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Luxury
Private Safari
Big Five Viewing
Family-friendly
Exclusive Reserves
Experience a 7-day private Kruger safari across two of South Africa’s most exclusive game reserves. This curated itinerary blends exceptional game viewing with luxurious lodge stays, offering daily opportunities to encounter the Big Five, enjoy scenic bush landscapes, and unwind on private decks overlooking the wilderness. Expect immersive wildlife activities, expert guiding, and a truly memorable safari experience.
Elephant Foot Rate
7 Days
Accommodation
Eco-friendly
Competitive Rates
Child-friendly
12+ years
Description
Your adventure begins in the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Reserves, renowned for their uncrowded landscapes and superb predator sightings. You’ll have excellent opportunities to encounter the majestic Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo — during morning, afternoon and spotlit evening drives. Guided bush walks add another dimension as you experience the bush up close.
Across the week, you’ll enjoy warm hospitality, spacious suites, and elevated viewpoints perfect for watching elephants at nearby waterholes. You can also take advantage of seasonal offers, including up to 8 percent off or even one complimentary night.
Trip Highlights
5-star luxury lodges
A transfer to and from the airport
Delicious meals
Morning and afternoon game drives
Guided bushwalks
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This tour features two luxury lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organised 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 customised
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travellers
Solo travellers can book this private tour.
Child-friendly
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Itinerary
Day 1-3 - Safari begins: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Meals: All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors) might be excluded
Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport, where you’ll be met for a seamless transfer to Simbavati Camp George in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Surrounded by tranquillity and uninterrupted wilderness views, this luxury lodge offers the perfect start to your private Kruger safari.
Settle in for three nights of immersive wildlife experiences, including twice-daily game drives with expert guides, optional bush walks and exciting night drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic species. Between activities, retreat to your spacious suite with its private deck overlooking the bush, cool off in the pool, enjoy spa treatments or watch wildlife visiting the nearby waterhole.
Day 4-6 - Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Meals: All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors) might be excluded
Your adventure continues with an early morning game drive at Simbavati Camp George, a perfect way to start your day with sightings of wildlife at their most active. After the drive, you’ll return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before checking out. Your guide will then transfer you to Simbavati River Lodge, set along the picturesque Nhlaralumi River in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Spend three nights enjoying twice-daily game drives, optional bush walks and superb game viewing along the riverbanks. The lodge’s serene setting and inviting guest areas offer plenty of space to unwind: relax by the pool, book a spa treatment or watch animals gather at the water’s edge.
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast included (Lunch & dinner excluded)
Drinks not included
Enjoy one final morning game drive at Simbavati River Lodge, a last chance to soak in the incredible wildlife and scenery before your journey home. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, you’ll check out and meet your transfer for the drive back to Hoedspruit Airport.
Price
Please enquire with us for a quotation.
Elephant Foot Rate: 3
Offers an enhanced wide array of services for families. The accommodation is appealing for eco-conscious travellers, as they have comprehensive sustainability practices.
Spacious accommodations with additional amenities, such as a small kitchenette or entertainment options, to suit family needs.
Junior Rangers Programme: This is an educational and fun activity designed to teach children about wildlife, conservation, and the environment in an interactive way.
Kids Club: A designated space where children can engage in various games, arts, and crafts, supervised by trained staff.
Kids Activities: A variety of activities tailored to entertain and educate children, such as guided nature walks, storytelling sessions, and wildlife spotting.
Eco-Friendly Practices: The accommodation is committed to sustainability, implementing practices like using renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting conservation.
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