• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included

Sensational Big 5 South Africa safari with Kruger National Park

  • Other
  • 8, 9 or 10 nights
  • South Africa
price from £ 1,629.00 per person
  • total price from £ 3,258.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults
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Enjoy nature and sunshine on a bucket-list South Africa safari, including meals, flights, transfers, shared game drives, and a comfort lodge

Embark on a bucket-list safari adventure in South Africa, and watch the sun rise and fall over the endless African savannah as you search for rhinos, lions, elephant, leopard and more. Start your journey in Johannesburg before heading to the natural wilderness of the Moholoholo Forest Camp on the banks of the Blyde River. During your stay, you'll head out on multiple game drives, including a full day exploring the Kruger National Park with an experienced ranger. From elephants and lions to zebras and warthogs, see some of the world's most fascinating animals up close and running free in their natural habitat - all from your open top safari jeep, with spacious and airy accommodation for comfort and safety. With transport, meals, shared game drives, a South African bush walk and more included, the hardest decision you'll have to make is when to go.

Included
  • Eight-night South Africa tour, including Kruger National Park

  • Full-board basis on days 2-7 (excluding drinks)

  • Half-board basis on day 8

  • Day 3: Morning safari in the Moholoholo area

  • Day 3: Visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Center (eight-night stays only)

  • Day 4: Full-day safari in Kruger National Park

  • Day 6: Bush Safari on the Walk in the Moholoholo Area

  • Day 7: Afternoon safari in Moholoholo Reserve and barbecue night (eight-night stays only)

  • Experienced rangers/guides during the safaris

  • Admission fees for Kruger National Park

  • Please note that the game drives on this tour are in small groups with a maximum of 6 people

  • Return flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Johannesburg

  • All transfers between the airport and accommodation at Moholoholo Reserve

Trip details

Day 1: Johannesburg

Welcome to your sensational safari in South Africa! Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Settle in to your comfortable surroundings and the warm climate and take some time to relax and recuperate after a long journey. Spend the day enjoying the s…

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Airport Tower Lodge

Day 2-7: Kruger National Park & Moholoholo

On Day 2, you'll be picked up with a transfer after an early breakfast and head into the wild. Travelling 460 kilometres through captivating South African landscapes, you will arrive at your authentic forest camp in the afternoon. Get acquainted with the beautiful natural surroundings, enjoy your i…

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Moholoholo Forest Camp  or similar

Day 8: Johannesburg

On Day 8 you'll be picked up at the lodge and taken back to Johannesburg after breakfast. Upon arrival in the late afternoon, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun! Enjoy another included two-course meal in the evening, looking back on an incredible week discoverin…

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Airport Tower Lodge
Optional Excursions

Optional excursions are available for the eight-night tour option to make your trip even more spectacular. All excursions can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all practical information before departure.

• Day 5: Full-day Safari in Kruger National Park •

Are there any of 'The Big Five' you haven't crossed off the list yet? Then look forward to a full-day safari in Kruger National Park. At a leisurely pace you will be driven through the park in an open four-wheel drive, and along the way you will stop at a peaceful, scenic place where you can enjoy a picnic breakfast. The tour starts at 05.00-05.30 and includes transport, entrance fees, guide and picnic breakfast.

• Day 5: Full-day Panorama Route tour •

Take a full day trip along the Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga province. Along the way, you pass spectacular landscapes, including the quaint rock formations of the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve's viewpoint 'God's Window', where you get a magnificent view of canyons and waterfalls. You also visit the former gold mining village, Pilgrim's Rest, which is rich in history and culture. The tour starts at 08:00 and includes transport and guide.

• Day 9: Half-day excursion to Soweto •

Here you will take a history-filled 4 hour tour through the southwestern township and urban area where Apartheid has its roots. You also pass the Mandela House Museum and other stops of political importance. The tour starts at 08:00 and includes transport, guide and entrance fees (please note that this excursion can only be completed if it suits your flight times).

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Excluded
  • Drinks with meals in Johannesburg
Buy now, pay the rest later

If you book this deal before 35 days of your departure, you can choose to pay in parts. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus the booking fee and travel and/or cancellation insurance (when applicable). You will find the payment amounts and deadlines to pay every installment at the last step of the booking process.

Additional Information
Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking.

Secret Escapes Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under number 07026107, registered office 120 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom.© Secret Escapes 2021

Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Tour occupancy

Max 2 people for eight nights at Moholoholo Lodge

Single supplement

The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process.

Children's discount

Based on two full-paying adults per room, travellers will receive a discount on hotel stays for children 12 years and younger. This is dependent on the chosen travel period and whether the child sleeps in a separate bed. Infants aged 2 and under receive free accommodation.

Children & travel

Accompanied children under the age of 18 are required to present a valid passport upon arrival.

Infant bed

Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Passport

Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in South Africa. Your passport should have at least 2 blank pages when you present it at immigration. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website.

Visa

For travel in South Africa, British citizens do not need a visa.

Vaccinations

All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to South Africa include Diphtheria; Hepatitis A. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information.

Currency

The national currency of South Africa is South African Rand (ZAR).

Group travel

During this trip, transport and excursions may be in groups of international travellers.

Travel schedule

The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Quality standards

Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe.

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.

Return airport transfer

At the airport in Johannesburg, your driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your names. Transport between the airport and the hotel can be a group transport with other travellers. You will receive more information about the transport along with your travel documents.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Extra flight nights

Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit

Shared game drives

Please note, game drives are not private, and will be shared with no more than six people.