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Duration
9 days
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Highlights
Madikwe Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
South Africa – 9-day Luxury Bush Trilogy – Private Fly-in
From $9,180
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Itinerary
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Tuningi Safari Lodge
Day 1 - 4
Set in the 75 000-hectare malaria-free Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, Tuningi Safari Lodge offers a 5-star African Safari enhanced by personalized service in a friendly relaxed environment. The newly refurbished lodge accommodates 16 guests in four Luxury Suites and two double Family Suites, with breathtaking views of the bush from private wrap-around decks with plunge pools.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Board your light aircraft flight in Johannesburg to be taken to Madikwe Private Game Reserve, where you will spend your first 3 nights at the beautiful Tuningi Lodge. After settling in and lunch enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive. Madikwe is a great place to spot some unusual animals, such as aardwolfs, brown hyenas and aardvarks.
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Charter Flight from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Madikwe West Airstrip
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Transfer from Madikwe West Airstrip to Tuningi Safari Lodge
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Check-in to Tuningi Safari Lodge
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
The activities available at Tuningi Lodge are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Bush walks
- Bird watching
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa
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Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
Day 4 - 6
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is situated in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park. Here the Big 5 - Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - abound, and viewing them from open Game Drive vehicles with experienced Rangers at a close proximity is their speciality. The 5 Star Luxury Lodge, with fine dining, outstanding cuisine and extensive wine cellar The main lodge (dining & bar area) is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking a natural waterhole. Each of the 8 glass-fronted, air-conditioned suites, with private plunge pools have spectacular views out into the bush. The professional and friendly staff await your arrival and look forward to taking you on a safari experience of a lifetime.
Day 4
Day Notes:
Enjoy your last morning game drive in Madikwe before you fly on to Sabi Sand Game Reserve via Johannesburg.
In Sabi Sand, you will stay for 2 nights at Leopard Hills Lodge, probably one of the highest standard lodges in the most renowned wildlife reserve in South Africa and one of the best places in the world to find leopards. After an incredible high tea, join your first shared afternoon game drive in Sabi Sand.
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Tuningi Safari Lodge
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Transfer from Tuningi Safari Lodge to Madikwe West Airstrip
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Charter Flight from Madikwe West Airstrip to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
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Charter Flight from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Ulusaba Airstrip
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Transfer from Ulusaba Airstrip to Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
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Check-in to Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 5
Day Notes:
The activities available at leopard Hills Lodge are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Bush walks
- Bird watching
In between game drives, make sure to sit and watch the biggest watering hole, which is the size of a small lake, right from the lodge.
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
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Kings Camp
Day 6 - 9
As part of the greater Kruger National Park, which covers an area of 2.2 million hectares, this Timbavati safari lodge is a wildlife haven boasting a diversity of animal life including the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo). With 100 km² of bush to traverse, you have plenty of space to explore the endless variety of Africa’s wildlife in an open Land Rover or on foot.
Day 6
Day Notes:
Enjoy your last morning game drive in Sabi Sand before you are transferred to Timbavati Game Reserve by road with a stop at Elephants Whispers.
In Timbavati, you will spend your last 3 nights at the iconic Kings Camps. After settling in, join your first shared afternoon game drive in Timbavati, or simply enjoy the afternoon and evening at the lodge.
Transfer Time: ~2 hours
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
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Transfer from Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge to Kings Camp
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Elephant Whispers
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Check-in to Kings Camp
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 7 - 8
Day Notes:
The activities available at Kings Camp are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Bush walks
- Bird watching
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 9
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Kings Camp
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Transfer from Kings Camp to Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
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Charter Flight from Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Madikwe Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Accommodations
Tuningi Safari Lodge
Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge
Kings Camp
April, May & 1 November - 15 December 2025 - INCLUDES A PAY FOR 6 NIGHTS, GET 2 NIGHTS FREE SPECIAL
- Per person sharing: ZAR 159,115
- NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*
- Solo traveller: Please enquire**
June - October 2025
- Per person sharing: ZAR 183,775
- NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*
- Solo traveller: ZAR 221,000
*A single supplement may apply for accommodation from the second single booking
**A solo supplement may apply for air and road transport if travelling solo
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