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5-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Greater Kruger Reserves

Spend two nights in Timbavati at Kings Camp before two nights at Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge in Sabi Sands, with open-sided 4x4 game drives.

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Duration
5 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
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Journey overview

This luxurious package includes two nights in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve followed by two nights in the Sabi Sands Reserve. The intimate lodges offer spacious luxury with exceptional game viewing experiences and the potential to spot the rare white lion!

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan & air transfer International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Days 1–2

Days 1–2

Try to Spot the Rare White Lion

On your arrival at Johannesburg Airport, pass customs and collect your luggage. Walk through to the domestic terminal on time for the scheduled flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival, you will be transferred to the Lodge. Spend two nights exploring this reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers spectacular game viewing. You may even be lucky enough to spot one of the rarest sightings in the animal kingdom, the rare white lion which only occurs naturally in very few places in the world, Timbavati is one of those places.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
03Days 3–4

Days 3–4

Search for Leopards

Depart Timbavati by road to Sabi Sands Reserve. Most of the transfer is through the park so it is also a game drive. You will spend the next two nights at the luxurious Leopard Hills. You will get to explore the incredible Sabi Sands Reserve where game viewing is of extremely high quality. This area is known for its leopard sightings as is the lodge, hence its name.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Leopard Hills GR (Sabi Sands)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
05Day 5

Day 5

Departure

This morning after breakfast, you are transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg Airport where your 5-day safari experience ends.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

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Kings Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Kings Camp

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Luxury+ lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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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 flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • 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

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Journey pace

2 stays

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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