7-Day Sabi Sands, Timbavati & Kruger Big Five Safari

Your African Safari Holiday begins with arrival at Skukuza Airport, where you are met and transferred into the legendary Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. After check-in and lunch at the lodge, you head out on your first afternoon game drive. This is your first opportunity to witness elephants, buffalo, lions, and other wildlife moving through the bush as the sun begins to set. You return to the lodge for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Your African Safari Holiday continues with both morning and afternoon game drives inside Sabi Sands. The early drive reveals predators returning from the night’s hunt, while the afternoon safari showcases grazing herds and active wildlife near water sources. Between drives, you relax at the lodge overlooking the riverbed, where animals often pass close by. Dinner is served in a refined bush setting, completing a full day of wildlife immersion.

Accommodation: Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

After an early safari drive, you enjoy breakfast before transferring into Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. Upon arrival, lunch is served followed by time to relax before an afternoon game drive. This reserve is known for its open landscapes and excellent Big Five sightings, offering a new safari experience in a different ecosystem. Evening is spent at the camp with dinner under the stars.

Your African Safari Holiday continues with full-day exploration in Timbavati. Morning and afternoon game drives take you through varied terrain including open plains and riverine forests. Wildlife activity peaks during these cooler hours, giving you strong chances of spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. Between drives, you return to camp for meals and relaxation in a peaceful bush setting.

Accommodation: Shindzela Tented Camp

Your African Safari Holiday continues with a full day of safari exploration in Kruger. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best chance to spot predators, large herds, and diverse birdlife. The middle of the day is spent relaxing at the lodge or enjoying the surrounding wilderness. Every drive offers new sightings and unpredictable wildlife moments in one of Africa’s greatest national parks.

The final day of your African Safari Holiday begins with an early morning game drive, capturing the bush at its most active. After breakfast, you check out and are transferred to MQP Airport for your onward journey. You leave with lasting memories of Big Five encounters, dramatic landscapes, and an authentic African safari experience.