Sabi Sand Self Drive Safari | South Africa Safaris

Safari Itinerary

Days 1-3: Sabi Sand Game Reserve

We offer two options as to where you can fly into;
- Johannesburg International Airport
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (this option significantly cuts down driving time).
On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Estimated travelling time from Johannesburg: ± 5 hours (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing).
Arrive at your chosen lodge and should time allow depart on a late afternoon game drive.
The next few days are spent viewing, photographing and experiencing the wonders of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Optional spa treatments (if available at your chosen lodge).
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve where one can expect the wildlife to be relatively dense with good sightings and with the bonus vehicles numbers are kept low.
Accommodation suggestions: Sabi Sand Lodges

Days 4-5: Mpumalanga Scenic Route

After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for the Mpumalanga Scenic Route.
Estimated travelling time from Sabi Sand: ± 2 - 2.5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
Check into your chosen establishment.
The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area or simply just relax the choice is yours.
Optional tours available;
Mpumalanga Day Tours, numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
- Shangaan Cultural Village
- Panorama Route tour
- Helicopter tours
- Whitewater rafting
- Horse trails
- Balloon safaris

Day 6: Johannesburg / Safari Ends

Spend the morning doing some last-minute shopping and sightseeing before your journey to Johannesburg International Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Cheetah Plains Lodge

Cheetah Plains Lodge and Game Reserve lies in the north-west corner of the famed Sabi Sand bordering the Kruger Park and Mala Mala Reserves, a small luxurious and private exclusive-use safari lodge that is aimed purely at the up-market safari traveller.

Kings Camp

Kings Camp offers up nine luxury safari suites, deep in the heart of one of South Africa's famed private Game Reserves, home to Africa's "Big 5" as well as most importantly the Famous "White lions" of the Timbavati.

Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge

Situated within the breathtaking African bush, this high-class lodge basks in the sun on the banks of a lake within the exclusive 63,000 hectare Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park.

Dulini River Lodge

Home to a host of wildlife, including the Big Five, the Sabi Sand is part of a conservation area that covers almost five million acres, an area equivalent to the state of New Jersey and larger than some independent countries.

Shumbalala Lodge

One of the Shumbalala Lodges key attractions is its underground wine cellar in full view of the river. This unique facility is perfect for an intimate dinner for two or can be converted into a small conference room with added atmosphere.

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Built on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent views extending onto the Park itself, the philosophy of the safari experience at Lion Sands is to deliver a consistently professional, informative & holistic safari.