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Luxurious Tours
Indulge yourself with our luxurious safari tours at Big 5 Safaris. Our experienced guides will take you on a journey through some of the most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes in Africa. Witness the incredible beauty of the Big Five and other exotic wildlife in their natural habitat. Our luxurious accommodations will ensure that you have a comfortable and unforgettable stay, filled with adventure and excitement.
We curate luxury tours that range from 2 to 10-day safaris, but if you prefer to customize your own itinerary, our team of experts is here to help you plan the perfect trip tailored to your needs and budget.
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See below an overview of a typical pre-planned tour (4, 7 and 10 day safaris).
FROM $1 800 PP SHARING
Accommodation for Day 1
These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star and have been vetted and hand picked by the staff of Big 5 Safaris. They will include all meals and 2 safari activities a day. They are mostly located in the Greater Kruger Region. However, choices will be dependent on availability and guests' preferences.
Accommodation for Day 2 & 3
Located in central Hoedspruit, a little tourist town bordering the Kruger National Park. These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star and include 2 meals a day (lunch will be provided at a local restaurant).
Short Stay (4 days, 3 nights)
Rates depend on accommodation and transport options (singe supplements apply).
Day 1
Morning depart from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (by flight)
Lunchtime arrive in Hoedspruit
Afternoon/evening game drive
Overnight in Big 5 Private Reserve
Day 2
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Full day Panorama Route tour
Overnight at Lodge
Day 3
Early morning depart for Kruger National Park (full day Safari)
Overnight at Lodge
Day 4
Hot Air Balloon trip (optional)
Breakfast
Boat Cruise on Blyde Canyon Dam OR Hoedspruit Endangered Species tour
Fly back to Johannesburg (here you have a choice to move on to Cape Town or enjoy another country Africa has to offer or return back home. We can gladly assist with the next leg of your stay).
Medium Stay (7 Days, 6 Nights)
Rates depend on accommodation and transport options (singe supplements apply).
FROM $2 500 PP SHARING
Accommodation for Day 1 & 2
These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star graded and include all meals and 2 safari activities a day. They are mostly located in the Greater Kruger Region. However, choices will be dependent on availability and guests' preferences.
Accommodation for Day 3 - 6
Located in central Hoedspruit, a little tourist town bordering the Kruger National Park. These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star and include 2 meals a day (lunch will be provided at a local restaurant).
Day 1
Morning depart Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (by flight)
Lunchtime arrive in Hoedspruit
Afternoon/evening game drive
Overnight in Big 5 Private Reserve
Day 2
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Downtime
Lunch
Afternoon/evening game drive
Overnight in Big 5 Private Reserve
Day 3
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Depart for other excursions
HESC - Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Boat cruise on the Blyde Canyon Dam - the largest green Canyon in the world
Overnight at Lodge
Day 4
Early morning depart for Kruger National Park (full day Safari)
Overnight at Lodge
Day 5
Early morning excursions elephant encounter (optional)
Breakfast - either back at the accommodation or at a local restaurant
Personal time and lunch
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Tour
Overnight at Lodge
Day 6
Breakfast early
Full day Panorama Route tour
Overnight at Lodge
Day 7
Early morning game drive in a nearby reserve
Breakfast and pack
Fly back to Johannesburg (here you have a choice to move on to Cape Town or enjoy another country Africa has to offer or return back home. We can gladly assist with the next leg of your stay).
Rates depend on accommodation and transport options (singe supplements apply).
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FROM $4 000 PP SHARING
Accommodation for Day 1 & 2
These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star graded and will include all meals and 2 safari activities a day. They are mostly located in the Greater Kruger Region. However, choices will be dependent on availability and guests' preferences.
Accommodation for Day 3 - 5
Located in central Hoedspruit, a little tourist town bordering the Kruger National These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star and include 2 meals a day (lunch will be provided at a local restaurant).
Accommodation for Day 6 & 7
Shalati train on a bridge in Rest camp in the Kruger National Park (if available) otherwise another 4 or 5 star lodge within close proximity. choice of accommodation styles will be discussed.
Accommodation for Day 8 & 9
Located in central Hoedspruit, a little tourist town bordering the Kruger National Park. These lodges are usually 4 or 5 star and include 2 meals a day (lunch will be provided at a local restaurant).
Long Stay (10 days, 9 nights)
Day 1
Morning depart Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (by flight)
Lunchtime arrive in Hoedspruit
Afternoon/evening game drive
Overnight in Big 5 Private Reserve
Day 2
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Downtime
Lunch
Afternoon/evening game drive
Overnight in Big 5 Private Reserve
Day 3
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Depart for other excursions
HESC - Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Boat cruise on the Blyde Canyon Dam - the largest green Canyon in the world
Overnight at Lodge
Day 4
Early morning excursions elephant encounter
Breakfast - either back at the accommodation or at a local restaurant
Personal time and lunch
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Tour
Overnight at Lodge
Day 5
Breakfast early
Full day Panorama Route tour
Overnight at Lodge
Day 6
Depart for Kruger National Park
Spend the day in the world renowned Kruger National Park looking for the Big 5 and other beautiful creatures
Game drive at Private Lodge
Overnight in Kruger National Park
Day 7
Early morning game drive or rest and watch sunrise from your room on the bridge
Breakfast
Spend the day in the world renowned Kruger National Park looking for the Big 5 and other beautiful creaturesew
Overnight in Kruger National Park
​Day 8
Early morning game drive
Breakfast
Make your way out of the park towards Hoedspruit
Overnight at Lodge
Day 9
Hot Air Balloon trip (optional)
Breakfast
Cultural Village experience
Afternoon game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
Overnight at Lodge
Day 10
Early morning game drive (optional)
Breakfast
Fly back to Johannesburg (here you have a choice to move on to Cape Town or enjoy another country Africa has to offer or return back home. We can gladly assist with the next leg of your stay).
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