Authentic Kruger and Sabi Sand Safari – Five Days

Overview

Countries visited: South Africa

Discover the magic of the African wilderness on this 5-day Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Safari, while staying at the private and intimate Tydon Safari Camp.

Experienced game rangers take you on exhilarating game drives and bush walks to explore the untamed plains of Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Reserve, where Africa’s Big Five and a diversity of other wildlife are encountered up close.

On this complete safari experience guests are treated to warm and personal service in true African style, making for the memories of a lifetime.

Perfect for solo travellers, couples, groups of friends, families, romantic getaways, wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Tydon Safari Camp – Greater Kruger Park

This adventure-filled 5-day Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Safari starts with collection from the Johannesburg International Airport, or your accommodation in the area (or in Nelspruit).

Your journey takes you to Tydon Safari Camp, located just outside the famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, at the Shaw’s Gate entrance.

Freshen up after check-in, before we head into the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on our thrilling sunset game drive. The Sabi Sand Private Reserve is famous for offering outstanding leopard encounters and sightings of other wild animals at close range.

Our sunset to evening game viewing drive is a great opportunity to spot some of the nocturnal wildlife found in the area. We arrive back at Tydon Camp after dark to be welcomed by a campfire in the outdoor boma area.

Enjoy some drinks as you sit back around the campfire before dinner. The evening meal is served in the boma beneath starry skies, or in the thatched dining area.

After dinner you can laze beside the glowing campfire and get an early night, before our first full day exploring the African bush.

Dinner Included

Day 2: Kruger Park Game Drives

Up bright and early this morning to be met by the untamed bush in the golden morning light.

Morning coffee/tea is enjoyed in the dining area before heading into Kruger National Park, the leading safari destination in South Africa. Our 4×4 game drives follow the best routes for wildlife sightings, improving your chances of sighting the Big Five animals of Africa and the abundant wildlife of Kruger.

After your morning game driver you will head back to Tydon Safari Camp  tasty brunch.

Free time can be spent swimming in the pool, exploring the campgrounds or relaxing on the viewing deck amongst indigenous trees during the heat of the day.

Between 12:30pm and 2:00pm a light lunch is served in the dining area at camp before embarking on a rewarding game drive in Kruger National Park.

Experienced and knowledgeable guides are happy to answer questions on the game drives, ensuring that you gain as much insight into Kruger and Sabi Sand as possible.

Returning to the safari camp pre-dinner drinks will be served around the campfire, followed by a well-prepared dinner. Kick back and relax under the canopy of stars, recounting the adventures of your day in the African bush, or head to your comfortable tented room for a good night’s rest.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 3: Sabi Sand Game Walk & Safari Drive

The early morning hours are ideal for game viewing, as this is when many animals are most active.

After a refreshing tea or coffee at camp, you will set off on a morning game-viewing walk in Sabi Sand Reserve.

The exhilarating guided walk takes you deep into the bush, where chance wildlife encounters include coming face-to-face with a lion pride, a herd of elephants and other wildlife – an experience that is sure to get your adrenaline levels up.

The game walk in Sabi Sand is ideal for becoming aware of the finer details of the African bushveld and its variety of creatures, big and small. We spend time tracking wild animals and getting to know the wilderness more intimately than is possible on game viewing drives.

After our exciting game walk, we return to Tydon Camp for a scrumptious mid-morning breakfast.

A fresh lunch is served in the main dining area of the safari camp between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. After lunch there is some more free time, before embarking on the 4:00pm Sabi Sand game drive.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is known for its remarkable sightings of the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in addition to leopard. We usually get up close to the wildlife on our game drives, giving you excellent chances to take great photographs in the African bush.

Returning to camp after sunset, we find chilled beverages waiting in the boma, where the campfire is already going. Share a juicy meal in the Boma under the stars, or in the dining area. Then sit back and take in the night sounds of the untamed bush.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 4: Kruger Park Game Drives

Set off on an exciting morning game drive in Kruger Park proper, after a refreshing cup of tea or coffee.

After sighting some of the abundant wildlife of Kruger and taking advantage of the great photographic opportunities on our game drive, we head back to the safari camp for brunch.

Breakfast is followed by free time to enjoy the facilities at Tydon Camp and participate in the optional adventure activities available.

Then we have a light lunch (between 12:30pm and 2:00pm) in the camp’s dining area and prepare for our afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park.

You are sure to enjoy a variety of interesting sightings on our game drive, as Kruger Park is home to a staggering array of flora and fauna. Species include 336 different trees, over 500 species of birds, an impressive 147 mammals and 114 reptiles. This South African game park even hosts 34 species of amphibians and 49 fish species!

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 5: Tydon Camp to Johannesburg via Panorama Route

Our Kruger Park & Sabi Sand Safari Adventure ends at about 5:30pm today.

We return to Johannesburg along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, travelling via the scenic highlights of Gods Window, Lisbon Falls and Graskop, in the Blyde River Canyon area.

Breakfast included

Accommodation

Tydon Safari Camp

Chic African styled tented rooms perched on raised platforms create the perfect ambiance for your safari stay. The six tented rooms combine privacy and comfort complete with en suite bathrooms with a shower and air-conditioning.

Upholding the traditions of an African safari camp, the tented rooms feature twin beds with white linen and African design bedspreads, side table with lampshade, comfortable chairs, mosquito nets, a mirror stand with hairdryer, luggage stands, plug points as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

For families with children we provide a unique experience by setting up a tented room on the same deck as their parent’s room. This allows parents privacy, but with the peace of mind that the children are on the same deck as their room.

For families with smaller children, we provide stretchers that fit comfortably into the same room as the parents are staying in.

You have the option of staying 2 nights at Tydon Bush Camp if accommodation is available or you can stay at the Tydon Safari Camp for the duration of your stay please request more information from your Krugerpark.com Destination Expert

Wildlife

Kruger National Park

South Africa’s biggest game reserve and home to more than 146 mammals and 500 bird species.

Many first-time visitors long to see Africa’s Big 5, which certainly is possible in the Kruger Park with its estimated 1,500 lion, 12,000 elephant, 2,500 buffalo, 1,000 leopard and 5,000 rhino (both black and white). However, don’t make seeing the Big 5 your only priority as there are plenty of other fascinating animals including cheetah, hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, many antelope species, spotted hyena and even the endangered wild dog.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is known for its remarkable sightings of the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in addition to leopard. We usually get up close to the wildlife on our game drives, giving you excellent chances to take great photographs in the African bush.

More Info

Price includes

Transfers from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, Nelspruit or surroundings to and from the Tydon Safari Camp.
Accommodation
Three meals a day
Two safari activities a day ( morning, afternoon or evening safari game drive in open game viewing vehicles on 3 and 4 Day Packages)
Two safari activities a day ( morning, afternoon or evening safari game drive in open game viewing vehicles and one morning bush walk with an armed ranger and tracker on 5, 6 and 7 Day Packages)
Panorama Route on return journey

Open 4×4 safari vehicles are used on game viewing drives in both Kruger Park and Sabi Sand Parks.

Price excludes
Drinks
Compulsory conservation levy – R230 per person

Trip overview

Two Sabi Sand game drives (sunset/evening & afternoon)
One Sabi Sand Game Reserve Bush Walk (morning)
Four Kruger National Park game drives (mornings & afternoons)
One scenic Panorama Route en route to Johannesburg
Transport between Nelspruit or Johannesburg & Tydon Safari Camp (return)
Four nights of en suite accommodation at Tydon Safari Camp
Four breakfasts, three lunches & four dinners

Pick up points – Hotels in & around OR Tambo Airport:
Aviator Hotel
Aero Guest Lodge
Outlook Lodge Lakefield
Outlook Lodge OR Lodge
Birchwood Hote
Holiday Inn
Sunrock Guest House
Peermont Metcourt Hotel Emperors Palace
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Safari Club
Garden court OR Tambo
Eagle Rock Executive Suites
City Lodge OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun OR Tambo
Peermont D’Oreale Grand Emperors Palace
Protea Hotel OR Tambo

Pick up points – Hotels in Sandton CBD
Town Lodge Sandton
Park Inn Sandton
Courtyard Hotel Sandton
City Lodge, Corner Katherine Street and Grayston Drive
Glenalmond Hotel Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City
Southern Sun, 115 Katherine Street
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
Radisson Blu Hotel Gautrain
Protea Hotel Balalaika
Maslow Hotel
Sandton Sun
Hilton Hotel Sandton
Intercontinental Sandton