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Trip Overview
Duration
8 Days | 7 Nights
Guides
Cedric Dold
Ben Coley
Steve Faulconbridge
Date
24 - 31 August 2026
Location
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Welcome to the WildEarth Legacy Tour. This is an exclusive adventure designed for 6 passionate WildEarth fans. This 7-night journey is set during the peak predator season. August is in the heart of the dry winter season and this is the best time in Africa to see the predators. You’ll stay in two luxurious lodges, each day bringing new and exciting activities. Meet the renowned WildEarth guides, Steve, Ben and Cedric. Throughout this unforgettable tour, you’ll forge new friendships and create lasting memories, making it the perfect WildEarth adventure.
Your Private Guide
Steve Faulconbridge
Private Safari Guide
With over 15 years of experience in the field and a master’s degree in nature conservation, Steve brings a thoughtful, quietly profound approach to guiding. A certified Level 2 Lead Trails Guide, he specialises in botany, animal behaviour, birding and tracking, interpreting the bush with the precision of a scientist and the intuition of someone deeply in tune with the land.
Since joining WildEarth in 2018, Steve has become known for his gentle way of guiding, where curiosity is welcomed and every question is a door to deeper understanding. His favourite part of being with WildEarth is the freedom to explore any subject, from the structure of a termite mound to the quiet clarity found in stillness.
What sets Steve apart is not just his ecological insight, but his gift for creating space, space for reflection, connection, and often a sense of calm awe. Guests often speak of ‘Oh my word’ moments and quiet pauses spent in nature that feel a little like meditation.
His favourite animal? The honey badger, fierce, fearless, and full of character. Much like Steve himself, there’s more to them than first meets the eye. Away from the vehicle or the trails, you’ll find him playing drums, dancing, or simply soaking in the rhythm of the wild.
Ben Coley
Private Safari Guide
For over 20 years, I have worked as a FGASA guide, trainer, and assessor, sharing my passion for the African wilderness. During this journey, I noticed a missing piece in the safari experience: the night sky. Astronomy has always been an essential part of human storytelling, and I believed it should hold the same importance on safari. From this vision, Celestial Events SA was created.
Based in Hoedspruit, we bring the wonders of the universe closer to guests through Night Sky Safaris at lodges, guesthouses, and schools across the Greater Kruger region. Using a laser pointer, binoculars, and our professional 10″ Meade telescope, we reveal the brilliance of the southern skies — from planets and constellations to galaxies far beyond.
Beyond guest experiences, we also provide comprehensive astronomy training tailored for the tourism industry. I am proud to be the author of the Specialist Astronomy Qualification now offered by FGASA, ensuring that guides across Africa can enrich safaris with authentic stargazing knowledge.
Cedric Dold
Private Safari Guide
With 19 years of guiding experience and a natural gift for tracking, Cedric brings a steady presence and sharp eye to the bush. Trained through EcoTraining and in-lodge mentoring, he specialises in big cats and the art of reading the land until its stories come to life.
Since joining WildEarth in 2022, Cedric has shared his passion with a global audience, inspiring younger generations to care for the wild. Guests are drawn to his calm nature and the joy he shows when reconnecting with familiar leopards, his excitement both genuine and contagious.
For Cedric, guiding is about more than sightings. He invites guests to slow down, be present, and feel the rhythm of the wilderness.
The Lodges
Jaci's Sabi House
Jaci’s Sabi House is an exclusive-use safari villa in the world renowned Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa.We believe that privacy is the new pinnacle of luxury. Accommodating only 6 guests at a time on a sole use basis, each stay is a bespoke safari experience, tailored to guests’ every desire.Safaris are defined by location and there is none better than the 65 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. At Jaci’s Sabi House safaris are individually tailored encounters with the wild that will leave you enthralled and enriched with indelible memories.Jaci’s Sabi House offers the ultimate in exclusivity, an entire safari lodge for your private use. Private chef, private butler and private game drives; this is the pinnacle of luxury. This is your house, design how you wish to spend your time and revel in it.
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
Originally a private family retreat, Chitwa Chitwa earned its name as an affectionate ode to the aging giraffe bull who shared the lakeside home as an extended member of the Brink family. According to the owner, Charl Brink, the majestic arrival of this regal relative was always signaled by the creaking of his old joints – and still today, his watchful essence is felt presiding over the lodge. The private game lodge is magnificent and graceful in appearance, yet humble enough to evaporate into the surrounding beauty of the unspoiled bush of the Sabi Sand.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Monday, 24 August 2026
Jaci’s Sabi House • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Upon arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by a Federal Air representative and transferred to their private hangar. Relax in the lounge with refreshments before your flight into the Sabi Sand. On arrival at Jaci’s Sabi House, enjoy lunch and settle into your suite. This afternoon, join Steve Faulconbridge and your Jaci guide on your first game drive, tracking big cats and elephants before pausing for sundowners. Dinner will be shared with Cedric Dold, who will bring the WildEarth experience to life through stories before a fireside evening under the stars.
Day 2: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Jaci’s Sabi House • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Begin the day with coffee on the deck before a morning safari with Steve, seeking out leopards and lions. After breakfast, Tayla will lead an optional bush walk, revealing the smaller details of the ecosystem. Lunch will be hosted by Ben Coley and Steve, followed by an afternoon game drive and sunset drinks beside a dam. The evening brings a traditional South African feast shared with Ben and Steve, full of local flavours and culture.
Day 3: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Jaci’s Sabi House • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Today follows the rhythm of safari life with early morning drives led by Steve and Ben, gourmet meals, and stories shared between adventures. Wildlife encounters fill the day, from predators to elephants, with evenings spent around the fire listening to the WildEarth crew.
Day 4: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Jaci’s Sabi House • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Enjoy another day of safari and meals with Steve and Ben. In the evening, gather for a lantern-lit dinner followed by a celestial experience hosted by Ben, using advanced equipment to guide you through the constellations and night sky.
Day 5: Friday, 28 August 2026
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
After a morning safari and breakfast, depart Jaci’s for Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge. Settle into your suite before lunch with Cedric Dold. This afternoon, join Cedric on a game drive and gain insights from one of the most renowned guides in the field.
Day 6: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Start the day with a sunrise safari guided by Cedric, followed by breakfast and a bush walk. The afternoon brings another game drive with Cedric and dinner back at camp. The evening ends around the fire, filled with stories of the bush.
Day 7: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
After a morning safari and breakfast, enjoy some time to relax. Lunch is followed by an afternoon game drive with Cedric through Djuma Game Reserve, home to the WildEarth characters so familiar from screen.
Day 8: Monday, 31 August 2026
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge • Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Your final day begins with a sunrise safari with Cedric in Djuma. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg, where your safari adventure concludes.
Inclusions, Exclusions & Pricing
Included
- All internal road transfers
- All meals and local drinks.
- High end accommodation throughout.
- 24/7 support while in Africa.
Excluded
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- International flights.
Pricing
Sharing
Per person sharing
Single
Per person for single occupancy
