Duration
5-Day
Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, South Africa
This month's pick and recommendation. Our CEO Fav' Tour Pick: Time to switch off and get lost in the right direction. This fantastic 5-day tour will detox your soul. The adventure includes a Big Five safari destination in the malaria-free Waterberg region of outstanding scenic beauty, an African Eden, and one of the few UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserves on the planet. This majestic reserve is less than 3 hours from Johannesburg.
Plan snapshot
Duration
5-Day
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Via Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
Country & park
South Africa / Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
13 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Royal Morubisi Founders Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve)
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 13 years.
Day 1-4
Luxury lodge inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve)
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: All Meals Included
Day 5
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Your tour representative will meet you upon your arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and take you 3 hours away to the malaria-free, Big Five, Kaingo Game Reserve. It is situated in the Waterberg Region which is one of the few UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserves on the planet and is the only savanna biosphere reserve in the world. On arrival, cocktails and snacks await you at this traditional safari lodge, built from natural stone with thatch roofs. After settling in, you will enjoy a sunset game drive to experience first-hand the twilight beauty of the African bush and its wild creatures. Then, you will go back to the lodge for dinner accompanied by the unparalleled orchestra and chorus of the wild African night, making your first night in the bush unforgettable. Your overnight stay will be at Royal Morubisi Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
You will wake up before dawn if you want to see wildlife when they are most active in the cool early mornings or late afternoons. You will be served strong coffee and one of South Africa’s iconic snacks, homemade rusks, to see you through your game drive to breakfast. After breakfast each day, you are free to laze around, go swimming, or take a nap. You can also opt to reserve one of the recommended activities. Your lunch will be followed by the sunset game drive, then back at the lodge where you will be treated to a delicious dinner. Your overnight stay will be at Royal Morubisi Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
The iconic and most dangerous wild animals of Africa: lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards—are at home in malaria-free Kaingo Game Reserve, but so too are over 50 other mammal species and over 350 different types of birds. Also, the Royal Morubisi is just 55km from the centre of the Waterberg Region and has the mighty Mokolo River weaving through its breathtaking landscapes. Your daily sunrise and sunset game drives are the best way to experience the reserve's spectacular scenery and extraordinary wildlife. Your overnight stay will be at Royal Morubisi Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Each game drive is unique and unpredictable. Sunset game drives include stopping for "sundowners" as the sun sets before dinner. You will have dinner under the southern night sky awash with stars and glimmering constellations not seen in the Northern Hemisphere. Your dinner may be in the boma, the bush, or with your fish on the grill, a truly memorable experience. Your overnight stay will be at Royal Morubisi Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
It's your final day. You will wake up early for one last morning game drive to search for any animals you have not spotted. You'll relish your last moments in this beautiful wilderness before departing with memories that will last a lifetime. Depending on your schedule, you'll enjoy a healthy and filling breakfast at the lodge before your transfer to Johannesburg Airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Go Touch Down Travel and Tours specializes in tours for people who don’t like going on tours. Our micro-sized escorted tours offer several excursions and are packed with features daily. We are solo-friendly. We cut out the middleman, price accordingly, and retain complete control of the quality, safety, and outcome of your experience during your vacation in South Africa, Tanzania, Victoria Falls, and Botswana.
Offices In
United States, South Africa
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2010)
Tour Types
Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
Destinations
Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5This trip was absolutely theeee best. The work that went into the itinerary for this trip was planed out thoroughly. The accommodations were beautiful, the food delicious, restaurants beautiful, safaris, and were all exceptional. Special shout out to the best tour guides, Tony and Jonathan. I am looking so forward to planning my next vacation with Go Touch Down. Thanks to Ms Bernard and Ms. McDonald for their professionalism.
Elaine · United States
I took this trip Solo. Which for me was a long time coming. I wanted to see the animals in their own backyard. Figured if I didn't do it now since I am getting older I would never do it. I researched this trip at a travel slow local to me 2 years go. I gathered all the information and talked to everyone. Then last year (2025) I visited the same travel show and confirmed what I had learned. Then I booked the trip. I took a leap of faith that I could do this and that Go Touchdown was the company to make it happen. I was right. I made my own flight arrangements but I could have done it with their help. They did help me figure out when I would need to be there on time. The night before I stayed in the hotel they arranged which was excellent and very easy to find, didn't even have to leave the airport to get to it! The 2 lodges I stayed in on my trip were different but excellent. The staff at each one was friendly, helpful, did everything they could to make the trip easy. I wanted for nothing. The game drives could not have been better. We saw animals on the first drive and on every drive after. It varied because they are wild and move around but there was an opportunity to see them every time. I joined a group of other people, who I did not know, but we quickly became traveling friends. We rode around together, shared meals together and lived the same experiences. Once we got caught in the rain coming back to the lodge and had a great time laughing about it. We were soaked. We saw all kinds of animals, including zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, cape buffalo, lions, leopard, Zazu the bird (think lion king movie), Warthogs (pumbaa) and Rhinos. Some were breathtakingly close (I never doubted our safety though). The rangers who took us around were knowledgeable and fun to be with. They are excellent at backing up when needed and finding the best views to see all of the animals. I took over 1000 photos and now have to download and go through them. I wanted to stay longer. It was definitely worth going and I may do it again.
Kim H · United States
12 day tour , 4 days in Cape Town, 4 days in Krueger Park area, 3 days in Victoria falls, Zimbabwe . All tour guides were very professional, well educated about their area of expertise, and very personable. All guides were. Very dependable, all pickups and returns were on time. all guides were with us constantly, We never felt abandoned. Both hotels, the Maroc Boutique in Blouberg and the Tshudutu Game lodge are owned by the tour company and are excellent. Service and personnel outstanding. We were booked on 4 flights between locations by the tour company and all flights were on time, met at each destination by company personnel. Every outing promised was delivered, and any requests we had were provided for. We were definitely given the v i p treatment. All meals provided were excellent and accommodations were excellent. We never had to communicate with the tour operator, as we had no issues. As far as value is concerned, this tour was considerably less than comparable tours we researched. We booked this tour in Canada and liked the fact they were all South Africans, and all personnel and facilities where part of the company.
Andre & Helen Feith · United States
We started our adventure with 8 days of safari. We saw all of the Big 5 and more while on safari. Our game rangers were very knowledgeable and we learned quite a bit on the various animals and landscape. Our driver Joseph was very knowledgeable and very friendly. After the safari, our next stop was Cape Town. While in Cape Town, we visited Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, wineries, the township of Langa and more. Our driver Jonathan was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the area. The final stop before traveling home was Victoria Falls. Here we visited the Falls and Chobe National Park. Overall, we highly recommend Go Touch Down. Thank you for an awesome once in a lifetime adventure!!
Colleen · United States
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 13 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Royal Morubisi Founders Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Kaingo GR (Waterberg Biosphere Reserve). Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2-4: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Go Touch Down Travel & Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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 Go Touch Down Travel & Tours.
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