5-Day Luxury Ivory Moon Lodge Safari in Kruger National Park

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Hoedspruit & Ivory Moon Lodge Arrival⌄

   07:00: Depart from Cape Town via flight to Hoedspruit. Option: For guests preferring to fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit, flights can be arranged at an additional cost—please contact us in advance to organize. 13:30: Arrive and enjoy a delicious lunch at Ivory Moon Lodge (included). 14:00: Check into luxurious accommodations at Ivory Moon Lodge. 15:00: Set out on a 3-hour sunset drive in Blue Canyon Reserve with sundowners and snacks. 19:00–19:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for dinner.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ivory Moon Lodge

2. 2Full Day Kruger Safari⌄

   05:00: Depart for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, renowned for high lion concentrations and Big 5 sightings (bottled water and packed breakfast provided). Afternoon: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a restful evening and dinner.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ivory Moon Lodge

3. 3Panorama Route Tour⌄

   08:20–08:40: Depart for a full-day Panorama Route tour, exploring the Drakensberg escarpment, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window. Option: Swap for a full-day Kruger National Park safari for more Big 5 sightings (subject to availability, no extra cost; book in advance). 16:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge, relax by a fire, and enjoy the African bush at Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. 18:30: Enjoy an early dinner of authentic South African cuisine by a 5-star chef, featuring vibrant regional flavors. 19:30: Join a 1-hour night drive in an open safari vehicle with a spotlight, spotting bush babies, porcupines, leopards, and hyenas in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. 21:00: Return for a toast with creamy Amarula liqueur by the fire, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ivory Moon Lodge

4. 4Full Day Kruger Safari⌄

   05:00: Depart for an additional full-day safari in Kruger National Park’s Orpen Satara area, renowned for high lion concentrations and Big 5 sightings (bottled water and packed breakfast provided). Afternoon: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a restful evening and dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ivory Moon Lodge

5. 5Hoedspruit Bushwalk & Transfer⌄

   06:00: Start with a 1.5-hour guided bushwalk in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, led by expert guides. Explore on foot, observing insects, trees, plants, and plains game like zebras, impala, and kudu, with insights into tracks and flora. 07:30: Return to Ivory Moon Lodge for a delicious breakfast on the viewing deck, surrounded by bush sights and sounds, reflecting on your safari. 10:30: Check out from Ivory Moon Lodge for a shuttle to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, arriving 17:00–18:00. Option: Arrange flights to Johannesburg or Cape Town (additional cost, contact in advance). Option: Replace bushwalk with a 3-hour sunrise safari in a Big 5 private reserve (additional cost, contact in advance).

   Meals: Breakfast