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Trip Overview
Location
South Africa
Duration
10 Nights – 11 Days
Starting From
$5,400 per person sharing
South Africa offers one of the richest safari experiences in Africa, with remarkable wildlife, diverse landscapes, and a seamless travel experience. This 11-day journey introduces you to three distinct safari areas, Mabula, Welgevonden, and the Greater Kruger, each with its own unique character and highlights. From cheetah tracking and rhino conservation to exclusive reserves and luxury leopard encounters, this itinerary provides a well-rounded, authentic, and memorable safari adventure.
Perfect for: Wildlife lovers seeking variety, comfort, and a touch of adventure.
Trip Style: Luxury, safari, conservation, adventure.
Key Highlights
Track cheetahs on foot and join rhino conservation in Mabula
Exclusive, malaria-free safari in Welgevonden with rare species sightings
Hot air ballooning over the bushveld at sunrise
Luxury lodges and outstanding leopard encounters in Greater Kruger
A balance of affordability, exclusivity, and luxury across three regions
Daily Itinerary
Days 1–4: Mabula Private Game Reserve – Cheetahs, Conservation & Hot Air Balloons
Begin your safari just a few hours from Johannesburg in Mabula, a Big Five reserve with a relaxed, authentic feel. Track cheetahs on foot, take part in rhino conservation efforts, or enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the bushveld. Lodges here are welcoming and excellent value, making Mabula a perfect introduction to South Africa’s wildlife.
Days 4–7: Welgevonden Game Reserve – Malaria-Free, Exclusive & Underrated
Continue north to Welgevonden, a malaria-free reserve with dramatic escarpments and a vehicle-only policy that ensures exclusivity. Stay in a luxury lodge perched on a hillside with sweeping views, and enjoy expert guiding through Big Five territory. Alongside lions and elephants, look out for rare species like brown hyena, aardwolf, and even pangolin.
Days 7–10: Greater Kruger – Big Cats & Luxury in the Bush
Conclude your journey in the Greater Kruger, staying in a private reserve such as Sabi Sands, Timbavati, or Thornybush. Here, animals roam freely between the park and private reserves, offering some of the best game viewing in Africa. Luxury lodges provide outstanding service and style, with opportunities for morning and evening drives, bush breakfasts, and starlit sleepouts. Leopard sightings are a highlight in this region.
Destinations & Key Places
Mabula Private Game Reserve
Cheetah tracking, rhino conservation, hot air ballooning, Big Five.
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Malaria-free, exclusive vehicle-only reserve, rare species.
Greater Kruger
Luxury safari lodges, leopards, Big Five, sleepouts under the stars.