ZAR 180232 per single traveller
Includes: Return transfers from Johannesburg,  accommodation, open vehicle safari drives, meals as per itinerary, local beverages
Kambaku River Sands is located on the banks of a dry riverbed in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The lodge is unfenced and allows for game like elephant, buffalo and bushbuck, to roam freely, making it an ideal game viewing spot. Both animal lovers and birding enthusiasts can experience nature first-hand here while staying in deluxe suites.
Elephant Plains Game Lodge opened its doors in 1998 and has been in the same family ever since. The lodge is situated on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open veld and watering hole. The main building houses a reception area, dining areas, lounge, bar and wine cellar, as well as a curio shop for those souvenirs.  It can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests, guaranteeing a warm, friendly atmosphere and personal service.
The world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa, which is steeped in myth and history, is standing by, ready for you to explore its expansive landscapes and stunning African animals on an extensive five-day self-drive safari.
On a genuine self-drive safari through Kruger National Park, you will have the opportunity to go on an adventure in search of the “Big Five” animals of Africa: the elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. You will also encounter several other species of exotic wildlife.
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Prepare to be transported into a realm where untamed beauty meets luxurious comfort. Your journey begins with collection at a convenient location, followed by a scenic drive to Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Nestled within a private concession, the lodge offers a sanctuary of serenity and elegance.
At Londolozi Founders Camp you will not only experience the African wilderness but feel one with those that have built the reserve. Built in the shade of ancient Ebony and Matumi trees along the banks of the Sand River, the enchanting and intimate Founders Camp is ideally situated for a view of river life. Containing a touch of bush bohemia, Founders Camp radiates a young and vibrant energy that appeals to discerning individuals and modern families. The camp also offers a yoga deck, a real sanctuary for quiet contemplation, in the shade of a 500-year-old ebony tree on the banks of the river, where daily yoga classes are held.
You are collected from your address in Johannesburg early in the morning and will travel east via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, down the escarpment and into the scenic Lowveld until you reach the reserve within the borders of the Greater Kruger National Park.
During the drive (about six hours) you will stop for refreshments and reach the lodge by mid-day. You will have time to freshen up, explore and relax before departing on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Back at the lodge a delicious dinner under African starlight will await.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Londolozi Founders Camp and your deal includes lunch and dinner.Â
You will receive an early wake-up call and be served a hot beverage and rusks before departing on your 3-hour game drive while the sun rises in the east.
On return to the lodge you can enjoy a brunch and choose to spend the rest of the day at the pool or just lazing around.
Be ready for an afternoon game drive with an expert guide at about 16:00, to return in time for another starlit dinner.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Londolozi Founders Camp and your deal includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.Â
Rise early again, enjoy a hot beverage and rusk, and depart on your last morning game drive.
After witnessing a last African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point at approximately 17:00.
Your deal today includes breakfast at the lodge.
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