Kruger & Sabi Sand Getaway – Four Days

Overview

Countries Visited: South Africa

Embark on an unforgettable four-day safari adventure into two of South Africa’s leading game parks – the prestigious Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Be prepared for a unique and personal safari experience in the magical African bush.

Explore the game-rich Kruger and Sabi Sand Reserve on thrilling game drives lead by professional game rangers, who share their extensive experience and knowledge with you. Encounter Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, as well as an abundance of other wild animals and birds on this authentic wildlife safari.

On this well-rounded safari guests stay at the exclusive, yet affordable, Tydon Safari Camp where the memories of a lifetime are made.

A perfect tour for couples, groups of friends, romantic getaways, wildlife and photographic enthusiasts.

Itinerary

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

Our 4-day Kruger and Sabi Sand Safari begins with pick up from the International Airport in Johannesburg, or your pre-tour hotel in the vicinity.

Travel northeast to Tydon Safari Camp, situated in a peaceful bush setting at the Shaw’s Gate entrance of the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Arriving at Tydon Safari Camp there is time to check in and freshen up, before an adventure into the bush on your first exhilarating sunset game drive in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand Reserve is best known for its exceptional leopard sightings and close-up wildlife encounters.

All game drives on this safari are conducted in open 4×4 safari vehicles.

After a thrilling sunset to night game drive we make our way back to the safari camp, arriving after dark. At the lantern-lit camp a welcoming campfire awaits you in the boma area.

Quench your thirst with some pre-dinner drinks around the open campfire, before tucking into a tasty dinner. The evening meal is served either in the outdoor boma under the stars or in the thatch-covered dining area.

Unwind beside the flickering campfire at the end of your first action-packed day on safari in Greater Kruger or retreat to your comfortable tented room for a good night’s rest.

Dinner Included

Day 2: Kruger National Park Game Drives

Rise and shine early on the second day of your safari, to be greeted by the glowing hues of the untamed African bush bathed in the soft morning light.

Begin the day with a fresh coffee or tea, served in the lodge dining area surrounded by indigenous trees. Head into the wilderness on a morning game drive in Kruger Park, South Africa’s premier safari destination. Our game viewing drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five animals and an abundance of other wild animals.

After an exciting Kruger game drive  you will return to Tydon Safari Camp where a hearty mid-morning breakfast is served.

Breakfast is followed by some leisure time. Take a siesta in your air-conditioned tent or cool off in the swimming pool during the heat of the day. Stroll around the natural campgrounds, or laze in the lounge area or on the sun deck, taking in the tranquil bush setting. Alternatively you can participate in some of the optional activities available at camp.

A well prepared light-lunch is served between 12:30pm and 2:00pm in the dining lapa at the safari camp.

At about 2:30pm you will embark on a rewarding afternoon game drive in Kruger Park.

These game drives in open safari vehicles enables an African bush experience up close, getting back to nature and gaining insight into Greater Kruger’s fascinating inhabitants and habitats.

Back at camp dinner and drinks will be served around the glowing campfire. The remainder of the evening is free for you to put your feet up and share tales from the bush, beneath the African night sky.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 3: Sabi Sand Reserve Game Drives

An early start again today, as early mornings are one of the best times for game viewing.

After a refreshing tea or coffee in the reception area, we set off on a morning game drive in Sabi Sand.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is not only renowned for its outstanding leopard sightings, but also for superb sightings of lions, buffalo, elephant and rhino.

Breakfast is served back at Tydon Camp after our morning game drive. Then there is some free time to relax and recharge your batteries during the hottest part of the day. Take a dip in the swimming pool, or enjoy some of the activities on offer at the safari camp.

Light lunch is served between 12:30pm and 2:00pm in the main lodge area.

In the afternoon embark on a game drive in Sabi Sand Park looking out for leopard, lion, rhino and buffalo as we explore.

You will return to camp after dark, to be met by the boma campfire and cold beverages. Tuck into a hearty dinner served in the boma under a canopy of stars, or in the camp dining area, before retiring for the day.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Day 4: Tydon Safari Camp to Johannesburg via the Panorama Route

Say goodbye to Tydon Safari Camp and drive back to Johannesburg via the Panorama Route.

You will pass through breathtaking mountain scenery and quaint small towns in one of South Africa’s most scenic regions. Highlights on the Panorama Route include God’s Window, Lisbon Falls and Graskop.

At about 5:30pm you will arrive back in the dynamic city of Johannesburg, bringing our memorable Kruger and Sabi Sand Safari to a close.

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.

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

Children preferably above 6 years old are welcome at Tydon Safari Camp. We allow children on all drives however if the children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children are more than welcome on this Safari; however there are various restrictions regarding bush activities and room configurations. When enquiring about this tour make certain you include the children’s ages for us to be able to send you the child rates and child policy restrictions.

Drinks are excluded

Price includes

By road option includes transfers to and from the Tydon Safari Camp from Johannesburg, Pretoria or Nelspruit
Accommodation in African themed Tented rooms
A personal guide who will be especially assigned to you to assist you throughout your safari
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Sabi Sand and Kruger Park Safari drives in open game viewing vehicles
Mosquito and insect repellent spray if needed
The return trip to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama route

Price excludes
Drinks
Compulsory conservation levy – R230 per person

Trip Overview

Three game drives in Sabi Sand Reserve (sunset, morning and afternoon)
Two game drives in Kruger National Park (morning & afternoon)
One scenic Panorama Route en route to Johannesburg
Transport between Johannesburg or Nelspruit & Tydon Safari Camp (return)
Three nights of en suite accommodation at Tydon Safari Camp
Three breakfasts, two lunches & three 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