Bitten by safari
Panorama Route + Kruger private reserve
+ beach in Mozambique
Panorama Route + Kruger private reserve + beach in Mozambique
This trip
This itinerary is one of our luxury sample trips in which we make use of the most distinguished lodges, and include a range of very exclusive activities and destinations. Ideal as a honeymoon, or for any other special occasion that you would like to make unforgettable by means of a safari trip.
A stay in the most exquisite lodge on the Panorama Route, a safari at the infamous Londolozi Founders Lodge in the equally infamous Sabi Sands reserve, and ending with a beach stay on the pristine and very private Benguerra Island.
In a nutshell
Number of nights:
12
Lodges:
Kruger Cliffs Lodge "Oriole" cottage (4 nights)
Singita Boulders Lodge, River Suite (4 nights)
Azura Benguerra, Luxury Beach Villa(4 nights)
Price:
From R 198.000 / 10.600 $ / 8.380 £ / 9.775 € per person
Includes local flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit
Includes local flight from Nelspruit to Vilanculos (Mozambique)
Includes local flight from Vilanculos to Johannesburg
Includes all transfers to and from the airports, and all inter-lodge transfers
Includes two safari activities per day at Singita
Includes all day trips during your stay at Kruger Cliffs lodge, in a private vehicle (see below)
Includes a scenic flight with a helicopter over the Blyde Canyon reserve.
Not included:
Not included:
International flights
Drinks
Travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenditures
Strong points
- ◦ Safari in a private reserve with open borders to Kruger National Park
- ◦ Off-roading, bush walks and night drives allowed
- ◦ Qualitative wildlife encounters; maximum two vehicles per sighting meaning no "bush jams"
- ◦ Very experienced guides and trackers
- ◦ Top quality and very luxurious lodges
Please note
This trip is just an example of a safari trip that Kruger Cliffs Lodge can arrange for you. It is fully customisable. For example;
- You can swap out any lodge with an other lodge. Ask us for alternatives!
- You can stay longer or shorter at any lodge.
- You can extend this trip with other destinations that South Africa or it's neighbouring countries have to offer.
There is literally no limit to the changes you can make, and no request is too farfetched!
Lodges
Lodges
Every cottage has a large deck with covered dining area, BBQ, private plunge pool, sun loungers and an outdoor "bucket shower". All our cottages offer 100% privacy, in all rooms as well as on their deck.
Every cottage is about 60 square meters in size, and has a large living room with kitchen/dining area/lounge area, an air conditioned bedroom, and a bathroom with separate toilet.
The fully equipped kitchen is very modern and has all appliances you could wish for (microwave, toaster, ceramic hob, kettle, fridge, freezer, etc). Of course there's a dishwasher too.
The lounge area has a sleeper couch for the kids. We can hang a mozzie net and there's an overhead fan. Kids pay only 50% of the adult rate when using the sleeper couch.
All bedrooms have extra length beds under a large mozzie net. These can be made up as one king size bed or twin beds. The bathroom has a double wash basin and a large walk-in shower.
Important; Kruger Cliffs Lodge is a "self-catering" accommodation, but since in this safari itinerary we provide all day trips as therefor we did not include a rental car, we took the liberty of adding all necessary meals. Our lodge does not have a restaurant, so we provide breakfast- and BBQ-packs to enjoy in your own cottage.
We have various options for breakfast, and will discuss choices with you prior to departure. One breakfast will surely be "on the go", for a pick-nick breakfast in Kruger National Park. There's various options for our BBQ-packs as well, but one night we will take you to a restaurant, and yet another night we order take-away at another one of our favourite restaurants.
The lodge is perfectly at home in its pristine setting and whether through walls of glass or open-air areas, the surrounding landscape and animals can be seen and enjoyed from every angle, making for a truly immersive safari experience.
Each suite has an ensuite bedroom, private sitting room and game viewing deck with private plunge pool overlooking the untouched wilderness, creating the perfect sanctuary for guests during their stay.
Rustic, handmade furnishings made from fossilised tree stumps, slabs of solid stone, wrought iron and leather are balanced with the soft, sensual feeling of a sheep-skin rug, natural flax bed linen and cloud-like cotton towels. These subtle layers of luxury blend soulful, sensual Africa with high design to instil a sense of tranquillity, to ease guests into the rhythm of safari life.
Further amenities:
• There is a swimming pool in the main lodge area.
• Spa and gym facilities are available.
• The Singita Boutique & Gallery and Premier Wine Boutique.
• There is a television available in the library at the main lodge.
• Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal.
• There is complimentary internet (WiFi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
• Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each suite.
Just 20 villas are nestled along one of the last undiscovered stretches of beach in the world, with all the creature comforts you could wish for, sparkling private pools, Mozambican butler-hosts to look after your every need, fish and seafood fresh from the ocean, a fantastic range of activities and experiences, an African spa to relax in, all at a community based project where the local islanders benefit as much as you. Azura Benguerra Island is paradise found.
Your Villa is one of the largest ones, with 100m2 living space and a larger pool.
Azura Benguerra Island's public areas are right on the beach and open to the sea. They have created several different zones for your enjoyment and relaxation, from the comfortable lounge area, to the vibey Star Bar, and their fabulous wine cellar offering a selection of the owner’s wines, especially flown in from their Chateau in France. The Jellyfish Restaurant offers breakfast and more formal dining. There is a media room for those needing TV and internet access, a boutique at reception, and their Padi 5 Star dive centre with top of the range Scubapro equipment.
Their hand-built villas blend modern chic with all that is traditional in Mozambique. Each of their 20 villas is just footsteps from the beach, yet designed with seclusion in mind. Nestled amidst indigenous gardens, they have created your own sanctuary, with a personal infinity swimming pool and spectacular beach-side view. A haven of rest and relaxation, where you can feel at one with the environment.
Azura Benguerra offers a lot of different activities, all on and around the island.
- You can do a drive that takes you to the other side of the island. Along the way you pass some local villages, and three lakes with Nile Crocodiles. You can walk along the eastern beach with its strong wind and waves coming in from the Indian Ocean, and hike up Red Dune from where you have amazing views of Benguerra Island
- They can take you to outhpoint Beach, the most southern tip of Benguerra Island, a very dramatic location especially with the driftwood tree trunks that lie resting on the perfect white sand. From there, walk through the mini sand dunes and arrive at their swimming and beach picnic spot. They will set up a wonderful picnic lunch for you with refreshments and shade.
- You can hop to Island Hopping Bazaruto Island by speedboat, to hike up Bazaruto Dune for unsurpassed 360 degree panoramic views of the Archipelago. From there, head to Two Mile Reef where there are hundreds of species of tropical fish, coral, rays, invertebrates, as well as the possibility of seeing various species of turtle, or humpback whales during their annual migration. After snorkelling, arrive at North Point for a tantalising picnic, and swim in the cool clear waters.
- Go deep sea fishing. Azura caters for beginner and experienced fishermen/woman alike, and operates a strict tag and release policy on protected species. You can choose to go trolling, popping or jigging with one of Azura’s guides, or with an independent guide.
- Go scuba diving. Their marine life and corals are often cited as the best off the East Coast of Africa.
- Go horse riding. For those who like to ride, a trek along the water’s edge on the horses based on Benguerra Island, and back along some of the island’s inland tracks and trails is an experience never to forget!
- Have a private beach dinner. Azura Staff are creative souls. Your host will set up a private dinner on the beach in front of your villa, surrounded by candles arranged in the sand.
Safari
itinerary
in detail
Safari itinerary
in detail
Day 1
Afternoon or evening; international flight to South Africa.
Day 2
Morning; arrival in Johannesburg
Noon: flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and transfer to Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Afternoon: relax in your cottage
Dinner (welcome braai) & overnight at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Day 3
Morning: breakfast at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Full day: day trip in open safari vehicle to the Kruger National Park,
picnic breakfast included
Dinner at Hat & Creek restaurant (own expense)
Overnight at Kruger Cliffs Lodge Lodge
Day 4
Morning: breakfast at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Full day: day trip with private guide to the Panorama Route
(God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon)
Dinner at Blue Mountain restaurant (own expense)
Overnight at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Day 5
Morning; adventurous 4x4 trip to Mariepskop mountain,
picnic breakfast included
Noon; quick lunch (snack platter)
Afternoon: boat cruise on Blyde dam
Dinner at Buck & Berg restaurant (own expense)
Overnight at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Day 6
Morning: breakfast at Kruger Cliffs Lodge
Morning: scenic helicopter flight over the escarpment and over Blyde River Canyon
Noon: transfer to Singita Boulders Lodge, relax in camp and have a light lunch
Afternoon: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve
Evening: night drive in Sabi Sand Reserve, followed by dinner
Overnight at Singita Boulders Lodge
Day 7
Morning: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve followed by breakfast
Noon: relax in camp and have a light lunch
Afternoon: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve
Evening: night drive in Sabi Sand Reserve, followed by dinner
Overnight at Singita Boulders Lodge
Day 8
Morning: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve followed by breakfast
Noon: relax in camp and have a light lunch
Afternoon: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve
Evening: night drive in Sabi Sand Reserve, followed by dinner
Overnight at Singita Boulders Lodge
Day 9
Morning: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve followed by breakfast
Noon: relax in camp and have a light lunch
Afternoon: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve
Evening: night drive in Sabi Sand Reserve, followed by dinner
Overnight at Singita Boulders Lodge
Day 10
Morning: game drive on Sabi Sand Reserve followed by breakfast
Noon: transfer to Nelspruit and flight to Vilanculos
Afternoon: transfer to Benguerra Island by helicopter, relax at your beach villa
Dinner and overnight at Azura Benguerra
Day 11
Morning: breakfast at Azura Benguerra
Full day: free to fill in as you please with any of the activities and excursions that the lodge has to offer
Of course "dolce far niente" is an option ad well
Dinner and overnight at Azura Benguerra
Day 12
Morning: breakfast at Azura Benguerra
Full day: free to fill in as you please with any of the activities and excursions that the lodge has to offer
Of course "dolce far niente" is an option ad well
Dinner and overnight at Azura Benguerra
Day 13
Morning: breakfast at Azura Benguerra
Full day: free to fill in as you please with any of the activities and excursions that the lodge has to offer
Of course "dolce far niente" is an option ad well
Dinner and overnight at Azura Benguerra
Day 14
Morning: breakfast at Azura Benguerra
Noon; transfer to Vilanculos Airport by helicopter, and flight to Johannesburg
Evening; international flight to UK
Day 15
Morning/noon: arrival in EU/UK/US