Southern Africa's Premier Private Reserves
9 nights • 4 Destinations • From $11,382
Southern Africa is filled with wonders for the entire family and is the perfect place to start if you are a safari first-timer. Kruger National Park is legendary and almost guarantees sightings of at least the Big Five, amongst a myriad of other flora and fauna. Victoria Falls is a world wonder and shouldn’t be missed, and then pop down to the wet and wild Okavango Delta for wild encounters with lions, elephants and crocodiles.
9 Nights
4 Destinations
Full Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 Johannesburg, South Africa | Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Day 2-5 Kruger National Park Sabi Sands, South Africa | MalaMala Rattrays Camp
Day 5-7 Livingstone, Zambia | Thorntree River Lodge
Day 7-10 Okavango Delta, Botswana | Vumbura Plains
Day 10 Departure Johannesburg, South Africa
Travel Itinerary: Day 1-2
DESTINATION
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg serves as the main International Airport for arrival into southern Africa. Many travelers spend a night here at the beginning or end of their African adventure, as there are plenty of upscale, interesting hotels and restaurants in this city. Jo’Burg is South Africa’s economic capital, and there are plenty of interesting sites to take in, such as an eye-opening tour of the township of Soweto, where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu both resided at one time.
ACCOMMODATION | 1 NIGHT
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Blonde wood and African artifacts give this gorgeous boutique hotel a sense of serenity in the magnificent gardens of a Johannesburg suburb. Its Nelson Mandela suite is a reminder of his stay here, while he wrote 'Long Walk to Freedom'.
Travel Itinerary: Day 2-5
DESTINATION
Kruger National Park Sabi Sands, South Africa
Wildlife sightings are prolific here and in just a short visit you can expect to see Africa’s Big Five. This park allows off-road and night drives, which offers an interesting way to see the park in all aspects of its wildlife flow. Sabi Sands, in the south of Kruger, has many privately-owned game reserves that adjoin the park, offering a more intimate, uncrowded view of the game. Lodges and camps are luxurious, often with beautiful appointments, spas, and excellent, chef-prepared food.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
MalaMala Rattrays Camp
Spacious suites, all facing the river, have their own private plunge pool from where you can watch animals come to drink. At dinner re-live each moment of your Big Five safari, with sightings of these almost guaranteed.
Travel Itinerary: Day 5-7
DESTINATION
Livingstone, Zambia
One of the world’s largest waterfalls can be seen from the unique vantage point of Devil’s Pool, right on the edge of Victoria Falls. This is a bucket-list must-see, and does not disappoint! Don a poncho in April and May and walk out to the middle of the suspended bridge for a full view of the ‘smoke that thunders.’ Nearby riverside lodges offer sunset cruises that can take you close to the curtain of the falls, where you can feel the strength of the water pounding into the earth below.
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
Thorntree River Lodge
After gazing upon the achingly beautiful Victoria Falls, head for this contemporary, design-savvy refuge 20 minutes' drive upstream, where the lazy Zambezi glides past your ample suite. It's a gentle place with a pleasing sustainability ethos, canoeing, and golden sunset cruises.
Travel Itinerary: Day 7-10
DESTINATION
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango is a water wonderland with a range of habitats; the annual floodwater from the north arriving over Kalahari sand can be seen from space! Lodges perch over swirling pools where hippos and croc glide, and don’t be surprised if your staff greet you with African song! Incomparable game viewing abounds from the boat, mokoro canoe, 4X4, on foot, or aerial light aircraft on your way to your lodge.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Vumbura Plains
Land and water activities on open four-wheel drive vehicles, canoes and boats, deliver the ultimate African safari. Your room has a private plunge pool from where you can see game. I
Travel Itinerary: Day 10
DEPARTURE CITY
Johannesburg, South Africa
Southern Africa's Premier Private Reserves
Accommodation & Pricing Information
Your custom safari is always tailored to your preferences, which is why we offer three tiers of accommodation. Location, accommodation and its decor, game viewing opportunities, dining experiences, property size, and service levels are all factors to consider. Pricing is per person, Double Occupancy.
Classic
From $11,382
Offers stylish authenticity and includes all your basic comforts (clean sheets, private bathrooms, delicious food, and a hot shower) so that you can experience nature without roughing it.
Classic Plus
From $14,437
Adds a higher level of luxury so you can enjoy all your creature comforts in premier accommodation. Adventure by day and comfort by night. By industry standards, this is generally 5-star in coveted locations.
Premier
From $22,778
The ultimate 6-star experience in the most sought-after locations for the ultimate wildlife sightings. Expect daily gastronomic delights produced by top chefs, attentive staff, and the most knowledgeable professional guides.
INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare, accommodations, game drives, meals on safari, park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage of one soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS International airfare, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departure and security tax, passport and visa fees, trip cancellation insurance.
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