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5-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sands Reserve

Spend four nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in Sabi Sands, with open-sided 4x4 game drives and waterhole views from the lodge.

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Duration
5 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$6,840
per person
Best for
Luxury+ tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

Deep within the Sabi Sand Reserve, where the African pulse beats strongly, you’ll find the spectacular Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, a safari property that radiates history, excellence, and personalized service. For more than 35 years, Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge has welcomed visitors who want to experience the excitement of an African safari. The resort offers a distinctive fusion of luxury, history, and adventure, with views of a waterhole and an open plain.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flights can be arranged 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 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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01Day 1

Day 1

Johannesburg to Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Your adventure begins when you arrive at the lodge. Your transport from Johannesburg to the lodge can be arranged (shuttle, private transfer, and flights) at an additional cost. You will arrive at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, where you will be welcomed by friendly staff and shown to your luxury suite. After settling in and relaxing, you will hop on an open safari vehicle and embark on your first game drive in the reserve, where you will encounter amazing wildlife and nature. You will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a cozy night in your suite. Your deal today includes lunch and dinner. *Private road transfers from Johannesburg can be arranged at R7500 for 1-3 people. Fly in from Cape Town or Johannesburg can be arranged *Please enquire for availability and prices.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Days 2–4

Days 2–4

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

You'll wake up early and enjoy a hot refreshment before heading out for your morning game drive. Look for some of the nocturnal animals that are still active before dawn, as well as witness the sunrise over the horizon. Back at the lodge, you can have a hearty brunch and then enjoy some free time to relax, swim, read, or do whatever you please. In the afternoon, you will go on another game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve and spotting more wildlife. You will return to the lodge for a starlit dinner and a restful night in your suite. Your deal includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
05Day 5

Day 5

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg

You'll get up early for your last game drive in the reserve, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the animals that you might have missed before. You will enjoy one last African sunrise and then head back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the lodge and head back to Johannesburg.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Days 1 to 4 · 4 nights

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve

Luxury+ lodge inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)

4 nights Room confirmed with quote
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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)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • 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)
  • Drinks

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From

US$6,840

per person

Guide price

US$5,869 per person

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Best for

Luxury+ tour

Shared tour

Journey pace

1 stay

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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