Day 1: Hoedspruit

Take a morning flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport, (flight included, quoted at a fixed rate but may vary at time of booking). Upon arrival, transfer to Ivory Moon Lodge and check into your luxurious accommodation.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at 13:30. At 15:00, set out on a 3-hour sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve with sundowners and snacks. Return to Ivory Moon Lodge between 19:00–19:30 for dinner. Overnight: Ivory Moon Lodge (lunch and dinner included)

Activities and Services

Airport pick up

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Flight to Hoedspruit Airport
  • Airport pick up
  • Transfers
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Lunch & dinner

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Activities mentioned as optional

Day 2: Hoedspruit

Your day begins at 05:00 with a departure for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, celebrated for its high lion concentrations and remarkable Big 5 sightings, with bottled water and a packed breakfast provided.

In the afternoon, return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a restful evening and a delightful dinner.

Activities and Services

Full Day Kruger Park Game Drive

Included

  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Full Day Kruger Park Game Drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Activities mentioned as optional

Day 3: Hoedspruit

Between 08:20 and 08:40, set out for a full-day Panorama Route tour, where international travelers will be captivated by the awe-inspiring Drakensberg escarpment, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas of Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window—natural wonders that showcase South Africa’s dramatic landscapes.

At 16:30, return to Ivory Moon Lodge to unwind around a crackling fire, soaking in the serene ambiance of the African bush as the sun sets over the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

At 18:30, savor an early dinner featuring authentic South African cuisine crafted by our 5-star chef, bursting with vibrant flavors that celebrate the region’s culinary heritage.

At 19:30, head out for an exhilarating 1-hour night drive through the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in an open safari vehicle equipped with a high-powered spotlight, illuminating the African night.

Search for nocturnal wonders like playful bush babies, curious porcupines, elusive leopards, and cackling hyenas, with abundant plains game adding to the spectacle.

By 21:00, return to the lodge for one last toast around the fire, sipping creamy Amarula liqueur as the sounds of the wild serenade you into the night, creating memories to cherish forever.

Activities and Services

Evening

1-Hour night drive

Included

  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Panorama Route tour
  • Night drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Activities mentioned as optional

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Start your final day at 06:00 with an unforgettable 1.5-hour guided bushwalk in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, a must-do for international travelers seeking an intimate connection with Africa’s wild heart.

Led by expert guides, this thrilling adventure allows you to explore the bush on foot, pausing to marvel at delicate insects, vibrant trees, and fascinating plants that form the vibrant ecosystem, details often missed on game drives.

Encounter plains game like zebras, impala, and kudu up close, while your guide shares captivating insights into tracks, flora, and the intricate balance of the wilderness, creating a truly enriching experience.

At 07:30, return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a final delicious breakfast on the viewing deck, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush, offering a moment to reflect on your extraordinary safari journey.

By 10:30, check out from the lodge in time for the shuttle back to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, arriving between 17:00 and 18:00.

Option: For guests preferring to fly back to Cape Town, flights can be arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in advance to organize. Breakfast included.

Option: Guests may opt to replace the bushwalk with a 3-hour sunrise safari in a Big 5 private reserve, arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in advance to organize.

Activities and Services

Morning

1.5-Hour guided bushwalk

Airport transfer

Included

  • Breakfast 
  • 1.5-Hour guided bushwalk
  • Airport transfer

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Activities mentioned as optional
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