Sabi Sand Big Five Luxury Safari
The world's best leopard sightings in South Africa's premier private game reserve
Tour Overview
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is widely regarded as the finest Big Five safari destination in Africa. Sharing an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, this collection of private reserves offers exceptional wildlife viewing with the added luxury of exclusive traversing rights and limited vehicle numbers. Sabi Sand is world-famous for its leopard sightings, with habituated cats that allow incredibly close encounters. The reserve's luxury lodges rank among Africa's finest, with private plunge pools, gourmet cuisine, and personal butler service. This is the gold standard of the African safari experience.
Your Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly to the Lowveld and transfer to your luxury lodge in the Sabi Sand. Settle in and enjoy high tea. Afternoon game drive and sundowner in the bush.
Tonight's Stay
Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge
Pre-dawn game drive following the trackers to locate the resident leopards. Sabi Sand's habituated cats allow extraordinary close-up photography. Afternoon bush walk with an armed ranger.
Tonight's Stay
Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge
Full day dedicated to finding all Big Five. Morning off-road tracking of lion prides. Afternoon searching for rhino and buffalo. Night drive for spotted hyena and African wild cat.
Tonight's Stay
Sabi Sand Luxury Lodge
Final pre-dawn game drive with last chances for photography. Brunch at the lodge before transfer to the airstrip.
4 Days of Unforgettable Moments
11 curated activities across your journey
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- All game drives & bush walks
- Reserve fees
- Luxury lodge accommodation
- All gourmet meals & premium drinks
- Transfers from airstrip
- Laundry service
- Night drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Flights to Skukuza/KMIA
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Spa treatments
How to Get There
Fly to Skukuza Airport or KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga) from Johannesburg (1.5 hours). Lodge transfer provided.
Best Time to Visit
May-September (dry season) for best game viewing. June-August for cooler temperatures. Year-round for leopard sightings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$520
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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