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South African Safari Adventure

£4,795.00

Undertaking safaris in four very different environments of South Africa. With varied wildlife and landscapes, it’s a dream trip for safari lovers.

People often talk of the emotional power of seeing creatures like lions and elephants in their natural habitats. And there are few better places to experience it than South Africa. Travelling to four different reserves, we give you the chance to see the Big Five, plus antelopes, hippos, hyena and countless bird species. In between, we’ll cross dramatic mountain landscapes and learn of the area’s ancient civilisations. On our South Africa safari holidays, we’ll stay in wonderfully welcoming lodges, sharing memories of the day’s encounters.

  • 21 excursions & visits
  • 34 meals
  • Group size up to 14
  • Active traveller pace
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Your itinerary

Day 1 – In flight

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Johannesburg.

In flight

Day 2 – Johannesburg – Waterberg

After arriving into Johannesburg this morning, we begin our journey north, heading first to the Waterberg biosphere and our tented lodge. In the afternoon we enjoy a game drive in search of local wildlife within the reserve.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Game drive in the Waterberg region (afternoon)s

Dinner

Mountain range at Entabeni Nature Reserve in South Africa

Day 3 – Waterberg

Waking on our first morning to magnificent mountain scenery, we head off on an early game drive. You may see any of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos), as well as hyenas, birds and at variety of antelope. After lunch we enjoy another game drive. This evening a bush dinner awaits – a fantastic South Africa safari experience.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in the Waterberg region (morning/afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Male lion on safari in the Waterberg region

Day 4 – Waterberg

Another thrilling day of wildlife begins with a walking safari to experience the bush from another perspective. This afternoon we’ll head out on another game drive.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Walking safari (morning)Game drive in the Waterberg region (afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Three zebras graze on grass in a South African safari reserve

Day 5 – Limpopo

We continue our South Africa safari holiday as we head to Limpopo, in the country&s far north, travelling through the region’s diverse landscape. We arrive this afternoon at our lodge for the next three nights, a tranquil retreat in Mapesu Nature Reserve, where we enjoy a bush walk around the local area.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Bush walk in Mapesu Nature Reserve (afternoon)

Breakfast and Dinner

Sunrise over the Waterberg mountains, limpopo province, South Africa

Day 6 – Limpopo

We begin early for a guided visit to Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, in the 9th century Iron Age, the first-known Bantu settlement was established in South Africa. The site’s most famous artefact, the ‘Golden Rhino’, highlights the importance of the settlement within the vast Indian Ocean trade network. After lunch we head to Mapungubwe National Park for an exhilarating game drive.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site (morning)Game drive in Mapungubwe National Park (afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Woodland Kingfisher, Mapungubwe, South Africa

Day 7 – Limpopo

We return to Mapungubwe National Park for a bush walk or game drive. In the afternoon we’re privileged to see some ancient rock shelters adorned with around 200 pieces of art. They’re a legacy of the San people who occupied this area of Africa before the Bantu civilisations arrived.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive or bush walk in Mapungubwe National Park (morning)San Rock Art at Mapungubwe (afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A herd of African elephants cause a unique traffic jam by holding up a white four wheel drive vehicle in South Africa&s Mapungubwe National Park

Day 8 – Limpopo – Makalali Private Game Reserve

Today we head to Makalali Private Game Reserve. Our lodge lies within a landscape dominated by the northern Drakensberg Mountains, thought to have inspired South African-born author JRR Tolkien. We embark on a game drive before dinner.

Makalali Lodge, Makalali Private Game Reserve (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Game drive in Makalali Private Game Reserve (afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Amphitheater found in the Northern Drakensberg, South Africa

Day 9 – Makalali Private Game Reserve

Enjoy a boat cruise in Blyde Canyon this morning and another incredible afternoon game drive, searching for wildlife.

Makalali Lodge, Makalali Private Game Reserve (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Blyde Canyon boat cruise (morning)Game drive in Makalali Private Game Reserve (afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lioness at Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

Day 10 – Makalali Private Game Reserve

Today we enjoy two more exciting game drives through the breathtaking reserve. We might even spot an elusive leopard or a lion – a sighting is sure to be a highlight of our South Africa safari tour.

Makalali Lodge, Makalali Private Game Reserve (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Makalali Private Game Reserve (morning/afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A close-up shot of a leopard in a tree, South Africa

Day 11 – Kruger National Park

Today we travel along part of the famous Panorama Route. We stop by the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window, before enjoying a game drive en route to our lodge within the Kruger National Park.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Experience the Panorama Route (afternoon)Game drive (afternoon)

Breakfast and Dinner

View from God&s Window over the lowveld in Blyde River Canyon area in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa

Day 12 – Kruger National Park

Today we have included two game drives in an area of diverse game viewing and wealth of wildlife.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Kruger National Park (morning/afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Giraffes on safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Day 13 – Kruger National Park

Two further game drives today before our final evening meal in serene surroundings, with the chance to share your favourite recent wildlife moments with your fellow travellers.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Kruger National Park (morning/afternoon)

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Four lion cubsin Kenya&s Maasai Mara National Park.

Day 14 – Kruger National Park – Johannesburg – In flight

Our South Africa holiday comes to an end today. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Kruger National Park – Johannesburg – In flight

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Breakfast and Lunch

Male and female Klipspringers on the rocks on safari in South Africa

Day 15 – Departure

Upon arrival, our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.