Price for 5 Days Kruger National Park & Sabi Sands Safari – Big 5 Game Experience in South Africa / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone $3,741.86 per person when 2 persons Travel together $3,500 per person when 3 persons Travel together $3,300 per person when 4 persons Travel together $3,200 per person when 5 persons Travel together $3,100 per person when 6+ persons Travel together $ 3,000
5 Days Kruger National Park & Sabi Sands Safari – Big 5 Game Experience in South Africa
Overview
This 5-day safari adventure takes you to the heart of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations—Kruger National Park and the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Combining the vast, game-rich wilderness of Kruger with the private luxury and exceptional predator sightings of Sabi Sands, this itinerary offers one of the best chances to see the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) up close.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives led by expert rangers, stay in handpicked mid-range or luxury lodges, and immerse yourself in Africa’s natural beauty and untamed spirit. This safari is perfect for both first-timers and seasoned wildlife lovers looking for a premium and intimate experience.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Arrive at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport or drive from Johannesburg (optional transfer can be arranged). Enter the world-famous Kruger National Park and enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge inside Kruger National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring the park's vast landscapes on game drives. With luck, you'll encounter the Big 5 and more—cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and over 500 bird species. Your guide will share insights about the animals, ecology, and history of the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge inside Kruger National Park
After breakfast and a final morning drive in Kruger, you’ll head to the neighboring Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, famous for its up-close leopard encounters and off-road safaris. Arrive at your luxury lodge, enjoy lunch, and head out for an exciting evening game drive with sundowners.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Enjoy both morning and late afternoon game drives in Sabi Sands, where animals roam freely between the reserve and Kruger. Track leopards, lions, rhinos, and wild dogs. Optional bush walks or spa treatments can also be arranged. Evening drives often reveal nocturnal species.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Enjoy one last early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After checkout, you'll be transferred to the airport or driven back to Johannesburg, marking the end of an unforgettable South African safari.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- All park and reserve entrance fees
- 4 nights’ accommodation (Kruger and Sabi Sands)
- Full-board meals as per itinerary
- Daily game drives (shared or private depending on package)
- Professional English-speaking ranger and tracker
- Transfers between Kruger and Sabi Sands
- Airport transfers to/from Kruger (if selected)
The Cost Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, tips, souvenirs)
- Optional activities (bush walks, spa treatments, etc.)