GAME LODGE DESTINATIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED?• All airport and ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
• Activities specified in itinerary, including transfers and entrance charges
• All cold drinks, water and juice while in transit
• A free Jewel of Africa Golf shirt
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?• International & domestic flights (quoted separately)
• Lunches (unless specified)
• Tips for porters and restaurants
• Telephone calls, laundry & other incidental personal expenditure
• Visa fees, in countries where these apply
• Airport departure taxes
Gratuities
It is customary to tip your host in Southern Africa. A tip of between R300 to R500 per person per week would be regarded as normal. If you had exceptional service from your guide/host, you may tip him/her more according to your judgment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE- All activities are subject to prevailing weather conditions
- Spoil yourself and your partner for a few nights, or even for your whole holiday! Enquire about our 5-star hotel upgrades. Downgrading to 3 Star accommodations is also available.
Game Lodge destinations in South Africa are best experienced in the Kruger Park area. We have selected a few destinations that we can recommend with an open heart. We have personally visited each and every lodge to ensure the best value for money. We arrange your accommodation for any amount of nights you wish to stay.
In the heart of raw Africa nature, within the Kruger Park, lies the Sabi Sands and the Timbavati Game Reserves form part of the world renowned Kruger National Park, is Africa's premier wildlife and safari destination. It is home to world acclaimed 5-Star lodges, setting world-class standards in luxury accommodation, service, cuisine, and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Each of the game lodges are surrounded by hundreds of species of animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants, including the 'Big Five' (Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Lion, and Leopard).
Highly trained, experienced rangers and trackers ensure that your African safari experience ranks amongst the best in the world.
Accommodation at a Game Lodges range from 5-star super luxury; to luxury tents with packages including day and night game drives, bush walks, horse-back safaris, conservation watch and other eco-activities.
Pamper yourself with relaxing spa treatments at various Sabi Sand lodges. Interact with an authentic rural community on cultural visits, enjoy game spotting and bird sightings at viewing hides go Lion or Rhino tracking - an unforgettable experience.
Tariffs: The prices range from about ZAR 1,500 per person per night in low season at the more affordable lodges, to over ZAR 14,000 per person per night at some of the top luxury lodges. Normally the rates include all accommodation, 3 superb meals daily, game drives on open safari vehicles, and a daily guided bush walk. In some cases drinks are also included.
Transport to the lodge from Johannesburg (by road or by air) is included at competitive rates.
Some of the Lodges we recommend:
Ultra Luxury:
• Leopard Hills
• Ulusaba
• Sabi Sabi
• Singita
• Londolozi
• King’s Camp
• Hamiltons Tented Camp
5 Star Lodges:• Mala Mala
• Lion Sands
• Exeter Game Lodge
• Elephant Plains
• Thorny Bush
• Djuma
• Ngala Tented Camp
Great Value Lodges:
• Tangala (Tangala and Umlani both have no electricity, lending it out to a true African Bush experience)
• Umlani
• Gomo Gomo
• Motswari
FLIGHTS• The easiest way to get to the Sabi Sands is by booking a direct flight from Johannesburg to the lodge.
• The cost of a direct flight is ZAR 1,760 one way or ZAR 3,520 return. It is a scenic 1 hour flight.
• You can also book a cheaper scheduled flight to the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport in Nelspruit, on Kulula.com, Nationwide Airlines or SA Airlink. Please email us for details.
ROAD TRANSFERS Road transfers from Johannesburg or from Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga Airport) can be arranged.
• From Johannesburg the cost is ZAR 2,950 one way per vehicle and the trip takes about 6 hours.
• From Nelspruit the cost is ZAR 460 one way per person and the trip takes about an hour and a half.
Rather than overload you with website information about each lodge, we would like to find out more from you and help you choose the best possible lodge. Why not send us an email with your requirements and an idea of your budget? We will offer you expert advice and unbeatable rates for your safari.
A TYPICAL VISIT TO ONE OF THESE LODGES:
Day 1
Upon arrival at Mpumalanga or East Gate Airport, you will be transferred to your selected Lodge. Check-in and relax before departing on your first game viewing safari. This is a meaningful experience, as you are able to come within touching distance of Africa’s wildlife. Knowledgeable rangers will share the intricacies of these fragile eco-systems, their love and knowledge of the bush with you. Day 2
After an early wake up call, depart on another exciting game drive. Return to the lodge much later, enriched with your mornings activities to enjoy a delicious meal, relax and maybe have a noon siesta. In the afternoon depart on another thrilling game search with your ranger, and return to the lodge after dark for yet another gourmet feast.
Day 3
After your morning safari and the last opportunity to enjoy Africa’s wildlife, you will be transferred to the Airport where the tour ends.
Optional Extension – Day 4
You have the opportunity to extend your tour for another 3 nights. The itinerary is the same as day 2.
Day 5
After on last early morning game drive and brunch, we will venture on one of Mpumalanga’s most spectacular scenery. Your tour will take you to the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, to view unusual rock formations, then onto the spectacular vistas of God’s Window, Wonder view, Three Rondavels and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which are deep cylindrical cavities formed by swirling waters.
You will visit the quaint village of Pilgrim’s Rest, which has been lovingly preserved since the gold rush era and is now a National Monument. Your day will not be complete without a visit to some of the most beautiful waterfalls of the region. We then book in at our hotel by late afternoon.
Day 6
Today we visit a fascinating silk worm farm, the Mohloholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, the Kapama Cheetah Breeding project at Kapama Ranch. You will be taken to East Gate Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg.
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