Where to Go in December | SA Residents

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Simbavati River Lodge

Whereabouts: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
Includes: Accommodation, all meals and twice daily game drives with a sundowner drink
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 248 Per Person Sharing

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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Reserve: Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, two game drives per day, selected local beverages, Emergency Medical Response and Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
Experience: Big 5 game drives, white lion, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 306 Per Person Sharing

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Imbali Safari Lodge

Reserve: Mluwati Concession, Kruger National Park
Includes: Accommodation, three meals and selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits). Two game drives and VAT at 15%
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walking, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 268 Per Person Sharing

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Tuningi Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Luxury Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees and twice daily game drives
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 199 Per Person Sharing

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Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Private concession area of the southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, three full meals per day, all teas and coffees, two game drives daily in open land rovers and a safari walk
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, spa treatments, bush dining, golfing, African sunsets

From $ 320 Per Person Sharing

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Kapama River Lodge

Whereabouts: Kapama Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, two daily safari activities with soft drinks, local drinks and waters on these activities and return transfers from Eastgate Airport on scheduled flights only
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center, elephant interactions, hot air ballooning, treehouse sleep-outs, spa treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 256 Per Person Sharing

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Hamiltons Tented Camp

Reserve: Mluwati Concession, Kruger National Park
Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, three meals, selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits), and twice daily game drives
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets.

From $ 310 Per Person Sharing

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Kapama Southern Camp

Whereabouts: Kapama Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, two daily safari activities with soft drinks, local drinks and waters on these activities and return transfers from Eastgate Airport on scheduled flights only
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center, elephant interactions, hot air ballooning, treehouse sleep-outs, spa treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 270 Per Person Sharing

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Leopard Hills

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Includes: Luxury accommodation, all meals, all beverages excluding premium wines, teas & coffee, twice daily game drives, optional walking safaris, laundry service, guest conservation levy, Wi-Fi, and return road transfers from the Leopard Hills Airstrip to the lodge
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 442 Per Person Sharing

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Idube Game Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, high tea, twice daily game drives and optional safari walks
Experiences: Big 5 game drive, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 306 Per Person Sharing

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Simbavati Camp George

Reserve: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve Greater Kruger
Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, two game drives per day, selected local beverages, Emergency Medical Response and Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
Experience: Big 5 game drives, white lion, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 238 Per Person Sharing

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Kapama Buffalo Camp

Whereabouts: Kapama Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, two daily safari activities, local and premium beverages and return transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport on scheduled flights only
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, elephant interactions, treehouse sleep-out, hot air ballooning, spa treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 270 Per Person Sharing

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Garonga Safari Camp

Whereabouts: Makalali Private Nature Reserve, near Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: All meals, teas & coffees, game drives, bush walks, sleep-out experience, bush bath, local brand beverages, laundry & Wi-Fi
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, sleep-out experience, African sunsets

From $ 224 Per Person Sharing

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Mjejane River Lodge

Reserve: Mjejane Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, twice daily game drives, and conservation levy
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bird watching, Blyde River Canyon and Pilgrim’s Rest tours, golfing, tiger fishing, elephant back interactions, hot air ballooning, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 173 Per Person Sharing

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Becks Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Includes: All meals, teas, coffees and snacks, luxury accommodation, dawn and dusk game drives in open Land Rovers, all local wines, soft drinks and local beers
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, hot air balloon rides, panorama tours, outdoor dining, African sunsets

From $ 197 Per Person Sharing

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Karongwe River Lodge

Explore over 9000 hectares of African bushveld in the Karongwe Reserve.
Open vehicle game drives are perfect for game viewing. Enjoy a sundowner while the sun sets over the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.
Relax in leisure., 11 spacious air conditioned suites with bathrooms.

From $ 197 Per Person Sharing

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nThambo Tree Camp

Whereabouts: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees, twice daily game drives and optional guided bush walk
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 183 Per Person Sharing

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Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, and scheduled game drives and bush walks
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 183 Per Person Sharing

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Africa on Foot Camp

Approximately an hours drive from Hoedspruit and located in a prime wildlife area in an unfenced private concession.
With only 5 chalets and a treehouse, Africa on Foot offers an intimate and personal safari experience.
Specialising in Big Five safaris and walking safaris, guests can enjoy a professionally guided walking safari that lasts around 2-3 hours during the day and evening game drives to experience the wildlife at night.
For the more adventurous safari-goer, there is a treehouse which can be booked at no extra cost.

From $ 183 Per Person Sharing

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Nottens

Whereabouts: Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa.
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local branded beverages, game drives and bush walks.
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bush dining and African sunsets.

From $ 511 Per Person Sharing

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Elephant Plains

Found in the Big Five filled Sabi Sands game reserve, which is adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
Luxurious quarters with the main lodge containing dining areas, bar, lounge and wine cellar.
Game drives and Bush walks through the Sabi Sands will let you experience a new world of Big Five, hundreds of Bird species and fauna.

From $ 350 Per Person Sharing

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Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Reserve: Mluwati Private Concession, Kruger National Park
Mpumulanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits), twice daily game drives, and VAT at 15%
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 241 Per Person Sharing

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Arathusa Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Northern Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, meals, local brand beverages, teas & coffees, twice-daily game drives in an open safari vehicle, a guided bush walk and Wi-Fi
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, spa treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 541 Per Person Sharing

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Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, meals, teas & coffees and safari activities
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, birdwatching, treehouse sleep-out, spa treatments, African sunsets

From $ 388 Per Person Sharing

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Inyati Game Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, game drives, refreshments on game drives, fishing, walking and night safaris. Sabi Sand guest conservation contribution fee, and transfers to and from Ulusaba airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, guided bush walks, fishing, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 783 Per Person Sharing

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Kapama Karula

Whereabouts: Kapama Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, two daily safari activities, local drinks, and return transfers from Eastgate Airport on scheduled flights only
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center, elephant interactions, hot air ballooning, treehouse sleep-outs, spa treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 631 Per Person Sharing

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Dulini Leadwood Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, two game drives per day, all meals, teas and coffees, local brand beverages, minibar, scheduled safari activities, wifi, laundry service, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and VAT
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 419 Per Person Sharing

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Mala Mala Camp

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local beverages, snacks, limited laundry service (min 2-night stay), twice daily game drives, nature walks, and transfers to and from the MalaMala airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, nature walks, bird watching, bush dining, spa treatments, African sunsets

From $ 1,090 Per Person Sharing

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Dulini Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, two game drives per day, all meals, teas and coffees, local brand beverages, minibar, scheduled safari activities, wifi, laundry service, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and VAT
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 419 Per Person Sharing

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Dulini River Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, two game drives per day, all meals, teas and coffees, local brand beverages, minibar, scheduled safari activities, wifi, laundry service, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and VAT
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 419 Per Person Sharing

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Etali Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals and snacks, local brand beverages, game drives, Wi-Fi, kids activities and babysitting
Experiences: Big 5 game reserves, bush walks, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 613 Per Person Sharing

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Safari Plains

Region: Waterberg Game Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, three meals, two safaris daily and VAT at 15%
Highlights: Game drives, guided safari walks, horseback safaris, quad bikes, hot air balloons and safari spa.

From $ 187 Per Person Sharing

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Simbavati Amani

Reserve: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger
Location: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, two game drives per day.
Experience: Big 5 game drives, white lion, bush walks, bird watching, African sunsets

From $ 238 Per Person Sharing

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Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

Location: Mabula Private Game Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals and twice daily game drives
Experiences: Game drives, horseback safaris, guided bush walks, Quad bike safaris, stargazing

From $ 112 Per Person Sharing

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Mabula Game Lodge

Location: Waterberg region, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, three meals, two game drives daily
Experiences: Game drives, horseback safaris, quad bike safaris, guided star gazing, golfing and hot air balloon safaris, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 135 Per Person Sharing

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Savanna Private Game Reserve

Situated in the internationally famous Sabi Sand Reserve within the Kruger National Park.
Beautifully appointed suites nestle among bushes and trees with canvas roofs and draped ceilings. elegant lounge and a large covered patio.
Many hours spent on game drives leads to a lot of relaxation inbetween. See the spectacular Panorama route and an African village.

From $ 306 Per Person Sharing

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Lush Private Lodge

Region: Black Rhino Reserve, Pilanesberg, North West Province, South Africa
Includes: Luxury accommodation; all meals; all teas/coffees and soft drinks; selected beers, wines and spirits; in-room minibar; 2 game activities per day, with drinks and snacks; Wi-Fi access; 15% VAT
Highlights: Game drives, guided morning walks, hot-air balloon flights or golf at the championship Gary Player or Lost City golf courses.

From $ 255 Per Person Sharing

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Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Whereabouts: Pilanesberg National Park, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks and twice daily safari activities
Experiences: Game drives, Sun City, hot air ballooning, Segways, archery, airgun, drumming, African sunsets

From $ 202 Per Person Sharing

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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, twice daily game drives, environmental awareness walking safaris, breakfast, lunch, “boma” dinner, a house selection of beverages, WiFi and transfers from the Sabi Sabi Airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, spa treatments, African sunsets

From $ 991 Per Person Sharing

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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

Scooped out of a majestic angle of landscape flush with vegetation, Earth Lodge forms a calm and scenic swathe across the midst of the gorgeous Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.

From $ 1,499 Per Person Sharing

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Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Reserve: Welgevonden Private Game Reserve
Location: Limpopo Province, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, three meals, selected local beverages, two game drives and VAT at 15%
Experiences: Game drives, bird watching, massage treatments, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 218 Per Person Sharing

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Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Whereabouts: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, a wide selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits, high tea & snacks, laundry service, twice daily game drives and return airstrip transfers
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, stargazing, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 388 Per Person Sharing

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Bakubung Bush Lodge

Just two hours drives from JHB, the lodge offers luxurious accommodation.
Wildlife activities of Game Drives and Game Walks are on offer. Junior Ranger activities available.
Set in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park that offers you wide space dotted with animals.

From $ 194 Per Person Sharing

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Kuzuko Lodge

Whereabouts: Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Includes: Transfers between Kuzuko Gatehouse and Kuzuko Lodge, accommodation, welcome drink on arrival, meals, morning teas & coffees, local brand beverages, and two scheduled activities daily
Experiences: Game drives, guided nature walks, cave exploration, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Each studio gives comfort and relaxation to visitors - all amenities and minibars available.
Game drives at the best times of the day whilst wildlife is out and about. Relax in a Game viewing Hide where you come face to face to the wild African animals.
Situated in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park.

From $ 194 Per Person Sharing

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Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Situated in the pristine African Bush, the Reserve is the ideal location to experience the African Big Five.
Each chalet has a comfortable bed, air-con and safe from dangerous predators.
Open air game viewing drives give you a view of the entire Bush filled with active wild life. Walks will give you an air of fresh African air while viewing Cheetah and Caracal in full view.

From $ 417 Per Person Sharing

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Kirkmans Kamp

Whereabouts: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 1,080 Per Person Sharing

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Ngala Safari Lodge

Whereabouts: Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks, emergency evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bush dining, tracking and photographic safaris

From $ 810 Per Person Sharing

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Ngala Tented Safari Camp

Whereabouts: Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks, emergency evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 979 Per Person Sharing

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Phinda Forest Lodge

Whereabouts: Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 705 Per Person Sharing

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Phinda Homestead

Whereabouts: Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 8,228 Per Unit per night

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Phinda Mountain Lodge

Whereabouts: Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 647 Per Person Sharing

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Phinda Rock Lodge

Whereabouts: Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 879 Per Person Sharing

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Phinda Vlei Lodge

Whereabouts: Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, safari activities, one hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability) and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 879 Per Person Sharing

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Tengile River Lodge

Whereabouts: Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, laundry, scheduled safari activities, return road transfers from Skukuza Airport, emergency medical evacuation insurance and VAT
Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, bird watching, bush dining, African sunsets

From $ 2,155 Per Person Sharing

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