Escorted South African Safari Escape At Elephant Lodge Verified
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Description
Savour South Africa’s majestic wildlife on a once-in-a-lifetime, full-board safari holiday, based at the locally rated four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge, set within its own expansive private game reserve. On this exclusive small-group tour, you’ll have the rare opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring surroundings, spending a full week at the renowned Sebatana Elephant Lodge. Nestled in the malaria-free, UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, the Sebatana Private Reserve spans nearly 100,000 acres and is home to over 75 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, and hundreds of varieties of flowers and trees a stunning setting to experience the wonders of South Africa’s wildlife up close.
Highlights
Return international flights included from selected UK airports.
Departures from other UK airports available on request (subject to fare differences).
7 nights carefully chosen accommodation for quality and experience.
Full-board accommodation at the four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge.
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist.
Exploration of the Sebatana Private Reserve with expert local guides.
Open air game drive in Sebatana Private Reserve.
Guided game drive to nearby Welgevonden Reserve.
Morning guided bush walk in the Sebatana Private Reserve.
Visit to Christina’s Wallow - A secluded hide overlooking a waterhole perfect for up-close wildlife observation
Early morning game drive includes.
Traditional African bush brunch at Kudu Rock.
Enjoy a safari to sunset rock.
Evening complimentary wine tasting.
Optional excursions available to enhance your experience.
Secure your escape with a deposit and easy monthly installments.
No stress – your holiday’s ABTA & ATOL protected.
Selected dates available from September 2025 to December 2027.
Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable journey into the wild.
Itinerary
Day 1, Welcome to the Heart of the Wild – Your Ultimate Safari Adventure Begins.
Meet your local tour manager at Johannesburg Airport for the scenic transfer to the Sebatana Elephant Lodge, where your journey into the African wilderness begins. Upon arrival, lunch will be served. Afterwards, take time to rest, relax, and settle into your new surrounding perhaps with a refreshing dip in one of the inviting pools. This evening, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, followed by a delicious dinner and a short briefing about the exciting week ahead. You're arriving for the best safari experience of your lifetime get ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and memories that will last forever.
Day 2, Sebatana Private Reserve introduction and game drive.
This morning you'll venture out in 4x4s into the reserve with your guides, who will tell you about the different animals and plants that inhabit the area. After lunch, head out on the first of many wonderful wildlife-spotting game drives. All game drives at Sebatana are done in open-air vehicles for maximum visibility. Access to the reserve is subject to extensive restrictions, so it’ll feel like you have the whole place to yourself! Keep an eye out and have your camera at the ready for zebras, meerkats, giraffes, wildebeest and impalas. Tonight, enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner.
Day 3, Included Welgevonden Big Five game drive and optional tribal evening.
After breakfast, venture out on a game drive to the nearby Welgevonden Reserve in search of the fabled Big Five the lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. This evening, you have the option to join the tribal evening to learn more about South Africa’s indigenous cultures.
Day 4, Included bush walk and Christina's Wallow game drive.
This morning, join your guide for a gentle included bush walk into the Sebatana Private Reserve. Listen intently as your guide points out animal breeding areas and local plant life. After the walk, return to the lodge for some well-earned lunch. After lunch, set out on your second game drive into the Sebatana Private Reserve for the chance to spot some spectacular wildlife, armed with the knowledge gained this morning. You’ll head to Christina’s Wallow, a hide with wonderful views of a waterhole. For a truly authentic wildlife-spotting experience, you’ll complete the journey on foot.
Day 5, Enhance your holiday experience with an optional excursion to Pilanesberg National Park.
Today you have the choice of joining the optional excursion to Pilanesberg National Park, the third-largest national park in South Africa. The park covers over 135,000 acres and presents further opportunities to spot the Big Five as well as the endangered white rhino, along with giraffes and hippopotami. Dinner will be served back at Sebatana, with a complimentary wine tasting beforehand.
Day 6, Game drive with included champagne brunch and optional night safari.
Rise and shine early this morning for a very special game drive, and the chance to spot herds of antelopes moving in the open. Antelopes and other prey animals tend to move around in the morning, to find the best protection from predators. Around mid-morning, you’ll stop at Kudu Rock for a magnificent, traditional African brunch with champagne. Enjoy a well-earned meal as you soak up the fantastic views of the African bush. Return to the lodge to rest and relax. If you want to carry on exploring, the guides will point out some gentle trails through the reserve. This evening, enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner. Later on, why not join the fascinating optional night safari?
Day 7, Optional game drive in the Kaingo Game Reserve and included Sunset Rock game drive.
This morning, you’ll have the chance to join one last optional Big Five game drive to nearby Kaingo Game Reserve. Later, in the mid-afternoon, enjoy a fitting finale to your South African adventure, as you join the included safari to Sunset Rock. Sip champagne from this magnificent vantage point, looking out over the Waterberg Mountains as the sky turns a cascade of red and orange. Return to the lodge for a farewell feast, no doubt reflecting on a wonderful break in the African wilderness.
Day 8, Johannesburg tour and return flight to the UK with a heartfelt farewell.
Say goodbye to your wonderful hosts as you prepare to depart for Johannesburg. A packed lunch will be provided to keep you refreshed. Depending on the season and opening hours, you'll visit either the moving Apartheid Museum and the poignant Hector Pieterson Memorial in Johannesburg, or the historic Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. As your memorable journey comes to a close, cherish these final moments of connection and reflection. After the tour, you will continue to Johannesburg airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. We bid you a heartfelt farewell may the memories you’ve made stay with you always, and may your travels ahead be safe and filled with joy.