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Big Cat Safari in Sabi Sands - Leopard & Big 5 Luxury Safari

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Legend SafarisView profile →
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4.9 (19 reviews)South Africa • 12+ years

About this tour

Join us on a 5-day, 4-night Big Cat Safari in the world-renowned Sabi Sands Nature Reserve, a private reserve that shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park. Sabi Sands is famous for its exceptional leopard sightings and offers some of the best opportunities in Africa to photograph big cats and other Big 5 wildlife up close. Guests will stay at the renowned Elephant Plains Game Lodge and enjoy expertly guided game drives in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of South Africa. With a maximum of six guests per vehicle, this safari provides a highly personalized and immersive safari experience with outstanding opportunities for wildlife photography.

Prices from

$2000

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Group size

Minimum required age 13Up to 6 people

Destination

Destination: South Africa

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 5 days


Places you'll visit

Sabi Sands

Sabi Sands

Map

Pickup available

Transfers to/from the lodge can be arranged on request.


Tour Features

Mid-range

Handpicked lodges and camps in prime wildlife locations.
Comfortable stays with attentive service throughout the journey.

Solo traveler friendly

Perfect for solo explorers. Join a group, meet fellow travelers,
and enjoy a safe, welcoming adventure on your own schedule.

Shared tour

Join a small group of fellow travelers to share the adventure.
A social and cost-efficient way to experience safari.

Exclusive dates only

Limited-date departure for an intimate, curated journey.
Available only on select dates.


Day by day

Day 1

Upon arrival at Elephant Plains Game Lodge in the renowned Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, you’ll receive a warm welcome and a short orientation to prepare you for the days ahead. After settling in, enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the open plains, where wildlife is often visible right from the lodge. In the afternoon, set out on your first guided game drive, exploring one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas. As night falls, the safari continues with a spotlight night drive, offering exciting opportunities to observe and photograph nocturnal wildlife. The day concludes with dinner back at the lodge and your first night surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Food: Lunch & Dinner
Activities:
  • Game drive
  • Night game drive

Day 2-4

Day 5


What's included

Included
IncludedAll accommodation
IncludedAll meals
IncludedTwice-daily game drives including spotlight night drives
IncludedOptional guided bush walks
IncludedPersonalised photography guidance and editing support
IncludedSabi Sands Nature Reserve conservation fees
IncludedMaximum of 6 guests per vehicle
Excluded
Not includedTransfers to/from the lodge (can be arranged on request)
Not includedBeverages not included with meals
Not includedGratuities and personal expenses

Animals to see

Animal on this safariAfrican Fish Eagle

Animal on this safariCrocodiles

Animal on this safariElephants

Animal on this safariHippos

Animal on this safariHoney Badgers

Animal on this safariHyenas

Animal on this safariKudus

Animal on this safariLeopards

Animal on this safariLions

Animal on this safariSecretary Birds

Animal on this safariSouthern Ground Hornbill

Animal on this safariSouthern With Rhinos

Animal on this safariWaterbucks

Animal on this safariWild Dogs

Animal on this safariZebras


Rates per person

Apr 5 2026 - Apr 9 2026

Number
of visitors
AdultChild13-18 yearsInfant0-3 years
1$2600N/AN/A
2$2000N/AN/A

May 27 2026 - May 31 2026

Jun 27 2026 - Jul 1 2026

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Nov 13 2026 - Nov 17 2026

Apr 28 2027 - May 2 2027

Jun 24 2027 - Jun 28 2027

Sep 16 2027 - Sep 20 2027

Oct 21 2027 - Oct 25 2027


Need to cancel your booking?

See tour operator's cancellation and refund policy.



Goood to know

Local currency

South Africa - Rand

Visa

US citizens do not require a visa.

Vaccines

There are no mandatory vaccine(s) for US citizens.