7-Day Sabi Sands & Madikwe Combo
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.
Minimum age of 8 years
The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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 |
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1-3 |
The Royal Madikwe
Luxury lodge inside Madikwe GR
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All Meals Included |
4-6 |
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)
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All Meals Included |
7 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
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 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
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
White Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Buffalo
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Cheetah
Occasional
Hippo
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
Black Rhino
Rare
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Accommodation: | The Royal Madikwe
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Meals & Drinks: |
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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
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Meals & Drinks: |
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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
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
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Accommodation: | Savanna Private Game Reserve
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Meals & Drinks: |
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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
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Meals & Drinks: |
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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: |
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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.
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
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$7
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$5
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Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
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$7
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$5
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Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020
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$7
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$5
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Dec 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$7
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$5
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Jan 11, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Feb 1, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Mar 25, 2021 - Apr 10, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Apr 11, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Nov 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Dec 1, 2021 - Dec 14, 2021
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$7
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$5
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Dec 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
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$7
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$5
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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.
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
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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