Departure from Durban:
Transfer from your hotel to Durban Airport
Scheduled Commercial flight from Durban to Nelspruit
Arrive at Nelspruit Airport and meet your Lodge Representatives
Guests are transferred to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and onto Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
More About the Sabi Sands Reserve
The most famous private game reserve of all. Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to South Africa's flagship Kruger National Park, offers a safari experience found nowhere else in the world. Game viewing possibilities are simply unparalleled, including the much sought after 'Big 5'. Add a fantastic range of luxury lodges suiting all tastes and a African dream safari is born. There are no fences between Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve, so wildlife roams freely in huge natural environment
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On arrival, make your way to the Main Lounge area for Welcome and Orientation Talk by the Lodge Management Team
- You will be introduced to your Banakele (Host) for the duration of stay
Check-in and enjoy Lunch at leisure
Enjoy some time simply relaxing at the pool side or in your room, taking in the bush surroundings.
Following afternoon high tea, set off with your ranger and tracker on the afternoon game drive.
Depart on an Afternoon Game Drive, in an open 4×4 safari vehicle
- Before setting out on your first game drive, the trained guide will ask you about your favourite wildlife species and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular animal or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals.
- While wildlife is the biggest draw-card for most travellers, the guide and tracker teams are also equipped with a wealth of knowledge about the area’s vegetation, including the traditional and medicinal uses of various plants. Birding enthusiasts can ask their guide to identify birds that are specific to the region as well as notable migrant species.
- Rangers will take care to position the vehicle to make the best possible use of the available light at wildlife sightings for that perfect photo.
- Game drives in the Sabi Sand are able to go off road in search of exceptional sightings, include the members of the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant)
Return to the lodge after sunset
You will have time to freshen up, before making your way to the Boma for Dinner
- Enjoy the barbeque-style dinner under African stars, around the camp fire
Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure
OVERNIGHT
NOTES on Afternoon Game Drives:
- After sunset there is a slight chill in the air. Be sure to take a light jacket with you on drive
- Your game vehicle will have fleece blankets and heated bean bags available to keep away the evening chill
- Afternoon game drives continue after dark, with a specially filtered spotlight used to illuminate wildlife that remains active at night.
Scheduled Commercial Flight from Cape Town to KMIA
Road transfer from Nelspruit to Lodge
Overnight accommodation at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, in sharing accommodation, on a Game Package
- Accommodation, selected beverages, 2 game drives daily, lodge-specific activities offered onsite
Enjoy light snacks at the lodge, after your Morning wake-up call
Depart from the lodge on your morning Game Drive, with your safari Ranger and Tracker
- This game drive is on average 3 hours in duration
- It celebrates and highlights the bush and animals, as they wake up to their day
- A morning Game Drive stop will be enjoyed, some time after sunrise
Return to the lodge and enjoy breakfast
The remainder of the day is spent at leisure at the lodge, at your own pace.
Optional activities include making use of the African Spa onsite (optional extra cost) or take in a Bush Walk from the lodge.
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More About Bush Walks
- Bush Walks are adjusted to your interests and fitness level, and can be orientated towards Fitness Hikes, Medicinal Walks, Tracking of Wildlife or an Introduction to the Small 5 animals of the bush.
- The bush takes on a completely different perspective when you are on foot. Each of your senses will be on full alert as you feel the grass and stones beneath your feet; touch the leathery leaves of trees you walk beneath; smell the musky scent of wild animals in the vicinity; taste the sweet grass of the veld; and hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone.
- Walks take place after breakfast and last approximately 1½ to 2 hours, depending on the fitness level of guests
- Walks are based on small group of up to 6 guests, due to safety reasons
- All walkers require closed shoes, trainers or hiking boots to partake in this activity
- Walks are restricted to mid-morning, to ensure guest comfort with regards to temperatures
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Lunch can be enjoyed at leisure at the lodge
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Meet in the Main Area of the Camp for a fabulous High Tea
After the sweet decadence of High Tea, set off on another game drive with your guiding team
- Enjoy an African sundowner, while watching the sun set. Then set off in search of the nocturnal species before heading back to the lodge
You will have time to refresh, before dinner is served at the Main Deck
Enjoy a custom Safari Food & Wine paired dinner, served at candle light at the Lodge
Your evening is spent at leisure
OVERNIGHT
A TYPICAL SAFARI DAY
05h30 : wake up call
06h30 : after coffee / tea and morning snack start of morning activity
09h30 : breakfast
10h00 - 15h00 : leisure time and lunch
15h00 : high tea
15h30 : second game activity
19h00 : back in the lodge and dinner
21h00 : coffee and drinks, leisure time
22h00 : end of your day in the African bush.
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NOTES on Morning Game Drives
- After sunrise, the African Bush becomes alive. It is recommended that you wear layered clothing in neutral tones: ensuring a more comfortable drive, once the temperatures have risen after sunrise and the insects move around
- Your game vehicle will have fleece blankets available to keep away the early morning chill
Overnight accommodation at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, in sharing accommodation, on a Game Package
- Accommodation, selected beverages, 2 game drives daily, lodge-specific activities offered onsite
Depart from the lodge on your morning Game Drive
- Today it is recommended that all guests join on the drive
On route back to the Camp, your Guiding team will divert and stop in a remote location in the reserve, for a Bush Breakfast (weather permitting)
After breakfast, make your way back to the lodge and enjoy the remainder of the morning at leisure
Lunch can be enjoyed at leisure at the lodge amp at your own pace
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After High Tea, depart on the Afternoon Game Drive
Return to the lodge in the early evening and refresh before dinner is served at the lodge
Your evening can be quiet - enjoying the sounds of the African Bush
Evening at leisure
OVERNIGHT
Overnight accommodation at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, in sharing accommodation, on a Game Package
- Accommodation, selected beverages, 2 game drives daily, lodge-specific activities offered onsite
Enjoy breakfast at leisure, after the morning game drive
Check-out and meet your ranger at the lodge foyer
Guests make their way to KMIA (Nelspruit Airport) Airport
Departure from the Sabi Sands Region:
Scheduled Commercial flight from KMIA to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg or back to Durban Airport.
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BON VOYAGE!
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Scheduled Commercial Flight from KMIA to Johannesburg or Durban Airport
