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Sebatana Game Reserve

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From Johannesburg to Vaalwater
4.5 (897 reviews)
Sebatana Game Reserve - Encounters Travel
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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Sebatana Game Reserve

    Johannesburg to Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sebatana Private Game Reserve
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Sebatana Private Game Reserve
  3. Day 2

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive with wildlife briefing
    • Afternoon game drive with local tracker
    Landmarks
    Sebatana Game Reserve
  4. Day 3

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Big Five safari at Welgevonden Private Reserve
    • Night safari with Flintstone Cave dinner experience
    Landmarks
    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Welgevonden Private Reserve
    Flintstone Cave
  5. Day 4

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided wilderness trail walk through Waterberg Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Private dinner with traditional African cuisine and cultural performance
    Landmarks
    Waterberg Mountains
  6. Day 5

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour photo safari at Kaingo tracking the Big Five
    • Mokolo River cruise (weather and water level dependent)
    • Visit to Sheep Rock Shelter with San rock paintings and ancient artifacts
    • Visit to Pride Rock with Stone Age and rock art exhibits
    • Visit to The Fold children's home and school (approximately 30 minutes from Sebatana)
    Landmarks
    Kaingo
    Mokolo River
    Sheep Rock Shelter
    Pride Rock
    The Fold
    Waterberg
  7. Day 6

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional African Champagne Brunch at Kudu Rock), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Traditional African Champagne Brunch at Kudu Rock
    • Afternoon game drive with specialized wildlife hide
    Landmarks
    Kudu Rock
  8. Day 7

    Sebatana Game Reserve

    Sebatana Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Included afternoon safari to Sunset Rock with champagne

    Optional Activities

    • Kaingo Big Five safari with Mokolo River stop
    Landmarks
    Kaingo
    Mokolo River
    Sunset Rock
    Waterberg Mountains
  9. Day 8

    Sebatana Game Reserve to Johannesburg

    Sebatana Game Reserve to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional English breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Sebatana Game Reserve
    O.R. Tambo International Airport

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