3 nights at Simbambili, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
3 nights at Pezulu Tree House, Guernsey Nature Reserve, South Africa
3 nights at Motswari, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
Days 1 to 3:
Your safari starts at Tambo airport (Johannesburg International Airport) with an internal flight to Hoedspruit (heart of the Private Game Reserves). You will then be transferred via road (2 hours approximately) to your first destination: Simbabili for a 3 night-stay in the incredible Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger Park. Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With its Morroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole.
This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular Leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life. With the Lodge accommodating a maximum of 16
guests, public areas carefully designed to resemble hospitality akin to a comfortable home with specially prepared meals and venues for entertaining and relaxation.
Days 4 to 6:
After a last game drive, you will be transferred via car to your next safari destination, Pezulu Tree House, in Guernsey Natural Reserve for an other 3 nights stay. Pezulu is a small, exclusive Tree House Game Lodge situated in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa, only forty minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. The Lodge comprises of seven unique thatch and reed tree houses, accommodating a maximum of sixteen people. Each unit has been built to blend with the environment whilst maintaining an element of luxury. No nails have been knocked into the trees, rather the units have been built around the trees, resulting in huge branches which are still growing, passing through the tree houses.
Pezulu is the ideal place to escape from today’s hectic world and enjoy the tranquility of the unspoilt African bush. Early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles with our knowledgeable rangers. You can also relax at our magnificent rock swimming pool, enjoy a sundowner at our superb lookout point or have a drink in our original treetop bar. Dinner is served in a traditional African style around a log fire in our outdoor boma. Pezulu is perfectly situated in a beautiful setting close to numerous attractions like the fascinating Kruger Park, the spectacular Panorama Route as well as interesting animal rehabilitation centres.
Included in your safari, a full day trip to the famous Panorama route with lunch.
Days 7 to 9:
An other road transfer will bring you to the Timbavati Nature Reserve for an other 3 night-stay at Motswari. Timbavati is well known for the Big Five and the incredible white lions. Open to the Kruger National Park and playing host to Africa's Big Five is Motswari Private Game Reserve. One of South Africa's jewels nestled within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, this family-owned and operated four-star luxury safari lodge prides itself on its warm atmosphere and luxurious African safari lodge accommodation. The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendor of an African sunset at this traditional African safari lodge.
The understated luxury of this traditional, vintage bush lodge promises an authentic African safari experience and luxury bush accommodation to all of its visitors from the world over. The 150 square kilometers that make up the reserve are part of the greater Kruger Park and guests will be treated to wildlife in their natural habitats as part of their unforgettable wildlife experience of Southern Africa. Ideally situated and exclusive, Motswari Private Game Reserve and African bush lodge accommodation holds the best of everything for the traveler to the untamed majesty that is Africa.
Day 10:
You safari ends in Johannesburg after a final car transfer to Hoedspruit airport and an internal flight to Tambo airport.