Safari in South Africa - 8 days

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SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI Go in search of the Big Five on safari in South Africa, visiting the exceptionally beautiful Entabeni Reserve in the UNESCO Listed Waterberg Biosphere and Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem within the world famous Greater Kruger. Stay in luxury en suite tents, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, bush walks and a whole h...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Pretoria - Enjoy a half day tour of the capital including the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings
    • Zebra Country Lodge - Explore the beautiful bushveld setting of the lodge on a nature walk and visit the Reptile Centre
    • Waterberg Biosphere - Enjoy a three night stay at a luxury safari camp in the magnificent Entabeni Reserve, part of beautiful UNESCO-Listed Waterberg Biosphere
    • Entabeni Reserve - Encounter incredible wildlife and spectacular scenery on morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks
    • Greater Kruger - Spend three nights at a luxury tented safari camp in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem which borders Kruger National Park
    • Manyeleti Private Game Reserve - Go in search of the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives
    • Soweto - Learn about the rich history of South Africa's most famous township on a brief tour

What's this trip about?

    SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI Go in search of the Big Five on safari in South Africa, visiting the exceptionally beautiful Entabeni Reserve in the UNESCO Listed Waterberg Biosphere and Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem within the world famous Greater Kruger. Stay in luxury en suite tents, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, bush walks and a whole host of optional activities on this 8 day family-friendly safari.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 6 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Johannesburg

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 6

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners (including a Boma Dinner at Ranger Camp)
    • 1 night at Zebra Lodge in a standard room, half board
    • 3 nights at Honeyguide Ranger Camp in a permanent en suite tent, full board plus activities
    • 3 nights at Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp in a permanent en suite tent, full board plus activities
    • OR Tambo International Airport group arrival transfer on day 1 and group departure transfer on day 8
    • Half Day Pretoria City Tour, including a visit to Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings
    • Zebra Lodge - Afternoon Nature Walk and visit to the Reptile Centre
    • Honeyguide Ranger Camp - morning and afternoon game drives in the Waterberg Biophere
    • Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp - morning and afternoon game drives in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
    • Brief Soweto Tour, including Nelson Mandela Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Soweto Township
    • Transfers in a luxury vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide
    • Applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Johannesburg

Johannesburg - Pretoria. Arriving into OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg this morning, you will be met by your driver guide and transferred with other members of the group to Zebra Country Lodge 85 km away. Set on a 400-hectare reserve with a variety of A...

Day : 2 The Waterberg Biosphere

Pretoria - Entabeni Reserve. After a leisurely breakfast embark on a nature walk and visit the Reptile Center. On the walk, we have the opportunity of come up close to some of South Africa’s amazing wildlife including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and antelope. Returning...

Day : 3-4 Entabeni game drives

For the next two days enjoy the daily activities included at Honeyguide Ranger Camp. It's an early wake up to the sound of beating traditional drums and tea / coffee is served at your tent before meeting in reception for the morning game drive. Go in search of wildlif...

Day : 5 Greater Kruger National Park

Entabeni Reserve - Manyeleti Game Reserve. Enjoy a final morning game drive in Entabeni Reserve and breakfast before checking out and bidding farewell to Honeyguide Ranger Camp. It's a longer drive today as we travel on to Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp in Manyeleti Priva...

Day : 6-7 Manyeleti Private Game Reserve

For the next two days enjoy the daily activities included at Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp. Wake up early to go in search of the Big Five on a morning game drive in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve. Return to the camp for breakfast before heading out on a morning Bush Walk...

Day : 8 Johannesburg

Manyeleti Game Reserve - Soweto - Johannesburg. After a tasty breakfast check out and begin the long drive back to OR Tambo International Airport, with a brief visit to Soweto. In Soweto stop at a local restaurant for a light lunch (own account) before enjoying a tour...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $885
Price per day$111
Last Updated: 1/6/2025
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16 Dec 2025
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$2,245

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. If you wish to travel on a date that is not listed please contact us for a private tour price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Community Levy of ZAR 75.00 per person per stay at Honeyguide Ranger Camp
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Items of a personal nature and optional activities

Accommodation

Mid range lodge and luxury tents
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
This is a family friendly safari suitable for children aged 6 and over. Ranger Camp does not allow children under 6 year's old on game drives and children under the age of 16 over over 60 cannot go on Bush Walks at Khoko Moya. Child rate applicable to 6-12yrs sharing a room.
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