Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg
You'll arrive in Johannesburg and get settled at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, which has peaceful gardens and art throughout the rooms. If your flight gets in early enough, there are optional activities like a walking tour through Soweto or a hands-on potjie cooking session in their outdoor kitchen. Later in the evening, head to Marble Restaurant in Rosebank for dinner. The chef David Higgs runs the kitchen there, so you can expect thoughtful cooking.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Marble Restaurant, dishes created by celebrated chef David Higgs)
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Welcome reception at Fairlawns
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Soweto
- Hands-on potjie cooking session in Outdoor Kitchen
Landmarks Soweto Marble Restaurant Rosebank 
- Day 2
Johannesburg to Hazyview
Travel east toward Mpumalanga, stopping in Dullstroom for lunch at Clarky's Lakeside Restaurant. From there, drive through the Drakensberg escarpment to see the Three Rondavels overlooking Blyde Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, where water has carved intricate sandstone patterns into the rock. You'll arrive at Hippo Hollow Country Estate on the Sabie River by late afternoon. Dinner that evening celebrates South African flavours paired with regional wines.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Clarky's Lakeside Restaurant in Dullstroom), Dinner (Dinner celebrating South African flavours paired with fine regional wines)
Included Activities
- Visit Three Rondavels
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Dinner at Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Landmarks Three Rondavels Blyde Canyon Bourke's Luck Potholes Clarky's Lakeside Restaurant 
- Day 3
Hazyview
This is your Signature Day offering several experiences to choose from. You might visit the Black Mamba All-Women Anti-Poaching Unit to learn about their conservation work, or try gold panning in Pilgrim's Rest and keep your findings. Other options include a cruise through Blyde River Canyon past Africa's largest active tufa waterfall, a visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, or crafting a conservation bangle from snare wire with Down to the Wire's team. The afternoon is leisurely back at the lodge, then you'll gather for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Hippo Hollow Country Estate)
Included Activities
- Signature Day experience - choice of four options: Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, gold panning in Pilgrim's Rest, Blyde River Canyon cruise with Moholoholo visit, or Down to the Wire snare wire bangle crafting
- Dinner at Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Landmarks Black Mamba All-Women Anti-Poaching Unit Pilgrim's Rest Blyde River Canyon Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre Down to the Wire - Day 4
Hazyview to Kruger Park
Travel the Panorama Route through Mpumalanga's escarpment with a short walk at God's Window for expansive Lowveld views. A glass elevator descends into Graskop Gorge where you'll walk through forest and cross suspension bridges high above the trees. Lunch happens at the Lift Café before you arrive at Leopard Sands, your luxury riverfront retreat. After settling in, join your first private game drive through Kruger as afternoon light softens, then relax with an outdoor cinema featuring wine, popcorn, and the sounds of the bush.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the Lift Café)
Included Activities
- Visit God's Window with guided walk
- Glass elevator descent into Graskop Gorge
- Guided forest walk at Graskop Gorge
- Next-Level suspension bridges experience
- Private game drive through Kruger National Park
- Cinema under the stars with wine and popcorn
Landmarks God's Window Graskop Gorge 
- Day 5
Kruger Park
You'll wake before dawn to join an expert ranger for a full-day private safari through Kruger National Park in open 4x4 vehicles. Track lions, elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife while your ranger explains tracks and bird calls. Mid-morning, visit Skukuza Indigenous Plant Nursery where a botanist will talk with you and you can plant a tree contributing to the park's rewilding efforts. A picnic lunch follows amid the greenery, then you'll continue exploring diverse terrain before returning for sundowners overlooking the Sabie River.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Skukuza Indigenous Plant Nursery)
Included Activities
- Full-day private safari through Kruger National Park with expert ranger
- Visit Skukuza Indigenous Plant Nursery
- Educational talk with botanist
- Tree planting activity
- Picnic lunch
- Sundowners overlooking the Sabie River
Landmarks Kruger National Park Skukuza Indigenous Plant Nursery 
- Day 6
Kruger Park
Descend into the 240-million-year-old Sudwala Caves to walk through vast illuminated chambers and ancient rock formations. After emerging, enjoy a private lunch at Sudwala Restaurant overlooking forested hills. Continue to Chimp Eden at the Jane Goodall Institute for a private tour and conversation with the Primate Manager, where you'll watch rescued chimpanzees roaming freely through semi-wild forest enclosures. Return to the lodge to unwind before dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Private lunch at Sudwala Restaurant overlooking forested hills), Dinner (Dinner at Leopard Sands)
Included Activities
- Visit Sudwala Caves with guided tour through chambers
- Private lunch at Sudwala Restaurant
- Private tour of Chimp Eden at Jane Goodall Institute
- Talk with Primate Manager
- Dinner at Leopard Sands
Landmarks Sudwala Caves Chimp Eden Sudwala Restaurant - Day 7
Kruger Park
Join a private tour of Nourish Eco Village where local hosts share community, culture, and conservation practices. You'll stroll through organic gardens, create beadwork and recycled art, and cook traditional dishes with the village's grannies. Meet a Sangoma (traditional healer) to hear stories of ancestral balance, then share an African braai lunch celebrating warmth and togetherness. That afternoon, join a final private game drive in late-afternoon light before gathering for a farewell boma dinner under the stars with hand-washing rituals, dashiki sarongs, marimba music, traditional dance, and s'mores by the fire.
- Meals
- Lunch (African braai lunch at Nourish Eco Village), Dinner (Farewell boma dinner under the stars with hand-washing ritual, dashiki sarongs, marimba music, traditional dance, s'mores, and hot chocolate)
Included Activities
- Private tour of Nourish Eco Village
- Organic garden stroll
- Beadwork and recycled art creation
- Cooking traditional dishes with village 'grannies'
- Meet Sangoma (traditional healer)
- African braai lunch at Nourish Eco Village
- Final private game drive through Kruger
- Farewell boma dinner under the stars with marimba music and traditional dance
Landmarks Nourish Eco Village - Day 8
Kruger Park - Departure
Enjoy one last breakfast surrounded by birdsong, then your complimentary transfer takes you to either Skukuza Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (flight supplements can be added to your booking). Your journey ends here, though memories of elephants at dusk, lion roars in the distance, and starlight reflected in the Sabie River will stay with you. If you'd like to extend your stay, speak with your Signature Collection travel expert about options.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast surrounded by birdsong)
Included Activities
- Complimentary transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Additional flights (supplements apply)
Landmarks Skukuza Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
