4 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Fly into the heart of South Africa’s most exclusive private game reserve and experience a safari that blends adventure with luxury. The Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjoining the world-famous Kruger National Park, offers an unparalleled wildlife experience renowned for its Big Five sightings and exceptional leopard encounters.
With Africa Moja Tours & Safaris, enjoy a seamless 4-day fly-in safari to Umkumbe Safari Lodge, one of the reserve’s most welcoming and authentic lodges. From twice-daily open-vehicle game drives to starlit boma dinners, each day brings new discoveries and unforgettable moments in the African bush.
This package is perfect for travellers seeking a short, all-inclusive luxury safari easily accessible from Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Tour Highlights
- Fly-In Convenience – Short flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town directly into Greater Kruger.
- Big Five Game Drives – Morning and afternoon safaris in open 4×4 vehicles with experienced rangers.
- Leopard Country – Sabi Sands is famous for consistent leopard sightings.
- Authentic Comfort – Stay at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, blending modern comfort with bushveld charm.
- Boma Dining – Evenings around the fire under a blanket of African stars.
- Immersive Wilderness – Nature walks, sundowners, and close encounters with wildlife.
- Seamless Transfers – Return air and ground transfers arranged by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival & First Game Drive
- Arrive via short scheduled or charter flight into Skukuza or Hoedspruit Airport,
- where you’ll be welcomed by an Africa Moja Tours & Safaris representative.
- Transfer to Umkumbe Safari Lodge in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve.
- After check-in and a light lunch, embark on your first afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five.
- Return to the lodge for a delicious boma dinner and your first night surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Day 2 – Morning & Afternoon Safaris
- Wake before dawn for coffee and rusks before heading out on a morning game drive.
- Witness the bush coming alive — elephants drinking at the river, lions finishing a hunt, or leopards lounging in trees.
- Return for a hearty breakfast and relax at the lodge.
- Take a dip in the pool, join an optional bush walk, or simply unwind on your private deck.
- In the afternoon, venture out again for another open-vehicle safari followed by sunset drinks in the bush and dinner under the stars.
- Day 3 – Another Day in the Wild
- Enjoy another full day of safari splendour with morning and afternoon drives led by your ranger and tracker.
- Between safaris, indulge in the lodge’s comfort — perhaps a nap, a swim, or time spent observing wildlife at the nearby watering hole.
- Evening brings another memorable dinner and storytelling around the fire.
- Day 4 – Final Safari & Departure
- Savor your final early-morning game drive, returning for brunch before check-out.
- Africa Moja Tours & Safaris will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Johannesburg or Cape Town, concluding a magical 4-day journey through the wild heart of Sabi Sands.
Departure Location
Johannesburg or Cape Town
Departure Time
7:00am
Return Location
Johannesburg or Cape Town
Included
- 3 nights’ full-board accommodation at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Two open-vehicle game drives daily
- Return domestic flights and transfers (as per itinerary)
- Professional ranger and tracker team
- Tea, coffee, and light refreshments during safaris
Not Included
- International flights
- Premium drinks and bar items
- Spa treatments and optional extras
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s situated in the southern sector of Sabi Sands Game Reserve, overlooking the Sand River — a prime wildlife area adjacent to Kruger National Park.
Fly directly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Skukuza or Hoedspruit Airport, followed by a short lodge transfer arranged by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris.
Expect to see the Big Five and more — elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
Yes, Umkumbe Safari Lodge welcomes families with children aged 5 and above.
Yes — professional guides operate open 4×4 vehicles for maximum visibility and safety.
Absolutely. You can add extra nights or combine this trip with Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route, or Victoria Falls.