5-Day Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari – Tented Camp Adventure
Experience the ultimate Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari with this 5-day tented camp safari that blends affordability, adventure, and authentic African wilderness. Enjoy semi-luxury tented accommodation in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve and explore both this premier private reserve and the world-famous Kruger National Park. With expert guides, thrilling open 4×4 game drives, and unforgettable bush walks, this is the perfect budget-friendly safari in South Africa’s Greater Kruger Park region.
Quick Safari Highlights
- Stay in a unique tented safari camp inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve
- Experience the Big Five on guided game drives in Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park
- Enjoy a thrilling walking safari in Sabi Sands with armed rangers
- Choose from standard, luxury, or superior tented suites to suit your budget
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sands – Your Safari Begins
Your Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari kicks off with a morning transfer from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg to the private tented safari camp in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Nestled in indigenous woodland, your semi-luxury tented suite offers an authentic bush setting. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Big Five territory of Sabi Sands, followed by a hearty dinner around the campfire.
Meals: Dinner
Included Activity: Sunset game drive in Sabi Sands
Day 2: Full-Day Kruger Safari – Big Five Territory
Rise early for a full-day safari adventure in Kruger National Park. Enter the park through Paul Kruger Gate and spend the day tracking wildlife from an open 4×4 safari vehicle. Stops include Kruger camps for breakfast and lunch, plus scenic viewpoints. Return to Sabi Sands in the late afternoon to relax around the fire and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Packed Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activity: Full-day Kruger Safari
Day 3: Game Drives & Walking Safari in Sabi Sands
Start the day with an exciting morning game drive in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, known for its up-close wildlife encounters. After breakfast, set off on a guided bush walk led by an armed ranger to explore the ecosystem on foot. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive in this iconic Big Five reserve before dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives, Walking Safari in Sabi Sands
Day 4: Another Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Another day dedicated to exploring the vast Kruger National Park on open vehicle game drives. Search for Africa’s famous wildlife with your expert guide while enjoying scenic stops and rest breaks. In the evening, return to the Sabi Sands tented lodge for a well-deserved dinner and a relaxing night in the bush.
Meals: Packed Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activity: Full-day Kruger Safari
Day 5: Final Game Drive & Return to Johannesburg
Enjoy one last early morning game drive in Sabi Sands before breakfast. Then, it’s time to bid farewell to the bush as you transfer back to Johannesburg. Your Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari concludes in the late afternoon with drop-off at OR Tambo Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activity: Morning Game Drive in Sabi Sands
About the Tented Safari Camp in Sabi Sands
This affordable safari camp in southern Sabi Sands offers a peaceful retreat in the bush. With just six Meru-style tents, it provides an intimate safari experience. The camp includes a treehouse-style lodge, open-air boma, pool, and wooden viewing decks for prime wildlife spotting. Enjoy modern comforts while staying immersed in nature.
Tented Accommodation Options
- Standard Tents: Spacious walk-in tents with en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and twin or king beds.
- Luxury Tent (Leadwood): Secluded with a king bed, outdoor shower, bathtub, and space for one child.
- Superior Tented Suite (Monkey Thorn): Private suite for families, with king bed, twin beds, lounge area, and full en-suite bathroom.
Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari Activities
- 4 game drives in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
- 2 full-day safaris in Kruger National Park
- Guided bush walk with an armed ranger
- Highly experienced safari guides for optimal wildlife viewing and photography
- All game drives in open 4×4 vehicles for immersive safari experiences
Why Choose Sabi Sands Game Reserve?
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is South Africa’s top private game reserve, renowned for its incredible leopard sightings and Big Five encounters. It spans 65,000 hectares and shares unfenced borders with Kruger Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely.
- Unparalleled Big Five sightings
- Fewer vehicles per sighting for intimate encounters
- Oldest private reserve in South Africa
- Part of the Greater Kruger Park ecosystem
Good to Know
- Children aged 5+ are welcome
- Safari operates year-round, with slight seasonal variations in activity times
- Pre- and post-safari lodge accommodation near OR Tambo Airport available on request
- Rates vary depending on tent selection – inquire for pricing
Book this 5-day Sabi Sands & Kruger Safari today for an unforgettable adventure through South Africa’s most iconic wildlife areas.