Kruger Sabi Sand Safari

Early check out, transfer to airport and fly from Cape Town to KMIA airport. Here you will be collected and transferred to the Lodge by road. Check in and settle in to the lodge. Tea followed by an afternoon game drive..your first chance to spot some of the Big Five and all sorts of amazing wildlife. Keep em peeled and enjoy! We will enjoy sundowner drinks outdoors at some point and then head back for  dinner back at the Lodge.

Today an early start will take you on a dawn game drive. Then a brunch back at the lodge and relaxing during the day. Regroup for tea and afternoon game drive. Dinner in the Boma tonight.  

One of the main aims of going on safari is to go on a game drive. On game drivesyou are able to get a lot closer to big game. The animals are generally habituated to the vehicle. This means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables to you to get within five to 10 metres of the large animals – and safely! All game drives are conducted in open 4 x 4 Landrovers. No roof allows you 360 degree views, perfect for wonderful photographic and video opportunities.

Two game drives are offered per day. On the morning drive there is a stop for coffee and on the afternoon drive you will stop for sundowners. After sundowners guests will get to experience a night drive. The night drives allow guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals not encountered during the day. During the night drives, your tracker uses a powerful spotlight to search for nocturnal animals. You can see a wide variety of animals not normally seen during the day, including leopards, hyenas, serval, porcupines, bush babies, genet cats and nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars.

For the more energetic, each day after breakfast there is the option of a morning bush walk. The walk is an opportunity to experience the bushveld at close quarters. All walking safaris are led by qualified rangers. They will explain the animal tracks and what animals passed through during the night, in addition to the sophistication of termite mounds and other interesting facets of the bush that go unnoticed on game drives. The chance to walk amongst wildlife allows you to fully immerse yourself in African smells and sounds.

Another terrible day in Africa! More safari, similar to yesterday. Dawn game drive. Brunch at the lodge and relax during the day. Tea and afternoon game drive/walk. Dinner at the Lodge. 

A typical day on safari at Umkumbe Safari Lodge:

Expert rangers will ensure that your safari experience is truly memorable. Each day begins with an early morning safari game drive. In the late afternoon guests head out on another game drive and return after dark, offering guests exhilarating night game drives as well! Optional bush walks are offered every day after breakfast/brunch.

05h30 Wake-up call

06h00 Coffee and a light breakfast

06h30 Depart on morning game drive

09h00 to 10h00 Return to lodge

10h30 Breakfast/Brunch

11h00 Optional bushwalk

14h00 Tea and a light lunch

16h00 Depart on afternoon game drive and night drive

19h00 to 20h00 Return to camp and drinks at the bar

A final game drive this morning, followed by breakfast and check out. Then transfer to KMIA airport for your flight back to Cape Town and connect with flight home. Hamba Kahle, Totsiens, Cheers, Go well!