Royal Morubisi and Siyela Safari (8 Days) RMT001

WEDNESDAY Your tour representative will meet you upon your arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and accompany you on the 3-hour journey to the malaria-free, Big 5 Kaingo Private Game Reserve. It is situated in the Waterberg region, one of the few UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserves on the planet and the world’s only savanna biosphere reserve. On arrival, a light lunch awaits at this traditional safari lodge, with its natural stone, thatched roofs, and unmistakable old-world African atmosphere. After settling in, set out on a sunset game drive and experience the changing beauty of the African bush as daylight fades into twilight, taking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness and its remarkable wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner, surrounded by the captivating sounds of the African night – an unforgettable end to your first day on safari.
Overnight: Royal Morubisi 5* or similar

THURSDAY Rising before dawn gives you the opportunity to see wildlife at its most active during the cool early morning hours.  Strong coffee and one of South Africa’s iconic snacks, homemade rusks, will be served to see you through your game drive until brunch. After brunch each day, you are free to laze around, go swimming, take a nap, or reserve one of the recommended activities. Later in the afternoon, enjoy High Tea before setting out on a sunset game drive. Return to the lodge as evening settles in and enjoy a delicious dinner to round off the day.
Overnight: Royal Morubisi 5* or similar

FRIDAY The iconic wild animals of Africa – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino – are at home in the malaria-free Kaingo Private Game Reserve, but so too are over 50 other mammal species and more than 350 species of birds. Also, Royal Morubisi is just 55 km from the centre of the Waterberg region and has the mighty Mokolo River weaving through its breathtaking landscapes. Daily sunrise and sunset game drives are the best way to experience the reserve’s spectacular scenery and extraordinary wildlife. Each game drive is unique and unpredictable. Sunset game drives include stopping for “Sundowners” as the sun sets and serves as an aperitif before dinner. As the African night settles in, look up at a southern sky filled with stars and glimmering constellations before enjoying dinner in the boma or perhaps out in the bush – a memorable ending to another day on safari.
Overnight: Royal Morubisi 5* or similar

SATURDAY Enjoy a healthy and filling breakfast at the lodge before your transfer to Siyela Private Game Lodge. Welcome to your home for the next four days. Nestled between the Blyde River Valley and Kruger National Park, Siyela Private Game Lodge shares an unfenced border with the park. After freshening up, set out on your first sunset game drive and discover the wildlife and landscapes of your new surroundings, before returning to the lodge for dinner and a well-earned night’s rest.
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SUNDAY Siyela Private Game Lodge is home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Other equally fascinating wildlife, such as the shy, spiral-horned nyala and the not-so-shy vervet monkeys, are just two of the myriad species that live within Siyela Private Game Lodge. It’s a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, not to mention twitchers. Apart from the four-legged creatures, there are 477 species of birds in the Greater Kruger area, from Little Grebes to Goliath Herons, Pink-backed Pelicans to Lappet-faced Vultures, as well as sparrowhawks, falcons and quail. After your sunrise game drive and breakfast, you will have the rest of the afternoon to relax. A delicious High Tea before your sunset game drive is the perfect introduction to life, both sophisticated and wild, at Siyela. You will have plenty of time to freshen up before dinner once you return to the lodge.
Overnight: Siyela Private Game Lodge or similar

MONDAY It has been said that even an hour in paradise is a rewarding experience. The same can be said of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuary, Kruger National Park. An hour may be rewarding, but a whole day can be an unforgettable experience. Our full-day Kruger safari offers an incredible overview of this iconic destination, with game viewing from an open safari vehicle providing one of Africa’s ultimate safari experiences. If the weather permits, return to the lodge for dinner in the outdoor boma, gathered around the fire beneath a star-filled African sky.
Overnight: Siyela Private Game Lodge or similar

TUESDAY Dawn in the African bush is special. There’s something magical about the air and the scent of the wild places. It holds the promise of something unexpected and memorable just around the corner. Early morning game drives offer the opportunity to see African wildlife at its most active, during the cool morning hours when the dew is still on the ground. Wildlife also stirs and hunts as the hot sun sets behind the jackalberry trees in the late afternoon, another excellent time for a game drive.

Here at Siyela, sunset game drives may continue into the night beneath a brilliant, star-studded sky. As darkness settles over the bush, the scent of the wild deepens, mingling with the warm perfume of dust, while the sounds of the wildlife become more noticeable. Powerful spotlights from the vehicle reveal a different side of the bush and the unusual nocturnal creatures that emerge after dark, including pangolins, aardwolves, civets and polecats. Noisy, adorable bushbabies, or galagos, leap from branch to branch as they forage for insects. An evening spent here, where the wild things are, somehow makes a delicious dinner all the more memorable.

Overnight: Siyela Private Game Lodge or similar

WEDNESDAY Your final morning at Siyela Private Game Lodge begins with one last sunrise game drive and another opportunity to experience the wildlife of the African bush. Savour the moment with coffee and muffins as the animals and birds welcome the new day. After breakfast, enjoy a short transfer to Hoedspruit Airport. There, check in for your flight home or continue onward to your next adventure.