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

Kapama River Lodge

River Lodge with 64 suites is the largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, offering up scenic vistas through the African bush in the wildlife and birdlife rich private game Reserve.

Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge accommodating 24 people, is situated inside the actual Kruger National Park, all the while continuing the tradition of Safari in the romantic style associated with the past.

Shiduli Game Lodge

Shiduli Game Lodge, a “home away from home”, that perfect safari getaway for the budget-minded traveller that wants to experience the very best of South African hospitality as well as fantastic wildlife and birdlife found in the Karongwe Game Reserve.

Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Umkumbe Safari Lodge is ideally located in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve in the Kruger. The Sabi Sand Reserve is considered by many to be the premier reserve within South Africa due to large concentrations of wildlife and in particular, leopard.

Leopard Hills Lodge

Leopard Hills Lodge is located on the western side of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve sitting on top of a rocky outcrop with views out over the African bushveld that stretch on for miles. A truly luxurious 5-star safari lodge awaits all that venture into this wildlife haven.

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.