- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

8-Day Kruger Safari & Cape Town

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Combine the beautiful Kruger National Park's spectacular wildlife with the allure of Cape Town, one of the world's favourite cities on this your. Spend four nights on safari in the Greater Kruger: two nights in the Timbavati Reserve and two nights in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Then stay three nights in Cape Town.

Tour Summary

You'll go to South Africa

You'll visit Hoedspruit, Timbavati NR, Sabi Sands & Cape Town

This tour starts in Hoedspruit & ends in Cape Town - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, minivan & air transfer

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-2	Simbavati River Lodge Luxury lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)	All Meals Included
3-4	Notten's Bush Camp Luxury bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Notten's GR (Sabi Sands)	All Meals Included
5-7	The Commodore Hotel Luxury hotel in or near Cape Town	Breakfast Included
8	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2 Timbavati Game Reserve

You are met at Hoedspruit airport and transferred by road to the Timbavati Game Reserve. The Timbavati forms part of the 2 million hectare Greater Kruger National Park and shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park. Track the Big Five and other game on open 4x4 game viewing vehicles during the day and evening and into the night, in the company of an armed ranger and local Shangaan tracker. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls, weavers. The Timbavati is also home to the world-famous “White Lions of Timbavati”. At most lodges, safari walks with an armed guide are also part of your exhilarating game viewing experience. Flight time – Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 1 hr 5 min Transfer time – Hoedspruit to Timbavati: approx 1 hr Included - Daily Safari Programme in the Timbavati.

Main Destination:	Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain) Wildlife in Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Leopard Common Cheetah Common Zebra Common Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Simbavati River Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinks not included

Day 3-4 Sabi Sand Game Reserve

You are transferred by road from the Timbavati southwards to the Sabi Sand Reserve, also part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Transfer time – Timbavati to southern Sabi Sand: approx 3 hours Forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Reserve has no fences and the wildlife is able to cross freely between the Sabi Sands and the rest of the Greater Kruger National Park. Close encounters are guaranteed as the animals are not threatened by the presence of vehicles thanks to sound conservation management policies. Safaris are led by experienced rangers coupled with local Shangaan trackers. Exceptional sightings of leopard (usually the most elusive of cats), lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo during 4x4 open vehicle game drives (morning and evening/night). At most lodges, safari walks with an armed guide are also part of your exhilarating game viewing experience. Included - Daily Safari Programme in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Main Destination:	Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Leopard Common Cheetah Common Zebra Common Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Notten's Bush Camp Luxury bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Notten's GR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinks not included

Day 5-7 Cape Town

You are transferred by road from the Sabi Sand Reserve to Nelspruit Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town airport, you will be met and transferred to your Cape Town hotel. Explore the Mother City and the Fairest Cape – from the oldest buildings in South Africa to trendy waterfront shopping; from majestic Table Mountain to sun drenched beaches; and from dramatic seascapes to verdant vineyards. Cape Town regularly tops many lists of the world must-visit destinations and Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain has recently been voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cosmopolitan and fashionable, the relaxed atmosphere and pavement café culture give Cape Town a Southern European feel – but with a distinctive African twist. Included - Half day City Tour, Full Day Cape Point Tour Suggested -Winelands Tour, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, 2 Oceans Aquarium, Hermanus Whale Watching Tour (in season).

Main Destination:	Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:	The Commodore Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 8 Departure

You are transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport for your flight home. Transfer time – Cape Town hotel to Cape Town airport: approx 35 mins This tour is based on 4 star accommodation options and can easily be upgraded to 5 star accommodations. It is also available to single travellers.

Main Destination:	Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3+ people

Oct 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020	n/a*	$3
Dec 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021	n/a*	$3
Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021	n/a*	$3

Jun 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021	n/a*	$3
Sep 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021	n/a*	$1
Oct 1, 2021 - Dec 15, 2021	n/a*	$3