Luxury South Africa Safari and Mauritius Vacation
Meet the Big 5 on safari in and around Kruger National Park. Stay at a 5-star lodge located on a private reserve, where you can enjoy exceptional game viewing without the crowds. And then end on a beach in stunning Mauritius.
This Luxury South Africa Safari and Mauritius Vacation was designed for a couple from Naples, Florida who were celebrating their 20th anniversary. It was their first time in Africa and they wanted to see the Big 5 in South Africa’s famous Kruger Park. We sent them to one of our favorite Kruger safari lodges that is a bit off the beaten path and located in a private game reserve. They had amazing wildlife encounters and were able to relax at luxurious camps offering all the creature comforts of a true home away from home.
They began their trip at the Savanna Private Game Reserve, situated in the renowned Sabi Sand, which provided them with an intimate and luxurious safari experience, featuring exceptional Big Five game viewing. They enjoyed the elegant tented suites, personalized service, and immersive bush adventures blending comfort with the thrill of the wild.
They loved the safari lifestyle: exciting game drives in the morning, bush breakfasts where they saw elephants walking past as they sipped their morning coffee, outdoor boma dinners around the fire, and being able to retreat to their luxurious suite after each adventure-packed day.
After their 4 nights on safari, the couple flew to the island of Mauritius to end with some relaxation on a beach. The couple stayed at the Oberoi Beach Resort, in a private luxury villa with its own pool, giving them the perfect blend of seclusion and indulgence. The resort is on a pristine white-sand beach, which was ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or simply unwinding by the turquoise lagoon. The couple also enjoyed a sailing excursion, and rejuvenating spa treatments.
The Luxury South Africa Safari and Mauritius Vacation was a perfect blend of safari and beach.
Accommodation
- 4 Nights Luxury Suite Savanna Private Game Reserve
- 5 Nights Luxury Villa with Private Pool Oberoi Mauritius
Transportation
- Private airport transfers
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive in Johannesburg. You will be met at the door of your aircraft with your name on a paging board and assisted through immigration, baggage collection, and customs. You will then be shown to your onward flight to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a private game reserve sharing an unfenced border with Kruger National Park, so you get the exceptional Big 5 game viewing of Kruger without the crowds. Arrive at Savanna Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands—a serene five-star lodge set beside floodlit waterholes that attract game throughout the day. Settle into your luxury suite nestled amid indigenous foliage.
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Days 2 – 4
Spend the next 2 days enjoying the wildlife of Kruger on safari. Join expert rangers and trackers on early-morning or late-afternoon game drives in specially modified Land Rovers in pursuit of frequent Big Five sightings—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—plus cheetah, wild dog, and over 400 bird species. Afterward, relax with a massage in your suite or unwind in the main lounge, boma, or by the pool, all while enjoying views of wildlife and waterhole activity
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Day 5
Take a short flight to Johannesburg and onward to Mauritius. It is a tropical paradise, ringed by powdery white-sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons that shimmer in every shade of blue. Fringed with palm trees and coral reefs, the island’s coastline is as idyllic as it is diverse, offering both tranquil coves and stretches perfect for water adventures. You will be transferred to your resort for the next 5 nights, Oberoi Mauritius. Relax in your Luxury Villa with a private pool before heading down for a delicious dinner under the stars.
Oberoi Mauritius
Days 6 -9
You can spend these days enjoying a blend of relaxation and adventure with activities like snorkeling over coral reefs, sailing, yoga, and cooking classes. After a day of exploration, retreat to your private villa with a pool and savor world-class dining, spa treatments, and the resort’s serene beachfront setting.
Oberoi Mauritius
Day 10
Today you will leave paradise after a short land transfer, board your onward flight back to the US.
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