7-Day Sabi Sands & Madikwe Combo
7-Day Sabi Sands & Madikwe Combo
7-Day Sabi Sands & Madikwe Combo
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This package combines two different National Parks in South Africa located in different areas allowing you to enjoy different experiences of landscape and wildlife, both equally rewarding and highly recommended. Whilst both reserves offer the Big 5, the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is known for the endangered Africa Wild Dog and the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is known for its leopards.
Tour Summary
You'll go to South Africa
You'll visit Johannesburg, Madikwe GR & Sabi Sands
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges.
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.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
8
Minimum age of 8 years
The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Getting around: 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
1-3 The Royal Madikwe
Luxury lodge inside Madikwe GR
All Meals Included
4-6 Savanna Private Game Reserve
Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)
All Meals Included
7 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.
Jetting off to Madikwe

Day 1 Jetting off to Madikwe

You start off your journey by checking into the Federal Air Lounge at Johannesburg Airport where you can enjoy a refreshment before boarding your scheduled flight direct to Madikwe Game Reserve. On arrival at Madikwe airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the lodge where you will spend the next three nights.
Main Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Dry season)
High Season
October to April (The park is busier)
Best Weather
Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Madikwe Game Reserve

Elephant Elephant Abundant
Giraffe Giraffe Common
White Rhino White Rhino Common
Lion Lion Common
Zebra Zebra Common
Wildebeest Wildebeest Common
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Leopard Leopard Occasional
Cheetah Cheetah Occasional
Hippo Hippo Occasional
Hyena Hyena Occasional
Wild Dog Wild Dog Occasional
Black Rhino Black Rhino Rare
Accommodation: The Royal Madikwe
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Game Drives at Madikwe

Day 2-3 Game Drives at Madikwe

Enjoy both daily dawn and dusk game drives to ensure that you get the most out of your safari experience. The Big Five are all present in Madikwe Game Reserve, as well as many species of birds, antelope and other mammals; including the endangered African Wild Dogs and Cheetah. You may also want to change one of the game drives to a bush walk with qualified guides, this allows you to follow in the footsteps of the animals and the opportunity to learn more about the smaller creatures as well as the flora that make up this unique wildlife reserve in Southern Africa. Other activities include star gazing, African drumming lessons and more.
Main Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Accommodation: The Royal Madikwe
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Flight to Sabi Sands Reserve

Day 4 Flight to Sabi Sands Reserve

Today you depart Madikwe Game Reserve and head to another equally special reserve, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. You will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight directly to the Sabi Sands Reserve. On arrival at Ulusaba Airstrip, you will be met by a representative from Savanna Lodge for your transfer to the lodge where you will spend the next 3 nights.
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 Elephant Common
Giraffe Giraffe Common
Lion Lion Common
Leopard Leopard Common
Cheetah Cheetah Common
Zebra Zebra Common
Buffalo Buffalo Common
Wildebeest Wildebeest Common
Hippo Hippo Common
Hyena Hyena Common
White Rhino White Rhino Occasional
Black Rhino Black Rhino Very Rare
Wild Dog Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve
  • Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Game Experiences in Sabi Sands

Day 5-6 Game Experiences in Sabi Sands

Savanna Lodge lies in an area where 'Big 5' sightings are frequent, whilst not guaranteed, it is not unusual to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in a single game drive. The specially designed game viewing vehicles and highly trained guides with vast knowledge of the African bushveld, will take you on intimate encounters with a large variety of wildlife.
Main Destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve
  • Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Final game drive and departure

Day 7 Final game drive and departure

This morning after enjoying your final game drive and hopefully creating some final incredible memories at Savanna Lodge, and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg Airport where your journey ends.
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport (Airport/Airstrip)
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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.
Next: Rates

Important to Know

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
  • This tour accepts children who are 8 years and older.
  • 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.

Rates Per Person

Start dates
Solo 1 room
2+ people Sharing rooms
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
$7
$5
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
$7
$5
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020
$7
$5
Dec 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
$7
$5
Jan 11, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021
$7
$5
Feb 1, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
$7
$5
Mar 25, 2021 - Apr 10, 2021
$7
$5
Apr 11, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
$7
$5
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
$7
$5
Nov 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
$7
$5
Dec 1, 2021 - Dec 14, 2021
$7
$5
Dec 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
$7
$5
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020
Dec 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
Jan 11, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021
Feb 1, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
Mar 25, 2021 - Apr 10, 2021
Apr 11, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
Nov 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
Dec 1, 2021 - Dec 14, 2021
Dec 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • 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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Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
  • 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
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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