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3-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Greater Kruger

Take morning game drives lasting approximately four hours, then head out again in the afternoon for an open-air safari drive continuing well after dark.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
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Journey overview

Stay within a luxurious lodge nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand or an alternate Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness at renowned properties for example: such as Umkumbe Safari Lodge, Langa Langa Safari Camp, or the iconic Kruger Shalati – The Train on the Bridge. Each offers a unique setting, combining elegant accommodations, breathtaking views, and immersive safari experiences that bring you closer to Africa’s untamed beauty.

  • Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 5 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Transport to your luxury tented lodge can be arranged at an additional cost. Various pickup locations, such as the closest airports and Johannesburg, are possible. Conservation fees per person per night are included. A lunch customized to your dietary needs, accompanied by water and juice in ice-filled jugs, will be served after check-in. Bottled beverages and park fees are at your own cost. Once you've settled into your accommodations, you'll embark on your first game drive (included), which is an afternoon game drive in an open-air safari vehicle. See a spectacular array of African animals in their natural habitat. Afterwards, you will enjoy a wonderful 3 course dinner (included). Water and juice in ice jugs included.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
02Day 2

Day 2

Game Drives and Optional Bush Walk

Start the early morning with tea or coffee and light snacks, before departing on the morning drive, which takes approximately 4 hours. We'll conduct all our game drives in open air safari vehicles with qualified guides. Then, a hot brunch will be served. You may opt to do an optional bush walk, which is included. In the afternoon, there is some leisure time and then lunch. Juice and water is included in jugs with meals. Bottled and canned beverages cost extra. Your afternoon to night drive in an open-air vehicle starts at around 3:30 pm and continues well after dark. Dinner is a 3 course meal South Africans regularly enjoy (for various diets) with pudding. Juice and water is included in jugs with meals. Bottled and canned beverages cost extra.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Umkumbe GR (Sabi Sands)
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
03Day 3

Day 3

Kruger National Park

Once more, get light snacks and coffee or tea before the morning game drive. This will be your last chance to see the Big Five on an open-air vehicle in the private reserve getting close to the animals. We can arrange your transportation to nearby airports or Johannesburg at an additional cost.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Stays

Where you will stay

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (No tip expected)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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2 nights across 3 days.

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