3 Day Greater Kruger Luxury Safari

Guests are met on arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport or at another pre-arranged location in Johannesburg or Pretoria for their Greater Kruger safari. From there they are transferred to their flight bound for the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, home to some of South Africa's finest luxury game lodges and part of the world-renowned Greater Kruger National Park. On arrival, you are welcomed at Lion Sands River Lodge and shown to your elegant suite overlooking the Sabie River.

The afternoon is devoted to a first open 4x4 safari in this magnificent wilderness area. In addition to the legendary Big Five, the reserve is also home to a remarkable diversity of other mammal, bird and plant species, all thriving in an unfenced ecosystem shared with Kruger. As the sun sets you pause for refreshments in the bush before returning to the lodge for a gourmet dinner beneath the stars.

The day is devoted to early morning and late afternoon open 4x4 safaris in search of Africa's legendary Big Five. Your safaris in the Greater Kruger are led by an experienced ranger whose intimate knowledge of the habits and behavior of different animals is sure to enhance your experience and help you understand the subtle signs of the bush.

Between drives there is time to relax at the lodge, enjoy views over the Sabie River or cool off in the pool before setting out again. An optional guided bush walk is also conducted during the day, providing guests with the opportunity of experiencing, on foot, the sounds, scents and smaller details that are often missed from a vehicle, and gaining a deeper appreciation of the African wilderness.

A last morning game drive is followed by breakfast at the lodge, offering a final chance to savor the sights and sounds of the Greater Kruger bushveld and perhaps capture a few more memorable photographs. After checking out, guests are transferred to the airstrip for their flight back to Johannesburg, retracing the route across the vast savanna below.

On arrival at O. R. Tambo International Airport, guests are met and assisted with their onward arrangements, whether continuing their African journey or returning home. The short but intensive Greater Kruger safari leaves lasting impressions of close-up wildlife encounters, warm hospitality and the comfort of a premier private reserve, all conveniently accessed on a three day fly-in escape.