Day 1

Arrival transfer from Johannesburg airport to hotel

1 night pre tour accommodation

Day 2 - Waterberg

Transfer from Johannesburg to Waterberg. Join your tour group in the Waterberg biosphere and our tented lodge. In the afternoon we enjoy a game drive in search of local wildlife within the reserve.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive in the Waterberg region (afternoon)s

Day 3 - Waterberg

Waking on our first morning to magnificent mountain scenery, we head off on an early game drive. You may see any of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos), as well as hyenas, birds and at variety of antelope. After lunch we enjoy another game drive. This evening a bush dinner awaits - a fantastic South Africa safari experience.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in the Waterberg region (morning/afternoon)

Day 4 - Waterberg

Another thrilling day of wildlife begins with a walking safari to experience the bush from another perspective. This afternoon we’ll head out on another game drive.

Safari Plains, Waterberg (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Walking safari (morning)

Game drive in the Waterberg region (afternoon)

Day 5 - Limpopo

We continue our South Africa safari holiday as we head to Limpopo, in the country's far north, travelling through the region’s diverse landscape. We arrive this afternoon at our lodge for the next three nights, a tranquil retreat in Mapesu Nature Reserve, where we enjoy a bush walk around the local area.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Bush walk in Mapesu Nature Reserve (afternoon)

Day 6 - Limpopo

We begin early for a guided visit to Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, in the 9th century Iron Age, the first-known Bantu settlement was established in South Africa. The site’s most famous artefact, the ‘Golden Rhino’, highlights the importance of the settlement within the vast Indian Ocean trade network. After lunch we head to Mapungubwe National Park for an exhilarating game drive.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visit Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site (morning)

Game drive in Mapungubwe National Park (afternoon)

Day 7 - Limpopo

We return to Mapungubwe National Park for a bush walk or game drive. In the afternoon we’re privileged to see some ancient rock shelters adorned with around 200 pieces of art. They’re a legacy of the San people who occupied this area of Africa before the Bantu civilisations arrived.

Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive or bush walk in Mapungubwe National Park (morning)

San Rock Art at Mapungubwe (afternoon)

Day 8 - Limpopo - Kapama Private Game Reserve

Today we head to Kapama Private Game Reserve. Our lodge lies within a landscape dominated by the northern Drakensberg Mountains, thought to have inspired South African-born author JRR Tolkien. We embark on a game drive before dinner.

Kapama River Lodge (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve (afterno

Day 9 - Kapama Private Game Reserve

Enjoy a boat cruise in Blyde Canyon this morning and another incredible afternoon game drive, searching for wildlife.

Kapama River Lodge (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Blyde Canyon boat cruise (morning)

Game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve (afternoon)

Day 10 - Kapama Private Game Reserve

Today we enjoy two more exciting game drives through the breathtaking reserve. We might even spot an elusive leopard or a lion - a sighting is sure to be a highlight of our South Africa safari tour.

Kapama River Lodge (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Kapama Private Game Reserve (morning/afternoon)

Day 11 - Kruger National Park

Today we travel along part of the famous Panorama Route. We stop by the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window, before enjoying a game drive en route to our lodge within the Kruger National Park.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Experience the Panorama Route (afternoon)

Game drive (afternoon)

Day 12 - Kruger National Park

Today we have included two game drives in an area of diverse game viewing and wealth of wildlife.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Kruger National Park (morning/afternoon)

Day 13 - Kruger National Park

Two further game drives today before our final evening meal in serene surroundings, with the chance to share your favourite recent wildlife moments with your fellow travellers.

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: 2 game drives in Kruger National Park (morning/afternoon)

Day 14 - Kruger National Park

Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.

Transfer Imbali Safari Lodge to Skukuza airport