Day 1: Hoedspruit

Kick off your journey with a 07:00 shuttle from OR Tambo International Airport to Rafiki Bush Lodge in Hoedspruit. Arrive by midday for a delicious lunch (at your own cost) at 12:30, followed by check-in at 14:00.

At 15:00, head out on a thrilling 3-hour sunset drive through Tshukudu Private Game Reserve, a private sanctuary teeming with rhinos, lions, and cheetahs. Sip sundowners as the African sky blazes with golden hues.

Return for a hearty, home-cooked dinner at 18:30, surrounded by the lodge’s cozy ambiance.

Activities and Services

Airport pick up

Afternoon

3-Hour sunset game drive

Included

  • Airport pick up
  • Transfers
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Dinner

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Day 2: Hoedspruit

Rise at 05:00 for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Satara and Orpen regions, renowned for their lion prides and Big 5 sightings. Traverse the vibrant bushveld in an open vehicle, with bottled water provided.

From elephants lumbering across the savanna to leopards lounging in trees, every moment is electrifying. Return to Rafiki for a flavorful dinner and a restful night in your stylish room.

Activities and Services

Full Day Kruger Park Game Drive

Included

  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Full Day Kruger Park Game Drive

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

Day 3: End of Itinerary

Enjoy a leisurely morning at Rafiki, lounging by the pool or soaking in the bushveld views from your patio. For an extra thrill, opt for a 3-hour sunrise safari (R1350 extra) to witness the bush awaken.

After a wholesome breakfast, board the shuttle back to OR Tambo, arriving between 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM, with memories of an incredible adventure.

Activities and Services

Airport transfer

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfer

Excluded

  • Personal purchases
  • Lunch & dinner
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities
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