruger National Park and adjacent private game reserves
The original Sabie Reserve, founded in 1898, included the present-day Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the principal Kruger National Park.