Greater Kruger · Sabi Sands Game Reserve
A family-friendly fly-in Big Five safari in the Sabi Sands, known for its leopard sightings.
In the Sabi Sands Game Reserve
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This 4-day fly-in safari takes you from Johannesburg to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger, for three nights with all meals and two open-vehicle game drives a day.
The Sabi Sands is known for leopard sightings, and its private setting allows off-road driving and limited vehicle numbers at sightings. Rangers and trackers guide each drive in search of the Big Five. Sightings are never guaranteed.
The safari suits families and couples. Children can join family programmes at the lodge's Elefun Children's Centre, while adults can add a guided bush walk.
What this family fly-in safari offers.
Meet at OR Tambo International Airport
About 1 hour by air, then a short road transfer
Three nights; two game drives a day
Return flight on day 4
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Meet your Kruger Safari Africa representative at OR Tambo International Airport and fly to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by a road transfer to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.
In the afternoon, head out on your first Big Five game drive in the Sabi Sands, then enjoy a traditional bush dinner in the lodge boma.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (full board)
Start with early morning coffee before a sunrise game drive, then return for breakfast at the lodge. Spend midday relaxing by the pool, while children can join family activities at the Elefun Children's Centre.
The afternoon open-vehicle game drive includes sundowner drinks overlooking the bushveld, followed by dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
The morning game drive focuses on tracking predators such as lion and leopard. Adults can join an optional guided bush walk (age limits apply).
At midday, relax or book a spa treatment (extra cost) while children take part in family programmes at the Elefun Centre. After an afternoon game drive with your ranger and tracker, enjoy a bush braai dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Enjoy a final early morning Big Five game drive and breakfast overlooking the bush, then transfer to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.
Meals: Breakfast
Rates depend on your travel dates, group size and room type. Send us your dates and we will confirm the rate for this safari.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger, a short transfer from Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
The lodge offers family safari suites, a pool, a spa, a boma for traditional dinners and the Elefun Children's Centre, which runs family programmes during the day.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem.
You fly from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, about an hour in the air, followed by a short transfer to the lodge.
Yes, the lodge has family safari suites and the Elefun Children's Centre, which runs family programmes.
You may see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), along with cheetah, wild dog, giraffe and many bird species. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Yes, two open-vehicle game drives a day are included, led by experienced rangers and trackers.
The Sabi Sands is a private reserve known for leopard sightings, with limited vehicle numbers at sightings and off-road driving for closer encounters.
The dry season from May to October is best for wildlife viewing. The green season from November to April brings lush landscapes, migratory birds and newborn animals.
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Return flights Johannesburg–Skukuza or KMIA and road transfers to the lodge included; Cape Town connection to confirm
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Return economy flights Cape Town–Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and return road transfers between MQP and the lodge included
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Return flights from Johannesburg and road transfers to Inyati included (to confirm)
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