Big 5 Tour Including Phinda, Kruger & Okavango Delta 13 Days

What to Expect

Discover the best safari destinations in Southern Africa. Begin at Phinda Private Game Reserve, where seven ecosystems, breathtaking scenery, and the Big 5 await. Continue to the Sabi Sand Region in Kruger Park for intimate Big 5 encounters in ultimate luxury.

Next, marvel at the iconic Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finish your journey with a fascinating exploration of the Okavango Delta.

3 Nights in Phinda Private Game Reserve

A million years ago, the sea once lapped at the shores, surrounded by towering sand dunes. As it retreated, it left behind a unique forest home to monkeys, side-striped jackals, Tongaland squirrels, pink-throated twinspots, and the rare Neergaard’s Sunbird.

This special landscape, nestled in northern KwaZulu-Natal and bordering iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is where Phinda Game Reserve lies.

Highlights

• Phinda boasts seven distinct habitats, each sheltering diverse wildlife.
• Home to Africa’s Big 5, over 380 bird species, and various antelope species.
• Sodwana’s reefs, renowned for diving, teem with 1,200+ colorful fish species and vibrant coral formations.
• Track animals on foot with expert Zulu trackers, who will also introduce you to the indigenous flora.

3 Nights in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Sabi Sand needs little introduction—it’s the epitome of luxury in South Africa’s safari scene, often regarded as the Rolls Royce of game reserves. As part of the Greater Kruger area, it offers unparalleled Big 5 game viewing, complemented by some of the most opulent lodges in the country.

Highlights

• South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious game reserve.
• Adjacent to Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand is teeming with wildlife, including the Big 5 and numerous endangered species.
• A wide range of lodges ensures there’s an option to suit every visitor’s needs.
• Spanning 65,000 hectares, it’s recognized as one of the last great wilderness areas in the country.

2 Nights in Victoria Falls

Words often fall short when describing the majesty of Victoria Falls, but its Kololo name, ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya,’ meaning ‘the smoke that thunders,’ comes close to capturing its power.

Stretching nearly two kilometers and plunging 108 meters, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest waterfall in the world, thanks to the immense volume of water cascading over its cliffs every minute.

Highlights

• One of the Seven Wonders of the World
• The world’s largest curtain of water
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Forms the natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia

4 Nights in Moremi and Okavango Region

Botswana’s Moremi and Okavango Region offers a captivating landscape, beginning with the four rocky slabs adorned with San artwork in the Tsodilo Hills, then flowing into the marshy shores of the panhandle before dissolving into the Delta, which winds its way past Chief’s Island.

Highlights

• The Okavango Region is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife.
• The iconic Tsodilo Hills bear witness to the lasting influence of San culture.
• The panhandle feeds the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.
• Many lodges around the Delta feature their own airstrips, with Maun serving as the Delta’s gateway, offering direct flights from Johannesburg.