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7-Day Kruger Private Reserves

Accra, South Africa

7-Day Kruger Private Reserves

5.0 / 5 · 143 reviews Offered by Safari Online 7-Day

Overview

Your destinations are the Klaserie and Sabi Sand Reserves adjoining Kruger Park. With 6 full days to look forward to, you'll enjoy exclusive sightings of the Big Five--lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo--as well as other classic animals like hippo, hyenas and warthogs. You'll enjoy morning and afternoon drives with a guide and tracker plus spot-lit evening drives that offer a great way to see Africa's nocturnal hunters. You'll also have guided walks, perfect for birding and bug collecting.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

7-Day

Route

Hoedspruit to Hoedspruit

Via Klaserie NR, Sabi Sands

Country & park

South Africa

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

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

Accommodation

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp - Luxury tented camp inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

ZAR

7-Day Kruger Private Reserves
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Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* ZAR R 80,300 ZAR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* ZAR R 89,100 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 8 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 who are 12 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country South Africa
Start Hoedspruit (Day 1)
Day 1-3 Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 4-7 Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)
End Hoedspruit (Day 7)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

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 select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp

Day 1-3

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp

Luxury tented camp inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Arathusa Safari Lodge

Day 4-6

Arathusa Safari Lodge

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

All Meals Included

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Day 7

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.

A Big Five Safari

Day 1

A Big Five Safari

Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport where you’ll be met and transferred to Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp in the Timbavati Reserve. Check in for 3 nights on a full-board basis with game drives and guided walks. Tucked away in the private Timbavati Reserve, this lodge likes to introduce you to the Big Five country. Sharing a fenceless border with the Kruger Park itself as well as the other legendary private reserves, Timbavati is where lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopards are all regularly sighted. Your expert guides lead walking safaris as well as day and later afternoon 4X4 drives in search of them. The camp consists of 4 luxurious and spacious en-suite safari-style tents, each overlooking a beautiful dam with amazing views of the Drakensberg Mountains beyond. The elegant intimate tented camp accommodates only 8 guests, which is an added attraction. Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Klaserie Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Thabamati Luxury Tented camp Luxury tented camp located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Discover the Sabi Sands

Day 4

Discover the Sabi Sands

You'll have a road transfer to Arathusa Safari Lodge in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Enjoy 3 nights in a waterhole-facing chalet on a full-board basis with game drives and guided walks. The journey is a 2.5-hour drive to the most famous of Kruger’s private reserves: the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Such a reputation is well-earned. Sabi Sand delivers Africa’s most reliable Big Five game viewing and is home to other sought-after animals such as wild dogs and cheetahs. Your hosts for the next three days are the friendly and helpful staff at Arathusa Safari Lodge; your setting is next to the well-frequented waterhole. The lodge is home to a swimming pool, a spa and a gym. Your activities are two drives a day plus spot-lit night drives and short guided walks. Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Arathusa Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Your Journey Ends

Day 7

Your Journey Ends

After the last morning activity and a brunch, you will be transferred by road to the Hoedspruit Airport for your outbound flight. If you want to extend your stay at Africa’s adventure capital (Victoria Falls) or add on an Indian Ocean beach holiday or Cape Town, just ask us. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) 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)

Drinks (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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Hoedspruit
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Safari Online
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Offered by

Safari Online

5.0 operator rating 143 reviews

“Founded in 2005, Safari Online is a small, owner-run Tour Operator with 80 years of combined experience in the tourism industry. We are a family of passionate individuals who love Africa – its people, wildlife and natural landscapes – and are based in Cape Town which makes planning an African Safari Holiday easy for us. We have local, up-to-date knowledge, the right contacts and same-time replies. And if you need real-time assistance when you’re on tour, we’re right here for you.”

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)

Member Of

Southern Africa Tourism Services Association

Tour Types

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

Destinations

Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, 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
Verified

A passionate and professional tour operator who customizes tours for you.

My wife and I returned recently from a safari trip arranged by Safari-online and we both enthusiastically tell our friends that this was the trip of a lifetime. We began planning in 2024 by working with our operator, Ilona Biagio. Ilona met with us twice by remote video calls. She took the time to get to know us and find out exactly what we like and know. She had questions for us and did not try to "sell' us a package before she figured out the perfect customized itinerary. I highly recommend to future customers that you begin your journey by meeting with the tour operator face-to-face. Ilona then put together two options and then considering what she knew about us, she guided us to the best option. One more thing: at some point she learned that 2025 was our 20th wedding anniversary, so at each destination, the camp staff did something special for us. We were truely touched. Thank you, Ilona! Safari-Online works with Desert and Delta Safari tours. D & D Safari is also a highly professional team that made our experience rich and safe. The accomodations were over the top. The food was amazing. The staff are unforgettable. Thank you, Safari-online and Desert and Delta

AJ and Cathy · United States

Verified

BEST. EXPERIENCE. EVER!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Safari Online! From start to finish, everything was seamless, well-organized, and beyond our expectations. The communication before the trip was prompt and helpful, and Ilona made us feel comfortable throughout the process. Ilona is incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about curating the perfect itinerary her clients and we felt that every step of the way. She truly is the safari specialist. The communication was frequent at some points, and promptly responses. Before we were set to embark on our trip, she was in constant contact with us and even made us a digital visual of our itinerary to get us even more excited! If you're considering booking a safari trip, don’t hesitate—just go for it! I would recommend Safari Online and Ilona to absolutely everyone. It was hands down one of the best travel experiences we've ever had.

Photo by Priyanka
Photo by Priyanka
Photo by Priyanka
Photo by Priyanka

Priyanka · United States

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Flawless Safari Experience--Unforgettable Planning with Safari Online

We recently returned from a breathtaking safari across Botswana and Zimbabwe, masterfully organized by Safari Online. The process from start to finish was smooth, personal, and incredibly detailed. Our coordinator, Lindsey Calldo, deserves special recognition. She listened closely to our interests—especially my goal of photographing wildlife—and crafted an itinerary that maximized exposure to Botswana’s stunningly diverse ecosystems. Each lodge—Camp Moremi, Leroo La Tau, Camp Okavango, and Savute Safari Lodge—was handpicked for its setting, comfort, and wildlife access. The trip flowed beautifully from wetlands to woodlands to riverine forests, giving us ideal conditions for photography, relaxation, and immersive game drives. Over the course of two weeks, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, monitor lizards, mongooses, warthogs, cheetahs, lions, leopards, serval cat, every antelope species imaginable, and an astonishing variety of birdlife—from fish eagles and lilac-breasted rollers to ground hornbills and African jacanas. Each day offered a new highlight, framed by dramatic landscapes, fiery sunsets, and guides who knew exactly how to position us for the perfect shot. What really sets Safari Online apart is their depth of experience and responsiveness. Every transfer, lodge detail, and logistical nuance was handled with precision. Lindsey’s recommendations for Desert & Delta Safaris properties were spot-on and added real value to our journey. If you're a photographer, wildlife enthusiast, or someone seeking a tailor-made safari that feels truly cared for—Safari Online is the team to trust. We returned with not just unforgettable memories, but a portfolio of images we’ll cherish forever.

Sundowner sunset - Botswana
Sharing a drink - Savute
Big yawn - Botswana
Majestic lioness - Botswana

Ken · United States

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10/10 Experience from start to finish

South Africa has always been a lifetime bucket list. I found Safari Online from searching the internet and reading some reviews. Within 24 hours I was talking to Vansheree. What an absolute pleasure! Vansheree made my entire experience from start to finish effortless. Her experience of actually staying where she was recommending was instrumental in the success of my adventure. 5 Star communication, punctual, value for money. I’m already looking at my next trip! Thamabati in the Greater Kruger was the highlight of my trip, small group, wonderful staff and lots of animals to see. Vansheree organised my entire trip, I felt safe travelling with my best friend, who is also female. I can not thank Vansheree enough from the bottom of my heart, you have fulfilled a lifetime dream.

Photo by Alison Wark
Photo by Alison Wark
Photo by Alison Wark
Photo by Alison Wark

Alison Wark · Australia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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 who are 12 years and older.

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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Thabamati Luxury Tented camp - Luxury tented camp inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger) – 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 Safari Online, 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 Safari Online.

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