Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Greater Kruger
You'll land at OR Tambo International Airport and catch a domestic flight to either Skukuza or Hoedspruit Airport. From there, a private transfer takes you to your safari lodge in a reserve like Sabi Sands. After you drop your bags and settle in, join your first afternoon game drive with expert guides. You'll head out as the light starts changing, looking for the Big Five and other wildlife. Back at the lodge by evening, dinner's served under the stars with a gourmet menu and that classic safari atmosphere.
- Start point
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Airport to Hotel)
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner under the stars)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sabi Sands Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive with expert guides
- Wildlife viewing (Big Five)
Landmarks OR Tambo International Airport Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Day 2
Greater Kruger
Early wake-up call for your morning game drive led by experienced rangers and trackers. You'll have chances for close encounters with the Big Five and other animals as light fills the bush. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast around mid-morning. Spend your midday relaxing by the pool or getting a spa treatment if you want. Later in the afternoon, you're back out for the evening safari when nocturnal creatures become active. Dinner comes late after you return, with fine dining options at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at lodge), Lunch, Dinner (Fine dining experience)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sabi Sands Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive with rangers and trackers
- Wildlife viewing (Big Five)
- Leisure time at lodge (pool access, spa treatments)
- Evening safari game drive
Landmarks Sabi Sands Game Reserve 
- Day 3
Greater Kruger
This day you're on foot with expert rangers guiding you through the bush. They'll show you animal tracks, point out plants and birdlife, and explain how the ecosystem actually works on the ground. You'll have a lavish bush breakfast set up in a scenic spot, eating outdoors surrounded by nature. Afternoon is yours to rest and recover at the lodge. Then you're out again for the evening game drive, catching sundowners as the sun drops below the horizon before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Lavish bush breakfast in scenic outdoor location), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sabi Sands Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided walking safari with expert rangers
- Bush breakfast in scenic outdoor location
- Evening game drive with sundowners
Landmarks Sabi Sands Game Reserve 
- Day 4
Greater Kruger
You've got the whole day for a full safari adventure through Kruger National Park or your private reserve with a guide who knows the territory. You'll move through different habitats and see elephants, giraffes, predators, and more as you explore. Around midday, a scenic picnic lunch happens right in the bush. You'll head back to the lodge in the late afternoon to freshen up and relax before another gourmet dinner under the stars, reflecting on what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic picnic lunch in the bush), Dinner (Gourmet dinner served under a canopy of stars)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sabi Sands Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Full-day safari adventure through Kruger National Park or private reserve
- Wildlife viewing (elephants, giraffes, predators)
- Scenic picnic lunch in the bush
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 5
Greater Kruger to Panorama Route
After breakfast, you're heading to the Panorama Route. You can choose either a scenic helicopter flight or a guided luxury drive, depending on what appeals to you. Either way, you'll stop at Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, and see some cascading waterfalls. A leisurely lunch fits in somewhere along the route. Later you arrive at your boutique lodge set in the mountains with panoramic views stretching out from your room. Evening brings a gourmet dinner where you can soak in those surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch en route), Dinner (Gourmet dinner)
- Accommodation
- Lodge ( Palala Boutique Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Panorama Route exploration (choice of helicopter flight or luxury drive)
- Viewing of Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, and waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Blyde River Canyon and waterfalls
- Guided luxury drive with photo stops at natural marvels
Landmarks Blyde River Canyon God's Window - Day 6
Kruger National Park
You'll head out early this morning on a safari drive to see what wildlife is around. The guides know the area well and can spot animals from pretty far away, so you'll have good chances of seeing elephants, lions, or other big game depending on the season. After you get back to the lodge around midday, there's time to grab lunch and rest up before the afternoon activity. Later you'll have a private session with Shangaan guides who'll share their culture, including their history, traditional music, and dancing. You might even learn some stories passed down through generations. As evening comes around, dinner at the lodge features multiple courses paired with different South African wines that complement each dish. It's a full day that covers both the natural landscape and the local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Wine-pairing dinner at lodge featuring gourmet cuisine and curated selection of South African wines)
- Accommodation
- Lodge ( Palala Boutique Game Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Morning safari game drive
- Private cultural experience with Shangaan people - learn about history, music, dance, and storytelling
- Wine-pairing dinner at lodge
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 7
Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Rise early for one last sunrise game drive, getting those final photos and stopping for farewell coffee out in the wilderness. You'll return to the lodge for breakfast and then pack up to check out. A transfer takes you to the nearest airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. You'll have time to think back on the week, the wildlife, the lodges, and everything you experienced in Greater Kruger.
- End point
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Hotel to Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final sunrise game drive
- Farewell coffee stop in the wilderness
Landmarks OR Tambo International Airport
