On Safari in South Africa at Mabula Lodge
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Guests:2 Adults
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Duration:10 days
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Board:All inclusive
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Departing:Regional airports
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Offer Date:November 2026 - December 2028
Newmarket Holidays
Discover your next wish-list adventure with Newmarket Holidays! Whether your wish-list features close-to-home getaways, or far-flung explorations; they offer meticulously crafted itineraries and flexible departure dates ready and waiting to book.
Why Book?
- Search for the Big Five on six safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy an indulgent, all inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge
- Meet one of South Africa’s most charismatic endangered species with a captivating visit to the award-winning Ground Hornbill Project
- Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
- Savour a traditional South African lunch in the heat of the bush and take part in a stargazing session beneath the starry night sky
- Embrace South Africa’s safari traditions with refreshing sundowners and snacks overlooking the lively savannah
This tour includes:
- Return flights
- 7 nights lodge accommodation and 2 nights in flight
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Open bar between 10am and 10pm
- Services of an experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist
- Transfers and transportation throughout
- Inc. local taxes, no additional payment required on arrival
About this tour
Fly overnight to Johannesburg before transferring to Mabula Private Game Reserve, set in the heart of the Limpopo bushveld and home to 60 native mammals and more than 300 species of birds and reptiles, including the Big Five.
Head out for the first of many safaris in an open-air 4x4 vehicle across the reserve, searching for the incredible Big Five, as well as hyena, jackal, antelope and the elusive cheetah. A fascinating wildlife talk delivered by the resident ecologist and reserve manager sets you up with the knowledge to get the most from every drive.
Enjoy a deeper look at the conservation efforts to protect the southern hornbill during a visit to the award-winning Hornbill Project. The endangered species is a focal point of South African culture, and you’ll learn all about the rare birds. A guided bush walk provides an entirely different perspective of the reserve, tracking the paths of kudu, zebra and lion through the undergrowth at close quarters.
As the sun slips behind the horizon and the sky turns a vivid patchwork of red, orange and purple, stop at a scenic spot in the bush to enjoy a refreshing sundowner and snacks. Another evening is spent stargazing beneath a sky completely free of light pollution, as your guide points out the constellations of the southern hemisphere overhead.
Your final day brings one last safari and a bush lunch out in the reserve, a fitting finale to your adventure in South Africa. After saying your goodbyes, transfer to Johannesburg airport for your overnight flight home.
Tour Itinerary
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Days 1-2: UK - Johannesburg
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Day 3: Safari & Wildlife Talk
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Day 4: Hornbill Project and safari
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Day 5: Morning safari
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Day 6: Bush walk, safari and sundowner
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Day 7: Safari & stargazing
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Day 8: Safari and bush lunch
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Days 9-10: Johannesburg - UK
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