Overview
Experience the advantages of both Kruger and Sabi Sands on an economical safari. Explore the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve, renowned for its exceptional wildlife observations and limited safari vehicles, beside the expansive Kruger National Park, a globally recognized game reserve abundant in wildlife.
Reside in a semi-luxurious tented safari camp within Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve in Greater Kruger Park as you discover South Africa’s premier wildlife parks. Select the tented lodging that aligns with your preferences and financial considerations, including ordinary, premium, and deluxe tented suites.
Experience exceptional wildlife observation on a memorable budget safari at Kruger and Sabi Sands Tented Camp.
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 checking into your opulent tented accommodation, you have the opportunity to refresh and unwind. Relax and appreciate the exquisite environment 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 located 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 (based on your selection)
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 ordinary tents, a luxury tent, or a deluxe tented suite (see to full tour cost for specifics).
Day 2: Comprehensive Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa
On the second day of this four-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, prior to our comprehensive 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 extensive game drives around the expansive Kruger Park for the entire day. 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 waterholes that draw a variety of wildlife and avian species. Throughout your game drives, the guides will sometimes halt to allow you to stretch and replenish your beverages. The lunch break will occur at one of the primary Kruger camps, which feature restaurants offering meals for purchase.
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, 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 and savor a chilled beverage by the campfire prior to indulging in a substantial lunch at the cozy campsite.
Included meals: Consolidated Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Included activities on the safari: Full-Day Kruger Safari
Day 3: Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger – South Africa
The third day of our Kruger and Sabi Sands Safari commences with an early morning wake-up call. Observe the sunrise over the African savanna while enjoying your morning coffee or tea on the veranda.
You will commence a morning wildlife drive at Sabi Sands wildlife Reserve. Professional guides from the camp escort you in open 4×4 cars to observe various animals and birds in the warm morning light. Mornings provide an excellent opportunity to explore the African bush, as numerous animals and birds exhibit heightened activity during this period. Sabi Sands is acclaimed for its intimate wildlife interactions and Big 5 observations. The safari guides strive to approach the species spotted on game drives in Sabi Sands, offering exceptional photographic opportunity.
Breakfast is provided at the tented safari camp situated in the native jungle. Following breakfast, we embarked on an exhilarating bush walk in Sabi Sands Reserve. The bushwalk is conducted by an armed game ranger experienced in confronting large beasts in Sabi Sands on foot. The guided walk commences at the lodge and goes for around one hour. A walking safari is the optimal method to intimately engage with the enigmas of the African bush. During your morning bush walk, the guides highlight the intricate intricacies and fauna of the bush, providing insights into the diminutive organisms and micro-habitats of Greater Kruger.
Your bush trek is succeeded by leisure time at the tented safari camp. Enjoy a revitalizing swim in the pool and relax in one of the cozy sitting spaces. Repose in your cozy, walk-in tent for a nap or observe animals from one of the observation decks. A small luncheon is provided, and then in the afternoon, we re-enter Sabie Sands Game Reserve. Remain vigilant for the Big 5 fauna in the renowned Sabie Sands Reserve. As night descends, we return to the exclusive game lodge where the bonfire and chilled refreshments await. Indulge in a delectable dinner in the open-air boma beneath the starry sky, before retreating to your cozy tented accommodation for a well-earned repose.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Activities featured in the safari: Morning game drive and bushwalk in Sabie Sands, followed by an afternoon game drive in Sabie Sands Game Reserve.
Kindly be advised that the sequence of safari activities during this Kruger & Sabi Sands Safari is contingent upon weather conditions and may require alteration accordingly.
Day 4: 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 sounds of nature at dawn.
Following coffee, we embark for our concluding morning wildlife drive in Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve. The camp’s expert 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.
Following your concluding 4×4 game drive, return to the exclusive wildlife lodge for a delectable breakfast on the covered deck 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.
Breakfast is included.
Included activities on the safari: Morning safari at Sabie Sands Game Reserve
Concerning 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 safari camp, situated among towering native trees, offers views of several ecosystems where wildlife and avian species 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 central 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 prestigious Sabi Sands Reserve economically. The economical game lodge offers exceptional service and high-quality accommodations with homely comforts and elements of grandeur.
The primary lodge is a thatched-roof edifice constructed of natural stone and timber. The primary characteristic is an expansive wooden deck encircling a large, mature Weeping Boer-bean tree. Breakfast and lunch are provided at tables beneath a thatch-covered section of the terrace that overlooks 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 situated alongside the pool for relaxation between wildlife viewing excursions.
Options for Tented Camp Accommodation
This tented safari lodge can host a maximum of 12 people, offering a secluded bush 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 ensure visitor solitude at the lantern-lit camp.
Every tent is furnished with a tea-and-coffee station, standing fan, air conditioning unit, baggage stand, hairdryer, mosquito net, safety deposit box, and bathroom facilities. The safari tents are equipped with comfy mattresses adorned with crisp linen and a modest private seating space on their wooden decks. These tented 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 while booking and is subject to availability at that time.
Conventional Tents
Standard tents are expansive, walk-in structures positioned on wooden platforms. The tents include compact individual decks situated beneath canvas. 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 and Superior Tented Suite
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.
The better tented suite is a more expansive tent situated in the bush. It provides an entirely private accommodation 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 lounge 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 Safari comprises four game drives in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and one full-day excursion 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.
Observe the Big Five of Africa – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant residing in Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
Engage with exceptionally talented and dedicated guides who maximize your game drive experience.
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 for the game drives in Kruger Park.
The Sabi Sands game drives occur within the private Sabie Sands Game Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. This budget safari also includes a guided bush walk with an armed game ranger in Sabie Sands Game Reserve. The full-day Kruger Safari encompasses transportation to and from the tented camp in Sabi Sands.
Concerning Sabi Sands Game Reserve
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is esteemed for its premier game viewing, especially 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
Possesses a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park
The oldest private game reserve in South Africa
Innovator of sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa, safeguarding a diverse 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 its intimate wildlife interactions, featuring Africa’s Big Five species.
It is 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 first Sabie Reserve, founded in 1898, included the present-day Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the primary Kruger National Park.