South Africa

Sabi Sands Luxury Safari

Duration5 days

LocationSabi Sands, South Africa

Group4 persons

Rating

Experience some of the best leopard viewing in Africa on this 5-day luxury safari. Stay in an ultra-luxury lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, with morning and evening game drives, expert rangers and close encounters with the Big Five.

Morning and evening game drives in open 4x4 vehicles on private land
Excellent chances for leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino
Ultra-luxury lodge with fine dining
Guided bush walks with armed rangers and a photography-focused game drive

A romantic and unhurried safari for honeymooners and special occasions. Contact Day Safaris Adventures to check lodge availability.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

5-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Sabi Sands - Luxury Welcome

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Ulusaba Airstrip (1 hour) or drive (5 hours). Land at your exclusive lodge on a private airstrip. Welcome drink and check-in. Afternoon high tea followed by game drive (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM). Search for leopards - Sabi Sands is famous for them. Dinner under the stars.

Ultra-luxury lodge (Sabi Sabi, Londolozi, or Ulusaba)Full Board

Small
Plane
Flight,
Welcome
Drink,
Afternoon

Day2

Sabi Sands - Leopard Tracking Day

5:30 AM wake-up call with coffee and rusks. Morning game drive (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM) - best time to see leopards hunting. Return for brunch. Afternoon at leisure - bush spa treatments, infinity pool, or photography lesson. Afternoon game drive (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) with night drive component to see nocturnal animals.

Ultra-luxury lodgeFull Board

Morning
Leopard
Tracking,
Spa
Treatments,
Afternoon/night

Day3

Sabi Sands - Full Safari Experience

Option for full day safari with picnic breakfast and lunch in the bush. Visit different regions of Sabi Sands to see lions, elephants, and rhinos. Alternatively, enjoy the lodge amenities. Evening game drive followed by boma dinner (traditional African feast around a campfire).

Ultra-luxury lodgeFull Board

Full
Day
Game
Drive
OR
Lodge

Day4

Sabi Sands - Bush Walks & Photography

Morning bush walk (2 hours) with armed rangers - track animals on foot, learn about medicinal plants, and animal tracks. Return for breakfast. Afternoon photography safari with guide who helps capture the perfect shot of lions and leopards. Sunset drinks at a scenic lookout point.

Ultra-luxury lodgeFull Board

Guided
Bush
Walk,
Photography
Safari,
Sunset

Day5

Sabi Sands to Johannesburg - Departure

Final morning game drive (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM). Return for gourmet breakfast. Check-out. Light aircraft transfer back to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Connect to your international departure flight.

No accommodationFull Board