Experiences · Big 5 Safaris
Big 5 Safaris
Tailor-made safaris across Africa
About this experience
What to expect.
The most common reason anyone comes on a real African Safari, is to see the Big 5 - Elephants, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and African Buffalo. They are the "Coca Cola" of safari wildlife. Seeing them in their natural habitat - as opposed to a theme park or a zoo - is what makes safaris in Africa so special. While fairly common throughout parks and game reserves in Africa, there are certain regions where they abound, and below are some of the places one is almost guaranteed to see all 5, perhaps even in a day!
Itineraries
Safaris built around big 5.
Real, ready-to-tailor journeys that include this experience. Ordered by what guests pick most.
Most requested · 4 days
4 Day All-Inclusive Kruger Safari with Hoyo Hoyo
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at 5-star Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with ranger and tracker
- Three-course dinner under the stars
- All meals, afternoon tea and local-brand drinks included
From
R 38 980
per person, complete package
≈ R 77 970 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 3 days
3-Day Big-5 Luxury Sabi Sand Fly-in Package
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Idube Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with qualified guides and trackers
- Big Five viewing in a reserve renowned for big cat sightings
- Guided bush walk and sundowner stops at sunset
From
R 48 920
per person, complete package
≈ R 97 850 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 8 days · South Africa
8 Day Sabi Sands Wildlife, Sun City Resort & Cape Town Explorer
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Idube Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives and a guided bush walk in Big Five territory
- 2 nights at The Palace of the Lost City with access to Valley of the Waves
- 2 nights at Southern Sun Waterfront in Cape Town near Table Mountain and the V&A
From
R 95 540
per person, complete package
≈ R 191 090 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5 Day Luxury Kruger Park & Sabi Sand Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in southern Kruger National Park
- 2 nights at Idube Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers with optional walking safaris
- Big Five viewing with Sabi Sand's renowned leopard sightings
From
R 75 870
per person, complete package
≈ R 151 750 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7-Day Ultra Lux Big-5 Sabi Sand & Kruger Park Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Idube Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- 3 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in southern Kruger
- Twice-daily game drives across two of South Africa's top Big Five reserves
- Guided bush walk at Lukimbi for tracking on foot
From
R 109 840
per person, complete package
≈ R 219 690 for two · international flights excluded
3 days · South Africa
3 Day Kapama Fly-In Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Kapama River Lodge in the Greater Kruger
- Twice-daily game drives with ranger and tracker teams
- Big Five sightings across the Kapama Private Game Reserve
- Sundowners with views of the Drakensberg mountains
From
R 38 040
per person, complete package
≈ R 76 080 for two · international flights excluded
5 days
5 Day All-Inclusive Greater Kruger with Simbavati
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives at dawn and dusk with expert rangers
- Big Five viewing with a chance of sighting the rare white lions
- Sundowners in the bush and spotlit night drives for nocturnal wildlife
Special offer available
From
R 51 390 normally R 64 510
per person, complete package
≈ R 102 780 for two · international flights excluded
3 days · South Africa
3 Day Kruger Park Lukimbi Fly-in Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at 5-star Lukimbi Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Stay within a 15,000-hectare private concession shared by just 32 guests
- Twice-daily game drives with off-road traversing for close Big Five sightings
- Guided bush walk with an armed ranger
From
R 37 200
per person, complete package
≈ R 74 400 for two · international flights excluded
11 days · South Africa
11-Day Southern Africa Safari in Style
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at The Cape Milner with Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront at hand
- 3 nights at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in a private Kruger concession
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with expert guides
- 3 nights at The Wallow Lodge on a private concession near Victoria Falls
Special offer available
From
$4,095
per person, complete package
≈ $8,190 for two · international flights excluded
3 days · South Africa
3 Day Lion Sands Sabi Sand Safari
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 2 nights at 5-star Lion Sands River Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Dawn and dusk open-vehicle game drives in Big Five territory
- Mid-morning bush walks with your guide through the bushveld
- Sundowners in the bush and dining under the African sky
From
R 67 270
per person, complete package
≈ R 134 550 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5-Day All-Inclusive Lion Sands River Lodge Safari
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 4 nights at Lion Sands River Lodge on the Sabie River
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Guided bush walk with the lodge's rangers
- Private-deck stargazing and exclusive bush dinners under the stars
Special offer available
From
R 95 160 normally R 122 990
per person, complete package
≈ R 190 320 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4 Day Lush Sabi Sand River Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Inyati Game Lodge on the Sand River
- Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with guide and tracker
- Big Five sightings in the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Reserve
- Close leopard encounters in one of the world's top territories
From
R 60 840
per person, complete package
≈ R 121 680 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4 Day All Inclusive Fly-in Tour to Kruger's Imbali Lodge
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Imbali Safari Lodge in suites with private plunge pools
- Twice-daily game drives on the private 100 km² Mluwati Concession
- Big Five tracking with off-road access in greater Kruger
- Dinners served under the stars beneath the lodge's Jackalberry tree
From
R 47 750
per person, complete package
≈ R 95 510 for two · international flights excluded
3 days
3-Day BIG 5 Safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (Combine with Cape Town)
Most meals · All activities · All transfers
- 2 nights at Dwyka Tented Lodge in malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Big Five game drives across open plains and Cape Fold Mountains
- Guided wilderness walks, ancient San rock art and Karoo stargazing
- Optional 3 nights at Romney Park in Cape Town's Green Point
From
R 45 090
per person, complete package
≈ R 90 180 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7 Day Timeless Kruger & Cape Town Safari
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Kapama River Lodge in 13,000-hectare private reserve
- Open-vehicle Big Five game drives and guided bush walks
- Optional bush sleep-out or sunrise hot-air balloon over Greater Kruger
- 3 nights at the 5-star Portswood Hotel in Cape Town
From
R 74 140
per person, complete package
≈ R 148 280 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7-Day Adventure Safari in Cape Town & Kapama Game Reserve
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at the 4-star Portswood Hotel near the V&A Waterfront
- Guided Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain and Bo-Kaap
- Full-day Cape Peninsula excursion via Chapman's Peak to Boulders Beach penguins
- 3 nights at 5-star Kapama River Lodge with all meals and drinks
From
R 63 030
per person, complete package
≈ R 126 060 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · Zimbabwe
7-Day Safari in Kapama Game Reserve and Victoria Falls
Most meals · Most activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights at Kapama River Lodge in the Greater Kruger
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives and guided bush walks
- 3 nights at the ultra-luxe Victoria Falls Safari Club
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise
From
$4,970
per person, complete package
≈ $9,940 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5-Day All-Inclusive Sabi Sand North to South Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge, then 2 at Inyati Game Lodge
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with skilled rangers and trackers
- Big Five tracking in the Sabi Sand, bordering Kruger National Park
- Walking safaris at both lodges with expert guides
From
R 74 840
per person, complete package
≈ R 149 680 for two · international flights excluded
5 days
5-Day MalaMala and Timbavati Luxury Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Reserve
- 2 nights at MalaMala Camp in the renowned MalaMala Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with expert rangers
- Big Five tracking across two of South Africa's top private reserves
From
R 97 870
per person, complete package
≈ R 195 740 for two · international flights excluded
6 days · South Africa
6-Day Luxury Big 5 Kruger to Sabi Sands Safari Adventure
All meals · All activities
- 2 nights at Jock Safari Lodge in a private Kruger concession
- 3 nights at Inyati Game Lodge on the Sand River, Sabi Sands
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives plus guided bush walks
- Big Five tracking with strong leopard sightings in Sabi Sands
From
R 99 570
per person, complete package
≈ R 199 140 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa · Zimbabwe
7-Day Safari Promotion: From Sabi Sands to Victoria Falls
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, then 3 at The Elephant Camp
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and a walking safari in Sabi Sand
- Big Five tracking across the unfenced Sabi Sand and Kruger wilderness
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls plus a Zambezi sunset cruise
From
$8,795
per person, complete package
≈ $17,590 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · Kenya
4 Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp in the Masai Mara
- Dawn and dusk game drives tracking lion, cheetah, elephant and buffalo
- Hot-air balloon safari at sunrise with champagne breakfast on the plains
- Guided nature walks led by Maasai trackers
From
$4,140
per person, complete package
≈ $8,285 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · South Africa · Mozambique
8-Day All-Inclusive Kruger to Mozambique Fly-In Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in Kruger, then 4 at Massinga Beach in Mozambique
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives plus guided bush walks
- Snorkelling at Fingers Reef, kayaking, fishing and beach picnics
- Oceanfront deluxe suite on Mozambique's unspoilt Indian Ocean coast
Special offer available
From
$4,175 normally $4,395
per person, complete package
≈ $8,355 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · South Africa
8-Day Cape Town Family Safari and Vic Falls Combo
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on Cape Town's V&A Waterfront
- Table Mountain cable car, Bo-Kaap and optional Robben Island visit
- 2 nights at Gondwana Family Lodge in Sanbona with twice-daily Big Five game drives
- 2 nights at The Wallow Lodge on a private concession inside Victoria Falls National Park
From
$4,935
per person, complete package
≈ $9,870 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Iconic Kruger & Cape Town
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Imbali Safari Lodge in Kruger's Mluwati Concession
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with guide and tracker
- Luxury tented suites with private plunge pools above the N'waswitsontso River
- 3 nights at The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
From
R 55 540
per person, complete package
≈ R 111 090 for two · international flights excluded
11 days · South Africa · Zambia
11 Day Luxury Kruger, Victoria Falls & Cape Town
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront
- Table Mountain cable car, Cape Peninsula drive and Boulders Beach penguins
- 3 nights at Lion Sands River Lodge for Big Five game drives in Sabi Sand
- 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma on the Zambezi River
From
$10,485
per person, complete package
≈ $20,970 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · Mauritius · South Africa
7-Day Big 5 Sanbona Safari & LUX* Mauritius Beach Escape
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Sanbona Dwyka Tented Camp in South Africa's largest private reserve
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives and guided wilderness walks
- Direct flight from Cape Town to Mauritius
- 5 nights at five-star LUX* Grand Gaube on a beachfront peninsula
From
R 78 100
per person, complete package
≈ R 156 200 for two · international flights excluded
8 days
8-Day Big Five & Fine Wines
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Inyati Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives and guided walking safaris
- 1 night at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek with a wine tasting session
- 3 nights at Pullman Cape Town City Centre near the V&A Waterfront
From
R 76 330
per person, complete package
≈ R 152 670 for two · international flights excluded
3 days
3-Day Fly-In All-Inclusive &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge in a private Kruger concession
- Game drives across 14,700 hectares with Big Five viewing
- Guided bush walks and night drives on an unfenced reserve
- Sundowners at the rim-flow pool overlooking the lodge waterhole
From
R 47 610
per person, complete package
≈ R 95 220 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · Botswana · South Africa
8-Day Chobe to Sabi Sands: The Ultimate Wildlife Journey
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Muchenje Safari Lodge on Chobe's quieter western edge
- Chobe River cruise, cultural village visit and exclusive night drive
- Overnight at African Rock Hotel near OR Tambo with complimentary massage
- 3 nights at Inyati Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
From
$6,025
per person, complete package
≈ $12,050 for two · international flights excluded
3 days
3-Day Sabi Sands Luxury Arathusa Lodge Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives with experienced rangers tracking the Big Five
- Guided bush walk and sundowner stops at sunset
- Optional tracker's course or visit to Shangana Cultural Village
From
R 36 870
per person, complete package
≈ R 73 750 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4-Day All-Inclusive Fly-In Sabi Sand Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with expert guides
- Big Five sightings in one of Africa's top wildlife reserves
- Guided bush walk through the reserve
From
R 48 340
per person, complete package
≈ R 96 680 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Fly-In Cape Town to Kruger Luxury Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Waterfront Village on Cape Town's V&A Marina
- Walking distance to Two Oceans Aquarium, Watershed and Food Market
- Fly to Hoedspruit for 3 nights at Simbavati Waterside Lodge
- Twice-daily game drives at a dam frequented by wildlife year-round
From
R 68 140
per person, complete package
≈ R 136 290 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Ultra-Lux Kruger and Vic Falls Fly-in Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and guided bush walks
- Suite with private deck, indoor and outdoor showers overlooking the river
- 3 nights at the 5-star Palm River Hotel in Victoria Falls
From
$5,440
per person, complete package
≈ $10,880 for two · international flights excluded
5 days
5 Day Fly-in Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Motswari Private Game Lodge in Timbavati
- Twice-daily game drives in a Big Five reserve
- Chance to track Timbavati's famed white lions and leopards
- All meals, house wines, local spirits and beers included
From
R 44 670
per person, complete package
≈ R 89 350 for two · international flights excluded
15 days · Zambia
15-Day Classic Southern Africa Experience — Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel exploring Cape Town and Table Mountain
- Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Winelands tastings
- 2 nights at Tintswalo Atlantic in Hout Bay, then 2 at La Cotte Farm in Franschhoek
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge with twice-daily game drives and Big Five viewing
Special offer available
From
$10,115 normally $11,675
per person, complete package
≈ $20,230 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · South Africa
4-Day All-Inclusive Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Safari
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Private 125-square-metre suite with plunge pool and outdoor shower
- Twice-daily game drives plus guided bush walks
- Bush dinners and stargazing from your suite's elevated deck
From
R 103 550
per person, complete package
≈ R 207 110 for two · international flights excluded
The Kyle Richards Lion Sands Safari Package
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights in the exclusive-use Hi'nkwenu Residence at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
- Private game vehicle with dedicated FGASA-accredited guide and tracker
- Residence chef, butler, concierge and housekeeper on call throughout
- One night sleep-out in the Tinyeleti Treehouse under the stars
From
R 129 700
per person, complete package
≈ R 259 410 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5 Day Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Package
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Morning and night game drives with skilled rangers and trackers
- Big Five off-road tracking in a private reserve
- Guided bush walk or visit to a Sabi Sabi-supported local school
From
R 108 460
per person, complete package
≈ R 216 930 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Kruger Park and Vic Falls Combo
All meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights aboard Kruger Shalati, the train on the bridge over the Sabie River
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers across Kruger National Park
- 3 nights at The Wallow Lodge in Victoria Falls
- Full-day Chobe National Park trip with river safari, lunch and game drive
Special offer available
From
$5,230 normally $5,525
per person, complete package
≈ $10,465 for two · international flights excluded
3 days
3-Day Fly-In Authentic Rhino Post Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily game drives in a private wilderness concession
- Big Five viewing including rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo
- Sundowner drink served on the late afternoon game drive
From
R 31 680
per person, complete package
≈ R 63 370 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4-Day African Chic Fly-In Rhino Post Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Open-vehicle game drive transfer from Skukuza Airport to the lodge
- Two daily safari activities with Big Five viewing
- Sundowner drinks on afternoon drives and gourmet outdoor dinners
From
R 42 340
per person, complete package
≈ R 84 690 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5 Day Kruger Walking Safari Trail
All meals · All activities
- 2 nights at Rhino Plains Camp, then 2 at Rhino Post Safari Lodge
- Guided walking safaris with expert trackers in a Big Five concession
- Sleep-out under the stars on raised platforms above the bush
- Morning and afternoon open-vehicle game drives from Rhino Post
From
R 37 740
per person, complete package
≈ R 75 490 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4-Day Jock Safari Lodge Fly-in Package
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Jock Safari Lodge in a private 6,000-hectare Kruger concession
- Suites with private plunge pool and Sala overlooking the riverbed
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with ranger and tracker
- Guided wilderness walks and exclusive riverbed traversing rights
Special offer available
From
R 56 210 normally R 61 060
per person, complete package
≈ R 112 420 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7-Day Hidden Gem Safari: Cape Town to Pafuri
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Romney Park in Green Point near the V&A Waterfront
- 14-course traditional African dinner at GOLD Restaurant
- Cape Town sightseeing including Table Mountain, Cape Point and Boulders Beach
- 3 nights at Pafuri Camp on the Luvuvhu River in northern Kruger
From
R 54 310
per person, complete package
≈ R 108 620 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · Mauritius
8-Day Luxe Getaway from Sabi Sabi to Mauritius
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and walking safaris with expert trackers
- Big Five viewing followed by spa treatments and private-deck plunge pools
- 3 nights at Le Jadis Beach Resort on Mauritius's northwest coast
From
$10,160
per person, complete package
≈ $20,320 for two · international flights excluded
14 days · South Africa
14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route
Most meals · Most activities · All transfers
- 1 night at Mantis No 5 in Gqeberha, then 2 at The Plettenberg
- 1 night at Rosenhof Country House in the Klein Karoo
- 2 nights at Tilney Manor in Sanbona with Big Five game drives and walks
- 2 nights at Grootbos Forest Lodge with flower safari and fynbos horseback ride
From
R 130 250
per person, complete package
≈ R 260 500 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · South Africa
4 Day Kruger Exclusive Getaway with Lion Sands Narina
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Lion Sands Narina Lodge on the Sabie River
- Private 5,000-hectare Tinga Concession within Kruger National Park
- Morning, evening and night game drives tracking the Big Five
- Guided bush walks with a ranger and tracker
From
R 103 550
per person, complete package
≈ R 207 110 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · South Africa
4-Day Ultra-Lux Safari at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Stay in one of just eight riverside villas with private plunge pools
- Twice-daily game drives plus guided bush walks with expert trackers
- Evening drives for nocturnal wildlife and exceptional stargazing
From
R 162 050
per person, complete package
≈ R 324 110 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7-Day South African Safari & City Experience
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Hamiltons Tented Camp in Greater Kruger
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives on a private concession
- Bush dinners under the stars with selected beverages included
- 3 nights at The Cape Milner, walking distance to the waterfront
Special offer available
From
R 50 890 normally R 57 880
per person, complete package
≈ R 101 790 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4-Day Nottens Camp All-Inclusive Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Notten's Bush Camp, one of just 9 private suites
- Twice-daily game drives and bush walks in the Sabi Sand
- Big Five tracking in one of South Africa's richest reserves
- Day excursion into Kruger National Park
From
R 55 260
per person, complete package
≈ R 110 520 for two · international flights excluded
10 days · South Africa
10-Day Kruger to Cape Luxury Safari
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Kings Camp in Timbavati, then 2 at Leopard Hills in Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with optional walking safaris
- Big Five viewing including Sabi Sand's renowned leopard sightings
- Ultimate Elephant Experience at Elephant Whispers with bush picnic
Special offer available
From
R 143 430 normally R 151 830
per person, complete package
≈ R 286 860 for two · international flights excluded
5 days
5 Day Glamping Fly-in Safari to the Greater Kruger
All meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Honeyguide Khoka Moya in the Manyeleti Private Game Reserve
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives across a 23,000-hectare reserve
- Off-road tracking and night drives for nocturnal species
- Tented suites with outdoor decks overlooking the bushveld and waterhole
From
R 36 280
per person, complete package
≈ R 72 560 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 4 nights at 5-star Tuningi Safari Lodge in malaria-free Madikwe
- Twice-daily game drives with qualified rangers across 75,000 hectares
- Big Five tracking plus Madikwe's renowned wild dog sightings
- Optional guided bush walks and in-suite massage treatments
From
R 64 810
per person, complete package
≈ R 129 630 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5-Day Ultimate Fly-In Luxury Sabi Sand Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Savanna Private Game Reserve, then 2 at Dulini River
- Twice-daily game drives in the Sabi Sand, renowned for leopard sightings
- Big Five tracking with expert guides and bush walks
- Private suites with heated plunge pools and outdoor showers
Special offer available
From
R 124 110 normally R 138 600
per person, complete package
≈ R 248 220 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · South Africa · Mozambique
9 Day Bushveld And Beach Escape
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Mjejane River Lodge bordering Kruger National Park
- Open-vehicle Big Five game drives in Kruger and Mjejane Game Reserve
- Boma dinners under the stars overlooking the Crocodile River
- 5 nights at Machangulo Beach Lodge on Mozambique's tropical coast
From
$2,500
per person, complete package
≈ $5,000 for two · international flights excluded
9 days
9 Day Kruger & KwaZulu Fly-Drive Explorer
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Day and night open-vehicle game drives across a 170km traversing area
- 2 nights at Zimbali Lodge on the Indian Ocean coast at Ballito
- 3 nights at Phinda Zuka Lodge tracking the Big 5, cheetah and wild dog
Special offer available
From
R 89 010 normally R 98 840
per person, complete package
≈ R 178 030 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · South Africa
9-Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town, MalaMala Camp Ultra-Luxury Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Club, 3 at Victoria & Alfred Hotel, 3 at MalaMala Camp
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise on the Zambezi
- Private Cape Peninsula tour to Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
- Full-day Winelands excursion through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
From
$9,015
per person, complete package
≈ $18,030 for two · international flights excluded
5 days · South Africa
5-Day Thornybush Fly-In Package
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Shimungwe Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives in the Greater Kruger
- Big Five viewing alongside the Timbavati River
- Suite balcony overlooking an active waterhole for armchair safari
Special offer available
From
R 60 600 normally R 77 030
per person, complete package
≈ R 121 210 for two · international flights excluded
10 days · Kenya · Tanzania
10-Day Best of East Africa Migration Safari
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Karen Blixen Cottages with visits to David Sheldrick Trust and Giraffe Centre
- 2 nights at Kichwa Tembo in the Masai Mara for Big Five game drives
- 2 nights at Simbavati Grumeti Camp in the Serengeti with private guide
- Full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, staying at Melia Ngorongoro
From
$13,085
per person, complete package
≈ $26,170 for two · international flights excluded
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Lodges suited to big 5.
Lodges across the region that offer this experience. Ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.
60 lodges
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Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
A celebration of African style, from its traditional rondavel rooms to the splashes of colourful designer fabrics and earthy tones defining its interiors, Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge exudes a hearty spirit of warmth and welcoming.
From R 10 490 per person · night
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Idube Game Lodge
The luxurious Idube Game Lodge is situated within the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve which is located in the south-western corner of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is famous for big cat sightings, as well as the Big Five. This exclusive and intimate family-owned lodge offers guests an authentic safari experience with its tranquil setting, well-appointed accommodation and personalized service.
From R 18 000 per person · night
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Kapama River Lodge
Kapama River Lodge is the largest of the Kapama Private Game Reserve camps. The expansive spaces and open design are a stunning reminder that you are sleeping under the African sky. River Lodge is ideal for young couple and groups of friend as it is the more social and festive camp.
From R 15 000 per person · night
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Simbavati River Lodge
Simbavati River Lodge is situated along the Nhlaralumi River within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, which borders Kruger National Park. One of its standout features is the popular waterhole located just below the dining deck, a favorite gathering spot for elephants. Between game drives, you can enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing right from the deck as animals come to the waterhole.
From R 13 500 per person · night
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated in a private concession area of the southern Kruger National Park. Overlooking a dry riverbed and waterhole, this award-winning five-star lodge offers phenomenal game viewing in a pristine and world-renowned wilderness.
From R 16 300 per person · night
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Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge located in the stunning and private Lion Sands Game Reserve. Set on the Sabie River, the luxurious and intimate Lion Sands River Lodge offers spectacular riverside views from the comfort of your room and in the main area of the lodge.
From R 22 520 per person · night · normally R 30 020
Special offer available
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Sanbona Tilney Manor
Only a three-hour drive from Cape Town in the private Sanbona Game Reserve is where you will find the exclusive Tilney Manor.
From R 7 150 per person · night · normally R 9 530
Special offer available
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Sanbona Dwyka Tented Lodge
Embraced by striking rock formations, Dwyka Tented Lodge epitomises an atmosphere of seclusion.
From R 8 050 per person · night · normally R 10 730
Special offer available
Rates per person sharing, per night.
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