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9-Day South Africa Itinerary

Designed For: Travel Beyond Guest
Designed By: Travel Beyond
Dates: TBD

This nine-day adventure begins at Tswalu The Motse an exclusive ‘home base’ from which you can explore the Kalahari Game Reserve and the breathtaking black-maned lions that call the area home. No trip to Tswalu is complete without a visit to meet the fun and curious meerkats! Next travel to the wildlife-rich Kruger National Park and stay in luxury at Singita Lebombo. Game drive among the ‘Big Five,’ experience the scenic vistas and indulge yourself in the ultimate luxury that Singita provides so well. All along the way, you will find a variety of exclusive activities to bring you up close and personal to the beauty, wildlife and culture of this incredible country.

Itinerary as of: April 25, 2023
Day 1
Meals: N/A
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) - Johannesburg, South Africa

Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met off the plane by a Travel Beyond representative who will assist with airport formalities and escort you on foot to the Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel.

Transfer Type: Walk

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel - Johannesburg, South Africa

Accommodations will be reserved for one night. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.

Room Type: Deluxe Room

Inclusions: Breakfast

Day 2
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel - Johannesburg, South Africa

This morning after breakfast and checkout, you will make your own way back to the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, from where you will board a shuttle to the Fireblade Aviation Hangar.

Transfer Type: Shared Vehicle

Fireblade Aviation Hangar at O.R. Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg, South Africa

Upon arrival at the hangar, you will check in for your shared light aircraft flight to the Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, scheduled to depart at 1:00pm.

Transfer Type: Shared Light Aircraft

Tswalu The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa

2:30pm Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative and transferred to Tswalu Motse.

Accommodations will be reserved for four nights. This afternoon, meet your guide for a private safari activity. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Room Type: Motse Suite

Inclusions: All meals, local drinks (excluding premium import brands), private safari activities (game drives, walking safaris, horse back safaris) in-suite honor bar, gourmet pantry and laundry.

Day 3
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Tswalu The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon private safari activities. All meals will be served at the lodge.

Day 4
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Tswalu The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon private safari activities. All meals will be served at the lodge.

Day 5
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Tswalu The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon private safari activities. All meals will be served at the lodge.

Day 6
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Tswalu The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa

Today at a time to be advised by lodge management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to the Fireblade Aviation Hangar in Johannesburg, scheduled to depart at 10:20am.

Transfer Type: Shared Light Aircraft

Fireblade Aviation Hangar at O.R. Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg, South Africa

Upon arrival at the hangar, you will be met by a Travel Beyond representative for your private transfer to the Federal Air Hangar.

Transfer Type: Private Vehicle

Federal Air Hangar at O.R. Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg, South Africa

Upon arrival at the hangar, you will check in for your shared light aircraft flight to Kruger National Park, scheduled to depart at 11:30am.

Transfer Type: Shared Light Aircraft

Singita Lebombo Lodge - Kruger National Park, South Africa

1:00pm Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative and transferred to Singita Lebombo Lodge.

Accommodations will be reserved for three nights. This afternoon, meet your guide and other guests for a shared safari activity. Lunch and dinner will be served at the lodge.

Room Type: Luxury Suite

Inclusions: All meals, local drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne), shared safari activities (morning and afternoon game drives and guided walking safaris), use of the pool, wireless internet and laundry service.

Day 7
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Singita Lebombo Lodge - Kruger National Park, South Africa

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon shared safari activities. All meals will be served at the lodge. While on safari, all animal-viewing and transfers are with the camp guides in vehicles that are shared with other guests. Private vehicles may be booked at an additional cost and are subject to availability.

Day 8
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Singita Lebombo Lodge - Kruger National Park, South Africa

On safari! Enjoy morning and afternoon shared safari activities. All meals will be served at the lodge.

Day 9
Meals: Breakfast
Singita Lebombo Lodge - Kruger National Park, South Africa

Today, at a time to be advised by lodge management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to the Federal Air Hangar in Johannesburg, scheduled to depart at 1:30pm.

Transfer Type: Shared Light Aircraft

Federal Air Hangar at O.R. Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg, South Africa

4:00pm Upon arrival at the hangar, you will be met by a Travel Beyond representative for your private transfer to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Transfer Type: Private Vehicle

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) - Johannesburg, South Africa

Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in for your commercial flights home. Commercial flights are not included in land costs.