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مضيفون ومشغلون موثقون وجهات وتجارب أفريقية فاخرة احجز الآن أو اطلب عرضاً مخصصاً
5-Day Essential Kruger Safari - Fully Inclusive

Accra, South Africa

5-Day Essential Kruger Safari - Fully Inclusive

5.0 / 5 · 533 reviews Offered by Pembury Tours 5-Day

Overview

This tour is the ultimate Kruger National Park combination allowing you to spend two nights in the Timbavati Game Reserve and two nights in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Each area offers unique wildlife sightings and differing terrain. This tour is based on 4 star accommodation and can easily be upgraded to 5 star options should you wish.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Hoedspruit to Hoedspruit (Hoedspruit)

Via Timbavati NR, Sabi Sands

Country & park

South Africa

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)

Accommodation

Motswari Game Lodge - Luxury+ lodge inside Motswari GR (Timbavati NR) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

ZAR

5-Day Essential Kruger Safari - Fully Inclusive
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Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Dec 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026 n/a* ZAR R 60,481 ZAR
Dec 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 67,992 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children of all ages.

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Route

Tour route map
country South Africa
Start Hoedspruit (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 3-4 Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)
End Hoedspruit (Hoedspruit) (Day 5)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Motswari Game Lodge

Day 1-2

Motswari Game Lodge

Luxury+ lodge inside Motswari GR (Timbavati NR) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Arathusa Safari Lodge

Day 3-4

Arathusa Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Timbavati Nature Reserve

Day 1

Timbavati Nature Reserve

You'll be met at Hoedspruit Airport and transferred by road to the Timbavati Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. You will have time to settle in at your lodge before you set off for the afternoon game drive. The transfer time from Hoedspruit to Timbavati is approximately 1 hour. The Timbavati forms part of the 2 million hectare Greater Kruger National Park and shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park. You'll track the Big Five and other game on open 4x4 game viewing vehicles during the day, evening and into the night, in the company of an armed ranger and local Shangaan tracker. Bird viewing is spectacular, with over 360 recorded species including various eagles, vultures, kingfishers, woodpeckers, buzzards, herons, egrets, owls and weavers. The Timbavati is also home to the world-famous “White Lions of Timbavati”. At most lodges, safari walks with an armed guide are also part of your exhilarating game viewing experience. Luxury+ lodge located inside Motswari GR (Timbavati NR) All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Motswari Game Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Motswari GR (Timbavati NR) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Day 3

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

After your morning game drive, you are transferred southwards to your game lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve, also part of Greater Kruger. There is time to check in before you depart on your afternoon game drive. The transfer time from Timbavati to Sabi Sand is approximately 3 hours Forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Reserve has no fences and the wildlife is able to cross freely between the Sabi Sands and the rest of the Greater Kruger National Park. Close encounters are guaranteed as the animals are not threatened by the presence of vehicles thanks to sound conservation management policies. Safaris are led by experienced rangers coupled with local Shangaan trackers. Exceptional sightings of leopard (usually the most elusive of cats), lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo during 4x4 open vehicle game drives (morning and evening/night). At most lodges, safari walks with an armed guide are also part of your exhilarating game viewing experience. Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Arathusa Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Departure

Day 5

Departure

On this morning, you will enjoy your last game drive before bidding farewell to this African wonderland. You are transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg where you catch your international flight home. Transfer time from Sabi Sand to Hoedspruit Airport is approximately 2 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Drinks

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Hoedspruit
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Eastgate Airport (HDS - Check price) in Hoedspruit
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Pembury Tours

5.0 operator rating 533 reviews

We are extremely proud to have one of the highest rankings on SafariBookings (out of 347 client reviews, we have 346 5-star reviews and 1 4-star review). Since our establishment in 1996, Pembury Tours has emerged as one of the leading tour operators covering Southern & Eastern Africa. We have a culture that genuinely aims to "exceed expectations". Our commitment to service, together with our knowledge & passion for Africa, ensures that our clients have memorable, seamless & hassle-free holidays.

Office In

South Africa

Size

20-50 employees (Founded in 1996)

Member Of

Southern Africa Tourism Services Association

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
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Excellent tour operator delivering seamless, stress-free travel.

We had an absolutely brilliant trip to South Africa and I can’t recommend Tammy from Pembury Tours highly enough. From the very beginning, the advice and planning were outstanding and the entire holiday was put together seamlessly by them - from flights, to hotels, to the hire car and everything in between. The whole experience from the safari to the drive along the beautiful Garden Route was unforgettable. Every hotel we stayed in was unique, welcoming and exceptional. It honestly felt like each stop could have been a destination in itself. Throughout the trip everything ran smoothly and all the information provided beforehand made things incredibly easy for us. A real highlight was the Travel Portal, which beautifully documented every part of the trip. It contained everything we needed in one place, along with a wealth of useful information about South Africa from safety advice, to tipping guidance, and suggestions for activities and attractions. What really stood out was how stress-free the entire experience was. All the hard work had clearly been taken care of, which meant we could simply relax and enjoy every moment. It was a truly memorable trip from start to finish and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

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Simon · United Kingdom

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Excellent

Kerry Ririe at Pembury Tours and I go back years and I have used them whenever I am planning a trip to Southern Africa to visit family and friends. We are not the easiest customer often choosing our own destinations with high demand. Kerry is exceptionally informative and helpful making the process seem so seamless. I can highly recommend Pembury Tours.

Illya Shackell · Australia

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Pembury Tours crafted a personalised, seamless, and unforgettable African travel experiences with ex

Our honeymoon, planned by Gail and Pembury Tours, was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was perfectly curated, allowing us to fully relax and soak in every magical moment. We had the absolute privilege of experiencing the breathtaking Okavango Delta in Botswana, followed by the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each destination was unique and unforgettable, and the seamless transitions between locations made the entire journey stress-free and enjoyable. Gail truly went above and beyond in every aspect of the planning. Her attention to detail, care, and dedication ensured that our honeymoon exceeded all expectations. It was clear that she put so much thought into creating a once in a lifetime experience for us. We cannot recommend Gail and Pembury Tours enough. If you are looking for a perfectly planned, unforgettable travel experience, they are the team to trust. We will most definitely be using them again in the future!

The Groblers · South Africa

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Absolutely superb service!

Susan was recommended to us by a friend of a friend, and I am *so* grateful she was! We were planning a trip to South Africa, and were overwhelmed by choices and really unsure how to choose between them. Susan gave us excellent advice and made some superb recommendations, from which we picked Umlani Bush Camp from the Timbavati reserve. Susan took care of all the arrangements, and sent us a super useful itinerary and travel guide, which we relied upon heavily throughout our South African adventure. She also helped us find a hotel in Johannesburg and gave us really good advice about building our itinerary there. We had the most magical four nights at Umlani. It was everything Susan had said, and more. And she was available on email and WhatsApp throughout the period leading up to our stay and during it. We were confident that we were well informed, well supported and enthusiastically cared for. Susan helped us build a really special holiday, the memories of which will last a lifetime. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan to anyone wanting to book a safari - or indeed any element of a holiday in South Africa. Pembury Tours are excellent value for money, superb communicators and deliver all they promise.

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Vicki Stott · United Kingdom

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Motswari Game Lodge - Luxury+ lodge inside Motswari GR (Timbavati NR) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Hoedspruit

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Pembury Tours, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Pembury Tours.

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