5-Day Ultra Luxurious Timbavati Fly-In Safari

Embark on a 5-day fly-in, all-inclusive Makanyi Safari for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. From Johannesburg airport, you'll be whisked away to Makanyi Private Game Lodge, where luxury awaits. Indulge in daily game drives led by expert trackers, exploring the African bush in search of the Big Five and other magnificent wildlife.

Day 1: Arriving at Makanyi Private Game Lodge

Fly in from Johannesburg airport and meet your representative who will transfer you to Makanyi Private Game Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge, settle into your luxury pool suite. Prepare for an afternoon game drive with your trained tracker and guide before enjoying dinner under the stars.

Days 2-4: The Makanyi Safari Experience

Each morning, start your day with an early game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast. Spend the next three days immersing yourself in the African bush from the comfort of your luxury pool suite, private plunge pool, or deck with views of the waterhole. Enjoy lunch in one of the lodge's beautiful dining areas, either indoors or in the fairy light-lit boma area. Participate in afternoon game drives, bush walks, and picnics in the reserve. Relax and enjoy the amenities of the lodge before you indulge in the delicious dinner.

Day 5: End of Your Journey

Enjoy your final morning game drive before a hearty breakfast. Prepare for departure and meet your representative for transfer to Hoedspruit Airport, where you will continue your journey.

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Rates & Pricing

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Rates are starting prices per person, per night sharing.
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We can arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Inclusions

4 Nights in a luxury pool suite at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
2 Game drives daily in an open game drive vehicle
Bush walks, picnics, star gazing at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
All meals & beverages
Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Return transfers from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Levies Included
Laundry Services

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October 17, 2024
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely…
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely patient with the two of us oldsters. We had computer problems, took a very long time to decide and confirm our intentions and challenged every detail. Thank you Kim
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CA
October 3, 2024
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Kim Abraham worked through all of my questions, always with a pleasant response. This is our trip of a lifetime, and Kim made sure that we are getting it.
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I can’t say enough about Kim and how much she did for me and my daughter to plan her 7 day Safari to Victoria Falls and Kruger Park. For myself to be in the USA and my daughter doing a medical internship in Cape Town, South Africa and the time difference, Kim was amazing in every way. The time difference in itself was a challenge but Kim was so helpful and was very quick to respond to me and my daughter at crazy times to make her trip perfect! Kims communication and most importantly making sure my daughter was Safe traveling solo was superb! Everything was planned and she wanted for nothing. Her flights and transfers were perfect along with her accommodations! She loved all of her safaris and the people were all amazing to her! Thank you so much for making a Madison’s Safari memorable in every way !
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Oct 18, 2024
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ZA
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Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely…
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely patient with the two of us oldsters. We had computer problems, took a very long time to decide and confirm our intentions and challenged every detail. Thank you Kim
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CA
Oct 17, 2024
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Anja has been extremely helpful and communicative through the process of booking our trip. Everything has been communicated clearly and quickly with lots of flexibility. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for your help!
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au
Oct 16, 2024
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us
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Very responsive and accurate
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